Monday, July 6, 2009
Village Voyage is now the Wiki City Project
Please visit http://www.wikicity.com/, or our blog at http://wikicity.wordpress.com/
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Today's Featured Town: Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo is a coastal town in the State of Hawai. It is the largest settlement on the island of Hawaii, and the second largest settlement in the state. The population was 40,759 at the 2000 census. Hilo is the county seat of Hawaii County, Hawaii, and is situated in the South Hilo District. The town overlooks Hilo Bay, and is near two shield volcanoes, Mauna Loa, considered active, and Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano upon which some of the best ground-based astronomical observatories are placed.
Hilo is also home to Sarah Palin's first college, the University of Hawaii At Hilo, as well as the Merrie Monarch Festival, a week-long celebration of ancient and modern hula, which takes place annually after Easter. It is also home to the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation, one of the world's leading producers of macadamia nuts. It is served by Hilo International Airport.
http://www.wikicity.com/wiki/Category:Places_in_Hilo,_Hawaii
Hilo is also home to Sarah Palin's first college, the University of Hawaii At Hilo, as well as the Merrie Monarch Festival, a week-long celebration of ancient and modern hula, which takes place annually after Easter. It is also home to the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation, one of the world's leading producers of macadamia nuts. It is served by Hilo International Airport.
http://www.wikicity.com/wiki/Category:Places_in_Hilo,_Hawaii
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Expanding the Realtor Reach – Five (Free) Building Blocks to Fast Forward Future Sales
Realtors don’t need to be reminded how competitive it is to gain new clients, nor do they need to be reminded how the recent economic turmoil affects local transaction activity. Instead, well-healed Realtors are better served focusing on the future and how they can progressively promote their skill sets to attract and retain new clients. Below are five free building blocks to expand the Realtor’s reach and gain new clients:
Website – Okay, this may be a bit obvious, but let this be your core – your foundation for the building blocks that follow. Make sure it presents well, personifies your abilities, showcases your listings, and conveys confidence.
Blog – Consider the website your formal business card and your blog is the less formal conversation you have as you exchange business cards. Make sure you have something good to say. Chronicle a unique experience. Feature timely information about the local market that only you know best. Feel free to provide tasteful links to your listings, but don’t dilute your blog with that (admittedly important) content. Instead, let that content reside on your website. If your reader likes what you share in your blog, then they will find you and your listings on your website.
Facebook – A nifty profile with lots of friends just isn’t enough. Instead, create a fan page and encourage all your friends and past clients to “fan” you. Using this platform, broadcast recent listings (with links, of course), sales, recent blog posts, open houses, and all other meaningful activity.
Twitter – Twitter is now the medium where news breaks first. Think of it as your personal news room. Create an account, follow only those who interest you most (not the whole planet), and encourage your clients and prospective clients to follow you. After all, this is the platform you will use to broadcast the latest listings – in most cases before they surface anywhere else. This is your chance to get a leg-up on the competition. Do not underestimate the power of this free resource!
Village Voyage – The Internet is an abyss of information and you’ve worked hard to build your brand. Tie it all together with Village Voyage. Similar to Wikipedia, Village Voyage is a wiki and anyone can participate. Think of it as your on-line cocktail party with many different conversations all centered around your community, your target audience, your clients. Create a Village Voyage page to further expand your online presence, while at the same time, taking advantage of the opportunity to add valuable back-links to your website, blog, and other online pages. Beyond that, be bold. Use Village Voyage to meet new clients, build credibility, and differentiate yourself by demonstrating your local market knowledge and expertise. Find your targeted markets today on Village Voyage: http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Category:States
Website – Okay, this may be a bit obvious, but let this be your core – your foundation for the building blocks that follow. Make sure it presents well, personifies your abilities, showcases your listings, and conveys confidence.
Blog – Consider the website your formal business card and your blog is the less formal conversation you have as you exchange business cards. Make sure you have something good to say. Chronicle a unique experience. Feature timely information about the local market that only you know best. Feel free to provide tasteful links to your listings, but don’t dilute your blog with that (admittedly important) content. Instead, let that content reside on your website. If your reader likes what you share in your blog, then they will find you and your listings on your website.
Facebook – A nifty profile with lots of friends just isn’t enough. Instead, create a fan page and encourage all your friends and past clients to “fan” you. Using this platform, broadcast recent listings (with links, of course), sales, recent blog posts, open houses, and all other meaningful activity.
Twitter – Twitter is now the medium where news breaks first. Think of it as your personal news room. Create an account, follow only those who interest you most (not the whole planet), and encourage your clients and prospective clients to follow you. After all, this is the platform you will use to broadcast the latest listings – in most cases before they surface anywhere else. This is your chance to get a leg-up on the competition. Do not underestimate the power of this free resource!
Village Voyage – The Internet is an abyss of information and you’ve worked hard to build your brand. Tie it all together with Village Voyage. Similar to Wikipedia, Village Voyage is a wiki and anyone can participate. Think of it as your on-line cocktail party with many different conversations all centered around your community, your target audience, your clients. Create a Village Voyage page to further expand your online presence, while at the same time, taking advantage of the opportunity to add valuable back-links to your website, blog, and other online pages. Beyond that, be bold. Use Village Voyage to meet new clients, build credibility, and differentiate yourself by demonstrating your local market knowledge and expertise. Find your targeted markets today on Village Voyage: http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Category:States
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
E-Learning in a 2.0 Wiki World – Spotlighting Village Voyage City Wikis
Educators have relied upon on-line “E-Learning” for years, but now a new phenomenon is emerging, which some are calling “E-Learning 2.0”. E-Learning 2.0 relies upon a variety of increasingly popular web 2.0 technologies such as blogs, wikis, and other social mediums to provide both the educator and the student with an interactive learning experience.
The most popular of these tools is Wikipedia, yet a new project called Village Voyage is growing in popularity. Much like Wikipedia, Village Voyage is a free wiki, and anyone can contribute. However, Village Voyage is different from Wikipedia because it is designed to promote local community, commerce, tourism, and everyday life within the 22,000 towns it serves.
Because of this, local content that typically would not be allowed on Wikipedia is welcomed on Village Voyage. As such, many educators have found that the progression of this project fits well within an academic setting; albeit for the journalism student recapping Friday night’s game, or the history student chronicling the community’s historical relevance. In true wiki spirit, even the Village Voyage lesson plans take the shape of a wiki article, where a number of educators have collaborated to develop and expand the student project plan: http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Village_Voyage:Project_Plan
Regardless of the subject, instructors can closely monitor each student’s contributions, and all changes are tracked and time-stamped for added accountability. Best of all, the assignments themselves are never complete. Instead, they are inherited by the local community, thus allowing others to progress their quality, content, and accuracy.
The most popular of these tools is Wikipedia, yet a new project called Village Voyage is growing in popularity. Much like Wikipedia, Village Voyage is a free wiki, and anyone can contribute. However, Village Voyage is different from Wikipedia because it is designed to promote local community, commerce, tourism, and everyday life within the 22,000 towns it serves.
Because of this, local content that typically would not be allowed on Wikipedia is welcomed on Village Voyage. As such, many educators have found that the progression of this project fits well within an academic setting; albeit for the journalism student recapping Friday night’s game, or the history student chronicling the community’s historical relevance. In true wiki spirit, even the Village Voyage lesson plans take the shape of a wiki article, where a number of educators have collaborated to develop and expand the student project plan: http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Village_Voyage:Project_Plan
Regardless of the subject, instructors can closely monitor each student’s contributions, and all changes are tracked and time-stamped for added accountability. Best of all, the assignments themselves are never complete. Instead, they are inherited by the local community, thus allowing others to progress their quality, content, and accuracy.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Today's Featured Town: Kimball, Nebraska
Today's featured town can be found here: http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Kimball%2C_Nebraska
Village Voyage Profile Added to Wikipedia
Village Voyage's profile was added to Wikipedia today.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Village_Voyage,_LLC
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Village_Voyage,_LLC
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Village Voyage Highlighted on CrunchBase
Village Voyage was added to the CrunchBase database today. CrunchBase is the free database of technology companies, people, and investors that anyone can edit. Village Voyage is excited about its inclusion to the CrunchBase database, and its profile can be found here: http://www.crunchbase.com/company/village-voyage
Friday, February 27, 2009
Village Voyage is Added to AboutUs
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(February 27, 2009) Village Voyage is pleased to announce its inclusion to the AboutUs on-line Web directory. Here is an except from the listing:
"Village Voyage provides unique local content on places, events, and people who would be of interest to those associated with any of its 22,000 U.S. towns. It serves these communities much like an on-line newspaper, yet as a wiki, any of its readers are allowed to contribute content. "
The profile can be located at the following address: http://www.aboutus.org/VillageVoyage.com
Village Voyage Introduces New Logo
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(February 26, 2009) - Village Voyage (http://www.villagevoyage.com/) today announced and introduced its new logo. Village Voyage created a contest using 99Designs competitive design process and selected the winning design, which incorporates a global community look and feel, while promoting its ever-changing content. Feedback is welcome.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Village Voyage town of the day
Village Voyage town of the day...
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Atlantic%2C_Iowa
Atlantic is a city in Cass County, Iowa, United States, along the East Nishnabotna River. The population was 7,257 at the 2000 census.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 7,257 people, 3,126 households, and 1,969 families residing in the city. The population density was 890.4 people per square mile (343.8/km²). There were 3,354 housing units at an average density of 411.5/sq mi (158.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.65% White, 0.25% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.
There were 3,126 households out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,370, and the median income for a family was $41,168. Males had a median income of $30,691 versus $20,271 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,832. About 6.3% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.
Atlantic, Iowa is one of the smallest communities in Iowa to have a daily newspaper - The Atlantic News Telegraph.
Atlantic is also home to three radio stations.
96.5 KSOM which features country music, Paul Harvey, Farm Reports, Local News, Iowa State Sports and Nascar. KSWI 95.7 which features classic rock and Atlantic high school sports. KJAN 1220AM which features an adult contemporary format.
[edit] History
Atlantic was founded in October 1868 by Franklin H. Whitney, B.F. Allen, John P. Cook, Connie F. Beemer, and others. While historians cannot agree how Atlantic got its name, local legend tells that the founding fathers estimated that the town was about halfway between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean, so it lead them to flip a coin and, clearly, Atlantic won. The nearby Rock Island Railroad was important in deciding the actual location of the town, and to this day, the old depot sits at the north end of Chestnut Street. Today, the old depot serves as the offices of the Chamber of Commerce.
Another story told about Atlantic is the way main street was located. Someone asked Whitney where it should be placed. He marked the center at current day 6th and Chestnut and then plowed two furrows a 100 feet (30 m) apart all the way up to the railroad, just north of Second Street.
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Atlantic%2C_Iowa
Atlantic is a city in Cass County, Iowa, United States, along the East Nishnabotna River. The population was 7,257 at the 2000 census.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 7,257 people, 3,126 households, and 1,969 families residing in the city. The population density was 890.4 people per square mile (343.8/km²). There were 3,354 housing units at an average density of 411.5/sq mi (158.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.65% White, 0.25% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.
There were 3,126 households out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,370, and the median income for a family was $41,168. Males had a median income of $30,691 versus $20,271 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,832. About 6.3% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.
Atlantic, Iowa is one of the smallest communities in Iowa to have a daily newspaper - The Atlantic News Telegraph.
Atlantic is also home to three radio stations.
96.5 KSOM which features country music, Paul Harvey, Farm Reports, Local News, Iowa State Sports and Nascar. KSWI 95.7 which features classic rock and Atlantic high school sports. KJAN 1220AM which features an adult contemporary format.
[edit] History
Atlantic was founded in October 1868 by Franklin H. Whitney, B.F. Allen, John P. Cook, Connie F. Beemer, and others. While historians cannot agree how Atlantic got its name, local legend tells that the founding fathers estimated that the town was about halfway between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean, so it lead them to flip a coin and, clearly, Atlantic won. The nearby Rock Island Railroad was important in deciding the actual location of the town, and to this day, the old depot sits at the north end of Chestnut Street. Today, the old depot serves as the offices of the Chamber of Commerce.
Another story told about Atlantic is the way main street was located. Someone asked Whitney where it should be placed. He marked the center at current day 6th and Chestnut and then plowed two furrows a 100 feet (30 m) apart all the way up to the railroad, just north of Second Street.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Village Voyage town of the day
Village Voyage town of the day is Breckenridge, Colorado:
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Breckenridge%2C_Colorado
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The historic Town of Breckenridge is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat of Summit County, Colorado, United States. As of the U.S. Census 2000, the town had a population of 2,408. Breckenridge is also a popular ski resort during the winter months, servicing multi-difficulty ski slopes on the Rocky Mountains. Summer in Breckenridge attracts outdoor enthusiasts with hiking trails, wildflowers, fly-fishing in the Blue River, mountain biking, and nearby Lake Dillon for boating. Every year, Breckenridge hosts the Breckenridge Festival of Films, established in 1981.
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Breckenridge%2C_Colorado
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The historic Town of Breckenridge is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat of Summit County, Colorado, United States. As of the U.S. Census 2000, the town had a population of 2,408. Breckenridge is also a popular ski resort during the winter months, servicing multi-difficulty ski slopes on the Rocky Mountains. Summer in Breckenridge attracts outdoor enthusiasts with hiking trails, wildflowers, fly-fishing in the Blue River, mountain biking, and nearby Lake Dillon for boating. Every year, Breckenridge hosts the Breckenridge Festival of Films, established in 1981.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
New town of the day
Today's town of the day is Northfield, MN.
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Northfield%2C_Minnesota
Northfield is a city in Dakota and Rice counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 17,147 at the 2000 census. Most of the city lies in Rice County, and only a small part of the city extends into Dakota County.
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Northfield%2C_Minnesota
Northfield is a city in Dakota and Rice counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 17,147 at the 2000 census. Most of the city lies in Rice County, and only a small part of the city extends into Dakota County.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Village Voyage town of the day
Red Wing, Minnesota:
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Red_Wing%2C_Minnesota
Red Wing is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States, on the Mississippi River. The population was 16,116 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Goodhue County . Red Wing is famous as the home of Red Wing Shoe Company Inc, the Riedell Ice and Roller Skates, and also for its Red Wing Stoneware Company. The Cannon Valley Trail has its eastern terminus in Red Wing. Treasure Island Resort & Casino is located on the nearby Prairie Island Indian Reservation. The National Trust for Historic Preservation placed Red Wing on its 2008 distinctive destinations list, which adds 12 communities annually nationwide. Red Wing was added for its "impressive architecture and enviable natural environment." Red Wing is connected to Wisconsin by Red Wing Bridge.
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Red_Wing%2C_Minnesota
Red Wing is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States, on the Mississippi River. The population was 16,116 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Goodhue County . Red Wing is famous as the home of Red Wing Shoe Company Inc, the Riedell Ice and Roller Skates, and also for its Red Wing Stoneware Company. The Cannon Valley Trail has its eastern terminus in Red Wing. Treasure Island Resort & Casino is located on the nearby Prairie Island Indian Reservation. The National Trust for Historic Preservation placed Red Wing on its 2008 distinctive destinations list, which adds 12 communities annually nationwide. Red Wing was added for its "impressive architecture and enviable natural environment." Red Wing is connected to Wisconsin by Red Wing Bridge.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Village Voyage town of the day
Denver, Pennsylvania:
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Denver%2C_Pennsylvania
Denver is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,332 at the 2000 census.
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Denver%2C_Pennsylvania
Denver is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,332 at the 2000 census.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Village Voyage town of the day
Davenport, IA
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Davenport%2C_Iowa
Davenport is a city along the Mississippi River in the American state of Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 98,359. According to a 2006 estimate, the city had grown slightly to 99,514. Davenport is part of the Quad Cities, along with neighboring Bettendorf and the Illinois cities of Moline, East Moline and Rock Island.
Davenport is the county seat of Scott County. Davenport was founded in 1836 by Antoine LeClaire and named after his friend Colonel George Davenport after a signing of a peace treaty ending the Black Hawk War.
Davenport is the home of Saint Ambrose University and Palmer College of Chiropractic, which is the birthplace of chiropractic medicine and wellness technique. The Putnam Museum of history and natural science is probably the oldest such museum in the US. , and the Figge Art Museum was founded as the nation's first municipal art museum. The Davenport Public Library is possibly the oldest public library system west of the Mississippi and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra is likely to be the second oldest symphony orchestra west of the Mississippi.
Several well-known annual music festivals take place in Davenport. Notable festivals are the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, The Mississippi Valley Fair, and the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, dedicated to Davenport native Bix Beiderbecke. An internationally known seven-mile (11 km) foot race called the Bix 7 is run during the festival.
Davenport (along with neighboring Rock Island, Illinois) won the "2007 City Livability Award" in the small-city category from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Tom Cochran, Executive Director of the Conference, stated that the award "gives the Conference a chance to highlight mayoral leadership in making urban areas safer, cleaner and more livable." The award acknowledges achievements from the "RiverVision" plan of Davenport and Rock Island; "RiverVision is a bi-state collaboration between Davenport and Rock Island to transform the Mississippi River's edge into one of the most compelling waterfronts in the nation."
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Davenport%2C_Iowa
Davenport is a city along the Mississippi River in the American state of Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 98,359. According to a 2006 estimate, the city had grown slightly to 99,514. Davenport is part of the Quad Cities, along with neighboring Bettendorf and the Illinois cities of Moline, East Moline and Rock Island.
Davenport is the county seat of Scott County. Davenport was founded in 1836 by Antoine LeClaire and named after his friend Colonel George Davenport after a signing of a peace treaty ending the Black Hawk War.
Davenport is the home of Saint Ambrose University and Palmer College of Chiropractic, which is the birthplace of chiropractic medicine and wellness technique. The Putnam Museum of history and natural science is probably the oldest such museum in the US. , and the Figge Art Museum was founded as the nation's first municipal art museum. The Davenport Public Library is possibly the oldest public library system west of the Mississippi and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra is likely to be the second oldest symphony orchestra west of the Mississippi.
Several well-known annual music festivals take place in Davenport. Notable festivals are the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, The Mississippi Valley Fair, and the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, dedicated to Davenport native Bix Beiderbecke. An internationally known seven-mile (11 km) foot race called the Bix 7 is run during the festival.
Davenport (along with neighboring Rock Island, Illinois) won the "2007 City Livability Award" in the small-city category from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Tom Cochran, Executive Director of the Conference, stated that the award "gives the Conference a chance to highlight mayoral leadership in making urban areas safer, cleaner and more livable." The award acknowledges achievements from the "RiverVision" plan of Davenport and Rock Island; "RiverVision is a bi-state collaboration between Davenport and Rock Island to transform the Mississippi River's edge into one of the most compelling waterfronts in the nation."
Friday, January 23, 2009
Town of the Day
Dyersville, Iowa:
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Dyersville%2C_Iowa
Dyersville is a city in eastern Delaware and western Dubuque Counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is part of the Dubuque, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,035 at the 2000 census and was estimated to be 4,167 in 2006.
Local attractions in Dyersville include:
The baseball field built for the film Field of Dreams
The Basilica of St. Francis Xavier, one of the few minor Roman Catholic basilicas in the United States outside a large metropolitan area
The Ertl Company as well as an outlet store
The National Farm Toy Museum
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Dyersville%2C_Iowa
Dyersville is a city in eastern Delaware and western Dubuque Counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is part of the Dubuque, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,035 at the 2000 census and was estimated to be 4,167 in 2006.
Local attractions in Dyersville include:
The baseball field built for the film Field of Dreams
The Basilica of St. Francis Xavier, one of the few minor Roman Catholic basilicas in the United States outside a large metropolitan area
The Ertl Company as well as an outlet store
The National Farm Toy Museum
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Village Voyage town of the day
Town of the day: Norfolk, Nebraska
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Norfolk%2C_Nebraska
Norfolk is a city in Madison County, Nebraska, United States, 113 miles northwest of Omaha at the intersection of U.S. Routes 81 and 275. The population was 23,516 at the 2000 census. It is the only micropolitan area in northeast Nebraska.
Norfolk is the eastern terminus of the Cowboy Trail.
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Norfolk%2C_Nebraska
Norfolk is a city in Madison County, Nebraska, United States, 113 miles northwest of Omaha at the intersection of U.S. Routes 81 and 275. The population was 23,516 at the 2000 census. It is the only micropolitan area in northeast Nebraska.
Norfolk is the eastern terminus of the Cowboy Trail.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Town of the Day
Rapid City, South Dakota
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Rapid_City%2C_South_Dakota
Rapid City is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota, and the county seat of Pennington County. Rapid City is named after the Rapid Creek on which the city is established. Set against the eastern slope of the Black Hills, the 2005 estimated population of Rapid City was 67,167, and the population of the metropolitan area, defined as Pennington and Meade counties, was 138,763. Rapid City is known as the "Gateway to the Black Hills of South Dakota" and the "Star of the West." The city is divided by a small mountain range that splits the western and eastern parts of the city into two.
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Rapid_City%2C_South_Dakota
Rapid City is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota, and the county seat of Pennington County. Rapid City is named after the Rapid Creek on which the city is established. Set against the eastern slope of the Black Hills, the 2005 estimated population of Rapid City was 67,167, and the population of the metropolitan area, defined as Pennington and Meade counties, was 138,763. Rapid City is known as the "Gateway to the Black Hills of South Dakota" and the "Star of the West." The city is divided by a small mountain range that splits the western and eastern parts of the city into two.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Featured Town of the Day
Creston, Iowa
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Creston%2C_Iowa
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Creston is a city in and the county seat of Union County, Iowa, United States. The population was 7,597 at the 2000 census. Southwestern Community College is located in Creston. Within a few miles of Creston are Green Valley State Park, Twelve Mile Lake and Three Mile Lake and Recreation Area.
Creston has a long railroad history. Today, Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service to Creston, operating its California Zephyr daily in both directions between Chicago, Illinois, and Emeryville, California, across the bay from San Francisco. Creston is also a stop on the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad. Crews work from Creston to Galesburg, Illinois and Lincoln, Nebraska.
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Creston%2C_Iowa
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Creston is a city in and the county seat of Union County, Iowa, United States. The population was 7,597 at the 2000 census. Southwestern Community College is located in Creston. Within a few miles of Creston are Green Valley State Park, Twelve Mile Lake and Three Mile Lake and Recreation Area.
Creston has a long railroad history. Today, Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service to Creston, operating its California Zephyr daily in both directions between Chicago, Illinois, and Emeryville, California, across the bay from San Francisco. Creston is also a stop on the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad. Crews work from Creston to Galesburg, Illinois and Lincoln, Nebraska.
Featured Town of the Day
Featured Town of the Day:
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Salineville%2C_Ohio
Salineville is a village in southwestern Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,397 at the 2000 census.
The Civil War Battle of Salineville, which ended Morgan's Raid and resulted in the capture of Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, took place near Salineville in July 26, 1863.
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Salineville%2C_Ohio
Salineville is a village in southwestern Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,397 at the 2000 census.
The Civil War Battle of Salineville, which ended Morgan's Raid and resulted in the capture of Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, took place near Salineville in July 26, 1863.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Featured Town of the Day
Today's featured town is Alamosa, Colorado. http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Alamosa%2C_Colorado
The City of Alamosa is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Alamosa County, Colorado, United States. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the city population was 8,682 in 2005. The city is the commercial center of the San Luis Valley in south-central Colorado.
Alamosa was established in May 1878 by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad and quickly became an important rail center. The railroad had an extensive construction, repair and shipping facility in Alamosa for many years and headquarted its remaining narrow gauge service here with trackage reaching many points throughout southwest Colorado and northern New Mexico. Alamosa is now a notable tourist town with many nearby attractions including the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. The town hosts a Sunshine Summerfest on the Rio Festival which occurs the first weekend in June. The city takes its name from the Alamosa River. The name "Alamosa" means "shaded with cottonwoods" in Spanish.
The City of Alamosa is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Alamosa County, Colorado, United States. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the city population was 8,682 in 2005. The city is the commercial center of the San Luis Valley in south-central Colorado.
Alamosa was established in May 1878 by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad and quickly became an important rail center. The railroad had an extensive construction, repair and shipping facility in Alamosa for many years and headquarted its remaining narrow gauge service here with trackage reaching many points throughout southwest Colorado and northern New Mexico. Alamosa is now a notable tourist town with many nearby attractions including the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. The town hosts a Sunshine Summerfest on the Rio Festival which occurs the first weekend in June. The city takes its name from the Alamosa River. The name "Alamosa" means "shaded with cottonwoods" in Spanish.
Featured Town of the Day
Today's featured town of the day is Harbor Beach, Michigan.
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Harbor_Beach%2C_Michigan
Harbor Beach is a city in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,837 at the 2000 census. The 2007 population estimate for Harbor Beach city, Michigan is 1,643.
http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Harbor_Beach%2C_Michigan
Harbor Beach is a city in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,837 at the 2000 census. The 2007 population estimate for Harbor Beach city, Michigan is 1,643.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
New Twitter development: The smarter half figured out how to systematically update Twitter to share each wiki update from Village Voyage's recent changes: http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Special:RecentChanges . Check it out & follow either VillageVoyage (if you want all the updates) or Village_Voyage on Twitter.
SEO - Village Voyage
Been working on spreading the word lately using Twitter & by partnering w/some local chamber of commerce sites. My partner (he's the smarter half) figured out a cool way to include live Twitter "Tweets" into each home town's Village Voyage page (for example: http://www.villagevoyage.com/wiki/Mitchell%2C_South_Dakota ).
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