Iowa City, IA

Iowa City is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, USA. It is the principal city of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of both Johnson and Washington counties. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 62,220, making it the seventh-largest city in Iowa. It is the county seat of Johnson CountyGR6 and the home of The University of Iowa. Iowa City was the first state capital of Iowa, until the capital was moved to Des Moines in 1857. The Old Capitol building is a major landmark, and stands as a tourist attraction in the middle of the University of Iowa campus. Located nearby are museums such as Iowa Hall and MacBride Hall. The University of Iowa Art Museum and Plum Grove, home of the first governor of Iowa are other tourist attractions. Read more at Wikipedia

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Sprinkler system puts out small fire at Legacy Point

Posted on 2013-05-21 23:36:00 from Iowa City Press Citizen

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Suspect in Dayton girls disappearance twice convicted for kidnapping, assault

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Posted on 2013-05-21 19:46:00 from Kirkendall Public Library

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Cool forecast may reduce holiday weekend boat traffic

Posted on 2013-05-21 19:04:00 from Iowa City Press Citizen

Iowa is Oklahomas first call for tornado relief — but no call has come, yet

Posted on 2013-05-21 16:11:00 from Iowa City Press Citizen

Pennsylvania man arrested in connection with Regina bomb threats

Posted on 2013-05-21 14:10:00 from Iowa City Press Citizen

Code 560, Tue, May 21

Posted on 2013-05-21 12:35:00 from Bangalore Mirror

...a witness to the first and lucky not to have witnessed the latter two at close quarters. Talking about the shootout, Kej told the diarist, “That was a crazy event. Imagine looking at the ‘bad guy’ Waltz chickening out right in front of your eyes. It was hilarious.”...

Stephen King, hero of print: Nixes digital version of new novel

Posted on 2013-05-21 09:08:00 from New York Daily News

...other high-profile writers will follow King’s lead, but Paul Ingram, the buyer for the Prairie Lights bookstore in Iowa City, Ia., said he hopes King’s decision will inspire other authors. Ingram told the Journal that unfortunately, many people would rather...

U.S. Cellular leaving Coral Ridge Mall

Posted on 2013-05-21 08:55:00 from Iowa City Press Citizen

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Much of Iowa comes through OK after storms

Posted on 2013-05-21 08:55:00 from Iowa City Press Citizen

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IOWA CITY, IA- DECEMBER 31: Guard Remy Abell #23 of the Indiana Hoosiers drives to the basket during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes on December 31, 2012 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Indiana won 69-65. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) (Matthew Holst, 2012 Matthew Holst) - Published on 2013-05-09 19:32:00 by Local 12 WKRC-TV Cincinnati

IOWA CITY, IA- DECEMBER 31: Guard Remy Abell #23 of the Indiana Hoosiers drives to the basket during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes on December 31, 2012 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Indiana won 69-65. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) (Matthew Holst, 2012 Matthew Holst)

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