Independent list · re-checked September 28, 2026 · published by Primortul LLC

Metro Studios

Metro Studios is a marketing and web agency at 1350 Sherman Road in Hiawatha, on the north edge of Cedar Rapids, that describes itself as a tight-knit group of marketers and developers with about 35 years of operation. Its website practice covers design, development, web strategy, copywriting, hosting and maintenance, and its case studies include an e-commerce rebuild for Cedar Rapids Tire and paid search for Tire Chains 'R' Us. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereThe Cedar Rapids entry, with a named local e-commerce case study and a place on Expertise.com's Cedar Rapids web design ranking. Number 3 of the web design companies in Iowa.

Who leads itAl Schmidt, President and Owner.

Estimated cost

Estimated: $5,000–$15,000, typical for Iowa web design projects; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

A fit forCedar Rapids-area retailers, ecommerce shops and industrial companies, such as CR Tire and the Cedar Rapids Kernels, that want web design, SEO, ads and in-house video from one local team.

Based in
Hiawatha, IA
Led by
Al Schmidt, President and Owner
Known for
web design and development · web strategy · hosting and maintenance · digital advertising
Named clients
Cedar Rapids Tire, Tire Chains 'R' Us, Cedar Rapids Kernels, Metro Group
Best for
Cedar Rapids-area retailers, ecommerce shops and industrial companies, such as CR Tire and the Cedar Rapids Kernels, that want web design, SEO, ads and in-house video from one local team.
Estimated cost

Estimated: $5,000–$15,000, typical for Iowa web design projects; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

Office
1350 Sherman Road · Hiawatha, IA · 52233 · 319.363.2002
Metro Studios homepage, captured September 28, 2026
metro-studios.com · homepage on September 28, 2026

Sources metro-studios.com, expertise.com · LinkedIn ↗

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