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  Iowa City, Iowa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Iowa City was the first state capital of Iowa, until the capital was moved to Des Moines in 1857.
Iowa City is served by the Iowa Interstate Railroad and the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway (Crandic).
Iowa City is tied with Stamford, Connecticut, for the US metropolitan area with the highest percentage of the adult population holding a bachelor's degree or higher; 44 percent of adults hold a degree.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Iowa_City,_Iowa   (1411 words)

  
 Garden City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Garden City is a moniker of Bangalore, India and St.
Garden City is also a nickname of the city-state of Singapore as well, which is known for its greenery.
Ciudad Jardín (the garden city) is the nickname of the city of Maracay, in Venezuela.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Garden_City   (286 words)

  
 Garden City, Iowa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Garden City is a city in Iowa, United States.
The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.
In the city the population was spread out with 14.9% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 15.8% from 25 to 44, 37.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Garden_City,_Iowa   (172 words)

  
 Garden City Area History
The founders of Garden City and the first to make settlement on homesteads in Finney county, were the Fulton brothers.
Garden City was not recognized by the Santa Fe railroad as a station, but the conductor was kind enough to slow the train down and let them off about a half mile up the track, and they walked back to the little village of fifteen people.
There was a very bitter feeling between the people of Garden City and Sherlock at that time, and Weeks and I went back for the mail with the expectation of having a scrap.
www.gardencity.net /info/history/garden   (2536 words)

  
 News articles for Garden City, Iowa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Garden City police are still looking for a man who reportedly hid in the back seat of a woman´s car, forced her to drive to a remote location and tied her...
Garden City and Finney County commissioners Monday had a message for their state legislators: The blow felt by the loss of state funding to local governments...
Meanwhile the temperature of the Garden City's densely populated Islamic community remains high as the hotheads on the side of Malam Maikano and his rival from...
www.us-news-watch.com /Iowa/Garden_City.html   (2728 words)

  
 An Iowa Garden
Gardening in a woods in eastern Iowa; a visual narrative.
As the garden year progresses, we experience also a progression of flowers bathing the garden in sweet perfumes; this week the old-fashioned roses are blooming in profusion, mixing with the mock oranges, and the vining honeysuckles...
On the first late spring day that gives a hint of summer, with a blue sky and a warm breeze, the garden is also starting to turn over to summer, with bearded iris in bloom, and the lepidote rhododendrons of spring have given over to the lushness of the large-leafed elepidote rhodys.
iowagarden.blogspot.com   (1658 words)

  
 Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau - ICCCVB
Iowa City Landscaping has been providing Iowa City and Eastern Iowa with a broad range of quality plant material and garden supplies since 1982.
Our immense variety of landscape plants is recognized as one of the best in the state, with a wide selection of both new improved varieties, and natives.
Open year round, the garden center is committed to offering a streamlined selection of quality tools, fertilizers, plant care products, pots, trellises, statuary and more.
www.iowacitycoralville.org /members_details.asp?I=107   (189 words)

  
 December   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Leonard was born Sept. 13, 1921 in rural Manchester, Iowa, the son of Elmer and Emma (Swanson) Manson.
Louise was born April 16, 1913 in Delhi, Iowa, the daughter of William and Logina (Meiners) Reth.
Joseph was born April 28, 1914 in Garden City, Iowa, the son of John E. and Helen (Larson) Johnson.
www.pafways.org /obituaries/clearlakemirrorreporter/2001/december.htm   (1638 words)

  
 The Sioux City Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center - Sioux City, Iowa
The gardens include species encountered by, and in some cases collected by, the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Signage, stamped-concrete pathways and benches enhance the Garden of Discovery as a setting for contemplating the natural world that so fascinated President Thomas Jefferson and the explorers.
The formal gardens, including the Jeffersonian Garden and Indian Garden, occupy areas on the northwest grounds.
www.siouxcitylcic.com /garden/garden.html   (218 words)

  
 Story City Events Calendar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Iowa's 1913 antique carousel will be whirling to the merry calliope tunes throughout the summer months.
The restored merry-go-round is located in Story City's picturesque North Park along the Skunk River, and will transport you back in time as you take a leisurely ride.
The carousel was purchased from Gifford in 1938 by the Story City Greater Community Congress, and proceeded to delight generations of children.
www.storycity.net /scchamber/carousel.htm   (317 words)

  
 Garden City General Information
Garden City is located in Southwest Kansas and is the county seat of Finney County.
The city is 206 miles west of Wichita, 330 miles southwest of Topeka, and 325 miles southeast of Denver, Colorado.
Garden City was founded in 1878 by James R. and William D Fulton
www.gcnet.com /info/general.html   (260 words)

  
 Iowa City Landscaping   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
For over 20 years, we have been privileged to provide the Iowa City area with a resource where all your gardening needs can be met.
Iowa City landscaping and Garden Center has been providing Iowa City and Eastern Iowa with a broad range of quality plant material and garden supplies since 1982.
Iowa City Landscaping and Garden Center has distinguished itself in providing quality gifts and accessories for the home, garden, or office.
www.iowacitylandscaping.net   (286 words)

  
 City of Iowa City, Iowa - Official Web Site
Open burning is prohibited in Iowa City, according to Section 6-6-1, Iowa City Code of Ordinances.
This ordinance was adopted by the Iowa City City Council on July 5, 1994.
Email and other communication sent to the City of Iowa City are subject to the Iowa open records law.
www.icgov.org /news.asp?ID=1071   (190 words)

  
 Printable Version
For more than 20 years, Vander Wel and his wife, Mary Lou, who is the director of the Orange City Chamber of Commerce, have operated Vander Wel Tulip Test Garden in their backyard.
When the Vander Wels' garden venture began, it was the Midwest test site for the tulip company that exported the bulbs, analyzing varieties that weren't yet on the market.
The winters in Northwest Iowa are harsher than those in the Netherlands, for example, and the springs here aren't as cool and damp.
www.siouxcityjournal.com /articles/2003/05/15/news/regional/92bd01537d48732386256d27000b47ba.prt   (656 words)

  
 Decatur City
Grand River Mutual serves a total of 21 countries in the two states-with 44 exchanges, 12 in Iowa and 32 in Missouri.
Decatur City Reunion Days is celebrated in the park, normally the third Saturday in June.
City lots are available for new construction, along with some homes for sale.
www.netins.net /ricweb/community/dctrcity/dctrcity.htm   (413 words)

  
 press-citizen.com | Green Thumb
As with the tomato, which was legally named a vegetable, pumpkins follow suit, but horticulturally, as with the tomato, it falls in the fruit category.
Garden writer George Levenson sums up pumpkins this way: "As natives to the American continent, they reflect the American spirit -- generous, innovative, filled with energy, drawing resources and nourishment from every possible corner and imposing their presence wherever they grow.
Questions or comments should be sent to: Iowa City Press-Citizen, P.O. Box 2480, Iowa City, Iowa 52244-2480; faxed to 834-1083 or e-mailed to life@press-citizen.com.
www.press-citizen.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051030/FEATURES05/510300322/1002   (643 words)

  
 Project Green - Johnson County - Iowa
The Project GREEN plant sale is a tradition in the Iowa City/ Coralville community and attracts people from several surrounding cities.
Our purpose in having this event is to not only to provide a variety of plants for sale, but also to raise money for the beautification of our city as well as our ongoing commitment to fund school landscaping grants.
For those without a "green thumb", who would like to become involved in one of Iowa City's most popular events, the GREEN Garden Fair requires a sizeable management team, ranging from finance, publicity to container acquisition.
www.projectgreen.org /gardenfair.htm   (297 words)

  
 An Iowa Garden
Spring in the garden often brings with it a stiff neck; stiff from constantly turning this way and that to look at yet another woodland plant turned out in full flowering finery.
Here in Iowa, it is either too hot, too cold, or both, for most kinds of primroses, but visitors to our garden often express surprise at the variety that we do grow.
Garden primroses primarily are from the section vernales of the genus Primula.
iowagarden.blogspot.com /2006/05/spring-in-garden-often-brings-with-it.html   (1264 words)

  
 IOWA WOMEN'S ARCHIVES - Muscatine Garden Club Records
The Muscatine Garden Club was founded in 1929 to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening in all its phases, to aid in the protection of native trees, plants, wild flowers and birds, and to encourage civic beauty.
Davis is a member of the Muscatine Garden Club.
Davis is also a member of the Muscatine Herb Pals which has as its particular interest the advancement of herb gardening and the knowledge of herbal uses.
sdrc.lib.uiowa.edu /iwa/findingaids/html/MuscatineGardenClub.htm   (255 words)

  
 City of Iowa City, Iowa - Official Web Site
Garden plots will be available this growing season through the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department.
Each garden plot is approximately 10' x 50', and will be tilled when weather permits.
All registration is on a first-come basis and must be done in person at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center.
www.icgov.org /news.asp?ID=3116   (150 words)

  
 City of Iowa City, Iowa - Official Web Site
The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center is a department of the City of Iowa City and has been serving older adults, age 50 and above, since 1981.
Located in a beautifully restored historic old post office on the corner of Linn and Washington Streets in downtown Iowa City, Iowa, the Center offers a full array of classes, activities and volunteer opportunities which support independence and encourage involvement in and with the community.
With the help of its members, the mission of the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center is to provide residents of Johnson County who are over 50 years of age opportunities to participate in lifelong learning experiences and access to services that promote wellness, community involvement, and personal growth.
www.icgov.org /senior   (180 words)

  
 Albert City Home Page
We are located in the northwest corner of Iowa.
We are approximately 60 miles south of Okoboji, 35 miles south of Spencer and 22 miles north of Storm Lake.
Some of groups we have in town is Albert City Lions Club, Garden Club, Mother of Twins, MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), American Legion, Threshermans, 4-H group, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts.
www.albertcity.com   (436 words)

  
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Facility Name: Prairie Land Cooperative Garden City, IA 50102 Parent Company: RMP Facility ID: 100000096095 Submission Receipt Date: 01/07/2002 (This set of RMP executive summaries was created from data that were last updated on 4/28/2005).
The Emergency Action Plan for this facility describes certain procedures that are intended to minimize the hazards associated with human health and the enviroment from fires, explosions, the sudden and unexpected release of chemicals(ie.,Anhydrous Ammonia), tornadoes, bomb threats or other accidents or acts of God which might occur on our premises.
The primary emergency coordinator for the Garden City, Iowa location is Lee Wykle, location manager.
www.rtk.net /rmp/sum7/IA/fac100000096095   (708 words)

  
 CedarNet - Portal to the Cedar Valley
Peter Melendy wrote of Cedar Falls "no more beautiful site for a city can be found in the West." As a businessman, railroad promoter, mayor and friend of education, Melendy did much to fulfill that vision of his adopted community.
Melendy was mayor of Cedar Falls from 1895 to 1901, during which time the city acquired free postal delivery, a trolley line and a new city hall.
He was also an important early historian and author of Record of Cedar Falls, The Garden City of Iowa, Fifty Years 1843-1893.
www.cedarnet.org /tour/sites/018-melendy2.html   (260 words)

  
 Iowa City Plant Swap   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Iowa City Plant Swap is a chance for you to bring your spare plants, seeds, and garden supplies to trade with other people.
Let us know who you are, what city and state you are coming from, and what you plan on bringing with you.
If you are a member of a non-profit group (garden club, conservation group, etc.) which wishes to have a booth at our event, please email me and provide details on your group and how much space your booth would take up.
www.avalon.net /~geoff/plantswap.html   (253 words)

  
 Garden City, IA Real Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Garden City, IA real estate news, broker listings for homes.
Dick Remer, who traveled to other states during his 17 years in the banking industry, noticed real estate buyers and sellers in other states had property inspections before a transaction - something that wasn't...
I live in northeastern rural Iowa City and I go...
www.topix.net /real-estate/garden-city-ia   (106 words)

  
 Garden City refinance mortgage - Compare mortgages in Garden City, Iowa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Take advantage of all time low mortgage rates, get Garden City refinance mortgage quotes and save time and money.
Garden City refinance mortgage quote from select lenders in the area.
You also can search and get quotes for Garden City refinance loans so you can lower your mortgage interest rate.
www.truelending.com /iowa/refinance-mortgage?c=Garden+City   (521 words)

  
 Moville, Iowa
Moville is located on Highway 20, 15 miles east of Sioux City, Iowa in Woodbury County and in the northwest corner of Iowa.
Western Iowa Telephone Association is a member-owned cooperative providing telecommunications services to eleven rural communities in northwest Iowa.
The Moville City government has seen to it that all streets are paved and maintained.
www.netins.net /ricweb/community/moville/moville.htm   (664 words)

  
 Connections - December 2004
The Shelter House in Iowa City provides shelter and supportive services for men, women, and children who are homeless in our community.
One project, headed by awesome volunteer Brett Bymaster, involves the children of homeless, or recently relocated families, in fun and educational activities.
Susan ZJ, of the ZJ Farm in Solon, provided a plot on her chemical-free farm for the children to design, plant, weed, and harvest their own garden.
localfoodsconnection.org /newsletter/2004/december.html   (808 words)

  
 List of Iowa County Histories Held in Special Collections
The State of Iowa is organized into 99 separate counties.
This page is a list of county and city histories available in Special Collections, organized alphabetically by the name of the county.
To locate a city history, you will need to look under the county name in which the city is located.
www.library.uni.edu /speccoll/cohistory.html   (3298 words)

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