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Coon Rapids, IA is a small town situated in the outskirts of Des Moines. It has a population of around 775 and is known for its peacefulness and friendly locals. Despite its size, there are plenty of activities to do in Coon Rapids - from exploring one of two nature reserves to going bowling at the local alley or even heading to Des Moines for some shopping. In addition, Coon Rapids boasts several family-owned businesses which offer unique products and services.
Reviews of Coon Rapids are generally positive, with many people noting the scenic beauty and laid back atmosphere of this quaint little town. Residents have praised the close-knit nature of the community as well as the commitment to keeping it safe. People also appreciate that Coon Rapids is still largely rural while being close enough to major cities that they can take advantage of all that those places have to offer without having to leave home. All in all, reviews point toward Coon Rapids being a great place for those looking for peace and quiet but still wanting some modern amenities nearby.
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Whiterock Conservancy and Riverside Park - 11/13/2010
Coon Rapids is home to the 4,300 Whiterock Conservancy land trust. Besides owning the Garst Farm visited by Nikita Khrushchev in 1959, Whiterock has the darkest skies, and thus the brightest stars, in the state of Iowa. Whiterock also anchors the Raccoon River Savanna Bird Conservation Area. Bird-watching is improving all the time as more area landowners are restoring their timbered pastures back to native Oak Savannah and prairie. The town lies along the Middle Raccoon River. The lovely Riverside Park located just east of town, as well as Whiterock Conservancy stretching 8 miles down both banks of the river, provide miles of trails (10 miles paved, the rest dirt trails). Canoeing the river is a popular summertime activity.
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Rural Arts - 11/13/2010
Small town Coon Rapids is a creative place with a growing "rural art" movement. Theatre productions over the last two years have included Farmscape by Iowa's Poet Laureate Mary Swander, and "Peace through Corn" by Iowa playwrite Cyndi Mercati. The town entryway is marked by a major outdoor sculture, "Hybrid Icons," by one of Iowa's premier public artists David Dahlquist. Many more public art sculptures can be found at Roadside Park and around town, and the Fluxus Indian Museum is hosted at the River House in the heart of Whiterock Conservancy. House concerts and intimate outdoor concerts, as well as an annual indoor Raccoon River Art Fair held each November, are well attended by local residents and visitors alike.
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