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 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Iowa
Iowa is one of the North Central States of the American Union, and is about midway between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans.
Some of the townships of the counties constitute each a single district having one or two central schools, but generally the townships are subdivided into subdistricts and independent districts, where the latter consist of cities, the schools are managed by boards of education.
In 1902, at the instance of the archbishop, twenty-four counties in the north-western part of the state were separated from the archdiocese and formed into the Diocese of Sioux City.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/08093b.htm   (4501 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Des Moines, Iowa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
(Originally, the capital of Iowa was in Iowa City) It was incorporated on September 22, 1851 as Fort Des Moines, until it was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857.
Iowa Public Television (IPTV) is a statewide public broadcasting network of television stations in the state of Iowa.
Iowa County is a county located in the state of Iowa.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Des-Moines,-Iowa   (7583 words)

  
 Harrison County, Iowa -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Harrison County is a (A region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government) county located in the (The way something is with respect to its main attributes) state of (A state in midwestern United States) Iowa.
As of the (A period count of the population) census
The (The total national income divided by the number of people in the nation) per capita income for the county is $17,662.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/h/ha/harrison_county,_iowa.htm   (704 words)

  
 Pottawattamie County - Sheriff/Jail - History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
On August 22, 1973, Pottawattamie County voters approved a $2.5 million bond issue for the construction of a new county court house and jail on a vote of 4,819 to 1,215 or 79% approval.
On October 8, 1981, in Minden, Iowa, Chief Deputy Duane Otto was fatally injured when a roof of a porch fell on him as deputies were entering a home of a man who was threatening to kill his wife and threatening suicide.
With the assistance of the Jail Committee the citizens of Pottawattamie County voted, and passed, the bond issue for the construction of the new jail with an overwhelming support of 82%.
www.pottcounty.com /html/departments16a.shtml   (1462 words)

  
 Iowa Vital Records Information for Counties (D-I)
Iowa prefers you get all Vital Records from the State Office in Des Moines, NOT at the County Recorder's office.
At the county level, all vital records occurring in that county (excluding fetal death, adoptive records, and out-of-wedlock births prior to July 1, 1995) are open to the public for inspection.
County offices may set and charge a reasonable fee to inspect the records.
vitalrec.com /iacounties2.html   (1182 words)

  
 Local Catholic Church History and Catholic Ancestors - Iowa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Diocese of Davenport encompasses the SOUTHEASTERN Iowa counties of Appanoose, Cedar, Clinton, Davis, Des Moines (county), Henry, Iowa, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Keokuk, Lee, Louisa, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Muscatine, Poweshiek, Scott, Van Buren, Wapello, and Washington.
The same year, the Iowa Territory was established from the Territory of Wisconsin west of the Mississippi River, "...and west of a line drawn due north from the headwaters or sources of the Mississippi to the territorial line..."
Iowa's Past - Named for a native tribe, the area which became Iowa was part of the Louisiana Purchase, and closed to non-native settlement prior to the Black Hawk War, which ended in 1832.
home.att.net /~Local_Catholic/CatholicUS-DubuqueIA.htm   (3355 words)

  
 Harrison County, Indiana Genealogical Records Information
Harrison County was established December 1, 1808, and was the fourth county organized in Indiana having been taken from Knox and Clark counties.
It was named for General William Henry Harrison, First Territorial Governor of Indiana who later became the 9th President of the United States.
Harrison County was taken out from Knox and Clark Counties.
www.myindianagenealogy.com /in_county/har.htm   (493 words)

  
 Iowa Birth Certificate, Death Record, Marriage license and other vital records
Iowa prefers you get all Vital Records from the State Office in Des Moines and NOT at the County Clerk's office.
County registrars do not have code authority to have the following on record: 1) Single-parent births prior to July 1, 1995; 2) Adoptions; 3) Any record ordered seal by a court of law; 4) Birth, death, and marriage records between the years 1921 to 1941.
Follow this link to determine what county a city is in.
www.vitalrec.com /ia.html   (665 words)

  
 Recorder   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Office of the County Recorder was created by the First Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Iowa in 1839.
The County Recorder continues to maintain official records of documents affecting real estate in order to protect innocent third parties in real estate transactions.
The County Recorder’s office is at the hub of the courthouse function to serve you.
www.harrisoncountyia.org /recorder/index.html   (208 words)

  
 Iowa Land Records
Holdings for Iowa land records at the National Archives/Central Plains Region include abstracts of military warrants.
Following the federal disbursement of land in Iowa, land purchases and sales were handled by the individual county recorder, beginning with the establishment of that particular county.
The cooperative microfilming project of the Genealogical Society of Utah and the State Historical Society of Iowa have provided the preservation of land conveyances for almost every county.
www.land-records.com /land-records/iowa-land-records.htm   (245 words)

  
 Cyndi's List - U.S. - Iowa
Genealogy of Mahaska, Keokuk and Wapello Counties of Iowa and Mitchel SCHWARTZ.
North Iowa genealogy research in courthouses, libraries and cemeteries for Cerro Gordo, Floyd and Franklin Counties.
Transcriptions of histories, counties and biographical sketches of prominent pioneers of Iowa.
www.cyndislist.com /ia.htm   (2950 words)

  
 Harrison County Iowa Online Biographies
In 1891, a "History of Harrison County Iowa" was published by the National Publishing Company.
In 1981 a "History of Harrison County Iowa"; Written by the people of Harrison Co. IA; was published by the Taylor Publishing Company, Dallas, Texas.
If you have a biography or family history of a Harrison County family and would like to contribute to this effort to record Harrison County family history, send your family information to Harrison County IAGenWeb coordinator.
www.rootsweb.com /~iaharris/bio/genealog.htm   (267 words)

  
 Harrison County Iowa Genealogy - IAGenWeb Project
Harrison County Iowa Genealogy Mailing List, a discussion area for anyone who has an interest in the Genealogy and History of Harrison County, Iowa.
Iowa State Census, partial transcriptions for 1854, 1856, 1885 and 1895 thanks to Cindy Bou and Harriet Schaefer.
The Harrison County Genealogy Society (HCGS) meets on the second Saturday of each month, except in the winter months, unless otherwise posted.
www.rootsweb.com /~iaharris   (658 words)

  
 Iowa Vital Records Information for Counties (J-O)
The County Clerks Office will not assist genealogists, contact the Jasper Co. Genealogy Society for assistance.
U.S. Federal Census 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 - census images for the County of Louisa
U.S. Federal Census 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 - census images for the County of Marion
vitalrec.com /iacounties3.html   (1207 words)

  
 Williams, Iowa - History
Another school was then constructed in 1875 in town, across from the Harrison Hotel.
It was a one-room frame building like so many constructed in other towns in the county.
In 1881, a two-story building replaced the small school, which was then moved across the street to be used as an implement shop.
showcase.netins.net /web/marjned/will.html   (871 words)

  
 Harrison County Iowa DS3 Network Price Comparisons and Free Consultation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
This means that he or she is interested in the longevity of your account and the level of your service.
Once we began generating large amounts of volume for our suppliers, we were blessed with special rate plans and promotions that we alone could offer you, our customer.
Keywords are placed here to provide a quick summary of the services specifically offered by ShopforDS3 in Harrison County.
ds3-network.info /ia/harrison-county.cfm   (1245 words)

  
 KTIV: News (News)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
After their car crashed, killing their mother and a passenger, a pair of Siouxland children managed to crawl out of the wreckage and look for help.
Harrison County, Iowa, deputies say it happened Sunday afternoon, just east of I-29, near
Authorities say 30-year-old Rachel Gerfy, of Onawa, lost control of her car on a bridge, struck a guard rail, and overturned in a nearby ditch.
www.ktiv.com /News/NewsDetail63.cfm?ID=26,8370   (141 words)

  
 Today's Mortgage Rates for Harrison County, Iowa, Zero Lender Fees
Cofedbank is a direct lender of home mortgage loans for the state of Iowa.
Conforming Loans: Harrison County, Iowa mortgage rates for home loans less than or equal to $359,650.
All Harrison County, Iowa (IA) mortgage rates are subject to change without notice.
cofedbank.com /mortgage/rates/iowa/harrison-county   (192 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Harrison County, Iowa
For convenient presentation of this material, the site includes a page for each of the more than 3,000 counties in the U.S., as well as for various U.S. and foreign territories and countries.
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
The intent is to locate places according to current county names and boundaries.
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/IA/HR.html   (510 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Harrison County, Iowa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,815 km² (701 mi²).
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Harrison-County,-Iowa   (390 words)

  
 Public Health   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The immunization program is a communicable disease prevention program which provides immunizations needed for all children and adults.
Vaccines are supplied by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
Learning for Life is funded by Harrison, Monona, and Shelby Empowerment Area.
www.harrisoncountyia.org /publichealth   (670 words)

  
 Sell your fixer upper house in Harrison County, Iowa... fast!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
We are hungry for "ugly houses" in Harrison County because we know we can fix them up and make a profit.
If so please allow me to partner with a cash investor in the Harrison County area to purchase your house so you can get on with your life...
If you fill out the fixer up house questionnaire, I will get back to you either to schedule an appointment to see it or to contact you with an investor interested in purchasing your house in Harrison County, Iowa.
webuyfixeruphouses.com /co/19085.htm   (334 words)

  
 Iowa Genealogy
Iowa Genealogy is designed to help you to find online genealogy data for Iowa.
We will be updating these pages frequently with additional Iowa genealogy and historical data, so please visit often.
Copyright 2004-2005, the web pages may be linked to but shall not be reproduced on another site without written permission from Iowa Genealogy.
www.iowagenealogy.net   (159 words)

  
 Harrison County, Iowa Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
We’re looking for recipes for a cookbook called “Eatin’ Wild in the Loess Hills!” Proceeds from the sale of the cookbooks will be used for the Environmental Education program for Harrison County Conservation Board.
The Immunization Clinics are held at the Harrison County Public Health Department in the Courthouse Annex from 8:30 am -12 noon.
Please bring your child's immunization record with you to the clinic.
www.harrisoncountyia.org   (300 words)

  
 Harrison County Soldiers
The principal part of these soldiers were in Co. 'H' 15th Regiment Iowa Inf'ty volunteers, or Co. 'C' 29th Regiment Iowa Infantry volunteers.
Company 'H' was partly composed of men from this County, and partly from Pottawattamie and adjoining counties.
Company 'C' 29th Regiment, Iowa volunteers, was originally from this county.
www.itsjudy.com /harrison/1868townships/soldiers.htm   (198 words)

  
 KETV.com - News - 2 Killed When Car Plunges Over Bridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
HARRISON COUNTY, Iowa -- A crash on Interstate 29 Wednesday killed two people.
They were both in a car that went off a bridge in Harrison County.
They said they saw a car go over the railing of a bridge, fall about 50 feet and then catch fire.
www.theomahachannel.com /news/3930719/detail.html   (124 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.
F 627.F2 P2 Historical Sketches of Fayette County Iowa in the Forties and Fifties, 1916
www.library.uni.edu /speccoll/cohistory.html   (3296 words)

  
 Harrison County, IA Genealogy Forum
Re: William A. Smith, born 1859, Harrison Cnty.
Jenkins Family in Harrison County, Iowa - John Howard Jenkins Sr.
Alfred Johnson 1900's Harrison County - Charlene Johnson 8/05/00
genforum.genealogy.com /ia/harrison   (1043 words)

  
 Civil War Rosters - Iowa UPDATE 08/08/05
Iowa Medal of Honor Recipients (Civil War to Vietnam)
Xerxes Knox, Private, Company G, 3rd Iowa Cavalry in the Civil War: A Summary of the Third Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry's Participation During the American Civil War
Iowa Infantry "Fighting Hawkeyes in the Civil War"
www.geocities.com /Area51/Lair/3680/cw/cw-ia.html   (440 words)

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