Living in Iowa City
A great deal of information about living in Iowa City is available online. Some links to this content as well as some pictures are avaiable on this page.
Iowa City is a vibrant community of 62,000 set along the rolling banks of the Iowa River. The city is infused with a lively mix of restaurants, shops, historic architecture, music, art, festivals, sports, and theater, yet retains the scope and friendliness of a small town. With its numerous parks, outstanding schools, four distinct seasons, and strong sense of community, Iowa City is an exceptional and comfortable place to live and learn.
Located centrally in the Midwest, Iowa City is just 3.5 hours by car from Chicago, and 4 to 5 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Kansas City, St. Louis, Milwaukee, and Omaha. The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, with direct connections to major Midwestern hubs, is only about 30 minutes away.
The Cambus, the public transportation system of The University of Iowa, is free to the public and has routes which cover a large perimeter of the University (including to and from the Mayflower Dorm).
The Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau has a very nice website that provides a great deal of information about living in the area. You can even request a catalog from them. Some additional resources can be found on The University of Iowa Gradute College website, The City of Iowa City website, and some campus specific information is available at the main UI website and the IMU website. There is always plenty to do downtown Iowa City including numerous cultural events.
Click on some of the photos below for a larger view of things, places, and people in the Iowa City/Coralville area. Never hesitate to contact us with any specific questions.
Various photos from the Iowa City/Coralville area.
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Pictures of The University of Iowa.
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