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July 5, 1909 – A picture-postcard postmarked on this day features a young couple canoeing on the Iowa River near the new Iowa City City Park. Back in the day, prior to Polaroid snapshots and phones with cameras, Penny Postcards were the best way for anyone to “take pictures” of places you’ve been. For 1-cent, you could mail a beautiful postcard that had a scenic picture on one side and room for a brief message on the other. Obviously, one of the more popular subjects chosen for postcards in Iowa City was the new City Park.

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On July 4, 1839, the earliest settlers of Johnson County took time out to celebrate Independence Day – joining with the surveying team that had come here to chart out Iowa’s new capital city. In the process, this small group of pioneering party-goers gave us Iowa City’s first city-wide public celebration.

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Good News! Effective in June 2026 – the Slezak National Hall Complex is now under new ownership by Brian Decoster and James Thibodeau – and have major renovations & go by the name: Holub Apartments! As one of Iowa City’s oldest buildings, Holub Apartments will offer a unique “step back into the past” in a highly walkable location near dining, entertainment, and residential charm. Owners are hands-on caretakers, proud of stewarding this landmark.

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