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Iowa City's permanent UNESCO City of Literature designation will not be affected by the U.S. withdrawal from the organization.

The 17th annual Iowa City Book Festival will run from Oct. 5 to Oct. 12.

The festival will feature local talent, renowned authors, and discussions on topics relevant to Iowans.

Most of the 40 events are hosted through partnerships with local organizations and businesses.

Iowa City isn't just a UNESCO City of Literature — it was the first in the United States, and only third in the world, to earn the designation from the UNESCO Creative Cities Network .

Now, Iowa City is one of nine cities in the U.S. across seven creative disciplines.

The annual Iowa City Book Festival aims to highlight Iowa's rich literary legacy and celebrate the powe

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