| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| It's close to Cedar Rapids | Premier Sunday | 02 Jul 2023 |
| Capital before Des Moines | Newsday | 12 Aug 2021 |
| It served as its state's capital before Des Moines | New York Times | 24 Jun 2020 |
| Former Midwest capital | Newsday | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Former Midwest capital | ||
| Home of the Big Ten's Hawkeyes | ||
| County seat near Cedar Rapids | ||
| It's west of Davenport |