Cedar Rapids neighborhoods
Czech Village
A historic district on the southwest side along 16th Avenue SW, rooted in the Czech immigrants who settled here. It’s home to the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library.
NewBo
Short for “New Bohemia,” this lively district just across the river from Czech Village is home to NewBo City Market, with local shops, food and weekend vendors.
Kingston Village
On the west bank of the Cedar River, right across from downtown — a handy spot close to the heart of the city.
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Our big neighbors
Marion
One of the fastest-growing cities in Iowa, according to the city. City Hall is at 1225 6th Avenue; phone (319) 743-6300.
Hiawatha
Cedar Rapids’ neighbor to the north. City Council meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. in the Hiawatha Council Chambers and also shown on the city’s YouTube channel.
Robins
A friendly city just north of Cedar Rapids with a five-member council and an elected mayor. Council meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Mondays.
Small towns, big hearts
Alburnett
Incorporated in 1912; grew from a small railway stop. City Hall: 120 N Main Ave, (319) 842-2692.
Central City
Council meets at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday at the Falcon Civic Center. Phone (319) 438-1713.
Coggon
Council meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday at City Hall. Phone (319) 435-2314.
Lisbon
City Hall: 115 N. Washington St., (319) 455-2459.
Mount Vernon
Home of Cornell College.
Swisher
Founded in 1903 and once a stop on the old Crandic railroad; 914 residents as of the 2020 census.
Walford
Established in 1884, it sits in both Benton and Linn counties. Phone (319) 846-3103.
Prairieburg and other smaller communities will be added once we can confirm an official website and facts.