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SportsCedar Rapids Kernels Vs. Lake County CaptainsVeterans Memorial Stadium-IA6:35 PMJUN1MusicAlien Ant FarmWildwood Smokehouse and Saloon6:30 PM - JUN1MusicOrchestra Iowa Pops on the River: the Ultimate Eagles ExperienceMcGrath Amphitheatre7:00 PMJUN3MusicMichael Franti & SpearheadMcGrath Amphitheatre5:30 PM
- JUN8SportsCedar Rapids River Kings Vs. Corpus Christi TritonsAlliant Energy PowerHouse6:35 PMJUN12MiscellaneousBurlington Street Bluegrass BandWildwood Smokehouse and Saloon7:00 PM
Located just 70 miles from the Mississippi River in Eastern Iowa, Cedar Rapids is positioned conveniently and centrally between six of the Midwest's major metropolitan areas: Chicago, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Omaha, and St. Louis.
Cedar Rapids is a vibrant city, encompassing unique attractions, exciting events, specialty shopping, a dynamic art scene, and a large variety of restaurant and nightlife options. You’ll find that Cedar Rapids offers one of the best places to live, work and play in the Midwest.
Feb 14, 2024 · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a versatile city with plenty of unspoiled nature to boast about. If you’d like to explore the city’s natural side, be sure to check out attractions like the Indian Creek Nature Center or Palisades-Kepler State Park.
Apr 24, 2024 · Cedar Rapids, city, seat (1919) of Linn county, east-central Iowa, U.S. It lies astride the Cedar River adjacent to the cities of Marion (northeast) and Hiawatha (north), about 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Iowa City. The east bank, settled in the late 1830s and surveyed in 1841, was called Rapids.
Cedar Rapids is a city in Eastern Iowa. In 2016, it was the second largest city in Iowa by population and is home to about 137,000 residents. Largely known as an industrial, working class city, Cedar Rapids has begun to grow and expand employment opportunities in the service sector, attracting new residents to the area.
With the Cedar River expected to reach 12 feet by Friday and crest on Sunday at 13 feet, the city is actively taking steps to protect residents and businesses from flooding. Date: 05/24/2024
Since 1884, Brucemore has been a fixture in Iowa history. Learn about the people who lived and work on the estate, the buildings and landscape, and the efforts to build a Midwest community. Sinclair Era 1884-1906. Douglas Era 1906-1937.
