Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Population: 124,417
Located in Linn County
Nowhere else in the country combines commerce, culture, leisure and education the way Cedar Rapids does. With an abundance of each, the City of Five Seasons and its surrounding communities offer fulfillment for all people, even those with the most sophisticated tastes. Cedar Rapids is known as the City of Five Seasons; the traditional four seasons and a "fifth season" is "a time to enjoy" the other four. The symbol of the five seasons is the Tree of Five Seasons sculpture in downtown Cedar Rapids. The name "Five Seasons" and representations of the sculpture appear in many forms. Our quality of life has not gone unnoticed as numerous magazines and organizations have ranked Cedar Rapids among elite cities in a variety of categories. Cedar Rapids has placed among the top 20 Forbes Magazine Best Places and was named the No. 2 kid-friendly city in the country by an organization looking at factors such as education, crime and arts and culture. Housing Cedar Rapids has 14 neighborhood associations and even more areas that give you the feel of being in a family-friendly neighborhood. Each area has unique features and characteristics, but some aspects are similar throughout: low crime, friendly neighbors, affordable living and easy commutes to anywhere in the metro area. Neighborhood living means you are safe, close to the comforts of life and shopping, and near our numerous city parks and recreation activities. With an abundance of housing options, everyone can find a place to call home. Some of the Midwest’s finest older Economy Education The metropolitan area is served by four independent public school districts, a parochial school system and two private schools. The public school districts are: Cedar Rapids Community Schools, Linn-Mar, Marion Independent and College Community. The Cedar Rapids Community School District includes 23 elementary schools, one K-8 school, five middle schools, and four high schools (including Metro High, an alternative high school). The Linn-Mar Community School District has five elementary schools, a junior high, a middle school and Linn-Mar High School. The Marion School District has two elementary schools, an intermediate school, a middle school and Marion High School. College Community schools have three elementary schools, a middle school and Prairie High School. The district also supports Oaks School for behaviorally challenged K-12 students. Coe College, a four-year private residential college located in the heart of downtown Cedar Rapids. Cornell College is a four-year private residential college that offers the combination of liberal arts study with the One-Course-At-A-Time framework. Hamilton is the oldest business college in Iowa, offering four-year bachelor degrees, two-year associate degrees, one-year diplomas and short-term certificate programs. Kirkwood Community College offers 75 programs in applied science and technology, 68 arts and sciences majors or areas of study, and 14 college career-option programs. Kirkwood also offers extensive technical and professional training, and year-round Continuing Education classes. Mount Mercy is a Catholic College providing student-focused baccalaureate education in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. Located in northeast Cedar Rapids, the College offers 36 majors in liberal arts and the professions including business,education and nursing. Located 25 miles south of Cedar Rapids, The University of Iowa is a major public research university with a long-standing commitment to teaching, research and service. About 18,000 undergraduates and 9,000 graduate and professional students are enrolled in the University’s ten colleges. Art & Culture Cedar Rapids is also home to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Find homes for sale in Cedar Rapids Iowa
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