Not that Iowa City isn't without its challenges. City Manager Steve Atkins says some bus routes might need to be trimmed and fares raised to help pay for 13 new vehicles and a transit center. That said, many transplanted retirees are bringing valuable private-sector experience to the table, enough so that the leadership situation might change over time. The City Council, for instance, appointed Sandra Hudson to serve on the Public Arts Advisory Committee, where she has fought to maintain funding for public art. Not really, most residents answer.
Few people move here without knowing what to expect.
Rather, transplants point to the scenic nature of the surrounding countryside. He and his wife have an unorthodox favorite vista, where Mormon Trek Boulevard, State Highway 1 and U.S. Highway 218 converge. If an artist were to paint the scene, critics would claim the colors were too vibrant. Inc. All Rights Reserved. Copyright and reprint information.