Cedar Rapids IA Moving Companies

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The vibrant city of Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa and is the county seat of Linn County. The city is an economic hub and a center of arts and culture in the region. Conveniently located near several large metropolitan areas and major interstate highways, visitors and people moving to Cedar Rapids have easy access to the city and all its glorious wonders.

Economy:
A bustling economy is one of the factors that make Cedar Rapids an ideal moving destination. The Cedar Rapids metropolitan area is a telecommunications hub, who's "Technology Corridor" is one of the leading centers in the country for the defense electronics industry. While Cedar Rapids has seen tremendous growth in technology, the city continues to succeed in attracting agricultural and food processing manufacturers. The city is also widely considered to be the manufacturing capital of Iowa. It is home to more than 275 different manufacturing plants, including Quaker Food and Beverages.

History:
Cedar Rapids was originally named Rapids City after the rapids on the Cedar River. In 1841 it was resurveyed and renamed by N.B. Brown and his associates. Incorporated in 1849, the city began to grow economically with the arrival in 1871 of T. M. Sinclair, who established one of the nation's largest meat packing companies. Other major local industries soon followed, including Cherry-Burrell and the Quaker Oats company. During this same period, many of the city's arts and educational institutions were formed; among them Greene's Opera House and the Cedar Rapids Business College. Private enterprise continued into the first half of the 20th century with the formation of the Collins Radio Company, which began as a tiny electronics firm and grew to become a leader in the industrial radio business.

Tourism:
Cedar Rapids is known as the "City of Five Seasons." This unique designation pays tribute to the changing seasons in the city's Midwestern landscape and the perception that taking the time to appreciate everyday beauty extends life in the same way as if an extra season were added to every year.

A notable early summer event in Cedar Rapids is the annual Freedom Festival. Held during the months of June and July, the 16-day event features concerts, parades, races, educational opportunities and many other attractions. Cedar Rapids is also home to several artistic, cultural, and entertainment sites which can be enjoyed year-round. The African American Historical Museum & Cultural Center of Iowa offers exhibits on the history of African Americans in the United States, with special emphasis on Iowa.

Colleges/Universities:

• Coe College
• Mount Mercy University
• Kirkwood Community College
• Capri College of Massage Therapy
• Kirkwood Community College

Interesting Facts:

• The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art houses the largest collection of Grant Wood artwork.
• Quaker Oats, in Cedar Rapids, is the largest cereal company in the world.
• Cedar Rapids has been home to famous figures for the United States, including American Gothic painter Grant Wood, journalist and historian William L. Shirer, writer and photographer Carl Van Vechten, and aerodynamics pioneer Dr. Alexander Lippisch.