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Iowa is dominated by rolling farmland punctuated by a network of small and mid-sized cities, with river towns along the Mississippi and Missouri. Farm equipment, trucks, and household goods are staples of local trade, and estate auctions remain common in rural counties.
Cities and regions in Iowa
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Ames
125 listings
Just north of Des Moines, Ames is home to Iowa State University.
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Cedar Rapids
76 listings
Cedar Rapids is eastern Iowa's largest city on the Cedar River, with grain processing and manufacturing employers.
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Des Moines
298 listings
Insurance and finance companies fill the skyline of Des Moines, Iowa's capital and largest metro.
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Dubuque
270 listings
Dubuque sits on bluffs above the Mississippi where Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin meet, one of the state's oldest cities.
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Fort Dodge
144 listings
On the Des Moines River in north-central Iowa, Fort Dodge has a long history of gypsum mining.
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Iowa City
241 listings
Iowa City is home to the University of Iowa and its writers' workshop, with neighboring Coralville forming a lively college area.
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Mason City
212 listings
Mason City in north Iowa is known for Prairie School architecture and as the inspiration for The Music Man.
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Quad Cities
223 listings
The Quad Cities straddle the Mississippi River, linking Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa with Moline and Rock Island in Illinois.
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Sioux City
293 listings
Sioux City lies on the Missouri River where Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota meet, a meatpacking and trade center.
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Southeast Iowa
139 listings
Southeast Iowa takes in Burlington, Ottumwa, and Fort Madison, older river and rail towns surrounded by farms.
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Waterloo
184 listings
Waterloo and Cedar Falls in northeast Iowa combine tractor manufacturing with the University of Northern Iowa.
Living in Iowa
Region: Midwest / Corn Belt
Weather and seasons
Cold, windy winters with blizzards and hot, humid summers bring severe storms and occasional flooding. Equipment stored outside can see weather wear, so inspect closely.
Work and industry
Corn, soybeans, hogs, and ethanol drive the economy, along with insurance and finance in Des Moines, food processing, and manufacturing. University towns add regular student turnover.
Landmarks
- Loess Hills
- Effigy Mounds National Monument
- Field of Dreams movie site
- Bridges of Madison County
Buyer and seller tip
Rural Iowa still runs many farm and estate auctions in spring and fall; check county newspapers or auctioneer listings if you are hunting for tools, equipment, or antiques.