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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • A city of eastern Iowa on the Iowa River south-southeast of Cedar Rapids. It is the seat of the University of Iowa (established 1847).

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Examples

  • We were diverted to Iowa City, which is further into Iowa and there were so many Chicago volunteers, they were holding briefings outside under trees.

    More Election 2008 Stories: On the road in Iowa and Wisconsin 2008

  • Next is Iowa City, which is seeking $63 million for 247 homes.

    KCCI.com - Local News 2008

  • Next is Iowa City, which is seeking $63 million for 247 homes.

    KTVO3 - KTVO News 2008

  • And although material-witness cases are rare - usually fewer than one per year in Johnson County - some, such as Iowa City attorney Sarah Majerus, feel the law is unfair.

    The Daily Iowan - Online Edition 2010

  • In a university town such as Iowa City, "we get some really neat stuff," she said.

    press-citizen.com - SPORTS 2010

  • Culver said local recovery wouldn't have been possible without the work of leaders such as Iowa City Mayor Regenia Bailey and Coralville Mayor Jim Fausett, who were both in attendance, and volunteers, such as those from Americorps.

    Iowa City Press-Citizen - Local News 2009

  • College students are gathering together in locations not traditionally known as hotbeds of protest, like Iowa City and Lexington.

    HUFFPOST HILL - CBO Shocker: American Jobs Act *Won't* Ruthlessly Exterminate Small Woodland Creatures Eliot Nelson 2011

  • Purchased in late 2009 for $1.5 million, and designed and furnished over the last two years for about another $200,000, the home and its environs reflect years of careful planning, starting when Ms. Savage was in Iowa City studying film history and theory in graduate school.

    A Gossip Girl's Main Stage Lauren A.E. Schuker 2012

  • Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Ashton returned to his hometown of Iowa City where he partied with some girls in local bars, while Demi has been spotted around town having quiet dinners with various "mystery men."

    Ashton Kutcher And Demi Moore Have An Awkward Run-In 2011

  • Capture the essence of the garden with juice that can be enjoyed straight, or in a refreshing summer cocktail — such as a twist on a bloody Mary from chef Kurt Michael Friese of Devotay restaurant in Iowa City find the Clear Bloody Mary at recipes.usatoday.com.

    Making the most of extra summer produce 2011

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