Iowa City is a city in Johnson County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 62,220, making it the sixth largest city in Iowa. It is the county seat of Johnson County and the home of The University of Iowa. Iowa City was the first state capital of Iowa, until the capital was moved to Des Moines in 1857.  Located nearby are museums such as Iowa Hall and MacBride Hall. The University of Iowa Art Museum and Plum Grove, home of the first governor of Iowa are other tourist attractions. Some other local attractions are:

• Hancher Auditorium often hosts nationally touring theater and musical shows, such as "Lincoln Center Jazz".

Of architectural note is the Pentacrest at the center of The University of Iowa campus. The Pentacrest is the location of five major campus buildings: Old Capitol, Schaeffer Hall, MacLean Hall, Macbride Hall, and Jessup Hall.