Iowa City, city, seat of Johnson County, eastern Iowa, on the Iowa River; incorporated 1853. It is a commercial and transportation center of a grain- and cattle-raising area; manufactures include electronics, toiletries, computer software, and printed materials. It is also an educational and medical center, seat of the University of Iowa. Cultural institutions include the Greek-revival style Old Capitol (1840), now a museum; the University of Iowa Museum of Art; and the Museum of Natural History. The community, the name of which is derived from that of the Iowa people, was settled in 1838 and served (1839-46) as the capital of Iowa Territory and, from 1846 to 1857, of the state of Iowa. President Herbert C. Hoover was born nearby at West Branch. Population 50,508 (1980); 59,738 (1990); 60,897 (1998 estimate).Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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