new to Iowa and new to the world of triathlons

A job offer I couldn't refuse has recently caused me to uproot from Northeastern, PA to Cedar Rapids, IA.  My goal since I hit 30 last July was to do a sprint tri before I hit 31. Being new to the area and not knowing many people yet has allowed me to really focus on my fitness and I joined this site because I am really excited about the sense of personal satisfaction I hope to receive by completing  one (or hopefully more) sprints this summer.  I'm competing in a biathlon this weekend and I'm hoping its a good measuring stick to see just what kind of shape I'm in at the moment.