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Cedar Rapids, the second largest city in Iowa, is nicknamed “The City of Five Seasons.” It is located 25 minutes north of Iowa City and two hours northeast of Des Moines.

Cedar Rapids is split into four quadrants. The Cedar River runs directly through the city from north to south and 1st Avenue runs east to west. Because of this, Cedar Rapids is an extremely easy town to learn your way around.

Famous people who once lived in Cedar Rapids include artist Grant Wood and actors Ashton Kutcher and Ron Livingston. Quaker Oats, General Mills, AEGON, Cargill, and Rockwell Collins all call Cedar Rapids their company headquarters.

Entertainment in Cedar Rapids ranges from fine art to sports. The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, and Kirkwood Community College’s Iowa Hall Gallery boast many beautiful works of art. The Brucemore estate is a scenic property located in the center of the city. Situated on over 20 acres of land, it houses a lovely mansion and a Masonic library.

The Cedar Rapids Kernels, the hometown minor league baseball team, offer hours of spring entertainment. During winter, many people take in a Roughriders hockey game, Cedar Rapids’ USHL ice hockey team.

Cedar Rapids has strong ties to many colleges and universities. Coe College, Mount Mercy College, and Kirkwood Community College are located in Cedar Rapids. The University of Iowa and Cornell College in Mount Vernon are just 30 minutes away.

Cedar Rapids was named one of the “Top 10 Places to Grow Up In” in a US News report in 2009. Cedar Rapids is a lovely town with a strong cultural influence; it’s a place many are proud to call home.