Town, County and State Sites
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State of Iowa Iowa became the 29th State in 1846. It is known as the Hawkeye State, and Des Moines is the capital city. Iowa is bordered by two great American rivers (the Mississippi and the Missouri) on its east and west sides. It has a rich agricultural tradition and ranks first in the nation with corn and soybean production as well as in hog production from its 93,000 farms. Iowa profile
Cedar County Cities in this county include: Tipton, West Branch, Durant, Mechanicsville, Clarence, Lowden, Stanwood. Cedar County profile
West Branch Birthplace of Herbert C. Hoover, 31st President. West Branch, Iowa, traces its origin to the decade of the 1850's. The site of West Branch was open prairie (as was nearly 85% of the state) until 1850 when David Tatum staked out his claim to land on the "west branch" of the Wapsinonoc Creek. Eight other families had taken up land along the creek by December of 1853. One of the settlers was Eli Hoover, a Quaker and a carpenter, who would later have a famous grandson born in West Branch. West Branch profile
Iowa County Iowa County derives its name from the Iowa River, which runs through the county, and for the Ioway Indian tribe. The county was established in 1843. The county seat, Marengo, was originated on August 13, 1845, 14 years before it was even a town. Iowa County Profile
Amanas We invite you to tour the Amana Colonies; a National Historic Landmark tucked in the rolling hills of eastern Iowa.
Marengo With a population of 2,535, Marengo boasts a "small town" atmosphere, yet offers a wide variety of shopping, dining, and recreational activities, including some of the best hunting and fishing in the state of Iowa. Marengo profile
Williamsburg You are cordially invited to Williamsburg, Iowa. Just off Interstate 80 at exit 220, Williamsburg is a small midwestern town with tremendous assets. Central Park (the town square) is bordered on all sides by native brick streets and shops in the tradition of New England's "town square" concept. Williamsburg profile
Johnson County Johnson County is named for Colonel Richard Mentor Johnson and not Andrew Johnson, as some believe. Colonel Johnson was in the War of 1812, senator from Michigan and the vice-president of the U.S. during the Van Buren administration. Until the late 1830s the area known today as Johnson County was nothing more than wilderness and a hunting ground for the Fox and Sac Indians. Between 1832 and 1837 the Indians were stripped of their lands by treaty. Soon settlers began to move into the county. The county was established in 1837. By 1838 there were two towns competing for the county seat--Osceola and Napoleon. An Act of the Wisconsin Assembly selected Napoleon as the county seat on June 22, 1838. A two-story log cabin courthouse was then constructed at Napoleon. Johnson County profile
Coralville Today, Coralville’s population has reached 17, 269 and it is one of the fastest growing cities in Iowa. Coralville profile
Hills Hills is located eight miles south of Iowa City. It has all of the benefits of being close to a city, while maintaining the small town feeling. Hills profile
Iowa City Offering big-city amenities along with small-town hospitality, Iowa City has it all.
Lone Tree The City of Lone Tree, Iowa is a small community of 1,151 residents. We are located in the southeast corner of Johnson County, just off of Highway 22, in Fremont Township. Lone Tree profile
North Liberty North Liberty Makes it Easy... With a quality of life unsurpassed. ... Vibrant community and economy Affordable living No congestion Friendly, welcoming people Outstanding recreational opportunities Outstanding educational systems Superior medical facilities and services. North Liberty profile
Oxford Oxford is located 19 miles west of Iowa City. Oxford profile
Solon The town provides a good location for residents to live in a smaller community and easily commute to work in the nearby larger cities. Solon profile
Tiffin Located among the rolling hills of Johnson County, Iowa, Tiffin is a small town. It lies just east of the Amana Colonies, roughly between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Tiffin profile
University Heights University Heights is a unique little community, nestled like an island within the borders of the larger city of Iowa City. It has the pleasure of a small town atmosphere and neighborliness and the luxury of all the advantages of the surrounding communities of Iowa City and Coralville and the University of Iowa campus. University Heights profile
Muscatine County Muscatine County came from the Indian word "prairie." Muscatine County was established in 1836 and organized on Jan. 8, 1837 with Bloomington (renamed Muscatine in 1849) named as the county seat. Bloomington’s nickname was “Town of Pinch’em Silly.” The name Muscatine is said to come from an Indian tribe, the Indian word for prairie, or an island in the Mississippi River. Muscatine County profile
West Liberty The City of West Liberty is a beautiful and friendly town located just five (5) miles south of Interstate 80 in Eastern Iowa. We are home to a diversified community that is just minutes from major metropolitan areas such as Muscatine, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. We offer serene views and memories from the past with several brick streets and a historical depot. West Liberty profile
Washington County Washington County was originally organized and established in 1839 as Slaughter County; however, residents soon changed the name to Washington County in honor of George Washington. Washington County profile
Kalona Kalona welcomes you to refresh yourself in the simple pleasures and appreciation of the area's rich heritage and living history. Kalona profile
Riverside Riverside is located 12 miles south of Iowa City. Riverside profile
Washington The City of Washington, with a population of 7,100, is centrally located in Southeast Iowa just 30 minutes south of Iowa City/Coralville. Washington, founded in 1839, is the county seat of Washington County, one of the leading hog and grain producing areas in the nation. Washington profile
Wellman A town that cares. Wellman profile
