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Ness City is a city in Ness County, Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat of Ness County. In 2020, 1,329 people lived there. Ness City is famous for its four-story Old Ness County Bank Building in downtown, and nicknamed "Skyscraper of the Plains". History. Ness City was created in 1878. The town grew a lot when a railroad was built there in 1886. Geography. Ness City is at (38.454055, -99.904656). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land. People. 2020 census. The 2020 census says that there were 1,329 people, 595 households, and 340 families living in Ness City. Of the households, 79.5% owned their home and 20.5% rented their home. The median age was 48.8 years. Of the people, 86.1% were White, 0.6% were Native American, 0.1% were Black, 8.2% were from some other race, and 5.0% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.1% of the people. 2010 census. The 2010 census says that there were 1,449 people, 635 households, and 392 families living in Ness City.
Dighton is a city in Lane County, Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat of Lane County. In 2020, 960 people lived there. Dighton is named after Dick Dighton, a surveyor. Geography. Dighton is at (38.48101, -100.466367). It is at the intersection of K-96 and K-23. The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land. People. 2020 census. The 2020 census says that there were 960 people, 461 households, and 244 families living in Dighton. Of the households, 75.5% owned their home and 24.5% rented their home. The median age was 48.5 years. Of the people, 88.4% were White, 0.4% were Native American, 0.2% were Pacific Islanders, 4.4% were from some other race, and 6.6% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.3% of the people. 2010 census. The 2010 census says that there were 1,038 people, 506 households, and 282 families living in Dighton. Education. Dighton USD 482 Public Schools has two schools in Dighton. They are the Dighton Jr/Sr High School and the Dighton Elementary School. The Lane County Library is in Dighton.
Troy is a city in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat of Doniphan County. In 2020, 964 people lived there. History. Troy was platted in 1855. It was named after the ancient city of Troy. The first house in Troy was built in 1856, and the first store opened in 1857. Troy was incorporated as a city in 1860. The first post office in Troy was created in March 1857. Geography. Troy is at (39.788099, -95.090840). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . Of that, is land and is water. People. Troy is part of the St. Joseph, MO–KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. 2020 census. The 2020 census says that there were 964 people, 412 households, and 246 families living in Troy. Of the households, 66.7% owned their home and 33.3% rented their home. The median age was 40.4 years. Of the people, 94.2% were White, 0.6% were Black, 0.3% were Asian, 0.2% were Native American, 0.6% were from some other race, and 4.0% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the people. 2010 census. The 2010 census says that there were 1,010 people, 421 households, and 275 families living in Troy.
Westmoreland is a city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat of Pottawatomie County. In 2020, 740 people lived there. History. Westmoreland was platted in 1871. It was named after Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Geography. Westmoreland is at (39.39416, -96.41367). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land. People. Westmoreland is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. 2020 census. The 2020 census says that there were 740 people, 278 households, and 183 families living in Westmoreland. Of the households, 66.9% owned their home and 33.1% rented their home. The median age was 37.5 years. Of the people, 92.7% were White, 1.1% were Black, 0.4% were Native American, 0.1% were Asian, 1.5% were from some other race, and 4.2% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the people. 2010 census. The 2010 census says that there were 778 people, 301 households, and 192 families living in Westmoreland.
Washington is a city in, and the county seat of, Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,071. History. Washington was created in spring 1860. In 1860, it became the county seat. Until the end of the American Civil War, it was protected by two stockaded buildings, the Washington Company House and Woolbert's Stockade Hotel. The first post office in Washington was created in November 1861. Geography. Washington is at (39.816877, -97.052503). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . Of that, is land and is water. People. 2020 census. The 2020 census says that there were 1,071 people, 479 households, and 267 families living in Washington. Of the households, 74.1% owned their home and 25.9% rented their home. The median age was 42.4 years. Of the people, 90.8% were White, 0.6% were Black, 0.1% were Pacific Islanders, 2.1% were from some other race, and 6.3% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.0% of the people. 2010 census. The 2010 census says that there were 1,131 people, 512 households, and 311 families living in Washington.
"Lose You to Love Me" is a song performed by American singer-actress Selena Gomez. It was released on October 23, 2019, as the dual lead single (along with “Look at Her Now”) from her third solo album, "Rare". Gomez wrote the song with Justin Tranter, Julia Michaels, and its producer, Mattman &amp; Robin. FINNEAS, known for producing his sister Billie Eilish's songs, produced this song as well. In an interview with Radio.com, Gomez explained that the song was about rediscovering self-worth. In its first week on the "Billboard" Hot 100, the song entered at number 15 but jumped to #1 the next week, giving Gomez her first US number-one hit.
WaKeeney is a city in Trego County, Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat of Trego County. In 2020 census, 1,799 people lived there. History. In 1877, James Keeney, a land speculator in Chicago, bought land at the place of modern-day WaKeeney from the Kansas Pacific Railway. He, and business partner Albert Warren, created Warren, Keeney, &amp; Co., surveyed and plotted the site in 1878. They created a colony there in 1879. They named the colony WaKeeney, a portmanteau of their last names.  They said it was "The Queen City of the High Plains", advertising and holding celebrations to attract settlers. The colony grew quickly, but crop failures made settlers leave in 1880 as quickly as they had come. By 1882, all that was left were "five poorly patronized retail stores". Years later, Volga Germans began settling the area. WaKeeney became the county seat in June 1879. It was incorporated as a city in 1880. Geography. WaKeeney is at (39.023449, -99.881455) at an elevation of 2,447 feet (746 m). It is in northwestern Kansas at the intersection of Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 283. It is northwest of Wichita, east-southeast of Denver, and west of Kansas City. WaKeeney is in the High Plains region of the Great Plains. It is about north of Big Creek, a tributary of the Smoky Hill River. A small tributary of Big Creek goes south from near the center of the city. The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land. Climate. WaKeeney has a humid continental climate (Köppen "Dfa"). It has hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. The average temperature is 52.8 °F (11 °C), and the average yearly precipitation is 23.6 inches (600 mm). Snow
Hill City is a city in Graham County, Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat of Graham County. In 2020, 1,403 people lived there. History. The first settlement at Hill City was made in 1876. This makes it the oldest town in Graham County. The community was named after W. R. Hill, a first settler. Hill City was platted in 1878. The first post office in Hill City was created in September 1878. Hill City was designated county seat in 1880. By 1915, Hill City had 647 people living there. Geography. Hill City located at (39.367067, -99.846041). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land. Weather. On June 26, 2012 the temperature reached 115 °F (46 °C), breaking the June record tied just 2 days earlier. It was the hottest city in the United States for four days in a row it had temperatures of 114°, 111°, 115°, and 115 °F (46°, 44°, 46°, and 46 °C). On June 9, 2005 a large tornado passed 1 mile south of Hill City. A large tornado hit just north of the city on June 20, 2011. People. 2020 census. The 2020 census says that there were 1,403 people, 625 households, and 359 families living in Hill City. Of the households, 68.3% owned their home and 31.7% rented their home. The median age was 47.6 years. Of the people, 92.3% were White, 2.0% were Black, 0.9% were Asian, 0.4% were Native American, 0.1% were Pacific Islanders, 0.4% were from some other race, and 3.9% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the people. 2010
Holton is a city in Jackson County, Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. In 2020, 3,401 people lived there. History. In 1859, the abolitionist John Brown took a group of escaped slaves through Holton. This lead to an incident called the "Battle of the Spurs". Geography. Holton is at (39.469861, -95.732555). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . Of that, is land and is water. Weather. Holton has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says Holton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. People. Holton is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. 2020 census. The 2020 census says that there were 3,401 people, 1,410 households, and 784 families living in Holton. Of the households, 58.4% owned their home and 41.6% rented their home. The median age was 39.2 years. Of the people, 83.7% were White, 3.3% were Native American, 1.8% were Black, 0.6% were Asian, 0.1% were Pacific Islanders, 2.7% were from some other race, and 7.8% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.9% of the people. 2010 census. The 2010 census says that there were 3,329 people, 1,442 households, and 832 families living in Holton.
Hoxie is a city in Sheridan County, Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat of Sheridan County. In 2020, 1,211 people lived there. History. Hoxie was planned in early 1886. The town creators convinced the residents of Kenneth, a community three miles to the north and the current county seat, to move south (including their buildings) at their expense to the new site of Hoxie. The people of Kenneth knew a railroad would go through Hoxie and not Kenneth, so the offer sounded good. The towns agreed to consolidate and carry out that plan, making Hoxie the new county seat. It was named for H. M. Hoxie, a railroad official. The railroad (which became part of the Union Pacific Railroad) came in 1888. The 99-mile Plainville-Colby line of the Union Pacific railroad was abandoned in 1998. It went through Hoxie. Geography. Hoxie is at (39.355828, -100.439844). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land. Weather. Hoxie has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Hoxie has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. People. 2020 census. The 2020 census says that there were 1,211 people, 504 households, and 300 families living in Hoxie. Of the households, 70.2% owned their home and 29.8% rented their home. The median age was 40.4 years. Of the people, 90.4% were White, 0.6% were Native American, 0.6% were Asian, 0.2% were Black, 2.0% were from some other race, and 6.3% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the people. 2010 census. The 2010 census says that there were 1,201 people,
Sápara people, also Zápara people or Sáparos, are natives of the Amazon rainforest. They have lived around the border of Peru and Ecuador long before the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Their oral traditions and expressions were declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Since 2009, the Sápara people are a Nation inside of the Republic of Ecuador. Population and Territory. About 480 Sáparos live in 400,000 hectares of Amazonian territory between the Conambo and Pinduyacu rivers, and between the rivers Curaray and Napo inside of the Yasuni National Park in Ecuador. There are also a hundred Sáparos living in two towns, Arabelas and Iquitos, near the river Tigre in Peru. Most of the Sápara territory is located within these coordinates: latitude: -2.2186; longitude: -76.5087. &lt;mapframe latitude="-2.2186" longitude="-76.5087" zoom="10" width="400" height="300" align="right" /&gt;The Sápara people are the smallest native group in the Ecuadorian Amazon. The population has decreased from about 200,000 people in the 16th century to almost 500 in the second decade of the 21st century. They live in the Ecuadorian towns of Kuitza (Llanchamacocha), Aremano (Jandiayacu), Mazaraka (Mazaramu), Cuyacocha, and Akamaru.  Origin and Culture. In Kichwa language, "Záparo" means a basket made of "bejuco", a tropical woody vine while in the Zaparo language, the word "Zápara" means person of the forest. The spelling of the Nation’s name has been changed to "Sápara" because the Z sound does not exist in the language of the Sáparas. The Sáparas consider their lands, language and spirituality the three main aspects of their identity.  Their dress is mainly a vest made out of a bark from the L
Ronald Ray Fairly (July 12, 1938 – October 30, 2019) was an American Major League Baseball player and broadcaster. He was born in Macon, Georgia. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, St. Louis Cardinals, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays and the California Angels. He broadcasted for the Seattle Mariners. Fairly died on October 30, 2019 of cancer in Indian Wells, California at the age of 81.
James M. Gregory (November 4, 1935 – October 30, 2019) was a Canadian hockey league executive and general manager. He worked in the National Hockey League. He was born in Port Colborne, Ontario. He coached and manage the Toronto Marlboros, winning two championships. He then moved to the National Hockey League's (NHL) Toronto Maple Leafs, becoming their general manager.  In 2007, Gregory was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Gregory was diagnosed with amyloidosis in 2011. He died on October 30, 2019 at his home in Toronto from the disease at the age of 83.
Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson (9 February 1936 – 30 October 2019) was a Nigerian Army Brigadier general and politician. He was military Governor of Lagos State from May 1967 to July 1975 during the military regime of General Yakubu Gowon. He was born in Lagos. Johnson died of a long-illness at a hospital in Lagos on 30 October 2019 at the age of 83.
Azam Taleghani (; 1943 – 30 October 2019) was an Iranian politician, activist and journalist. She was the head of the Society of Islamic Revolution Women of Iran. She was the editor of "Payam Hajar" Weekly, and a member of the Iranian parliament from 1980 through 1984. Taleghani was born in Tehran. Taleghani was hospitalized in November 2018 after falling at her home in Tehran. She died of a cerebral hemorrhage caused by the fall on 30 October 2019 at the age of 76 in Tehran.
Geetanjali (1947 – 31 October 2019) was an Indian actress. She acted in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi movies for many years. She was famous for her roles in "Illalu", "Sitarama Kalyanam", "Dr. Chakravarthy", "Murali Krishna", "Kaalam Marindi" and "Sambarala Rambabu". She was born in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Geetanjali died of cardiac arrest on 31 October 2019 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh at the age of 72.
Eric James Stevens (born October 1, 1989) is an American football fullback. He played college football for the University of California, Berkeley. The St. Louis Rams signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He works in Los Angeles as a firefighter.  Stevens was diagnosed with ALS in August 2019.
Anne Triola (born September 25, 1920) is an American singer, musician, and actress. She is known for her roles in the musical movie "Lullaby Of Broadway" (1951) and "Without Reservations" (1946). Triola was listed as being one of the most popular performers in the history of Music Circus of the 1950s.
Kimbanguism is an African religion practiced by the "Church of Jesus Christ on Earth through his prophet" Simon Kimbangu. It has roots in Christianity and has its headquarters in N'kamba in the Democratic Republic of Congo. History. In April 1921, during the Belgian colonization in Congo, Simon Kimbangu started preaching to people and using the powers that he believed he had received from God in visions to heal people. During his ministry, he attracted a large group of people. Under pressure from the Catholic Church, who was afraid of the popularity of the movement, the Belgian authorities tried to arrest Kimbangu on June 09, 1921. They failed in arresting him, and Kimbangu escaped. He continued his ministry in secret before turning himself in on September 12, 1921. He was sentenced to death, but the sentence was changed to life imprisonment. He died in prison in 1951. During Kimbangu’s imprisonment, Kimbanguism was prohibited, but the followers continued to practice it. It grew through the leadership of Kimbangu’s wife, Muile Marie, and his son, Joseph Diangenda. After Kimbangu’s death, the movement was recognized as a religion by the Belgian authorities in 1959 and became a member of the World Council of Churches in 1969. The church was led by Kimbangu’s youngest son, Joseph Diangenda Kuntima, until his death in 2001. Since 2001, Kimbangu’s grandson, Simon Kimbangu Kiangani, has become the spiritual leader. Belief and Practices. Simon Kimbangu is an inspirational figure and he is considered the Black Messiah by his followers. Three dates are important in Kimbanguist beliefs: April 6 (the start of the ministry of healing), May 25 (Christmas), and October 12 (Kimbangu’s death anniversary). Kimbanguism has roots in Christianity and the Bible. However, it has developed its own beliefs. The basic principles of the Kimbanguist church are Bolingo (Love in English), Mibeko (Laws in English), and Misala (Works in English
Gary Alcide Lee (August 18, 1933 – October 12, 2022) was an American politician. He was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York from 1979 through 1983. Lee was born in Buffalo, New York.  He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1975 to 1978. After losing his re-election, he moved to Florida where he became Chairman of the Lee County Republican Party. Lee died on October 12, 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida at the age of 89.
Kenneth Ray "Ken" Lucas (born August 22, 1933) is an American politician. Lucas, a Democrat, was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky's 4th congressional district from 1999 until 2005. On February 2, 2009, he was appointed as Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs by Governor Steve Beshear.
Stanisław Stanislavavič Šuškievič (; ; December 15, 1934 – May 3, 2022) is a Belarusian politician. From August 25, 1991 to January 26, 1994, he was the first head of state of independent Belarus after it seceded from the Soviet Union, he was Chairman of the Supreme Soviet. Shushkevich died in Minsk, Belarus on 3 May 2022, at the age of 87 from problems caused by COVID-19.
Bernard Slade (May 2, 1930 – October 30, 2019) was a Canadian-American playwright and screenwriter. He was known for writing the play "Same Time, Next Year" and the television programs "The Flying Nun" and "The Partridge Family". Slade died from Lewy body dementia-related problems at his home in Beverly Hills, California on October 30, 2019, at the age of 89.
Sam Bobrick (July 24, 1932 – October 11, 2019) was an American author, playwright, television writer, and lyricist. He was born in Chicago. Bobrick was known for creating the television series "Saved by the Bell". He also worked on writing the screenplay for television shows like "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." and "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour". Bobrick died on October 11, 2019 of a stroke in Northridge, California, aged 87.
Gerard Ryan (4 June 1956 – 30 April 2010) was an Irish radio and television presenter. He worked for Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ). He presented "The Gerry Ryan Show" on radio station RTÉ 2fm each weekday morning from 1988 until his death.  Ryan hosted several series of television shows, including "Secrets", "Gerry Ryan Tonight", "Ryantown", "Gerry Ryan's Hitlist", "Ryan Confidential" and the first three series of "Operation Transformation".  Ryan was found dead in his Dublin home on 30 April 2010, aged 53. The cause of death was cardiac arrhythmia caused by cocaine usage.
Johnson City is a city in Stanton County, Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat of Stanton County. In 2020, 1,464 people lived there. History. Johnson City was created in 1885; it was first called Veteran because many of its creators were American Civil War veterans. It was renamed Johnson City in 1886, in honor of A. S. Johnson, a railroad worker. Geography. Johnson City is at (37.569623, -101.752901). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land. Climate. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Johnson City has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. People.   2020 census. The 2020 census says that there were 1,464 people, 531 households, and 366 families living in Johnson City. Of the households, 70.4% owned their home and 29.6% rented their home. The median age was 34.4 years. Of the people, 50.5% were White, 2.2% were Native American, 0.3% were Black, 0.1% were Asian, 28.8% were from some other race, and 18.1% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 53.1% of the people. 2010 census. The 2010 census says that there were 1,495 people, 533 households, and 381 families living in Johnson City. Education. Johnson has the USD 452 Stanton County. The Stanton County High School mascot is Stanton County Trojans. Prior to school unification, Johnson High School also used the mascot Trojans. In 2016, Stanton County Elementary School, which is in Johnson City, was given the Charlotte F. Lockhart Award for Excellence in Literacy Education.
Jetmore is a city in Hodgeman County, Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat of Hodgeman County. In 2020, 770 people lived there. History. Jetmore was first called Buckner. It was planned as Buckner in 1879. The name was changed to Jetmore in 1880 in honor of Col. Abraham Buckles Jetmore. Abraham Jetmore was lawyer from Topeka. He was important in being able to get a railroad line through the city. He also helped make Jetmore the county seat. Geography. Jetmore is at (38.084137, -99.895999). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land. The Buckner Creek, a tributary of the Pawnee River, flows through Jetmore. The surface rocks in this area include Greenhorn limestone and Graneros shale. Climate. Jetmore has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Jetmore has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. People. 2020 census. The 2020 census says that there were 770 people, 333 households, and 208 families living in the city. Of the households, 73.9% owned their home and 26.1% rented their home. The median age was 44.1 years. Of the people, 89.9% were White, 1.6% were Black, 0.8% were Asian, 0.5% were Native American, 0.1% were Pacific Islanders, 1.6% were from some other race, and 5.6% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.8% of the people. 2010 census. The 2010 census says that there were 867 people, 366 households, and 232 families residing in the city.