Area Information



There’s a reason why people relocate to the Iowa City area. Picture a top-notch educational institution offering some of the nation’s best (and largest) healthcare facilities, a variety of art and theatrical attractions, an internationally renowned writers’ workshop and research programs that are changing our world. Combine this with a welcoming community surrounded by the picturesque rolling hills, forests, lakes and rivers of Eastern Iowa. It’s not hard to see why the Iowa City area is often ranked as one of the most livable communities in the nation. Come experience Iowa’s education and cultural center for yourself!

The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce serves Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty and Solon. From the metropolitan to rural, each of our communities offers unique amenities for businesses and families. Those characteristics have earned our area high ratings from national media:

Best Places to Live and Launch, Fortune Small Business, March 2008

No. 2 Best Places For Business And Careers - Smaller Metros, Forbes Magazine, March 2008

Top 10 Up-And-Coming Tech Cities 2008, Forbes Magazine, March 2008

Best Towns 2007, Outside Magazine, August 2007

50 Best Places to Live and Play National Geographic Adventure Magazine, August 2007

No. 5 Best Smaller Metro by Forbes magazine, April 2007

Top 10 Most Affordable Places to Live & Work by Sperling’s Best Places, March 2007

Great Places to Live, Work: Iowa City ranked No. 5 by MSN

Expansion Management ranks Iowa City “quality of life” high

University of Iowa ranked a top “outdoor” college by Outside magazine

Explore our area by following the links below.
City of Coralville www.coralville.org
City of Iowa City www.icgov.org
City of North Liberty www.northlibertyiowa.org
City of Solon www.solon-iowa.com
Johnson County www.johnson-county.com


Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce  |  325 E. Washington St.  |  Iowa City, IA 52240
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