Iowa City Essential Info
Overview
Iowa City is a city of just over 60,000 people in Eastern Iowa. It is primarily known as the home of the University of Iowa.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Mar-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
49 °F
Windy
Fun Facts
- Iowa City is one of seven cities designated as a world City of Literature by UNESCO.
- Famous University of Iowa alumni include Gallup Poll founder George Gallup, Tennessee Williams, Gene Wilder, Tom Brokaw, Ashton Kutcher, and world-famous physicist James Van Allen.
- In Iowa City, kisses may last for no longer than five minutes.
- A man with a moustache is not allowed to kiss a woman in public in Iowa City.
- Hamburg Inn No. 2 in Iowa City, is a favorite campaign stop for political candidates. It was featured in a 2005 episode of the political drama The West Wing.
Popular Foods
- Organically-Fed Angus Beef
- Butternut Bisque