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Meet people in Cedar Rapids

Members from Cedar Rapids and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about Cedar Rapids

  • Cedar Rapids has a population of about 130,000.
  • It lies in Iowa.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 917 miles away.
  • Close by: Hiawatha (3 miles), Marion (3 miles) and North Liberty (18 miles).

First-date ideas for Cedar Rapids

Choose somewhere central in Cedar Rapids that you both know — a café, a bookshop with a coffee corner, a market. Daylight and people around make a first meeting easier for both of you.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Cedar Rapids: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Cedar Rapids?

Within 30 miles of Cedar Rapids there are 8 towns and cities — Iowa City, Marion and Coralville among them — with more than 290,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Cedar Rapids?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Cedar Rapids and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Cedar Rapids real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Cedar Rapids?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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