Are you moving to the Iowa City area?
Then you have come to the right place.
Ped Mall Crossing
Dan Marks has years of experience helping people relocate to and from the Iowa City area. He knows what it takes to make what appears to be a draining and stressful ordeal much easier. He personally moved thousands of miles with his family to Hawaii and back. He understands exactly what that experience is like.
The Iowa City area offers many things to many people. Enjoy everything from major Big 10 sporting events to fine theater productions. You can visit historical sites or spend the day at the beach. There is something here for just about everyone. The community is very open and inviting to new faces.
The University of Iowa Sports
The University of Iowa Athletic Department is one of the most respected athletic programs in the nation. You never know when the next Iowa star will emerge. The standard is excellence for the young men and women, both on the field and in the classroom. With nationally ranked teams in many sports year after year, there is always some NCAA excitement on tap. Iowa football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, gymnastics, and top notch wrestling provide a plethora of opportunities for quality entertainment.
Do not miss Fryfest in honor of former Coach Hayden Fry. This is an event that draws many local businesses and familiar faces. You will get a chance to shake hands with popular, historical athletes
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The Art of Jeff McNutt
Iowa City is Near The Airport
Many people are thinking about relocating from other areas. They do not realize that Iowa City offers convenient air travel just minutes away. Some of the driving app companies offer a small flat rate for trips from Iowa City to the airport. You will not be stuck in Eastern Iowa. If you like to travel, the world is easily accessible.
Entrance to the Eastern Iowa Airport South of Cedar Rapids
Pedestrian Mall, Neighborhood, and Downtown Events
Iowa City always has something going on. The city will close down streets for events where hundreds or thousands of people show up. Iowa City loves to celebrate. There are fun marches and festivals of all kinds. You will see a group of people peddling a mobile bar through downtown on many weekends. The university keeps a youthful energy alive in the city.
Iowa city offers one of the last true pedestrian malls in the country. It is a special place where you find great entertainment and shops. It is a community treasure that students and locals can enjoy equally.
College Green Park
Affordability
“Iowa City is 6.9% cheaper than United States overall,” according to mylifeelsewhere.com. We save 20.9% on groceries on average. The cost of housing is among the most affordable in the county. That means less stress in your life overall.
Iowa City is not a fast paced rat race you that have in larger cities. Life is comfortable, welcoming, affordable, neighborly, and waiting for you.
Shopping
Coral Ridge Mall Entrance
The Iowa City area enjoys the Coral Ridge Mall located next to I-80 in Coralville. Discover a bounty of shops including anchors like Best Buy, Dillard’s, JCPenny, Homegoods, Scheel’s Sports, and Target. When it was built, the mall was the largest in the state of Iowa. Many malls across the country are seeing business decline. Stores are closing, but the Coral Ridge Mall remains a busy shopping center.
There is also an ice rink, 10 screen movie theater, and food court that seats 700 people. The mall is designed well, it takes no time to get from one end to the other. If you need something, you should be capable of finding it here.
Ice rink at Coral Ridge Mall
Area Entertainment
Hancher Auditorium Entrance
First rate entertainment is not limited to sporting events. Hancher Auditorium presents many fine shows each year, and has hosted several world premiers in music and dance. There have been productions of “The Nutcracker”, “Annie”, symphony performances, and several other popular shows. Recently Hancher hosted a Bob Dylan performance. You will be surprised who appears on stage from time to time. Most of Eastern Iowa will not get the entertainment opportunities that Iowa City enjoys.
Healthcare
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is one of the largest university-owned hospitals in North America. Consistently recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States, it is a tremendous asset to the community. First rate health care is just minutes away. UIHC is one of the largest employers in the area. It offers exciting and challenging careers to thousands of area residents.
Stead Family Children’s Hospital
Restaurants
There are so many great restaurants in Iowa City. Among the favorites, try The Black Angel, Stella’s, Short’s, Thai Spice, The Dandylion, and Joesph’s Steakhouse.
