Iowa City, just 100 miles east of Des Moines, is nestled in the center of the Midwest. Offering a unique blend of small-town values and big-city amenities, it's a great place to live and work.

The city is locaetd at the crossroads of two major highways, and has been the focal point for culture, education, and recreation in the region. A downtown pedestrian plaza puts the power back in the hands (or more accurately, the legs) of shoppers and visitors. A life-size chessboard offers a unique opportunity to play a massive game. Numerous outdoor cafes and fine restaurants dot the historic tree-lined streets.

A major player in Iowa City is the University of Iowa campus. The presence of such fine education is a symbol of Iowa City's prominence, grace, and heritage.

Culturally minded? NO problem! The annual Iowa Arts Festival, along with the Riverside Theatre's Shakespearean stage offer the art connoisseur everything they've ever imagined. The University of Iowa's Hancher Auditorium also puts on a variety of Broadway hits every year.

If you love the outdoors, you won't feel out of place in Iowa City's rolling hills and lush forests. THere are some 40 public parks which follow the pretty Iowa River. Bike trails and jogging trails are so numerous you won't have to go very far to find one.