Cedar County
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Countryside and towns · Iowa · 18k people
Cedar County
Where the prairie meets the river
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Welcome to Cedar County, where the corn is tall and the neighbors are friendly. Whether you're here for a visit or putting down roots, you'll find a warm welcome in our small towns.
Clubs for Cedar County
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The room
One room for everyone around Cedar County. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Cedar County. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Birthplace and presidential library of Herbert Hoover.
- Cedar River Flows through the county, great for fishing and kayaking.
- Tipton County Courthouse Historic courthouse in the center of Tipton.
- Cedar County Fairgrounds Hosts the county fair and other events.
- Lincoln Highway First transcontinental highway passes through the county.
- Hoover Nature Trail Paved trail connecting West Branch and the Hoover site.
- Outdoors Fishing on the Cedar River
- Outdoors Hiking the Hoover Nature Trail
- With kids Cedar County Fair
- With kids Library storytimes
- Evenings Small-town bars
- Evenings Live music at local venues
- Locals love Small-town main streets
- Locals love County fair
Through the year
- Cedar County Fair July Annual fair with livestock, rides, and food.
- Hoover Hometown Days August Celebration of Herbert Hoover's legacy in West Branch.
- Tipton Fall Festival September Harvest festival with parade and crafts.
Hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Best: Spring and fall are mild and pleasant.
Getaways
- Iowa City University town with arts, dining, and the Iowa River.
- Muscatine Mississippi River town known for melons and history.
- Cedar Rapids Largest city nearby with museums, theaters, and the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
- Maquoketa Home to Maquoketa Caves State Park.
Local flavour
Teams
- Tipton Tigers High School
- West Branch Bears High School
- Durant Wildcats High School
- North Cedar Knights High School
Also rooting for Iowa Hawkeyes (NCAA Division I, Big Ten), Iowa State Cyclones (NCAA Division I, Big 12), Quad Cities River Bandits (Minor League Baseball, High-A)
Eat and drink
- Pork tenderloin sandwich A crispy, breaded cutlet served on a bun, a true Iowa staple.
- Sweet corn on the cob Fresh from local fields, eaten at summer cookouts and fairs.
- Maid-Rite loose meat sandwich A regional chain classic, seasoned ground beef on a bun.
- Iowa chop A thick-cut, bone-in pork chop, often grilled or smoked.
Where people go
- Small-town main streets With diners, hardware stores, and friendly faces.
- County fairgrounds Home to livestock shows, carnival rides, and community gatherings.
- Grain elevators and silos Iconic silhouettes of the agricultural landscape.
- The Cedar River A calm waterway for fishing, canoeing, and quiet reflection.
- Herbert Hoover National Historic Site In West Branch, honoring the 31st president's birthplace.
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Nearby
Every areaIowa CityIowaWhere the river meets the page.MuscatineIowaWhere the river meets the melon patch.Cedar RapidsIowaWhere the river meets the prairie, and the kolaches are warm.MaquoketaIowaWhere the river meets the bluffsQuad CitiesIowaTwo states, one river, endless heart.ClintonIowaRiver town, heartland home.DubuqueIowaLocal rooms for Dubuque.BurlingtonIowaRiver town warmth with a crooked-street charm.
Cedar County, IA. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.