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Iowa City, Iowa

Located in Johnson County, Iowa, Iowa City was established in 1839. Iowa Writers' Workshop is the most prestigious creative writing program in America. Iowa City is a UNESCO City of Literature — one of few in the world.
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Founded 1839 | Population 74,000 | Peak 74,000 (2024) | County Johnson County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Iowa City, Iowa

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1839 Territorial Capital: Original Iowa capital.
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1847 University of Iowa: UI established.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Iowa City's identity and economy.
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2008 UNESCO City of Literature: Third city worldwide.
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Latest News in Iowa City

May 9, 2016
Struggling Republican Bush Brings Out Big Gun his Mom
Washington, D.C. – In a bid to revive his flagging presidential campaign, Jeb Bush turned to an unlikely ally on May 9, 2016…
Apr 17, 2016
Bill Clinton Hits Iowa Democratic Primary Intensifies
IOWA CITY, Iowa — On April 17, 2016, former President Bill Clinton hit the campaign trail in Iowa, stumping hard for his wife, H…
Mar 13, 2016
Poll Clinton Regains Lead Battleground State Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa (March 13, 2016) — Hillary Clinton bounced back in a big way this week, reclaiming the lead in Iowa according t…
Feb 27, 2016
Hillary Clinton Barely Wins Iowa Caucus Virtual Tie Bernie Sanders
DES MOINES, Iowa – Hillary Clinton eked out a razor-thin victory in the Iowa Democratic Caucus on February 1, 2016, leaving the …
Feb 24, 2016
Knoxville Iowa Refuses Remove Display Soldier Kneeling Cross
Knoxville, Iowa – In a small Iowa town that often flies under the radar, residents dug in their heels last week over a memorial …
Feb 6, 2016
Donald Trump Says Ted Cruz Canadian Owned Goldman Sachs
New Hampshire, February 6, 2016 – In the thick of the Republican presidential primary, Donald Trump didn’t hold back as he…

Complete Historical Timeline

1839 Government
Territorial Capital
1847 Culture
University of Iowa
1942 Government
Military Presence
2008 Culture
UNESCO City of Literature

Did You Know?

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Iowa Writers' Workshop is the most prestigious creative writing program in America.
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Iowa City is a UNESCO City of Literature — one of few in the world.
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Was Iowa's original territorial and state capital.
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Iowa City is located in Johnson County, Iowa.
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Iowa City was founded in 1839.

Famous People from Iowa City, Iowa

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Nate Ruess
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Laura Leighton
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Allan Sandage
Astronomer, Astrophysicist · Born Jun 18, 1926 · Died Nov 13, 2010 (age 84)
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Hill Harper
Actor, Politician · Born May 17, 1966 · Age 59
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Phil Morris
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Apr 4, 1959 · Age 66

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