A popular t-shirt for sale in Iowa City declares “Downtown Iowa City: From Tree Sweaters to Unsupervised Pianos, Anything Goes.” Such a statement nicely encapsulates the appeal of this Midwestern college town—easy-going and open-minded, where hidden treasures abound. Iowa City is the only city in North America to be named a UNESCO City of Literature (http://cityofliteratureusa.org). This designation … Continue reading Iowa City