Iowa City is located in eastern Iowa, along the Iowa River, on Interstate 80, approximately 60 miles (97 km) west of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Moline and Rock Island, Illinois).

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Jan 27, 2025 · The City of Iowa City was founded in 1839 and incorporated on April 6, 1853. The home rule charter of the City was adopted by voters of the City on Nov. 15, 1973. The City is governed by a seven-member Council; each member serves a four-year term.

Apr 7, 2022 · Iowa City was the state capital until 1857, and the historic capitol building is preserved at the center of the campus. 1. University of Iowa Source: Ken Wolter / shutterstock Carver-Hawkeye Arena at the University of Iowa. With more than 30,000 students and a 1,900-acre campus that mingles with downtown, daily life in Iowa City revolves around ...

Jun 6, 2023 · Things to Do in Iowa City, Iowa: See Tripadvisor's 13,102 traveler reviews and photos of Iowa City tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in February. We have reviews of the best places to see in Iowa City. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

Dec 18, 2024 · Iowa City, city, seat (1839) of Johnson county, east-central Iowa, U.S., on the Iowa River, 27 miles (43 km) south of Cedar Rapids. Founded as territorial capital of Iowa in 1839, it lost the state capital to Des Moines in 1857 but retained the University of Iowa (1847).

The Iowa City Downtown District offers a district-wide gift card that can be used in-person, over the phone, or online at over 165 shopping and dining locations including street meters, parking ramps, hotels, and the Iowa City Public Library.

Mar 23, 2023 · Iowa City, the original capital of the state of Iowa, is home to the Iowa Hawkeyes and the University of Iowa. It's also brimming with things to do, making it an ideal destination for a weekend getaway in Iowa .

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