Waterloo
Motto: "We're working for you!"
Location in the State of Iowa
Coordinates: 42°29′33″N 92°20′46″W / 42.4925, -92.34611
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Black Hawk County
Incorporated	1845
Government
- Mayor	Timothy J. Hurley
Area
- City	160.6 km²  (62.0 sq mi)
- Land	157.2 km² (60.7 sq mi)
- Water	3.4 km² (1.3 sq mi)
Population (2006)
- City	65,998
- Density	419.8/km² (1,087.3/sq mi)
- Metro	162,263
Time zone	CST (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-7)
Website: http://www.wplwloo.lib.ia.us/waterloo/

Waterloo is the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 68,747. It belongs to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the larger of the two cities, by population. A motto (from Italian) is a phrase or a short list of words meant formally to describe the general motivation or intention of an entity, social group, or organization. ... Adapted from Wikipedias IA county maps by Seth Ilys. ... Official language(s) English Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Area  Ranked 26th  - Total 56,272 sq mi (145,743 km²)  - Width 310 miles (500 km)  - Length 199 miles (320 km)  - % water 0. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states, which are... Image File history File links Flag_of_Iowa. ... Official language(s) English Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Area  Ranked 26th  - Total 56,272 sq mi (145,743 km²)  - Width 310 miles (500 km)  - Length 199 miles (320 km)  - % water 0. ... Iowa is divided into 99 counties. ... Black Hawk County is a county located in the northeastern part of U.S. state of Iowa. ... A Municipal Corporation is a legal defintion for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to) cities, counties, and towns. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Though DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Black Hawk County is a county located in the northeastern part of U.S. state of Iowa. ... Official language(s) English Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Area  Ranked 26th  - Total 56,272 sq mi (145,743 km²)  - Width 310 miles (500 km)  - Length 199 miles (320 km)  - % water 0. ... Location of Cedar Falls, Iowa Cedar Falls is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa and is home to one of Iowas three Public Universities, the University of Northern Iowa. ... In the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has produced a formal definition of metropolitan areas, which are organized around county boundaries. ...

History

Waterloo was first settled in 1845 when George and Mary Hanna and their children arrived on the east bank of the Red Cedar River (now just called the Cedar River). They were followed by the Virden and Mullan families in 1846. Evidence of these earliest families can still be found in Waterloo (Mullan Avenue and Virden Creek).

There were two extended periods of rapid growth over the next 115 years. From 1895 to 1915, the population increased from 8,490 to 33,097 a 290% increase. From 1925 to 1960, population increased from 36,771 to 71,755. The 1895 to 1915 period was a time of the rapid growth in manufacturing, rail transportation and wholesale operations. It was during this period that the Waterloo Gasoline Traction Engine Company moved to Waterloo and was shortly after Rath Packing Company had relocated from Dubuque. Another major employer Waterloo throughout the first 2/3 of the 20th century was the Illinois Central Railroad. The Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company was the first company to manufacture and sell gasoline powered farm tractors. ... The Rath Packing Company was a meatpacking company located in Waterloo, Iowa between 1891 and 1985. ... Dubuque may refer to: Dubuque, Iowa Dubuque County, Iowa This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The Illinois Central (AAR reporting mark IC), sometimes called the Main Line of Mid-America, was a railroad carrier in the central United States, with its primary routes connecting Chicago, Illinois with New Orleans, Louisiana and Birmingham, Alabama. ...

Waterloo suffered particularly hard in the agricultural recession of the 1980's, due to the major employers at the time being heavily rooted in agriculture. In particular, John Deere, the area's largest employer, cut 10,000 jobs, and the Rath meatpacking plant closed altogether, losing 2500 jobs. It is estimated that Waterloo lost 14% of its population during this time. ^[1] Today the city enjoys a broader industrial base, as city leaders have sought to diversify the industrial and commercial mix. John Deere remains a strong presence in the city, but employs only roughly half of jobs it did at its peak.

Waterloo was originally known as "Prairie Rapids Crossing". The town was built on top of a Native American village. The town is now named after Waterloo, Belgium. The city's primary waterway is the Cedar River. A Sioux in traditional dress including war bonnet, circa 1908. ... Masouleh village, Gilan Province, Iran. ... Waterloo The top of the knoll and the famous lion. ... Cedar River at the Ramsey Mill Pond near Austin, Minnesota. ...

Diversity

Although located in the Midwest, which is historically and predominantly white, Waterloo and its industries have attracted a diverse population that often reflects national trends. African-Americans were first drawn to Waterloo because of the many entry-level jobs that were then available in meatpacking and other industries located in the city. In the 1990's, Bosnian war refugees were resettled in Waterloo by the federal government, and during the same decade a new IBP packing plant attracted hundreds of Hispanics. Languages Predominantly American English Religions Predominantly Christianity and Islam Related ethnic groups Sub-Saharan Africans and other African groups, some with Native American groups. ...

This diversity of races has generally worked well, but Waterloo has experienced its share of racial tension and hostility. Early on, African-Americans settled on only the "East" side (geographically and more accurately north-northeast, but the term has become locally fixed), while Caucasians populated both the "East" and the "West" sides. Through the 1970s and 1980s the "East" side stagnated and the "West" side prospered, leaving a racially divided city. This clear division of the city magnified the awareness of differences and the need for fairness.

The clear division of the city also contributed to the natural but sometimes fractious competition between East High School and West High School. Then, when Central High School was built, its location on the "West" (and it was truly on the west side of the city) aggravated the perception of racism within the city. In time, however, the racial tension become more a matter of economics as the East side experienced an enduring upswing in poor Caucasians and major business, including Rath, closed leaving hundreds of people unemployed.

Geography and Climate

Waterloo is located at 42°29′33″N, 92°20′46″W (42.492436, -92.346161)^GR1. Adapted from Wikipedias IA county maps by Seth Ilys. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 160.6 km² (62.0 mi²). 157.3 km² (60.7 mi²) of it is land and 3.3 km² (1.3 mi²) of it (2.06%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Transportation

Waterloo is located at the north end of Interstate 380. U.S. Highways 20, 63, and 218 and Iowa Highways 21, 57, 58, and 281 also run through the metropolitan area. The Avenue of the Saints runs through Waterloo. Interstate 380 is a spur highway that connects U.S. Highway 20 to Interstate 80; the highway also serves to connect Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the second largest city in Iowa, to Interstate 80. ... U.S. Highway 20 is an east-west United States highway. ... U.S. Route 63 is a 1,286 mile (2,070 km) long north-south United States highway in the Midwestern United States. ... U.S. Highway 218 is a spur of U.S. Highway 18. ... Iowa Highway 21 is a state highway that runs from north to south in central Iowa. ... Iowa Highway 57 is a state highway that runs from north to south in northern Iowa. ... Iowa Highway 58 is a state highway that runs from north to south in northeast Iowa. ... The Avenue of the Saints is a 560-mile highway that connects St. ...

Northwest Airlines provides non-stop air service to and from Minneapolis/St. Paul from the Waterloo Regional Airport. Northwest Airlines (NYSE: NWA), occasionally known as NWA, is an American airline headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, near Minneapolis-St. ... This article is about an airport in Iowa in the United States. ...

Waterloo is served by a moderately extensive metropolitan bus system (MET). MET serves most areas of Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Most routes meet at the central bus station in downtown Waterloo. The system operates Monday - Saturday. During the week the earliest bus is at 5:45am from downtown Waterloo and the last bus arriving downtown at 6:40pm. Service is more limited on Saturdays. http://www.mettransit.org/

Waterloo is served by one daily intercity bus arrival and departure to Chicago and Des Moines. Service is provided by Burlington Trailways. http://www.burlingtontrailways.com/

There are currently three taxi operators in Waterloo and Cedar Falls. The newest entrant to the market is First Call Taxi (319.233.TAXI). The other two firms are Metro Taxi (319.234.TAXI) and Yellow.

Metropolitan area

The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area consists of Black Hawk, Bremer, and Grundy counties. The area had a 2000 census population of 163,706 and a 2006 estimated population of 162,263. ^[2] In the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has produced a formal definition of metropolitan areas. ... Black Hawk County is a county located in the northeastern part of U.S. state of Iowa. ... Bremer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Grundy County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ...

Waterloo is next to Cedar Falls, home to the University of Northern Iowa. Small suburbs include Evansdale, Hudson and Elk Run Heights. Location of Cedar Falls, Iowa Cedar Falls is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa and is home to one of Iowas three Public Universities, the University of Northern Iowa. ... The Campanile, a major university landmark at the center of UNIs campus. ... Evansdale is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. ... Hudson is a city located in Black Hawk County, Iowa. ... Elk Run Heights is a city located in Black Hawk County, Iowa. ...

The largest employers in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls MSA, according to the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance, as of October 2006 include (in order): John Deere, Covenant Medical Center, Tyson Fresh Meats, the University of Northern Iowa, Allen Hospital, Waterloo Community Schools, Omega Cabinets and Bertch Cabinets. The complete list can be found at: http://www.cvedc.com/index_facts.html John Deere This article is about John Deere, the inventor of the first successful steel plow. ... The Campanile, a major university landmark at the center of UNIs campus. ... Allen Hospital is a private hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. ...

Climate

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 68,747 people, 28,169 households, and 17,746 families residing in the city. The population density was 437.0/km² (1,131.9/mi²). There were 29,499 housing units at an average density of 187.5/km² (485.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.61% White, 13.86% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.44% from other races, and 1.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.63% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 28,169 households out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.97. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,092, and the median income for a family was $42,731. Males had a median income of $31,491 versus $22,569 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,558. About 10.0% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Government

Waterloo is administered by a seven-member city council and a mayor. One council member is elected from each of Waterloo's five wards, and two are elected at-large. The current mayor is Timothy J. Hurley, his predecessor was John Rooff.

Library

Waterloo has one central public library, the Waterloo Public Library , offering video, music, books, self-check out, and access to the Internet. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005, 269,000 patron visits resulted in circulation of 442,663 items including 118,053 AV materials. Total holdings included 185,877 books, 7,726 videos, 10,899 audio records and 348 magazine subscriptions. The total collection consisted of 205,149 items. The library’s reference services, supported by 7 Full-time equivalent librarians, answered more than 69,000 questions. Staff and patrons regularly post reviews of books on the blog, Lost in the Stacks. The library’s 43 public access computers provided over 60,000 sessions for patrons wanting to surf the ‘net or create office suite documents. Full-time equivalent (FTE) is a way to measure a workers productivity and/or involvement in a project. ...

The Waterloo Public Library is located in a renovated Great Depression era U.S. Post Office building that also served as a Federal Circuit Courthouse. The City of Waterloo acquired the structure in 1979 and with the help of a successful bond referendum performed major renovations which adapted the building to library use. Fortunately, the renovations did not disturb two New Deal funded murals created by Edgar Britton. His art work may be seen on the wall above the Youth Departmentoffice and to the south of the Circulation Services desk.

Waterloo was one of the very few communities to have two Carnegie-endowed libraries: one on the East side and one on the West.

Education

Hawkeye Community College is located in Waterloo. Neighboring Cedar Falls is home to the University of Northern Iowa. Hawkeye Community College (HCC) is a community college, with its main campus located just outside Waterloo, Iowa. ... The Campanile, a major university landmark at the center of UNIs campus. ...

One of two public high schools in the city is Waterloo West High School. Its school mascot is the Wahawk, a contraction of Waterloo and Black Hawk (the city and county names), and its colors are old rose and black. Its most famous alumnus is former amateur wrestler and coach Dan Gable. Its current principal is Dr. Gail Moon. [2] The other public high school is Waterloo East High School. Its athletic teams are called the Trojans, and the school colors are orange and black. Mary Meier is the current principal. [3] Waterloo's private high schools include Columbus Catholic High School and Walnut Ridge Baptist Academy. Waterloo also has a variety of Catholic and public grade schools such as St. Edwards and Orange Elementary School. Waterloo West High School is a high school located at the intersection of E Ridgeway Ave. ... Andrell Durden (top) and Edward Harris grapple for position during the All-Marine Wrestle Offs. ... In sports, a coach or manager is an individual involved in the direction and instruction of the on-field operations of an athletic team or of individual athletes. ... Dan Gable Dan Gable (born October 25, 1948 in Waterloo, Iowa), is a well-known American amateur wrestler. ... East High School in Waterloo, IA is a public high school consisting of approximately 1300 students in grades 9-12. ... Columbus High School (CHS) is a Catholic secondary school in Waterloo, Iowa. ... Walnut Ridge Baptist Academy is private K-12 Christian school in Waterloo, Iowa Mission Statement To support the Christian family in equipping children to aspire to Gods standard of spiritual and academic excellence in the home, church and community. ...

Television

Waterloo is part of a TV market along with neighboring cities of Iowa City, Dubuque and Cedar Rapids. Three TV stations are licensed to the city of Waterloo: Iowa City is a city located in Johnson County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 62,220. ... Dubuque may refer to: Dubuque, Iowa Dubuque County, Iowa This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Cedar Rapids is the name of some places in the United States of America: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Cedar Rapids, Nebraska This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

• KWWL - NBC - Template:Channel 7 TV stations in the United States
• KWWF - RTN - Channel 22
• KRIN - PBS - Channel 32

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Tourism

One of the largest attractions in Waterloo, are tours of either the John Deere Tractor Assembly Plant (weekdays 8am, 10am and 1pm )or the Engine Works (weekdays 9:30am and 1pm ). Reservations are required.

The Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum offers a historical perspective on Wrestling from ancient Greece to the present. The institute also serves as a learning facility. http://www.wrestlingmuseum.org/

The National Cattle Congress has been part of Waterloo since 1910. The organization maintains a fairgrounds and ballroom. The annual fair is held in mid-September. Additionally, the organization hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year. http://www.nationalcattlecongress.com

Waterloo is the headquarter of the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area. The area is an official National Park Service Heritage Area and consists of over 80 sites throughout the northeastern 2/3 of Iowa. http://www.silosandsmokestacks.org

A recent entry that has been drawing national and international attention is Galleria de Paco. The upscale restaurant and bar features a complete reproduction (on the ceiling) of Michaelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling. The painting was done by local artist Paco Rosic completely with spraypaint. Dinner reservations are recommended. http://www.paco-rosic.com

The Grout Museum District is a multi-building museum that focuses on telling the story of Waterloo and the surrounding community. A large expansion of the Museum will widen it's focus when the Sullivan Iowa Veteran's Museum open's in late 2008. http://www.groutmuseumdistrict.org

Downtown Waterloo hosts numerous festivals and celebrations throughout the course of the year including the bi-weekly Friday'loo (May - September), BBQ'loo (July), My Waterloo Days (June), the 4th Fireworks Festival (July), Tour d'Loo (October) and a new event in 2007, Iowa Irish Festival (August). More information at: http://www.mainstreetwaterloo.org ; http://www.waterloojaycees.org ; http://www.iowairishfest.org .

On Waterloo's south side, near the U.S 20/I-380/U.S. 218 intersection, exists the Lost Island Waterpark which opened in 2001 (http://www.thelostisland.com), and "The Isle" Hotel and Casino (http://www.theislewaterloo.com), which opened on June 30th, 2007.

Waterloo is also part of the very large and well developed Cedar Trail Network. Trails along the Cedar River through downtown Waterloo are currently under construction. Complete trail map can be found at: http://www.cedartrailspartnership.org/metro_trail_guide.pdf

Waterloo is home of the Waterloo Blackhawks, a team in the United States Hockey League which plays in Young Arena. It is also the home of the Waterloo Bucks, a summer collegiate league baseball team which plays in the Northwoods League. The team plays at Riverfront Stadium. The Waterloo Black Hawks are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the East Division of the United States Hockey League (USHL). ... United States Hockey League (abbreviated USHL) is the top junior ice hockey league in United States. ... The Young Arena is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Waterloo, Iowa. ... The Waterloo Bucks are a college-level summer baseball team playing for the Northwoods League in Waterloo, Iowa . ... It has been suggested that Northwoods League Umpires be merged into this article or section. ... Riverfront Stadium is a stadium in Waterloo, Iowa. ...

Other information can be found at the Waterloo Convention and Visitor's Bureau website: http://www.waterloocvb.org/

Notable natives

• David Barrett, cornerback for the New York Jets.
• Horace Boies, Govenor of Iowa 1890-1894.
• Darrell Dicken, aka Gigabet, internet-famous, successful professional poker player.
• Gary Forney, singer/songwriter/actor [4].
• Dan Gable, Olympic champion wrestler and collegiate coach.
• Lou Henry Hoover, First Lady of the United States 1929-1933.
• MarTay Jenkins, wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals.
• J.J. Moses, wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals.
• Larry Nemmers, NFL referee.
• Thunderbolt Patterson, professional wrestler.
• Don Perkins, running back for the Dallas Cowboys.
• Alfred C. Richmond, Retired U.S. Coast Guard Commandant.
• Reggie Roby, punter for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and Miami Dolphins.
• Sean Schemmel, English dub voice of Dragonball Z's Goku.
• John L. Simmons, director of bargaining for SEIU Local 1000, the largest Union of California state employees ^{[citation needed]}.
• Tracie Spencer, singer.
• Red Hot Brian Scott/ legally B Hartman, national radio host, Field Of Dreams Movie & commercial actor.
• Darren Sproles, running back for the San Diego Chargers.
• The Sullivan brothers, five sons who died together on the USS Juneau during World War II. Their story was part of the inspiration for the movie Saving Private Ryan, who also hailed from Iowa in the film.
• Mark Kay, professional stuntman ^{[citation needed]}
• Paco Rosic, nationally recognized aerosol artist [5]
• Paul Bland, author of An American House

David Barrett is a special prosecutor assigned to investigate the Clinton Administrations alleged abuse of the Internal Revenue Service, especially in the matter of the Henry Cisneros scandal. ... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames Gang Green, the Green and White Team colors Hunter green and white Head Coach Eric Mangini Owner Woody Johnson General manager Mike Tannenbaum League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Eastern Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference... Horace Boies was a governor of Iowa, and was the only Democrat to serve in that position from 1845-1933. ... Gary Forney Gary Richard Forney (born February 12th, 1953) American Song Poet and Performer. ... Dan Gable Dan Gable (born October 25, 1948 in Waterloo, Iowa), is a well-known American amateur wrestler. ... Lou Henry Hoover (1874-1944) Lou Henry Hoover (March 29, 1874 – January 7, 1944) was the wife of President Herbert Hoover and First Lady of the United States. ... First Lady Laura Bush and former first ladies (from left to right) Rosalynn Carter, Sen. ... MarTay Jenkins (born February 28, 1975 in Waterloo, Iowa) is a former American football wide receiver in the NFL. He spent his entire four year career with the Arizona Cardinals. ... City Glendale, Arizona Other nicknames The Cards, The Birds, Big Red Team colors Cardinal Red, Black, and White Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt Owner Bill Bidwill General manager Rod Graves Mascot Big Red League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1920–present) Western Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952) Eastern Conference... J.J. Moses (born September 12, 1979 in Waterloo, Iowa) is an American football wide receiver for the NFLs Arizona Cardinals. ... City Glendale, Arizona Other nicknames The Cards, The Birds, Big Red Team colors Cardinal Red, Black, and White Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt Owner Bill Bidwill General manager Rod Graves Mascot Big Red League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1920–present) Western Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952) Eastern Conference... Larry Nemmers (20) Larry Nemmers is an American football official in the National Football League (NFL) since the 1985 NFL season. ... ... Donald Anthony Perkins (born March 4, 1938 in Waterloo, Iowa) was an American football running back who spent eight seasons with the NFLs Dallas Cowboys. ... City Irving, Texas Other nicknames Americas Team, The Boys Team colors Royal Blue (PMS 661), Silver-Green (PMS 8280), Silver (PMS 8240), and Navy Blue (PMS 282) Head Coach Wade Phillips Owner Jerry Jones General manager Jerry Jones League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1960–present) Northern Conference (1960... Alfred C. Richmond (January 18, 1902-March 15, 1984), He served as Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from 1954 to 1962. ... Reginald Henry Roby (born July 30, 1961 in Waterloo, Iowa — died February 22, 2005 in Nashville, Tennessee,) was an American-born National Football League punter and a three-time Pro Bowler. ... The University of Iowa, also commonly called Iowa or U of I, is a major national research university located on a campus in Iowa City, Iowa, USA, on the banks of the Iowa River in East Central Iowa. ... City Miami Gardens, Florida Other nicknames The Fins Team colors Aqua, Coral, White and Navy Head Coach Cam Cameron Owner H. Wayne Huizenga General manager Randy Mueller Mascot T.D. League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1966-1969) Eastern Division (1966-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference... Sean Schemmel (born 21 November 1968 in Waterloo, Iowa) is an American voice actor who works for distributing companies 4Kids Entertainment and FUNimation. ... Dragon Ball Z logo (English manga). ... Son Goku , Goku in most English versions) is the protagonist who first appears in the Dragon Ball manga created by Akira Toriyama, more popularly followed by an anime series. ... Tracie Spencer (born in Waterloo, Iowa) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and model. ... Darren Lee Sproles (born June 20, 1983 in Waterloo, Iowa) is an American football running back and return specialist for the San Diego Chargers. ... “Chargers” redirects here. ... The brothers on board Juneau; from l to r, Joseph, Francis, Albert, Madison and George Sullivan The Sullivan brothers were five siblings who all died during the same incident in World War II, the sinking of the light cruiser USS Juneau (CL-52), the vessel on which they all served. ... The second USS Juneau (CL-52) was a United States Navy Atlanta-class light cruiser sunk at the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in November 1942. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Saving Private Ryan is a 1998 Academy-Award-winning film set in World War II, directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Robert Rodat. ... Official language(s) English Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Area  Ranked 26th  - Total 56,272 sq mi (145,743 km²)  - Width 310 miles (500 km)  - Length 199 miles (320 km)  - % water 0. ...

References

1. ^ http://www.public.iastate.edu/~rfindlay/history.html
2. ^ Iowa Data Center. Population Estimates and Components of Population Change for Iowa's Metropolitan Areas (2003 Definition): 2000-2006. Retrieved on 2007-04-06.

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External links

• Waterloo Public Library
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v • d • e Municipalities and communities of Black Hawk County, Iowa
County seat: Waterloo
Cities	Cedar Falls | Dunkerton | Elk Run Heights | Evansdale | Gilbertville | Hudson | Janesville | Jesup | La Porte City | Raymond | Waterloo Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Black Hawk County is a county located in the northeastern part of U.S. state of Iowa. ... Official language(s) English Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Area  Ranked 26th  - Total 56,272 sq mi (145,743 km²)  - Width 310 miles (500 km)  - Length 199 miles (320 km)  - % water 0. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Location of Cedar Falls, Iowa Cedar Falls is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa and is home to one of Iowas three Public Universities, the University of Northern Iowa. ... Dunkerton is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. ... Elk Run Heights is a city located in Black Hawk County, Iowa. ... Evansdale is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. ... Gilbertville is a city located in Black Hawk County, Iowa. ... Hudson is a city located in Black Hawk County, Iowa. ... Janesville is a city located in Black Hawk County, Iowa. ... Jesup is a city located in Buchanan County, Iowa. ... La Porte City is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. ... Raymond is a city located in Black Hawk County, Iowa. ...
Communities	Washburn Image File history File links Map_of_Iowa_highlighting_Black_Hawk_County. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Washburn is a town located in Black Hawk County, Iowa. ...

	v • d • e State of Iowa Des Moines (capital)
Topics	History | Governors | Flag | Seal | Geography | Demographics | Education | Sports | Iowans | State Parks | County Seats Image File history File links Flag_of_Iowa. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the... Official language(s) English Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Area  Ranked 26th  - Total 56,272 sq mi (145,743 km²)  - Width 310 miles (500 km)  - Length 199 miles (320 km)  - % water 0. ... “Des Moines” redirects here. ... Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, site of first U.S. capital. ... This is the history of the U.S. state of Iowa. ... This is a list of Governors of Iowa: See also Iowa Iowa Territory Governors of Iowa Territory Categories: Lists of United States governors | Governors of Iowa ... Flag of Iowa The flag of Iowa consists of three vertical stripes of blue, white, and red, reflecting Iowas history as part of the French Louisiana Territory. ... The Great Seal of Iowa pictures a citizen soldier standing in a wheat field surrounded by farming and industrial tools, with the Mississippi River in the background. ... Official language(s) English Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Area  Ranked 26th  - Total 56,272 sq mi (145,743 km²)  - Width 310 miles (500 km)  - Length 199 miles (320 km)  - % water 0. ... Official language(s) English Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Area  Ranked 26th  - Total 56,272 sq mi (145,743 km²)  - Width 310 miles (500 km)  - Length 199 miles (320 km)  - % water 0. ... Iowa has many recreational opportunites, a large part being state parks. ... List of Iowa county seats: Flag of Iowa Adair County - Greenfield Adams County - Corning Allamakee County - Waukon Appanoose County - Centerville Audubon County - Audubon Benton County - Vinton Black Hawk County - Waterloo Boone County - Boone Bremer County - Waverly Buchanan County - Independence Buena Vista County - Storm Lake Butler County - Allison Calhoun County - Rockwell...
Regions	Coteau des Prairies | Des Moines metropolitan area | Dissected Till Plains | Driftless Area | Great River Road | Iowa Great Lakes | Loess Hills | Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area | Quad Cities | Siouxland The Coteau des Prairies: orange arrows indicate paths of the two lobes of the glacier around either side of the formation. ... The Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), as of 2000, consists of 5 counties, all in Iowa: Polk, Dallas, Warren, Madison, and Guthrie. ... The Dissected Till Plains are a land region of the United States, located in southern and western Iowa, northeastern Kansas, the southwestern corner of Minnesota, northern Missouri, eastern Nebraska, and southeastern South Dakota. ... The Driftless Area is an area of about 20,000 square miles in southwestern Wisconsin and northeastern Iowa which was by_passed by the continental glaciers. ... The Great River Road is a collection of state, provincial, federal and local roads which follow the course of the Mississippi River through ten U. S. states and one Canadian province. ... The Iowa Great Lakes Region, showing Spirit Lake (top), West Okoboji Lake (left), and East Okoboji Lake (right). ... Snow geese flying in front of the loess hills at Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge in the Missouri River bottoms near Mound City, Missouri The Loess Hills are a formation of wind-deposited loess soil in the westernmost part of Iowa and Missouri along the Missouri River. ... The Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area is a metropolitan area comprised of the cities of Omaha, Nebraska, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and surrounding areas. ... The I-74 Bridge, connecting Bettendorf, Iowa, and Moline, Illinois is located near the geographic center of the Quad Cities. ... Siouxland is a general term for the area around Sioux City, Iowa, an area that includes much of northwestern Iowa, the northeast corner of Nebraska and the southeast corner of South Dakota. ...
Largest cities	Ames | Ankeny | Bettendorf | Burlington | Cedar Falls | Cedar Rapids | Clinton | Council Bluffs | Davenport | Des Moines | Dubuque | Fort Dodge | Iowa City | Marion | Marshalltown | Mason City | Muscatine | Ottumwa | Sioux City | Urbandale | Waterloo | West Des Moines Main Street in downtown Ames in 2006 Ames is a city located in the central part of the U.S. state of Iowa, about 30 miles north of Des Moines in Story County. ... Location in the State of Iowa Coordinates: Country United States State Iowa County Polk County Incorporated February 27, 1903 Government  - Mayor Steven D. Van Oort Area  - City  16. ... This article or section needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... U.S. 34 over the Mississippi River in Burlington. ... Location of Cedar Falls, Iowa Cedar Falls is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa and is home to one of Iowas three Public Universities, the University of Northern Iowa. ... Nickname: Location in the State of Iowa Coordinates: , Country United States State Iowa County Linn County Incorporated 1849 Government  - Mayor Kay Halloran Area  - City  64. ... View of downtown Clinton looking north Downtown Clinton closeup Alliant Energy Field Clinton Municipal Pool & Tennis Courts Mississippi Belle II Casino & Clinton Showboat Theater Clinton is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. ... The Grenville M. Dodge House, built in 1869 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ... Motto: Working together to serve you Location in the State of Iowa Coordinates: , Country State County Scott County Incorporated 1839 Government  - Mayor Ed Winborn Area  - City  64. ... “Des Moines” redirects here. ... Nickname: Location in the State of Iowa Coordinates: , Country United States State Iowa County Dubuque Incorporated 1833 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Roy D. Buol  - City manager Michael C. Van Milligen Area  - City 71. ... Motto: The city with bright days ahead. ... Iowa City is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, USA. It is the principal city of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of both Johnson and Washington counties. ... Marion is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. ... Marshalltown is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. ... Mason City is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. ... Sunrise over the Mississippi River in Muscatine Muscatine is a city in Muscatine County, Iowa, United States. ... Ottumwa (pronounced Uh-tuhm-wa) is a city in Wapello County, Iowa. ... Sioux City (IPA: ) is a city located in northwest Iowa in the United States. ... Urbandale is a city in Polk County, and partially in Dallas County, in the state of Iowa. ... West Des Moines is a city located in Polk County, and partially in Dallas and Warren counties, in the state of Iowa. ...
Counties	Adair | Adams | Allamakee | Appanoose | Audubon | Benton | Black Hawk | Boone | Bremer | Buchanan | Buena Vista | Butler | Calhoun | Carroll | Cass | Cedar | Cerro Gordo | Cherokee | Chickasaw | Clarke | Clay | Clayton | Clinton | Crawford | Dallas | Davis | Decatur | Delaware | Des Moines | Dickinson | Dubuque | Emmet | Fayette | Floyd | Franklin | Fremont | Greene | Grundy | Guthrie | Hamilton | Hancock | Hardin | Harrison | Henry | Howard | Humboldt | Ida | Iowa | Jackson | Jasper | Jefferson | Johnson | Jones | Keokuk | Kossuth | Lee | Linn | Louisa | Lucas | Lyon | Madison | Mahaska | Marion | Marshall | Mills | Mitchell | Monona | Monroe | Montgomery | Muscatine | O'Brien | Osceola | Page | Palo Alto | Plymouth | Pocahontas | Polk | Pottawattamie | Poweshiek | Ringgold | Sac | Scott | Shelby | Sioux | Story | Tama | Taylor | Union | Van Buren | Wapello | Warren | Washington | Wayne | Webster | Winnebago | Winneshiek | Woodbury | Worth | Wright Iowa is divided into 99 counties. ... Adair County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Adams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Allamakee County is the northeastern-most county located in the state of Iowa. ... Appanoose County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Audubon County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Benton County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Black Hawk County is a county located in the northeastern part of U.S. state of Iowa. ... Boone County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Bremer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Buchanan County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Buena Vista County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Butler County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Calhoun County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Carroll County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Cass County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Cedar County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Cerro Gordo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Cherokee County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Chickasaw County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Clarke County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Clayton County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Clinton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Crawford County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Dallas County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Davis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Decatur County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Delaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Des Moines County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Dickinson County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Dubuque County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Emmet County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Floyd County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Fremont County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Greene County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Grundy County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Guthrie County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Hamilton County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Hancock County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Hardon County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Harrison County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Henry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Howard County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Humboldt County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Ida County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Iowa County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Jackson County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Jasper County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Johnson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Jones County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Keokuk County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Kossuth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Lee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Linn County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Louisa County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Lucas County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Lyon County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Holliwell Bridge, one of the six remaining covered bridges in Madison County Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Mahaska County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Marion County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Marshall County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Mills County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Mitchell County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Monona County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Monroe County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Montgomery County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Muscatine County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... OBrien County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Osceola County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Page County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Palo Alto County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Plymouth County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Pocahontas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Polk County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Location in the state of Iowa Formed Seat Council Bluffs and Avoca Area  - Total  - Water 2,486 km² (960 mi²) 15 km² (6 mi²) 0. ... Poweshiek County is a county located in the southeastern state of Iowa along Interstate 80, between Des Moines and Iowa City. ... Ringgold County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Sac County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Scott County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Shelby County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Sioux County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Story County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Tama County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Taylor County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Union County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Van Buren County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Wapello County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Warren County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Washington County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Wayne County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Webster County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Winnebago County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Winneshiek County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Woodbury County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Worth County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Wright County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ...