Cedar Rapids, North Liberty and Iowa City; home to almost half a million people. Educated, diverse, and home to internationally recognized industries like General Mills, ACT and Collins Aerospace. In Waterloo-Cedar Falls and Waverly advanced manufacturing, R&D, and industry are the region’s strengths. Major employers are John Deere and Tyson. The cost of living is 5.2% below the national average. NRG Media Waterloo-Cedar Falls/Cedar Rapids operates four radio stations: 105.7 KOKZ, KFMW Rock 108, News/Talk 1540 KXEL, KPTY 107.3 HANK FM.