Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa, and is one of the best places in Iowa to live, work and play. Home to almost 300 manufacturing plants and two dozen Fortune 500 companies, it provides a wide variety of employment opportunities. Cedar Rapids is known as the City of Five Seasons because of its big city feel and small-town ease of living. The city offers some of the best schools in the state and was named the Best Place in America for Children by SmartAsset.
Iowa City is consistently ranked as one of the greatest places to live in the United States. Home to the University of Iowa, the cultural hub features a vibrant and inclusive community and is one of the top 10 most educated metros in the country. Thanks to the city’s entrepreneurial spirit and proximity to the University, residents have access to unique career opportunities. As the 5th healthiest city in America, Iowa city has the second highest physician-to-population ratio of any city in the United States.
Located just outside of Iowa City, Coralville enjoys many of the benefits of the Iowa City community culture. It is a great place for families to live, as it is one of the safest communities in the area. Coralville also features the recently redeveloped Iowa River Landing, which brings various dining, shopping, and entertainment venues to the area.
North Liberty, Coralville’s neighbor to the north, is in the heart of Iowa’s Creative Corridor and is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. It is developing into an industrial and commercial hub. North Liberty also opened the brand-new Liberty High School in 2017.
Solon is a small community located near Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Its proximity to these larger cities makes it an ideal place for families to live while still having access to the employment and entertainment opportunities of nearby communities. Home to Randall Park and Lake Macbride State Park, Solon offers a wide range of outdoor recreational activities for all to enjoy.
Riverside is a small city in the Iowa City Metro area. It is a great place for families looking for rural properties near larger communities.
Williamsburg is a rural town located in Iowa County, and is best known as a livestock and agricultural center.
The Amana Colonies are a group of settlements of German Pietists. The area, made up of seven villages, is a major tourist attraction known for its traditional, quality restaurants and craft shops.
Known for its historic charm, Kalona is the second largest city in Washington County. Its residents and visitors enjoy the eclectic Amish shops, restaurants and antiques it offers.
Known as “A Town That Cares,” Wellman is a great rural town for families to live in. The Mid-Prairie high school is located in Wellman and the town’s golf course is one of only two sand green courses in Iowa.
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