TiminUK

Are there any ex pats in Iowa?, particular cedar rapids. I would appreciate any overview of the area.(lifestyle,schools,housing etc)

Sarah

Is there anybody in Iowa at all? Just wondered.



(BTW hello you fellow northerner - tell us where you're from)

ironporer

I'm not an ex-pat, but I have lived in IA and my parents still live in the Waterloo area. My view might be a little prejudicial, there is good and bad. It kinda depends on what you like or are used to. NYC it ain't, but there are worse places to raise a family. Hope you like cold and snow!!

Lion in Winter

Try building a cricket ground.

You know, "Build it and they will come".

Not being facetious. Welcome to the site. Wish I knew more about Iowa, but I would imagine it's much like the rest of the midwest, where I do live. Long cold winters, hot summers, not very cosmopolitan. I'm sure others will have more to add.

Lion in Winter

http://www.cedar-rapids.org/

I also found this, which is conceivably more useful than my first comment.