Rock Rapids

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About Rock Rapids

City in Iowa, United States

1868Established

2,611Population

4.2 sq miArea

1,388 ftElevation

Rock Rapids is a city in and the county seat of Lyon County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,611 in the 2020 census, an increase from 2,573 in the 2000 census.

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September 14–20, 2026·Iowa · IA

The forecast calls for Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, highs near 73°. In the local news, Unity Christian Girls Varsity Basketball @ Central Lyon (MaxPreps), Solon Varsity Football vs. CLGLR (CO-OP) (MaxPreps), and Schedule - Central Lyon Lions (Rock Rapids, IA) Basketball 26-27 (MaxPreps).

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Laura M.

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Sunset over Rock Rapids last night

Caught this from the ridge on my walk. Had to share — one of those skies that makes you stop.

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Marcus H.

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Farmers market runs through September

Downtown green, Saturday mornings. The bread stand is back and the cider is worth the trip.

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