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Economic Development
Economic Development
Economic Development

Community Profile

To learn more about the economic and demographic trends in this area, please visit on of the links below:

  • Cedar Rapids Community Profile
  • Boone County Facts Book
  • Boone County Development Agency
  • Cedar Rapids GIS Search
  • Boone County (Census 2002 & 2007 estimates, county)

Cedar Valley Community Foundation

The Cedar Valley Community Foundation is a Nebraska non-profit corporation established in 1992 for the purpose of accepting gifts and contributions of any size for the benefit of people and families in the Cedar Valley. Foundation assets are invested and the principal and/or incomes used for grants to organizations for the betterment of Cedar Valley. Donors to the Cedar Valley Community Foundation receive maximum tax benefits because of the Foundation’s classification by the Internal Revenue Service as a “public charity.” Gifts made during a donor’s lifetime will result in important income tax advantages. Requests are deductible for federal estate tax purposes. All of us have benefited from the vision, hard work, and generosity of prior generations. A contribution to the Foundation recognizes the proud heritage we have here in the Cedar Valley and ensures that it continues to have a promising future. For details, contact City Hall at 308-358-0240 or by email at cityhall@cedarrapidsne.com.

Community Improvements

Our own people are our biggest potential for economic growth. We possess the enthusiasm and spirit of volunteerism with positive attitudes toward growth, change, and community development. As a result, several accomplishments have been achieved.

The following are a few of the grants Cedar Rapids received in trying to better the community:

1990:
• CASBDA (Revolving Loan Fund for Small Businesses) from Rural Enterprise Assistance Program (REAP) (1990-1993) $25,000

1991:
• Tourism Marketing Grant for River Rat Weekend $1,000
• Drug and Alcohol Awareness Grant $1,000

1992:
• Tourism Marketing Grant for River Rat Weekend $2,500
• Recycling Grant for Semi Trailer to haul recyclables $3,500
• CASBDA Award from Midwest Living Magazine for the Hometown Pride Awards Program $1,000
• Nebraska Community Improvement Program Award for Third place overall in our population category $200

1993:
• Recycling Grant for Horse Trailer to haul recyclables $2,300
• Housing HOME grant for rehab $168,200
• CDBG/PW Grant for improvements to water system $139,700
• Drug and Alcohol Awareness Grant $825
• Mansfield Foundation for library equipment $2,460

1994:
• Nebraska Library Commission expansion grant $7,000
• Friends of Library Fund Drive $2,200

1995:
• St. Anthony Catholic Church Renovation Donations $300,000
• HOME Recipients Match Funds $41,000

1996:
• Library Improvements Donations $20,000
• Ambulance Fund Drive Donations $45,000
• CDBG Housing Grant $170,000
• School Bond $2,700,000

2009:
• New Firehall Completed

Businesses

Cedar Rapids boasts an active Main street with a lumberyard, grocery store, meat locker, locally owned bank, beauty shop, insurance office, restaurant/bar, service station, apiary, and more. There are many smaller service type businesses spread around town and throughout the area, such as two electricians, welder, trucking firm, carpenters, and others related to agriculture. To see a list of businesses in the Cedar Rapids vicinity visit the Boone County Development Association’s business listing.

Housing

Houses may be available for sale or rent, call City Hall to inquire. Lots may also be available for building. Some areas do require flood insurance when it comes to purchasing or building. To obtain a list of available houses or lots, contact Village of Cedar Rapids at cityhall@cedarrapidsne.com.