Ode to Cedar Rapids. There is a stereotype of the Midwest and when you roll into Cedar Rapids, that’s not what ya get. Cedar Rapids, IA, defies typical stereotypes of Middle America with its vibrant blend of cultural heritage and technological advancement. The city seamlessly integrates its rich ethnic history with a rapidly growing tech sector, making it one of the most desirable places to live in the U.S. In fact, the folks at Livibility.com have just named Cedar Rapids One of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the US! I’m no fan of passing threats so here’s a direct one. We’re coming for you other cities; Cedar Rapids will win and be THE best city to live in. Look, if one of these other cities fall down and hurt its knee, we had nothing to do with it, I tell ya, nothing! Now back to our regularly scheduled chat about how living in Cedar Rapids is good.