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| | |  Cedar Rapids Kernels: Encyclopedia - Cedar Rapids IowaCedar Rapids is a city located in Linn County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 120,758. It is the county seat of Linn County. The city is named after the Cedar River. Cedar Rapids is the home of Coe College, Mount Mercy College, Hamilton College, and Kirkwood Community College.
Cedar Rapids has been residence to famous figures, including American artist Grant Wood, the Wright Brothers, journalist and historian William L. Shirer, writer and photographer Carl Van Vechten, and Dr. Alexande ...
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| | | | Cedar Rapids Kernels: Encyclopedia II - Midwest League - History Six teams – the Belleville Stags, the Centralia Cubs, the Marion Indians, the Mattoon Indians, the Mount Vernon Braves, and the West Frankfort Cardinals – began operating as the Class D Illinois State League in 1947. The league changed its name to the Mississippi-Ohio Valley League in 1949 after the Marion team moved to Paducah, Kentucky. The league added teams in Clinton and Dubuque, Iowa, in 1954 and was renamed the Midwest League two years later. After the Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League folded in 1961, teams from Ap ...
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Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - Prelude: The American League Comes to Los Angeles.
For many years, there had been talk of an existing American League team relocating to Los Angeles. In 1940, the old St. Louis Browns asked AL owners for permission to move to Los Angeles, but were turned down. They planned another move for the 1942 season, and this time got permission from the league. A schedule was even drawn up including Los Angeles, but the bombing of Pearl Harbor in December 1941 made major-league sports of any ...
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| | | | Cedar Rapids Kernels: Encyclopedia II - Cedar Rapids Iowa - Geography Cedar Rapids is located at 41°58'59" North, 91°40'7" West (41.983100, -91.668529)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 166.8 km² (64.4 mi²). 163.5 km² (63.1 mi²) of it is land and 3.3 km² (1.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.99% water.
Cedar Rapids Iowa - ZIP codes.
Cedar Rapids is divided into fourteen ZIP Codes. Mays Island and the downtown area are covered by 52401, 52498, and 52499. The northeast quadrant is c ...
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| | | | Cedar Rapids Kernels: Encyclopedia II - Cedar Rapids Iowa - Geography Cedar Rapids is located at 41°58'59" North, 91°40'7" West (41.983100, -91.668529)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 166.8 km² (64.4 mi²). 163.5 km² (63.1 mi²) of it is land and 3.3 km² (1.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.99% water.
Cedar Rapids Iowa - ZIP codes.
Cedar Rapids is divided into fourteen ZIP Codes. Mays Island and the downtown area are covered by 52401, 52498, and 52499. The northeast quadrant is c ...
See also:Cedar Rapids Iowa, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Geography, Cedar Rapids Iowa - ZIP codes, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Streets and addresses, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Transportation, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Neighborhoods, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Landmarks, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Demographics, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Government, Cedar Rapids Iowa - City commission government, Cedar Rapids Iowa - New form of government, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Business and industry, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Sports, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Notable natives, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Real People, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Fictional characters from Cedar Rapids Read more here: » Cedar Rapids Iowa: Encyclopedia II - Cedar Rapids Iowa - Geography |
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| | | | Cedar Rapids Kernels: Encyclopedia II - Iowa - History Highlights:
French explorers Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette are believed to be the first Europeans to visit Iowa. They described Iowa as lush, green, and fertile.
Iowa has been home to approximately 17 different tribes. Today, only the Meskwaki tribe remains.
The first American settlers officially moved to Iowa in June 1833. Primarily, they were families from Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri.
Iowa became the 29th state in the union on December 28, 1846.
The Chicago and North West ...
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa - City commission government.
From April 6, 1908 to December 31, 2005 Cedar Rapids used the city commission form of government. It was one of the few larger cities remaining to operate under this model. Under this form of government, the council was made up of a public safety commissioner, a streets commissioner, a finance commissioner, a parks commissioner, and a mayor. The council members worked on a full-time basis, and served two year terms, and were considered department heads. The last mayor of Cedar Rapids under this form of government was Paul Pate. After 2005 the city chang ...
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| | | | Cedar Rapids Kernels: Encyclopedia II - Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 120,758 people, 49,820 households, and 30,838 families residing in the city. The population density is 738.4/km² (1,912.6/mi²). There are 52,240 housing units at an average density of 319.4/km² (827.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 91.86% White, 3.71% African American, 0.25% Native American, 1.77% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. 1.71% of ...
See also:Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Geography, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - ZIP codes, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Streets and addresses, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Transportation, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Neighborhoods, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Landmarks, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Demographics, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Government, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - City commission government, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - New form of government, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Business and industry, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Sports, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Notable natives, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Real People, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Fictional characters from Cedar Rapids Read more here: » Cedar Rapids, Iowa: Encyclopedia II - Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Demographics |
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| | | | Cedar Rapids Kernels: Encyclopedia II - Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Geography Cedar Rapids is located at 41°58'59" North, 91°40'7" West (41.983100, -91.668529)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 166.8 km² (64.4 mi²). 163.5 km² (63.1 mi²) of it is land and 3.3 km² (1.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.99% water.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa - ZIP codes.
Cedar Rapids is divided into fourteen ZIP Codes. Mays Island and the downtown area are covered by 52401, 52498, and 52499. The northeast quadrant is ...
See also:Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Geography, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - ZIP codes, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Streets and addresses, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Transportation, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Neighborhoods, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Landmarks, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Demographics, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Government, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - City commission government, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - New form of government, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Business and industry, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Sports, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Notable natives, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Real People, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Fictional characters from Cedar Rapids Read more here: » Cedar Rapids, Iowa: Encyclopedia II - Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Geography |
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| | | | Cedar Rapids Kernels: Encyclopedia II - Cedar Rapids Iowa - Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 120,758 people, 49,820 households, and 30,838 families residing in the city. The population density is 738.4/km² (1,912.6/mi²). There are 52,240 housing units at an average density of 319.4/km² (827.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 91.86% White, 3.71% African American, 0.25% Native American, 1.77% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. 1.71% of ...
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Cedar Rapids Iowa - City commission government.
From April 6, 1908 to December 31, 2005 Cedar Rapids used the city commission form of government. It was one of the few larger cities remaining to operate under this model. Under this form of government, the council was made up of a public safety commissioner, a streets commissioner, a finance commissioner, a parks commissioner, and a mayor. The council members worked on a full-time basis, and served two year terms, and were considered department heads. The last mayor of Cedar Rapids under this form of government was Paul Pate. After 2005 the city change ...
See also:Cedar Rapids Iowa, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Geography, Cedar Rapids Iowa - ZIP codes, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Streets and addresses, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Transportation, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Neighborhoods, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Metropolitan area, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Landmarks, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Demographics, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Government, Cedar Rapids Iowa - City commission government, Cedar Rapids Iowa - New form of government, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Business and industry, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Education, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Sports, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Notable natives, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Real people, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Fictional characters from Cedar Rapids Read more here: » Cedar Rapids Iowa: Encyclopedia II - Cedar Rapids Iowa - Government |
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| | | | Cedar Rapids Kernels: Encyclopedia II - Cedar Rapids Iowa - Education Cedar Rapids is the home of Coe College, Mount Mercy College, Hamilton College, and Kirkwood Community College.
The largest school district serving the metropolitan area is the Cedar Rapids Community School District. It's high schools include George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John F. Kennedy. Other public school districts serving Cedar Rapids, Marion, and the surrounding area include:
Linn-Mar Community School District
College Community School District
Marion Independent Schools
Catho ...
See also:Cedar Rapids Iowa, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Geography, Cedar Rapids Iowa - ZIP codes, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Streets and addresses, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Transportation, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Neighborhoods, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Metropolitan area, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Landmarks, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Demographics, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Government, Cedar Rapids Iowa - City commission government, Cedar Rapids Iowa - New form of government, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Business and industry, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Education, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Sports, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Notable natives, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Real people, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Fictional characters from Cedar Rapids Read more here: » Cedar Rapids Iowa: Encyclopedia II - Cedar Rapids Iowa - Education |
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| | | | Cedar Rapids Kernels: Encyclopedia II - Iowa - Geography Iowa is bordered by Minnesota on the north, Nebraska and South Dakota on the west, Missouri on the south, and Wisconsin and Illinois on the east.
The Mississippi River forms the eastern boundary of the state. The boundary along the west is formed by the Missouri River south of Sioux City and by the Big Sioux River north of Sioux City. There are several natural lakes in the state, most notably Spirit Lake, West Okoboji L ...
See also:Iowa, Iowa - History, Iowa - Historical Reference, Iowa - Famous Iowans, Iowa - Geography, Iowa - Climate, Iowa - Interstate highways, Iowa - US highways, Iowa - Animals, Iowa - Economy, Iowa - Demographics, Iowa - Rural flight, Iowa - Religion, Iowa - Important cities and towns, Iowa - Education, Iowa - State universities, Iowa - Independent colleges and universities, Iowa - Community colleges, Iowa - Professional business and technical colleges and universities, Iowa - Law and government, Iowa - Iowa Presidential caucus, Iowa - U.S. senators from Iowa, Iowa - Professional sports teams, Iowa - Sources Read more here: » Iowa: Encyclopedia II - Iowa - Geography |
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| | | | Cedar Rapids Kernels: Encyclopedia II - Iowa - Demographics According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2004, Iowa's population was estimated to be 2,954,451 people. This includes about 97,000 foreign-born (3.3%).
The racial makeup of the state is:
92.6% White non-Hispanic
2.1% Black
2.8% Hispanic
1.3% Asian
0.3% Native American
1.1% Mixed race
The five largest ancestry groups in Iowa are: German (35.7%), Irish (13.5%), English (9.5% ...
See also:Iowa, Iowa - History, Iowa - Historical Reference, Iowa - Famous Iowans, Iowa - Geography, Iowa - Climate, Iowa - Interstate highways, Iowa - US highways, Iowa - Animals, Iowa - Economy, Iowa - Demographics, Iowa - Rural flight, Iowa - Religion, Iowa - Important cities and towns, Iowa - Education, Iowa - State universities, Iowa - Independent colleges and universities, Iowa - Community colleges, Iowa - Professional business and technical colleges and universities, Iowa - Law and government, Iowa - Iowa Presidential caucus, Iowa - U.S. senators from Iowa, Iowa - Professional sports teams, Iowa - Sources Read more here: » Iowa: Encyclopedia II - Iowa - Demographics |
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| | | | Cedar Rapids Kernels: Encyclopedia II - Iowa - Law and government The state capital is Des Moines. The current Governor is Tom Vilsack (Democrat) and the two U.S. Senators:
Chuck Grassley (R)
Tom Harkin (D)
The five U.S. Congressmen:
Jim Leach (R)
Jim Nussle (R)
Steve King (R)
Tom Latham (R)
Leonard Boswell (D)
The Code of Iowa contains the statutory laws of the State of Iowa. The Iowa Legislative Service Bureau is a non-partisan governmental agency that is responsible for organizing, updating and publishing the Iowa Code. The Iowa Code is republished in full in odd years (i.e., 1999, 2001, 2003 ...
See also:Iowa, Iowa - History, Iowa - Historical Reference, Iowa - Famous Iowans, Iowa - Geography, Iowa - Climate, Iowa - Interstate highways, Iowa - US highways, Iowa - Animals, Iowa - Economy, Iowa - Demographics, Iowa - Rural flight, Iowa - Religion, Iowa - Important cities and towns, Iowa - Education, Iowa - State universities, Iowa - Independent colleges and universities, Iowa - Community colleges, Iowa - Professional business and technical colleges and universities, Iowa - Law and government, Iowa - Iowa Presidential caucus, Iowa - U.S. senators from Iowa, Iowa - Professional sports teams, Iowa - Sources Read more here: » Iowa: Encyclopedia II - Iowa - Law and government |
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Cedar Rapids Iowa - City commission government.
From April 6, 1908 to December 31, 2005 Cedar Rapids used the city commission form of government. It was one of the few larger cities remaining to operate under this model. Under this form of government, the council was made up of a public safety commissioner, a streets commissioner, a finance commissioner, a parks commissioner, and a mayor. The council members worked on a full-time basis, and served two year terms, and were considered department heads. The last mayor of Cedar Rapids under this form of government was Paul Pate. After 2005 the city change ...
See also:Cedar Rapids Iowa, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Geography, Cedar Rapids Iowa - ZIP codes, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Streets and addresses, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Transportation, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Neighborhoods, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Landmarks, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Demographics, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Government, Cedar Rapids Iowa - City commission government, Cedar Rapids Iowa - New form of government, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Business and industry, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Sports, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Notable natives, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Real People, Cedar Rapids Iowa - Fictional characters from Cedar Rapids Read more here: » Cedar Rapids Iowa: Encyclopedia II - Cedar Rapids Iowa - Government |
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