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Iowa City grows from university town to city of distinction
Iowa City, dating from 1824 9, is described as the state university hub now a city of the first class with 15286 residents. The university enrollment exceeds 8000, major new facilities are under construction and the city hosts factories, printing firms, churches and two newspapers amid extensive educational activity. The town’s history as a capital and its assets are outlined, including schools, transit and valuation.
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Towa City
Iowa City
State University
Altho
University
Lee
Rockefeller Foundation
Willion Dolar Memorial Union
Bullé
Cradle of
Vina
Ana
Towan
Iowa River
Mississippi
New Territory
Iowa
Des Moines