Iola, Texas
| Iola, Texas | |
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| Country | United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Grimes |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 430 |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 936 |
Iola is a city Grimes County, Texas, United States on Farm Road 39 and the Burlington-Rock Island Railway, at the headwaters of Ragan Creek in northwest Grimes County. A July 1, 2009 U.S. Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 430.[1]
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[edit] History
On November 6, 2007, it became the fifth incorporated city in Grimes County after a residential vote.[2]
[edit] Education
The Iola Independent School District has two campuses - Iola High School (Grades 7-12) and Iola Elementary School (Grades PK-6).
[edit] Notable Residents
The film Sling Blade was based on an Iola incident. Moonshine is also the primary source of income for most residents. NBA player Chris Andersen is from Iola and went to Iola High School.[citation needed] Iola is also hometown of J.J. Sajewski, the former leader of the Fighting Texas Aggie Infantry Band. 2000 Bulldog Heart Award winner, Cody "spills" Crenshaw can still be seen around town from time to time. Former VH1 reality show 'Daisy of Love' contestant Brandon 'Professor' Head is among the high school teaching/coaching staff. Sgt. Kenneth "Charles" Paddick, a decorated war hero, is also from Iola. During the 2000-2001 football season "Automatic Paddick" led the Iola Bulldogs in all-purpose yards, punt return yards, and kick return yards (practice squad). He is also a noted philanthropist and avid bird watcher. Darren "the Keith city cowboy" Schrameck, the famous golf pro, grew up in Iola. On the tour, Schrameck, from 2000 to 2010, has accrued winnings in upwards of $3,200. Although unconfirmed, the blue-hairs at the Iola cafe still say to this day, that the Keith city cowboy could throw a football to North Zulch behind a stiff breeze.
[edit] References
- ^ "Table 4: Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Texas, Listed Alphabetically: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009" (CSV). United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-06-22. http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2009-04-48.csv. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
- ^ "Iola Becomes Newest Brazos Valley City". KBTX. 2007-11-06. http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/11066041.html. Retrieved 2007-12-17.
http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/II/hli7.html
www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_andersen/
[edit] External links
- Iola, TX – Texas Handbook Online.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Iola, Texas
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