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Cedar Rapids, Iowa _________________________
Driving Directions
Visit the map site for complete directions to Cedar Rapids. This page also offers three very useful area maps.
Calendar of Events
For a Cedar Rapids calendar of events, visit Cultural Corridor.
History
Cedar Rapids was founded along the banks of the Cedar River in the 1830's. The Algonquin, Fox, Sac, and Sioux tribes lived in the Cedar River Valley prior to the first settlers. German, Czech, and Slovak settlers started moving in and by 1847, Cedar Rapids saw its first school and post office. Two years later in 1849, Cedar Rapids was officially incorporated.
The railroad arrived in 1859. The Cedar River rapids provided a natural source of power and the railroad added new markets. New industry developed and Cedar Rapids grew. In 1873, Robert Stuart moved his oat milling company to Cedar Rapids. His company, Quaker Oats, is still in Cedar Rapids and is the largest cereal plant in the world. Other companies in Cedar Rapids include Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Cargill, General Mills, Maytag Appliance, McLeod USA, Ralston Foods, Rockwell Collins, and Weyerhaeuser Company.
Cedar Rapids has grown to become the second largest city in Iowa with a population greater than 120,000 citizens. Cedar Rapids offers a variety of cultural opportunities, entertainment, and endless recreational choices. It is known as the city with five seasons. The 5th season being the season in which Cedar Rapid’s residents take time to enjoy the other four.
For more information about Cedar Rapids, contact the Cedar Rapids Convention & Visitors’ Bureau at 800-735-5557.
Climate/Weather Conditions
Average Temperatures
January 19°F
February 24°F
March 37°F
April 50°F
May 61°F
June 71°F
July 75°F
August 72°F
September 64°F
October 53°F
November 39°F
December 24°F
Average precipitation = 35 inches/year
Links/Related Websites
Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
The City of Cedar Rapids
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