Stoney Point neighborhood near city’s edge described as neighborly
Day calls Stoney Point a quiet, family friendly west side neighborhood with nearly 400 homes since 1979. Residents praise safe streets, access to recreation at the nearby Stoney Point YMCA, and the area’s rock landscapes. Retirees Jerry and Barb Duenow enjoy visiting neighbors and watching granddaughters play ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vna Day
Stoney Point
Day
Amhurst Dr
Jerry
Barb Duenow
Bowman Woods
Kyle Skogman
Skogman Homes
Skogman
Midwest
Rockvalley Dr
George Carr
Duane Arnold Energy Center
Palo
Stoney Point neighbors tout safe, tight knit lifestyle
Residents describe a calm Cedar Rapids neighborhood near Coolidge School and parks with easy access to I 380. They praise safety, neighborly support, block parties, a Christmas light contest, garage sales, and involvement in school activities at Coolidge.
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Carr
First Ave. NW
Coolidge School
Cherry Hill Park
Westdale Mall
Morgan Creek Park
Airport
Iowa City
Tom Micek
Sandhurst Dr
Cedar Rapids
Educational Service Center
Micek
Stoney Point
Pam Schenck
Jerry Duenow
Skogman Model Home
Safety draws family back to Cedar Rapids neighborhood
Robyn Meister and her husband Howard moved back to Cedar Rapids with their sons Nathan and Greg after living in Alabama. They chose Stoney Point for safe neighborhoods and caring neighbors. Meister says neighbors help each other and share common values, easing concerns about safety and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan
Greg
Cedar Rap
Howard
West Side Transport
Meisters
Stoney Point
Robyn Meister
Birmingham
Jessica Day
Greg Meister
Day
Michael
Christopher
Grandparents Next Door Keep Family Ties Strong
In Stoney Point, Randy and Patty Rooney live beside son Randy and daughter-in-law Patty, keeping daily contact with grandchildren Laura 10 Kristen 7 Michael 3. Jerry Rooney built a brick sidewalk linking 7219 and 7225 First Ave SW and hosts weekend gatherings, while Jerry is retired from US West. The piece notes local street names echo stones and rocks and outlines upcoming Gazettes neighborhood visits and school-area events.
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Kristen Rooney
Laura
Jerry Rooney
First Ave
Stoney Point
Becky Stovert
Jerry
Joann Rooney
Randy
Patty Rooney
Kristen
Michael
Grandma
Grandpa
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Brady Bunch-ville
Chris Stewart
City’s Edge
Highway 94
Stoney Point Road
Borhood Watch
Schenck
Cobblestone Dr. NW
T-ball Cardinals
Lucas Koehler
Tyler Glass
Christopher Carr
Lhaso Apso
Bijou
By Val Swinton
Rooneys
Florida
Park Town
Amoco
US West Communications
Stone
Rockingham Drive
Boulder Drive
Rockvalley Lane
Stone Creek Road
the Gazette
East Post Road
Green Valley
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Daniels Park
Wilson
Wilson Middle
Northwood Knolls
Pierce
Taylor
Linn-Mar Area
Indian Creek
Fairfax
Fairfax City Park
Vernon Heights
Anderson Park
Marion
Marion Square
Bob Clark
Lhasa
Cocoa
Mitzi
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