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Rivers of the World

Rivers are an essential part of our planet's ecosystem, and they have been a significant lifeline for humans since the beginning of civilization. From the Nile River in Africa to the Amazon River in…

John Robert HANSEN, Congress, IA (1901-1974)

HANSEN John Robert , a Representative from Iowa; born in Manning, Carroll County, Iowa, August 24, 1901; attended the Manning public schools; attended the State University of Iowa, 1919-1921;…

George Richard LUNN, Congress, NY (1873-1948)

LUNN George Richard , a Representative from New York; born near Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa, June 23, 1873; attended the public schools at Lenox and Des Moines, Iowa; was graduated from Bellevue…

John Albert Tiffin HULL, Congress, IA (1841-1928)

HULL John Albert Tiffin , a Representative from Iowa; born in Sabina, Clinton County, Ohio, May 1, 1841; moved with his parents to Iowa in 1849; attended the public schools, Indiana Asbury (now De…

Iowa Area Codes

Area codes Selected cities319Cedar Rapids, Burlington515Des Moines, Ames563Dubuque, Davenport641Mason City, Ottumwa712Sioux City, Council BluffsSource: North American Numbering Plan Administration.…

Shepherd LEFFLER, Congress, IA (1811-1879)

LEFFLER Shepherd , a Representative from Iowa; born on his grandfather's plantation, ``Sylvia's Plain,'' Washington County, Pa., near Wheeling, Va. (now West Virginia), April 24, 1811; attended…

Walter Halben BUTLER, Congress, IA (1852-1931)

BUTLER Walter Halben , a Representative from Iowa; born in Springboro, Crawford County, Pa., February 13, 1852; moved to Minnesota in 1868 with his parents, who settled in Mankato, Blue Earth…

Sydney ANDERSON, Congress, MN (1881-1948)

ANDERSON Sydney , a Representative from Minnesota; born in Zumbrota, Goodhue County, Minn., September 18, 1881; attended the common schools; was graduated from high school in 1899; attended…

Paul COVERDELL, Congress, GA (1939-2000)

Senate Years of Service: 1993-2000 Party: Republican COVERDELL Paul , A Senator from Georgia; born in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, January 20, 1939; attended Cobb County, Ga. public schools;…