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Wesley, Iowa
Wesley is a city in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 391 at the time of the 2020 census. History Wesley was founded April 13, 1872 and incorporated on March 26, 1892. Geography Wesley is located at (43.087557, -93.993140). 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 390 people, 171 households, and 110 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 197 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White, 0.3% Asian, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population. There were 171 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.7% were non-families. 31.6% of all househol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
City
A city is a human settlement of notable size.Goodall, B. (1987) ''The Penguin Dictionary of Human Geography''. London: Penguin.Kuper, A. and Kuper, J., eds (1996) ''The Social Science Encyclopedia''. 2nd edition. London: Routledge. It can be defined as a permanent and densely settled place with administratively defined boundaries whose members work primarily on non-agricultural tasks. Cities generally have extensive systems for housing, transportation, sanitation, utilities, land use, production of goods, and communication. Their density facilitates interaction between people, government organisations and businesses, sometimes benefiting different parties in the process, such as improving efficiency of goods and service distribution. Historically, city-dwellers have been a small proportion of humanity overall, but following two centuries of unprecedented and rapid urbanization, more than half of the world population now lives in cities, which has had profound consequences for g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marriage
Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a culturally and often legally recognized union between people called spouses. It establishes rights and obligations between them, as well as between them and their children, and between them and their in-laws. It is considered a cultural universal, but the definition of marriage varies between cultures and religions, and over time. Typically, it is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually sexual, are acknowledged or sanctioned. In some cultures, marriage is recommended or considered to be compulsory before pursuing any sexual activity. A marriage ceremony is called a wedding. Individuals may marry for several reasons, including legal, social, libidinal, emotional, financial, spiritual, and religious purposes. Whom they marry may be influenced by gender, socially determined rules of incest, prescriptive marriage rules, parental choice, and individual desire. In some areas of the world, arrang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization and the oldest major professional sports league in the world. MLB is composed of 30 total teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), with 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada. The NL and AL were formed in 1876 and 1901, respectively. Beginning in 1903, the two leagues signed the National Agreement and cooperated but remained legally separate entities until 2000, when they merged into a single organization led by the Commissioner of Baseball. MLB is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan. It is also included as one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Baseball's first all-professional team, the Cincinnati Red Stockings, was founded in 1869. Before that, some teams had secretly paid certain players. The first few decades of professional baseball were characterized by rivalries between leagues and by players who often jumped from one te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Showboat Fisher
George Aloys "Showboat" Fisher (January 16, 1899 – May 15, 1994) was a baseball player who played in the 1930 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals. He had a .335 lifetime batting average (114-for-340) in Major League Baseball with 8 home runs and 71 RBI in 138 games. He played several games for the racially integrated Jamestown Red Sox in 1934 under the management of Ted Radcliffe Theodore Roosevelt "Double Duty" Radcliffe (July 7, 1902 – August 11, 2005) was a professional baseball player in the Negro leagues. An accomplished two-way player, he played as a pitcher and a catcher, became a manager, and in his old age .... He was the last surviving member of the 1924 Washington Senators, the last DC team to win the World Series, until the Nationals won in 2019. References'1934 Jamestown Red Sox', ''Pitch Black Baseball'' (2005)Retrieved August 28, 2005. External links 1899 births 1994 deaths Major League Baseball right fielders St. Louis Browns playe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Des Moines Register
''The Des Moines Register'' is the daily morning newspaper of Des Moines, Iowa. History Early period The first newspaper in Des Moines was the ''Iowa Star''. In July 1849, Barlow Granger began the paper in an abandoned log cabin by the junction of the Des Moines and Raccoon River. In 1854, ''The Star'' became the ''Iowa Statesman'' which was also a Democratic paper. In 1857, ''The Statesman'' became the ''Iowa State Journal'', which published 3 times per week. In 1870, ''The Iowa Statesman'' became the ''Iowa State Leader'' as a Democratic newspaper, which competed with pro-Republican ''Iowa Daily State Register'' for the next 32 years. In 1902, George Roberts bought the ''Register'' and ''Leader'' and merged them into a morning newspaper. In 1903, Des Moines banker Gardner Cowles, Sr. purchased the ''Register and Leader''. The name finally became ''The Des Moines Register'' in 1915. (Cowles also acquired the ''Des Moines Tribune'' in 1908. The ''Tribune'', which merged with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corwith, Iowa
Corwith is a city in Hancock County, Iowa, United States. The population was 266 at the time of the 2020 census. History Corwith got its start in the year 1880, following construction of the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad through that territory. It burned down in the 1800s. The first buildings to be built were a hotel and the train depot. Geography Corwith is located at (42.993334, -93.955931) on the Boone 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 309 people, 141 households, and 78 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 167 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.3% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population. There were 141 households, of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corwith–Wesley–Lu Verne High School
Corwith–Wesley–Lu Verne High School was a senior high school in Corwith, Iowa, It was operated by the Corwith–Wesley Community School District in association with the Lu Verne Community School District. The Corwith–Wesley district served the towns of Corwith and Wesley, while the Lu Verne district served the town of Lu Verne. History In 1984, Corwith–Wesley established a grade-sharing arrangement, in which it operated Corwith–Wesley–Lu Verne High, with the Lu Verne Community district sending its secondary students there. This continued for the remainder of the Corwith–Wesley district's existence. The school closed when the Corwith–Wesley district was dissolved in 2015. In 2013 students zoned to Corwith–Wesley–Lu Verne High indicated a preference of attending Algona Middle School and Algona High School over the secondary schools in the West Hancock Community School District. The ''Des Moines Register ''The Des Moines Register'' is the daily morning news ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corwith–Wesley Community School District
Corwith–Wesley Community School District was a school district based in Corwith, Iowa, serving Corwith and Wesley. The district occupied sections of Hancock and Kossuth counties as well as a small portion of Wright County. History In 1984, Corwith–Wesley established a grade-sharing arrangement, in which it operated Corwith-Wesley-Lu Verne High School, with the Lu Verne Community School District sending its secondary students there. This continued for the remainder of the district's existence. On July 1, 1988, the Boone Valley Community School District dissolved, with a portion assigned to Corwith–Wesley.REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66 ." |
Algona High School
Algona High School is a rural public high school located in the Algona Community School District in Algona, Iowa, United States. The Algona district serves Algona, Burt, Titonka, and Whittemore. In addition, since 2015 the Lu Verne Community School District sends its secondary students to Algona secondary schools, and the Lu Verne district serves Lu Verne, Corwith, and Wesley. The building opened in 1970, replacing the 1931 building and annex. The school is known for running its own public television channel (channel 4 TV) and having its own scholarship foundation. Athletics The Bulldogs compete in the North Central Conference in the following sports: *Cross Country ** Boys' 2008 Class 3A State Champions *Volleyball *Football *Basketball *Swimming *Wrestling ** 6-time State Champions (1966, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1975, 1980) *Track and Field ** Boys' 1993 Class 3A State Champions *Golf ** Boys' 1987 Class 3A State Champions ** Girls' 2-time Class 2A State Champions (1996 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Algona Community School District
Algona Community School District is a rural public school district headquartered in Algona, Iowa. The district, mostly in Kossuth County, has small sections in Hancock and Winnebago counties. It serves Algona, Burt, Titonka, and Whittemore. History On July 1, 2001, the Burt Community School District consolidated into the Algona district. On July 1, 2014, the Titonka Consolidated School District consolidated into the Algona district.REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66 ." . Retrieved on July 20, 2018. The Algona district, which took control of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa Department Of Education
The Iowa Department of Education sets the standards for all public institutions of education in Iowa and accredits private as well as public schools. It is headquartered in Des Moines Des Moines () is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, .... The Iowa Department of Education consists of 8 bureaus. The department works with the oversight of the Board of Education. The Board of Education consists of 11 members and was founded in 1857. The Department of Education uses the Iowa Statewide Assessment for Student Progress (ISASP). As of 2019, the board allocated $2.7 million for school districts and $300,000 for accredited nonpublic schools. References External linksIowa Department of Education* * Department of Education, Iowa State departments of education of the United States Education, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lu Verne Community School District
Lu Verne Community School District is a school district headquartered in Lu Verne, Iowa. The district, which occupies sections of Kossuth, Hancock Hancock may refer to: Places in the United States * Hancock, Iowa * Hancock, Maine * Hancock, Maryland * Hancock, Massachusetts * Hancock, Michigan * Hancock, Minnesota * Hancock, Missouri * Hancock, New Hampshire ** Hancock (CDP), New Hampshir ..., and Humboldt counties, serves Lu Verne, Corwith, and Wesley. History In 1984, the Corwith–Wesley Community School District established a grade-sharing arrangement, in which it operated Corwith–Wesley–Lu Verne High School, with the Lu Verne district sending its secondary students there. Mobile version/ref> On July 1, 1988, the Boone Valley Community School District dissolved, with a portion transferred to the Lu Verne district. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
