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Upper Iowa Conference
The Upper Iowa Conference is a high school athletic conference in Iowa made up of 1A and 2A schools in northeastern Iowa. It is currently a nine team league. It has the current sports: volleyball, boys and girls basketball, golf, cross country, boys and girls track and field, baseball, softball, and wrestling. Clayton Ridge, North Fayette Valley and Postville compete in soccer. History The conference was formed in 1938 by West Union of the Northeast Iowa Conference, Monona, Postville, Maynard, Sumner, and Fayette school districts. Waukon and Elkader would join in 1940. Monona would leave the following year. Elgin joined in 1949, and would consolidate with Clermont to form Clermont-Elgin in 1954. In 1958, Maynard would be renamed West Central and Clermont-Elgin would consolidate again, this time with Wadena to form Valley-CEW. West Union would consolidate with Hawkeye and Alpha in 1960 to form North West Union. After Waukon left to join larger schools in the Northeast Iowa Confe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa
Iowa () is a U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, 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 Louisiana (New France), French Louisiana and Louisiana (New Spain), Spanish Louisiana; its Flag of Iowa, 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 Sustainable energy, green energy productio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monona, Iowa
Monona is a city in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,471 at the time of the 2020 census. History The name Monona is of American native origin. In 1916, Monona contained a public house, two stores, and several mechanic shops. Geography Monona is located at (43.051258, -91.390529). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census At the 2010 census there were 1,549 people, 675 households, and 440 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 725 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0%. Of the 675 households, 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairbank, Iowa
Fairbank is a city in Buchanan and Fayette counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 1,111 at the time of the 2020 census. Geography 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 1,113 people, 461 households, and 307 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 498 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population. There were 461 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.4% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wapsie Valley Community School District
The Wapsie Valley School District, or Wapsie Valley Schools, is a public school district serving the towns of Fairbank and Readlyn and surrounding rural areas in eastern Buchanan County and western Black Hawk County. The school's mascot is the Warriors, and their colors are black and gold. Schools The district operates seven schools: *Fairbank Elementary School, Fairbank *Readlyn Elementary School, Readlyn *Wapsie Valley High School, rural, between Fairbank and Readlyn Four rural elementary schools serving the Amish Community: *Rural Elementary School #1 *Rural Elementary School #2 *Rural Elementary School #3 *Rural Elementary School #4 See also *List of school districts in Iowa This is a list of school districts in Iowa, sorted by Area Education Agencies (AEA). Districts are listed by their official names, though several schools use "Schools" in their name or website rather than "Community School District". , this list ... References External links Wapsie Valley Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waukon, Iowa
Waukon is a city in Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, United States, and the county seat of Allamakee County. The population was 3,827 at the time of the 2020 census. History Waukon is often said to be named for Waukon Decorah, a Ho Chunk (Winnebago) leader who was a U.S. ally during the 1832 Black Hawk War, although the city is also said to be named for his son Chief John Waukon. Winnebagos lived in this area of Iowa in the 1840s, before being forced to relocate to Minnesota. The first white settler arrived in 1849, and the town was founded and the Waukon Post Office opened in 1853. A courthouse was completed in 1861, and the county seat was moved to Waukon in 1867 after 8 elections attempting to decide the location of the county seat.W. E. Alexander, Chapter XII- Chronology, History of Allamakee CountyHistory of Winneshiek and Allamakee Counties, Iowa Western, Sioux City, 1882; pp. 463-464. The town was incorporated in 1883. Ryan Griffith was the first mayor of Wau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waukon High School
Waukon High School is a public high school located in the city of Waukon, Iowa. It is the only high school in the Allamakee Community School District and serves many of the surrounding towns, including: Harpers Ferry, Waterville, and Dorchester. 2007 Renovation In 2007, a brand new $16 million addition was built onto the Senior High building. Previously Jr. High students attended a building separate from the Senior High. Both Jr. High and Senior High students will now use the new addition to the school. Waukon Wellness Center was also built and opened across the street from the school, Matt Hoover, season two winner of NBC's '' The Biggest Loser'', spoke at the grand opening. Athletics The athletic teams of Waukon High School are known as the Indians. WHS is part of the Northeast Iowa Conference. The name "Indians" is named in honor of Waukon Decorah, a chief of what is now known as the Ho-Chunk nation (formerly the Winnebago tribe). The Indians compete in the Nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maynard, Iowa
Maynard is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. The population was 476 at the time of the 2020 census. Geography Maynard is located at (42.774493, -91.878293) on the Little Volga River. 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 518 people, 228 households, and 141 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 239 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.8% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population. There were 228 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 31.6% of all ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Central Community School District
The West Central Community School District is a rural public school district headquartered in Maynard, Iowa. The district is located completely within Fayette County, and serves Maynard, Randalia, Westgate, and the surrounding rural areas. The mascot is the Blue Devils, and the colors are blue and white. Schools The district operates two schools in a single facility in Maynard: * West Central PK-8 School * West Central Charter High School West Central High School Athletics The Blue Devils compete in the Upper Iowa Conference in the following sports: *Cross Country *Volleyball *Football **1997 Class A State Champions **The Blue Devils notably held the defending state champions, Don Bosco, to only 16 points in 2018 *Basketball ** Girls 2-time State Champions (1956, 1958) ** On November 26, 2019, The Colossal Bowl was held as a charity food drive event, in which Team Chaos faced off against Team Sharing Is Caring in a 3 on 3 game of high stakes basketball. The latter team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackson Junction, Iowa
Jackson Junction is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 37 at the time of the 2020 census. Geography Jackson Junction is located at (43.106913, -92.046724). 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 58 people, 21 households, and 18 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 23 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White and 1.7% Asian. There were 21 households, of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 14.3% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calmar, Iowa
Calmar is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,125 at the 2020 census. It is at the junction of U.S. Route 52 and State highways 150 and 24, with both state routes terminating in Calmar. History Calmar was platted in 1854. It was named after Kalmar, a city in Sweden. The settlement experienced growth in 1868 when the railroad was built through it. Calmar was incorporated on July 14, 1869. Geography Calmar is located at (43.182054, -91.866446). 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 978 people, 444 households, and 252 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 492 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Winneshiek Community School District
The South Winneshiek Community School District (SW) is a rural public school district headquartered in Calmar, Iowa. With campuses in Calmar and Ossian, it serves grades Pre-K through 12th. The district is entirely in Winneshiek County, and includes the municipalities of Calmar, Ossian, Castalia, and Spillville. It also includes the unincorporated areas of Conover and Festina. - (PDF p. 92/512) It has about of area. The school mascot is the Warriors, and the colors are dark red and white. Schools South Winneshiek High School serves grades 9–12. The school is located in Calmar. South Winneshiek Elementary/Middle School serves grades PreK-8. The school is located in Ossian. South Winneshiek High School Athletics The Warriors compete in the Upper Iowa Conference in the following sports: *Cross Country ** Boys (2006, 2008) **Girls (2021) *Volleyball *Football *Basketball *Wrestling *Track and Field ** Girls' 2-time State Champions (1997, 1999) *Golf *Baseball *Softball S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Postville, Iowa
Postville is a village in Allamakee and Clayton counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. It lies near the junction of four counties and at the intersection of U.S. Routes 18 and 52 and Iowa Highway 51, with airport facilities in the neighboring communities of Waukon, Decorah, Monona and Prairie du Chien. The population was 2,503 at the time of the 2020 census, up from 2,273 in 2000. The village is in Allamakee County's southwestern corner and the Clayton County's northwestern corner in a quad county, or four-corner region, where four counties intersect. Winneshiek County is just to the west and Fayette County just to the southwest of Postville. History Postville was platted in 1853. The city was named for Joel Post, a pioneer settler. In 1987, a group of Hasidic Jews started Agriprocessors, a Kosher slaughterhouse, in Postville. After numerous accusations of mistreatment of cattle, pollution, and violations of labor law, the federal government raided the facility in May 2008 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
