[nikos1121]

I've noticed that a lot people who homesteaded in Iowa, starting towns and communities came originally from Michigan. Does anyone know why?

Marshall is no exception. According to Wikipedia Henry Anson was the first European settler in what is now called Marshalltown.

In April 1851, Anson found what he described as “the prettiest place in Iowa.” On a high point between the Iowa River and Linn Creek, Anson built a log cabin. A plaque at 112 West Main Street marks the site of the cabin. In 1853 Anson named the town Marshall, after Marshall, Michigan, a former residence of his.

Adrian Constantine "Cap" Anson, son of Henry and Jennette Anson, was the first European child born in the new pioneer town and is today known as Marshalltown’s “first son”. Adrian became a Major League Baseball player and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939. He was regarded as one of the greatest players of his era and one of the first superstars of the game. To this day Marshalltown is a big baseball town.

Some famous sons are Billy Sunday the evangelist (and baseball player for the Chicago White Sox)

Another favorite son is Jerry Burke. For three points today who was Jerry Burke? Here's his photo.

Iowa City

The Census Bureau estimated the 2014 population at 73,415, making it the fifth-largest city in the state. Home of the Iowa Hawkeyes.

A lot of famous people from here. Grant Wood, Dan Gable, (has he endorsed Trump?), Bob Barr.

Answer to question. Jerry Burke was the piano organ player on Lawrence Welk. My mother loved him.

[nikos1121]

Oops! Adrian Anson played for the Chicago White Stockings, not Billy Sunday.

[hoosiermama]

So did mine Dad would tape the Larenence Welk program every week and take the tape to the care facility who took care of mom. Each night after dinner they would watch the same show. Because of the dementia it was new to her each night. During the day the staff played the show repeatedly for the other residents. It was always a big hit. REPEATEDLY!

[navymom1]

Interesting. My hubby hails from Fort Madison. His family (grandparents) however, arrived on the boat from Germany. I’m a Kansas gal born and bred, family mostly from the south has been on American shores since before the Revolution. ( Budding genealogist here...... :) )

[LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget]

Yogurt Marinated Mango Chicken Curry over Citrus Cilantro Rice, with Naan Bread, and a Side Salad.

[cymbeline]

Marshalltown also has the famous trowel factory. I have a couple.

[Cboldt]

In before the ZOT.

[Seattle Conservative]

My uncle, aunt and cousins lived in Marshalltown, IA years ago. My uncle worked for Fisher Manufacturing (valves, etc.) I visited them there once, but don’t recall the city and I’m sure it has changed a lot since then.

My dad was born and raised in Iowa and we used to visit my grandparents there. Interesting to see the various towns Trump is traveling to.

Nikos - thanks again for these threads and the history of the towns. I’ve been reading the threads (though sometimes it’s after the event, so don’t usually post much) and enjoying the comments and dinner menus - and trying to watch the speeches as I can.

I can usually find your threads on the sidebar, but would appreciate it if you would put me on your ping list.

Best,
SC

[TexasCajun]

MSNBC - 'Morning Joe'

"[T]ed Cruz lies," Trump said. "He's a liar. That's why nobody likes him, that's why his Senate people won't endorse him. That's why he stands in the middle of the Senate floor and can't make a deal with anybody. He looks like a jerk, he's standing all by himself. And you know, there's something to say about having a little bit of ability to get other people to do things. You can't be a lone wolf and stand there. That's sort of what we have right now as a president. We have a president that can't get anything done so he just keeps be signing executive orders all over the place."

I stood with Ted Cruz when no one else would.

Trump will need to write a new book if elected, 'The Art of Compromise'.

We'll just have to hide & watch to see how that works for him.

[PJBankard]

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[Flick Lives]

Marshalltown is home to Marshalltown Trowels; the industry standard for masonry and plaster trowels and floats.

[bunster]

Marshalltown has a population of less than 30,000. With that and the 26 deg weather today would love to see later what the turnout is.

Any ideas on where turnout info can be found afterwards of any rally? Apparently we can’t trust the largest newspaper in Iowa - the Register.

[freepersup]

Marshalltown School District- Roundhouse Gym

Here's the venue in Marshalltown, Iowa, where the first Trump rally takes place. The gym's pristine condition reflects a just completed 8 million dollar renovation.

[Mozilla]

Trump’s teasing a new endorsement for today. But isn’t elaborating.

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/donald-trump-teases-powerful-endorsement-coming-later-today/

[freepersup]

There's still time to get tickets! 7 hour window as of now.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/donald-j-trump-in-marshalltown-ia-tickets-20960536529?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

[jennychase]

Waiting for PPP and DMR -
The last time they released, it was on the same day;
PPP had Trump +2, DMR had Cruz +3.
Time before that it was
PPP Trump +3, DMR Cruz +10.

[w1andsodidwe]

A couple other large manufactures in Marshalltown.

Lennox Industries. Yes Dave Lennox is from Marshalltown and developed his furnace there.

Fisher Governor makes governors for pipelines.

Both of these were huge employers when I grew up back there. Don't know about now.

[nikos1121]

ping

[w1andsodidwe]

Rubio rally happening right now at Marshalltown Community College. My sister is attending and sending me a few screen shots.

[GeaugaRepublican]

Nikos1121

Thanks for making these Rally threads.

[McGruff]

I voted no.