Iowa City, the seat of Johnson County in Iowa, was created in 1839, when it was declared the first capital of the newly admitted state of Iowa. That being the case, it was not the de facto capital until 1841, when construction of the city was complete. The first six Iowa General Assemblies met in the city at which time, Des Moines became the new capital.
Recommended Resources
Residents and visitors can find business and city governance information on this official site.
http://www.icgov.org/
Iowa City Community School District
Publicizes curriculum and district resources for students, parents and staff.
http://www.iowa-city.k12.ia.us/
Iowa City-Coralville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Contains relocation resources, an event calendar, meeting planners and a media section.
http://www.iowacitycoralville.org/
Features rooms, amenities and information about this 1913 Gambrel cottage style mansion in the Brown Street Historical District.
http://www.brownstreetinn.com/
Find reservations, photos and information about the local area.
http://www.goldenhaug.com/
