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Top Of Iowa Conference
The Top of Iowa Conference is a high school athletic conference in northern Iowa. The schools range in size from 1A (the smallest classification in Iowa) to 3A (the second largest). Beginning in 2015–16, the North Iowa Conference The Top of Iowa Conference is a high school athletic conference in northern Iowa Iowa () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River t ... and the Corn Bowl Conference combined to create the Top of Iowa Conference with two divisions. The Top of Iowa Conference–West includes Eagle Grove, Belmond–Klemme, Garner–Hayfield–Ventura, West Hancock, Forest City, Lake Mills, North Iowa, Bishop Garrigan, and North Union. The Top of Iowa Conference–East includes Osage, Mason City Newman, West Fork, North Butler, Central Springs, Northwood-Kensett, Rockford, St. Ansgar, and Nashua-Plainfield. Members East West References External lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa
Iowa () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states: Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east and southeast, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest, and Minnesota to the north. During the 18th and early 19th centuries, Iowa was a part of French Louisiana and Spanish Louisiana; its state flag is patterned after the flag of France. After the Louisiana Purchase, people laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn Belt. In the latter half of the 20th century, Iowa's agricultural economy transitioned to a diversified economy of advanced manufacturing, processing, financial services, information technology, biotechnology, and green energy production. Iowa is the 26th most extensive in total area and the 31st most populous of the 50 U.S. states, with a populat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osage Community School District
Osage Community School District is a rural public school district headquartered in Osage, Iowa. The district occupies sections of Mitchell and Floyd counties, and in addition to Osage, it includes Mitchell and Orchard. In 2015, Barb Schwamman became the superintendent of the Osage district. She also jointly became superintendent of the Riceville Community School District, and was nominated for the 2019-20 Iowa Superintendent of the Year award. Schools The district operates three schools, all in Osage: * Lincoln Elementary School * Osage Middle School * Osage High School Osage High School Athletics The Green Devils participate in the Top of Iowa Conference in the following sports: *Football *Cross Country ** Boys' 1970 Class A State Champions *Volleyball *Basketball **Boys' 2-time State Champions (1923, 1995) ** Girls' 1992 State Champions *Bowling *Wrestling ** Boys' 3-time State Champions (1940, 1965, 1981) *Golf *Track and Field *Baseball *Softball See also *List of schoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forest City, Iowa
Forest City is a city in Hancock and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Iowa, and the county seat of Winnebago County. The population was 4,285 in the 2020 census, a decline from the 4,362 population in 2000. History Forest City was officially founded in 1855. Formerly known as “Puckerbrush”, Robert Clark the official founder/surveyor deemed it “Forest City” because it was cut right out of the trees. It was then platted in 1856, and later incorporated on June 14, 1878. The population started to grow when immigrants from Sweden and Norway settled in the Forest City because of the similar topography. Its growth continued when city leaders convinced Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad to come to Forest City. Although the Civil War stunted the city’s growth, many immigrants found the city attractive. Later on churches, banks, a college (Waldorf University), electricity, and the telephone turned Forest City into an ideal country town. Then in 1960, investors took over a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forest City Community School District
Forest City Community School District is a rural public school district headquartered in Forest City, Iowa. The district is located in sections of Hancock, Winnebago, Worth and Cerro Gordo counties. It serves Forest City, Crystal Lake, Fertile, Leland, Woden, and the surrounding rural areas. On July 1, 2013, the Woden–Crystal Lake Community School District consolidated into the Forest City district. Schools The district operates three schools, all in Forest City: * Forest City Elementary School * Forest City Middle School * Forest City High School Forest City High School Athletics The Indians participate in the Top of Iowa Conference in the following sports: *Football *Cross Country *Volleyball *Basketball **Boys' 1976 Class 2A State Champions *Bowling *Wrestling *Golf *Track and Field *Baseball ** 1984 Class 3A State Champions *Softball See also *List of school districts in Iowa *List of high schools in Iowa References Further reading District boundaries prior to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Eagle Grove is a city in Wright County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,601 at the time of the 2020 census. Eagle Grove is the largest city in Wright County. History Eagle Grove was platted in 1881. It was named from the eagle nests seen by early settlers in a nearby Oak tree grove perched above the bank of the Boone River . In 1851 Mr. N. B. Paine moved to Wright County, purchased property and constructed a log cabin that stood directly west of the grove. The nest was over six feet in diameter. The eagles settled in the nest in the spring and summer of 1855-56, However in the spring of 1857 they were shot and killed by a trapper. Thus Eagle Grove was named in honour of these eagles. . On February 2, 1973, a natural gas explosion killed 13 people and leveled the Chatterbox Cafe and the neighboring Coast to Coast hardware store at the southeast corner of Broadway Street and Commerce Avenue. Geography Eagle Grove is located near the Boone River. According to the Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eagle Grove High School
Eagle Grove High School is a rural public high school located in Eagle Grove, Iowa. It is part of the Eagle Grove Community School District. Overview The school district is the largest district in Wright county and draws students from the towns of Eagle Grove, Thor, Vincent, Woolstock, and surrounding areas in Iowa. The mascot of Eagle Grove High School (EGHS) is the eagle, and school colors are purple and gold. The school song is set to the tune of the Notre Dame Victory March. Notable clubs at this school include Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Spanish Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), National Honor Society (NHS), Student Council, and others. Athletics The Eagles participate in the Top of Iowa Conference in the following sports: *Football *Cross Country ** Boys' 2-time Class 2A State Champions (1984, 1987) *Volleyball *Basketball *Wrestling ** Boys' 3-time State Champions (1974, 1986, 1987) *Track and Field *Baseball ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Algona, Iowa
Algona is the county seat of Kossuth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,487 at the 2020 census. Ambrose A. Call State Park is located two miles southwest of the city. History Algona was founded in 1854 and was named after the Algonquian word for "Algonquin waters". Between 1869 and 1875 the community was the location of Algona College, an institution sponsored by the Methodist Church. In 1894, Algona, along with other Iowa communities such as Dysart and Wesley, became part of the project known as the "Orphan Trains". As New York City saw booming immigration, it also inevitably saw a rise in the number of orphans in its asylums. Unable to provide adequate care for them, it saw fit to ship nearly 100,000 westward to start a new life with families across America. Algona itself welcomed nearly 100 orphans into the town, many of whom remained lifelong residents. From 1902 to 1906, Algona played host to the Algona Brownies, an African American barnstorming basebal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bishop Garrigan High School
Bishop Garrigan High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Algona, Iowa. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux City. Background The school is named after Bishop Phillip Joseph Garrigan, the 1st Bishop of the Diocese of Sioux City. The school was opened in 1959 to serve as a regional high school for 5 parishes. Athletics The Golden Bears participate in the Top of Iowa Conference in the following sports: *Football ** 1985 Class 2A State Champions *Cross Country *Volleyball *Basketball **Girls’ class 1A state champions 2022 *Bowling *Wrestling *Golf ** Girls' 8-time State Champions (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2019) ** Boys' 11-time State Champions (1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1984, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015) *Tennis *Track and Field *Baseball *Softball Notable alumni * Brad Nelson, former MLB player, (Milwaukee Brewers The Milwaukee Brewers are an American professional baseball team based in Milwaukee. They compete in Major ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belmond, Iowa
Belmond is a city in Wright County, Iowa, United States. It is located along U.S. Route 69, by road from Clarion, the county seat. The population was 2,463 in the 2020 census, a decline from 2,560 in 2000. History On October 14, 1966, an F5 tornado ripped apart the community, destroying or damaging about 600 homes and 75 businesses. Six people were killed and large swaths of the town were left in ruins. On June 12, 2013, an EF3 tornado affected the northern sections of town by damaging or destroying several businesses and homes. Belmond was impacted by major flooding in the June 2008 Midwest floods, along with many other parts of the state of Iowa. Geography Belmond is located at (42.847242, -93.612335) on the Iowa River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 2,376 people, 1,047 households, and 649 families residing in the city. The population density was . Ther ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belmond–Klemme Community School District
Belmond–Klemme Community School District (BKCSD) is a rural public school district headquartered in Belmond, Iowa. It operates Belmond–Klemme Junior Senior High School, which has the district headquarters, and Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School. It is mostly in Hancock and Wright counties, with a small portion in Franklin County. The district serves Belmond, Klemme, Goodell, and Rowan. History The district formed on July 1, 1994, with the merger of the Belmond and Klemme districts. The Klemme school building was closed and purchased by a third party in 2000. The district previously had two elementary school buildings: Ramsay Elementary School and Parker Elementary School. The district drew up plans for a new unified elementary school building along with other improvements. In October 2004 the district began attempting to have a bond for school reconstruction passed, but the bond efforts failed the first four times. The fifth attempt, for $6.27 million, was presented ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheffield, Iowa
Sheffield is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,130 at the time of the 2020 census. History Sheffield was platted in 1874, and it was named for a personal friend of the founder's. Sheffield was incorporated in 1876. Geography Sheffield, IA is located at (42.893649, −93.217067). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,172 people, 480 households, and 323 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 510 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population. There were 480 households, of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Fork Community School District
The West Fork Community School District is a consolidated rural public school district in Iowa, with campuses in Rockwell and Sheffield. It resides in sections of Cerro Gordo and Franklin counties, with smaller portions in Hancock and Wright counties. The district is for students residing in the communities of Rockwell, Sheffield, Swaledale, Meservey, Thornton, Dougherty, and Chapin. The district is about large. History It was established on July 1, 2011, by the merger of the Sheffield–Chapin–Meservey–Thornton (SCMT) Community School District and the Rockwell–Swaledale Community School District. Three predecessor districts, Rockwell–Swaledale, Sheffield–Chapin Community School District, and Meservey–Thornton Community School District, established a joint whole grade-sharing agreement, in which from one school district attend another district's schools for certain levels, at the high school level in 2004. Sheffield–Chapin and Meservey–Thornton, which al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
