Well guys, I just accepted a job in Carroll after graduation in May! Problem is, the only time I have ever been there was for my interview and I don't know a dang thing about the town. I guess more specifically I don't know anything about where to live. I'm not really looking to buy a house right out of college so I'm probably looking to rent either a house or an apartment. Anybody know of any areas or renters that are good or should be avoided? Also, is there anything in general that I should know about the town or surrounding area? Thanks!
Tell me about Carroll
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I've never been to Carroll, so take this with an entire beach worth of salt. The only guys I've ever met that used the phrase "That guy ***'d me!!" (think Judaism) were all from Carroll. I'm sure the entire town isn't like that.
Sorry, never been, but just wanted to wish good luck with the new job as it's encouraging to hear a college grad who actually received an offer in this economy! Congrats!
I haven't been there since college which was the 80's cause I am ancient. Seemed like a nice town then. Went with a friend from school who was very normal and her family was all nice. Doesn't help much. Happy to see you got a job you want in Iowa though.
Grain of salt here too, but Carroll isn't big by any means. I dont think there will be a "bad" area.
We have family in the area. Carroll is a great smallish town. Feels a little bigger than it actually is because it's the biggest town in that area. My only concern is every time up into that area (and even further on near Wall Lake, Breda and Auburn) is that I feel like I am in the middle of nowhere. While that's refreshing occasionally I question if I could handle it 24/7/365
I have some friends in Carroll, been there quite a few times, but it's either been a trip into the center of town, or just drinking at their house then cabbing it to the hotel. From what I know of the town, it doesn't seem like you are going to run into a lot of issues with bad places to live. I'd just look fof a place close to where you think you'll be hanging out most or a quick drive to work. I've always had a great time when I've been there.
Grew up in a small town where Carroll was the closest town that had a Wal Mart or any other type of fast food/"large town" type stuff.
It was also the closest movie theater to my hometown. It has the best McDonalds I've ever been to. That's about it.
Almost forgot the most important part, Rancho Grande. Probably not much different than La Fuente or El Azteca, but it was awesome when I was in high school 4-5 years ago since that was all that was in the area.
It was also the closest movie theater to my hometown. It has the best McDonalds I've ever been to. That's about it.
Almost forgot the most important part, Rancho Grande. Probably not much different than La Fuente or El Azteca, but it was awesome when I was in high school 4-5 years ago since that was all that was in the area.
Anytime I think of Carroll all that comes across my mind is that place and I've only been there once. That place has a lasting impression for any visitors and not in a good way
Carroll is pretty sweet. For only having 10,000 people, it has a lot of "bigger" (relatively speaking) amenities because there is no other big town in the vicinity.
I've been there a lot for these two reasons. Well, the former leads to the latter. It's a pretty nice town and I don't think you'll need to worry about where to live. there are some apartments right by the softball diamonds that are pretty nice. "slept" in them once or twice. of course that was about 15 years ago:wideeyed: Damn, forgot how old i am.
Don't know if this is true or not as this was 20 years ago when my grandparents were still alive and lived in Auburn, they always said that small towns like Breda & Auburn that are less than 15 minutes away from Carroll wouldn't die up and go away because the property taxes in Carroll were sky high.
Carroll is a nice enough town. As others have said, it's not big but has decent amenities. A lot of Catholics and I'm pretty sure it's a "whitebread" type of environment overall.
I think the majority there are Husker fans that glommed on during their time in the sun. So keep that in mind.
I think the majority there are Husker fans that glommed on during their time in the sun. So keep that in mind.
