Spalding is located in Greeley County off of Hwy 91, between Ericson and Cedar Rapids along the Cedar River. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 581, a decrease of 11 since 1990. First known as Halifax. On May 20, 1881, the name of the community was changed from Halifax to Spaulding in honor of the Catholic Prelate, John Lancaster Spaulding. The spelling was changed to Spalding on September 24, 1884. In 1879 the Catholic Colonization Society purchased 25,000 acres of land in Greeley County; and the Irish, working in miserable conditions in the coal mines of Pennsylvania, were encouraged to come to the rich & fertile plains of central Nebraska. Around the turn of the century, 75 percent of the population was Irish, the balance being German, Belgian and Polish.
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Awesome Biker Nights Sioux City IA June13-15 Awesome Biker Nights is Northwest Iowa's premier regional motorcycle event with an attendance of over 25,000! Of course, even those who aren't traveling on two wheels are welcome at the event. The Awesome experience includes three stages of live music from National and Regional Bands, motorcycle stunt performances, a poker run through the beautiful countryside, a bike show, tattoo contest, poker tournament, bike raffle, vendors and more.
Swedish Festival Stromberg NE June14-16 Welcome to Stromsberg, the Swede capital of Nebraska. Swedish dancing, costumes, and food can be enjoyed throughout the festivities.
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