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East High School (Des Moines, Iowa)
East High School, often locally referred to as ''East'' or ''East High'', is a public secondary school located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. East is the oldest high school in the Des Moines metro and is part of the Des Moines Public Schools. East is currently the seventh largest high school in the state by enrollment with 2,076 students. History Creation and early history East High was established in 1861 on the top floor of Bryant School, a primary school located at East 9th and Grand Ave. (sometimes listed as Pennsylvania Ave. and Grand Ave. - the other end of the same block) in Des Moines. Graduation rates in the early years were extremely low - an Elizabeth Mathews was the sole member of the very first graduating class in 1871, and there were no further high school graduates until 1875. In 1877, the high school moved to the top floor of Webster School at the corner of E. 12th and Lyon Street, where it remained until 1891. Rising enrollment forced the freshman class ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines is the List of capitals in the United States, capital and List of cities in Iowa, most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is the county seat of Polk County, Iowa, Polk County with parts extending into Warren County, Iowa, Warren County. It is named after the Des Moines River, likely derived from the French "Rivière des Moines" meaning "River of the Monks." The city was incorporated in 1851 as Fort Des Moines and shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. Its population was 214,133 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. The Des Moines metropolitan area, covering six counties, is the Metropolitan statistical area, 81st largest metropolitan area in the U.S. with about 750,000 residents, and is the largest metropolitan area entirely in Iowa. Des Moines is a major center of the United States insurance industry and has a sizable financial services and publishing business base. The city is the headquarters for the Principal Financial Group and Wellmark Blue Cross B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tenth Grade
Tenth grade (also 10th Grade or Grade 10) is the tenth year of formal or compulsory education. It is typically the second year of high school. In many parts of the world, students in tenth grade are usually 15 to 16 years of age. Australia In the Australian states, Year 10 is the fourth year of a student's high school education. However, in the Northern Territory and other states, it is the first year of senior school, which occurs after high school. While in contrast, in most South Australian public schools, it is the third year of high school. Finland In Finland tenth grade is usually known as the first year of high School ("Lukio" in Finnish and "Gymnasiet" in Swedish). The tenth grade may also refer to an extra year of primary school ("kymppiluokka" in Finnish which literally translates to "tenth grade"). This extra year of primary school is for those without a post-primary school study position or who need some more time to decide on their future. India Class 10 (also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In The Line Of Fire
''In the Line of Fire'' is a 1993 American political action thriller film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and starring Clint Eastwood, John Malkovich and Rene Russo. Written by Jeff Maguire, the film is about a disillusioned and obsessed former CIA agent who plans to assassinate the President of the United States and the Secret Service agent who is tracking him. Eastwood's character is the sole remaining active-duty Secret Service agent from the detail that was guarding John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas at the time of his assassination in 1963. The film also stars Dylan McDermott, Gary Cole, John Mahoney, and Fred Dalton Thompson. ''In the Line of Fire'' was co-produced by Columbia Pictures and Castle Rock Entertainment, with Columbia handling distribution. The film was a critical and commercial success. It grossed $187 million against a $40 million production budget and earned three nominations at the 66th Academy Awards. Plot Frank Horrigan and Al D'Andrea meet with membe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Above The Law (1988 Film)
''Above the Law'' (also known as ''Nico: Above the Law'', or simply ''Nico'') is a 1988 American action film, action thriller film co-written, produced and directed by Andrew Davis (director), Andrew Davis. It marked the film debut of Steven Seagal, who also produced the film and co-authored the story alongside Davis, and stars Seagal alongside Pam Grier, Sharon Stone, Ron Dean and Henry Silva. Seagal plays Nico Toscani, an ex-CIA agent, an Aikido specialist and a Chicago policeman who discovers a conspiracy upon investigating a mysterious shipment of military explosives seized from a narcotics dealer. The film originated after a successful Test screening, screen test financed by Michael Ovitz, leading to Seagal being offered a contract by Warner Bros. It was set and filmed on location in Chicago, Davis’ hometown. The film premiered in the United States on April 8, 1988, becoming a commercial success despite mixed reviews, and launching Seagal’s acting career. ''Above the Law ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Major League (film)
''Major League'' is a 1989 American sports comedy film produced by Chris Chesser and Irby Smith, written and directed by David S. Ward, that stars Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Wesley Snipes, James Gammon, Bob Uecker, Rene Russo, Margaret Whitton, Dennis Haysbert, and Corbin Bernsen. Telling the story of a single regular season of a fictionalized version of the Cleveland Indians Major League Baseball team, ''Major League'' grossed $75 million worldwide from an $11 million budget and spawned two sequels ('' Major League II'' and '' Major League: Back to the Minors''), neither of which repeated the success of the original film. Plot Former Las Vegas showgirl Rachel Phelps inherits the struggling Cleveland Indians baseball team from her deceased husband. She intends to move the team to Miami by exploiting an escape clause in their contract with the city of Cleveland: if their season attendance falls below a certain number, she can terminate the lease and move the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Remember The Titans
''Remember the Titans'' is a 2000 American biographical sports drama film produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Boaz Yakin. The screenplay by Gregory Allen Howard is loosely based on the true story of coach Herman Boone, portrayed by Denzel Washington, and his attempt to integrate the T. C. Williams High School (now Alexandria City High School) football team in Alexandria, Virginia in 1971. Will Patton portrays Bill Yoast, Boone's assistant coach. Real-life athletes Gerry Bertier and Julius Campbell are portrayed by Ryan Hurst and Wood Harris. The film was co-produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films and released by Buena Vista Pictures. On September 19, 2000, the film's soundtrack was released by Walt Disney Records. It features songs by several recording artists including Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bob Dylan, The Hollies, Marvin Gaye, James Taylor, The Temptations, Cat Stevens, and Steam (band), Steam. ''Remember the Titans'' had a bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregory Alan Williams
Gregory Alan Williams (born June 12, 1956) sometimes credited as Gregalan Williams, is an American actor and author. He is best known for portraying LAPD Officer Garner Ellerbee in ''Baywatch''. From 2011 until 2013, Williams portrayed the role of Coach Pat Purnell in the USA Network series '' Necessary Roughness.'' Williams also appeared on the 2015 ABC series '' Secrets and Lies'' and then on '' Greenleaf'', and later on 2017's '' Manhunt: Unabomber,'' and beginning in 2019 '' The Righteous Gemstones.'' Life and acting career Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Williams graduated from East High School, and attended Coe College and served in the United States Marine Corps before pursuing a career in acting. He made his acting debut opposite Steven Seagal in the 1988 film '' Above the Law''. The following year, Williams won the role of Garner Ellerbee in ''Baywatch''. He reprised the role in the 1995 spin-off series ''Baywatch Nights'' before returning to ''Baywatch'' in 1996. After le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Younkers
Younkers Inc. () is an American online retailer and former department store chain founded as a family-run dry goods business in 1856 in Keokuk, Iowa. The retailer had evolved over more than 150 years to include a presence in locations throughout Iowa and bordering states in the Midwestern United States, Midwest region of the United States. Younkers became influential as it acquired several rivals throughout the 20th century both inside and outside of Iowa. In the late 1990s, the chain was sold with ownership transferring out of state, and its Des Moines, Iowa-based headquarters closed by 2003 as a part of a corporate consolidation. Following its last sale in 2006, Younkers operated as a subsidiary of The Bon-Ton, with locations in seven Midwestern states, primarily in shopping malls. the chain operated more than fifty locations in the region. On August 29, 2018, Younkers closed its doors one last time. History Beginnings The company was founded by three Polish Jewish immigra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Des Moines City Council
The Des Moines City Council is the legislative branch that governs the city of Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines is the List of capitals in the United States, capital and List of cities in Iowa, most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is the county seat of Polk County, Iowa, Polk County with parts extending into Warren County, Iowa, Wa ..., and its more than 214,000 citizens. It has seven members, including the mayor, two of whom are elected at large and four of whom represent the city's four wards. All serve four-year terms. Des Moines has a council–manager form of government. History Members of the Des Moines City Council See also * Des Moines City Hall References {{Authority control City councils in the United States Government of Des Moines, Iowa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayor Of Des Moines
The following is a list of the mayors of Des Moines, Iowa. List of mayors See also *Des Moines City Council Notes Works cited * * * * References {{Reflist, refs={{cite book , last1=Porter , first1=Will , title=Annals of Polk County, Iowa, and City of Des Moines , date=1898 , publisher=Geo. A. Miller printing Company , page=650 , url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DHs49AMyixcC , access-date=6 August 2020 {{cite book , last1=Andrews , first1=Lorenzo F. , title=Pioneers of Polk County, Iowa: And Reminiscences of Early Days, Volume 1 , date=1908 , publisher=Baker-Trisler Company , pages=322–323 , url=https://books.google.com/books?id=c3kUAAAAYAAJ Des Moines Des Moines is the List of capitals in the United States, capital and List of cities in Iowa, most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is the county seat of Polk County, Iowa, Polk County with parts extending into Warren County, Iowa, Wa ... * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Connie Boesen
Connie Boesen (born March 28, 1951) is an American politician from Iowa. She is the mayor of Des Moines. Boesen is from Des Moines, Iowa. Her father, Ken Fulk, managed the Iowa State Fair. She graduated from East High School in Des Moines, Iowa. She attended Des Moines Area Community College and Grand View University. She worked for Younkers as a buyer for 34 years. In 1988, she founded a concessions company, Applishus. Boesen served on the Des Moines School Board from 2003 to 2017. She was elected to the Des Moines City Council The Des Moines City Council is the legislative branch that governs the city of Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines is the List of capitals in the United States, capital and List of cities in Iowa, most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is ... as an at-large member in 2017 and reelected in 2021. Boesen announced her candidacy for mayor in the 2023 election in March 2023. She defeated fellow councilmember Josh Mandelbaum in the runoff election. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruth Ann Gaines
Ruth Ann Gaines (born 1947) is the Iowa State Representative from the 33rd District. A Democrat, she has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2011. Early life and education Gaines was born in 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa. In 1965, she graduated from St. Joseph Academy. She received a B.A. in drama/speech from Clarke College in 1969 and an M.A. in dramatic art from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1970. Political career , Gaines serves on several committees in the Iowa House: the Education, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs committees. She also serves as the ranking member In United States politics, a ranking member is the most senior member of a congressional or state legislative committee from the minority party. On many committees the ranking minority member, along with the Chair, serve as ''ex officio'' members ... of the Government Oversight committee. Legacy The auditorium at East High School in Des Moines was named after Gaines. Electoral h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
