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Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids is the largest city in Eastern Iowa, and it is home to over 130,000 residents. The city is also the sight of the National Czech & Slovak Museum where you can learn all about the history and culture of the area's early settlers. Mays Island is a unique attraction as it is one of a handful of islands in the world that actually are located within a city's main city limits. Cedar Rapids is also home to a surprisingly large Muslim community. This is a testament to the kindhearted nature of the town that welcomes newcomers to the area with open arms.

The area offers a lot of good employment opportunities, especially for those workers who have a higher education. Rockwell Collins is one of the top employers. This defense contractor provides equipment that the military uses to remain the most dominant force in the world. AEGON USA is another large employer that specializes in agricultural products. Hy-Vee Food Stores is consistently recognized as one of the best employees in the area to work for thanks to its generous benefits package.

Transportation around Cedar Rapids is not difficult thanks to a public infrastructure system that was designed with the city's growth in mind. Interstate 380 is the main freeway that cuts through the city, and it can be taken to get to communities in the surrounding area. Cedar Rapids Transit provides public transportation services for those who are more comfortable having a seat on the bus and letting someone else take the wheel. It has a large number of routes that can get you to most points in the city.

Brucemore is a historic mansion that offers visitors a glimpse into what life was like in Cedar Rapids before the introduction of cars and all of the modern day gizmos and gadgets that make life comfortable. Cedar Rapids also has a large art museum that offers a surprisingly modern take on art. It is one of the best art collections in the entire state and it is free on many days of the month to offer students and children a chance to appreciate the artists' work.

Home prices in Cedar Rapids are higher than other areas of the state, but they are still low when compared with most other parts of the country. Czech Village, Wellington Heights, and Kenwood Park are just three of the many neighborhoods that are popular for those looking to buy or rent a home in Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids Community School District operates over 30 schools from K-12 to meet the education needs of the city's children. With over 15,000 students in the district, it is quite the task for educators.