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Peninsula Area

Peninsula Area

What it’s like to live in Peninsula Area

Academic energy meets natural beauty in Iowa City's Peninsula Area, where rental homes surrounding the Iowa River create a unique environment blending intellectual and outdoor pursuits. The neighborhood offers something increasingly rare – genuine nature access within minutes of university resources, with Terry Trueblood Recreation Area providing kayaking and fishing opportunities beyond typical college town entertainment. University of Iowa faculty and researchers appreciate the mental separation from campus while maintaining easy access for work obligations. Though winter limits some outdoor activities, the area's trail systems receive excellent maintenance for year-round use. Rental options typically feature more generous space than campus-adjacent housing, often including bonus rooms perfect for home offices or study areas essential for academic households. The main consideration remains seasonal flooding concerns along lower elevations – a factor worth discussing with potential landlords when evaluating properties in this riverside community.
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City Guide for Iowa City, IA

Located along the Iowa River, this plainly named city is anything but. Iowa translates to “beautiful land” and one look around Iowa City will be enough to convince you that there is much more to this city than flat land and cold winters. The landscape lends itself to hills and woods and the weather offers an amazing four season climate. Iowo City is a town with city appeal.

While it is filled with years of history (it’s the oldest city in the state), there is a exciting feel to Iowa City. Maybe it’s the abundance of culture and activities? Or the city’s ability to constantly revamp itself? Over 60,000 residents live here and love it. Don’t you think it’s time you were one of them? View Iowa City Guide

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