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72°
%
overcast clouds
Rock Rapids, US
  • Low Temp. 72°
  • High Temp. 72°
Rock Rapids, US
August 14th 2025, Thursday
72°
%   overcast clouds
  • TEMPERATURE
    72° | 72°
  • HUMIDITY
    83%
  • WIND
    SSE 9.75 MPH
  • CLOUDINESS
    91%
  • SUNRISE
    11:29am
  • SUNSET
    1:29am
  • FRI 15
    N
    70° | 84°
    scattered clouds
    Cloudiness
    41%
    Humidity
    67%
  • SAT 16
    Y
    74° | 90°
    broken clouds
    Cloudiness
    75%
    Humidity
    56%
  • SUN 17
    Y
    73° | 98°
    broken clouds
    Cloudiness
    45%
    Humidity
    63%
  • MON 18
    R
    67° | 92°
    light rain
    Cloudiness
    76%
    Humidity
    68%
  • TUE 19
    ° | °
    Cloudiness
    %
    Humidity
    %
  • WED 20
    ° | °
    Cloudiness
    %
    Humidity
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72°
%
overcast clouds
Rock Rapids, US
  • Low Temp. 72°
  • High Temp. 72°
Rock Rapids, US
August 14th 2025, Thursday
72°
%   overcast clouds
  • TEMPERATURE
    72° | 72°
  • HUMIDITY
    83%
  • WIND
    SSE 9.75 MPH
  • CLOUDINESS
    91%
  • SUNRISE
    11:29am
  • SUNSET
    1:29am
  • FRI 15
    N
    70° | 84°
    scattered clouds
    Cloudiness
    41%
    Humidity
    67%
  • SAT 16
    Y
    74° | 90°
    broken clouds
    Cloudiness
    75%
    Humidity
    56%
  • SUN 17
    Y
    73° | 98°
    broken clouds
    Cloudiness
    45%
    Humidity
    63%
  • MON 18
    R
    67° | 92°
    light rain
    Cloudiness
    76%
    Humidity
    68%
  • TUE 19
    ° | °
    Cloudiness
    %
    Humidity
    %
  • WED 20
    ° | °
    Cloudiness
    %
    Humidity
    %
×
72°
%
overcast clouds
Rock Rapids, US
  • Low Temp. 72°
  • High Temp. 72°
Rock Rapids, US
August 14th 2025, Thursday
72°
%   overcast clouds
  • TEMPERATURE
    72° | 72°
  • HUMIDITY
    83%
  • WIND
    SSE 9.75 MPH
  • CLOUDINESS
    91%
  • SUNRISE
    11:29am
  • SUNSET
    1:29am
  • FRI 15
    N
    70° | 84°
    scattered clouds
    Cloudiness
    41%
    Humidity
    67%
  • SAT 16
    Y
    74° | 90°
    broken clouds
    Cloudiness
    75%
    Humidity
    56%
  • SUN 17
    Y
    73° | 98°
    broken clouds
    Cloudiness
    45%
    Humidity
    63%
  • MON 18
    R
    67° | 92°
    light rain
    Cloudiness
    76%
    Humidity
    68%
  • TUE 19
    ° | °
    Cloudiness
    %
    Humidity
    %
  • WED 20
    ° | °
    Cloudiness
    %
    Humidity
    %
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Welcome to Rock Rapids

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Happy New Year!

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72°
%
overcast clouds
Rock Rapids, US
  • Low Temp. 72°
  • High Temp. 72°
Rock Rapids, US
August 14th 2025, Thursday
72°
%   overcast clouds
  • TEMPERATURE
    72° | 72°
  • HUMIDITY
    83%
  • WIND
    SSE 9.75 MPH
  • CLOUDINESS
    91%
  • SUNRISE
    11:29am
  • SUNSET
    1:29am
  • FRI 15
    N
    70° | 84°
    scattered clouds
    Cloudiness
    41%
    Humidity
    67%
  • SAT 16
    Y
    74° | 90°
    broken clouds
    Cloudiness
    75%
    Humidity
    56%
  • SUN 17
    Y
    73° | 98°
    broken clouds
    Cloudiness
    45%
    Humidity
    63%
  • MON 18
    R
    67° | 92°
    light rain
    Cloudiness
    76%
    Humidity
    68%
  • TUE 19
    ° | °
    Cloudiness
    %
    Humidity
    %
  • WED 20
    ° | °
    Cloudiness
    %
    Humidity
    %
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News and Updates

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8/11/2025 at 10AM. Tornado Sirens will be tested in Rock Rapids.

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Tree Dump Closed 6/21/2025 from 7:30AM-Noon

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August 15 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmRapid Speedway

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August 22 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmRapid Speedway

City Council

August 25 @ 5:45 pm - 7:00 pmForster Community Center

Siren Test – September 2025

September 8 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

City Council

September 8 @ 5:45 pm - 7:00 pmForster Community Center

Rapid Nationals

September 12 @ 7:30 pm - September 13 @ 10:30 pmRapid Speedway

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September 22 @ 5:45 pm - 7:00 pmForster Community Center

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Balanced Life

A testament of triumph, our city shines as a beacon of balance. From one generation to another, we see traditions of the past meet eagerness for tomorrow. Discover how you can experience a fulfilling lifestyle while contributing to our healthful community.

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With more than 65 acres of parks and ample river-frontage trails, our community offers the perfect backdrop for your next adventure, whether you’re planning a visit or looking to make our town your new home.

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