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<p>First, let me emphasize that in talking about Grand Rapids’ conservatism, I’m not talking about politics but about conservatism on social and cultural questions. Iowa is a deeply mixed state in that regard, but Iowa City, where the University of Iowa is located, is definitely not conservative in that sense. Chicagoans who attend the University of Iowa experience the university and its host community, which extends to Johnson County, but the county largely reflects Iowa City’s views and in many ways stands out in Iowa. I don’t think University of Iowa students are much affected by the views of the rest of the state.</p>