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Eastern Iowa

Eastern Iowa is the central region along the in , home to several of the state's main population centers. The region is both somewhat characteristic of the rest of the state in terms of demographics but also unique in both its geography and its denser population.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Cedar Rapids and Davenport.

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is a city in Eastern Iowa. In 2016, it was the second largest city in Iowa by population and is home to about 137,000 residents. Largely known as an industrial, working class city, has begun to grow and expand employment opportunities in the service sector, attracting new residents to the area.

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is one of the , in Eastern Iowa. This Midwestern city on the bank of the has seen a great deal of action throughout history.

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Hip and urban, is a prominent college town primarily known as the home of the University of Iowa. Along with its adjacent suburb of Coralville, just to the west.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as I-380 Corridor and Dubuque.

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The is a region in Eastern Iowa. In general, the expression is used to describe Linn and Johnson Counties, which are connected by I-380.

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, founded in 1833, is the oldest city in Iowa. A port on the upper , it is situated along scenic bluffs facing the river, and has its roots in a mining and trading settlement established in the area by -born entrepreneur Julien in 1788.

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is a region in Eastern Iowa. The region is named after famous painter Grant Wood, who had lived in the area and taken the images of his paintings from scenes in the area.

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is a city in and the county seat of , United States. It borders the . The population was 24,469 as of 2020.

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is a city in and the county seat of , United States. The population was 23,797 at the time of the 2020 census, an increase from 22,697 in 2000.

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is a city in , United States. The population was 39,102 at the 2020 census. is one of the five cities that comprise the region along the .

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LeClaire is a city in , United States. The population was 4,710 in 2020, a 65.4% increase from 2,847 in 2000, making it one of the fastest-growing communities in the .

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is a city in . It is part of the Iowa City metropolitan area. The population was 2,630 at the time of the 2020 census. is the second-largest city in Washington County.

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The are a collection of seven villages in Eastern Iowa, founded by German settlers in 1855. The people in these villages actively maintain many of the cultural traditions of their ancestors.

Eastern Iowa

Latitude of center
41.9027° or 41° 54′ 10″ north
Longitude of center
-91.0267° or 91° 1′ 36″ west
Wiki­data ID
Q14214551
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Italian to Venetian—“Eastern Iowa” goes by many names.
  • Italian: “Iowa orientale”
  • Venetian: “Iowa orientałe”

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