The City of The Dalles, Oregon, is situated in the north-central part of the state on the Columbia River, the nation’s second largest river. It is the county seat and the largest community in Wasco County. The Dalles is one of Oregon’s most historical cities and was known earlier in its history as the town at the end of the Oregon Trail.

Archeological evidence suggests the area have been inhabited more or less continuously for more than 10,000 years. The city was first incorporated by the Oregon Territorial Government in 1857 as Dalles City and was made the county seat shortly thereafter. Strategically located on the Columbia River and bordered by the Cascade Mountains to the West, The Dalles provides an ideal distribution or manufacturing setting with available riverside locations, as well as bulk container and international shipping options.

For more information, please visit http://www.ci.the-dalles.or.us

New Ulm, the City of “Charm and Tradition,” is nestled just 90 miles southwest of the Twin Cities, in the heart of the scenic Minnesota River Valley. New Ulm is becoming known as the “Christmas City” with its many Christmas traditions held each year. We “kick off” our Christmas season with a parade of lights, held the Friday after Thanksgiving.

New Ulm has many historic attractions; Hermann Monument, Glockenspiel, Harkin Store, Museum, Wanda Gag Home, John Lind Mansion and Schell’s Brewery are just to mention a few.

For more information, please visit http://www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us

Pueblos first school building was a one-room adobe hut built near the Fountain River around 1862. As the population grew, additional buildings and teachers were added; in 1866 School District One served what was then the north side of town.

The town of South Pueblo was laid out in 1872. In the summer of 1873, District Twenty was organized; at that time a one-room schoolhouse was built on So uth Union Avenue. Additionally, the small districts 22, 43, and 45 existed briefly, but were quickly absorbed into the larger two districts.

For more information, please visit http://www.pueblo60.k12.co.us

The City Program at Simon Fraser University is dedicated to understanding the city and how citizens can shape its future. Our courses, free lectures and programs cover a wide range of urban issues, including transportation, affordable housing, urban sustainability, real estate development, planning law, land use ethics, urban design, and heritage conservation.

Its instructors are practicing professionals and are participants are mid-career professionals from various disciplines and sectors as well as the general public. Many programs qualify for continuing education credits for professional associations. As an integral part of Continuing Studies at Simon Fraser University Vancouver, the City Program is closely linked with other continuing education programs.

For more information, please visit http://www.sfu.ca

Located approximately 12 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, El Monte is the hub of the San Gabriel Valley, where two major freeways Interstates 605 and 10 intersect and is the ninth largest city (out of 88) in Los Angeles County with a population of approximately 120,000.

The land uses within its 10 square mile area are 58 percent residential, 11 percent retail, 10 percent industrial, 7 percent office/retail, and 14 percent other of amenities. El Monte also has an ethnically diverse and dynamic population with 72 percent Hispanic, 18 percent Asian, and 7 percent White.

For more information, please visit http://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us

The City of Fargo is located in Cass County, North Dakota, along the Red River of the North which forms the border between Minnesota and North Dakota. An estimated 99,200 people live in Fargo. It is the largest community in the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area (population of 175,000).

Fargo is governed by a part-time mayor and four city commissioners who are elected at large. The city’s average high temperature is 16 degrees in January and 82 degrees in July.

For more information, please visit http://www.ci.fargo.nd.us

The City of Tampa is the largest city in Hillsborough County, is the county seat and is the third most populous city in Florida. It is located on the west coast of Florida, approximately 200 miles northwest of Miami, 180 southwest of Jacksonville, and 20 miles northeast of St. Petersburg. The population of the City represents approximately one-third of the total population of Hillsborough County.

Tampa’s economy is founded on a diverse base that includes tourism, agriculture, construction, finance, health care, government, technology, and the port of Tampa. Contributing to the success of our community is the way businesses, City government, and citizens work together to make Tampa a better place to live.

For more information, please visit http://www.tampagov.net

The City of San Bernardino is a community rich in history and cultural diversity. Influences of Native Americans, Mexican settlers, Spanish missionaries and Mormon emigrants can still be seen throughout the City today.

From the day in 1810 when Franciscan missionary Father Dumetz named the area San Bernardino to the present, San Bernardino – nestled south of the San Bernardino mountains and west of the lower desert – has been recognized for its scenic beauty and strategic location. Today, the City of San Bernardino serves as the county seat and is the largest city in the County of San Bernardino with a population of over 205,000.

For more information, please visit http://www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us

The City of Wyoming has a long and profound history. A city that has grown in the shadow of metropolitan Grand Rapids, Wyoming has come into its own. Today, Wyoming is Michigan’s 16th largest community with west Michigan’s largest industrial tax base. The City has grown to 70,000 strong with a diverse cultural base, seven school districts, a balance of older and modern homes, retail variety and an abundance of parkland.

The City of Wyoming Historical Commission was organized to preserve, protect and acquire objects and data of importance to the City. The commission is dedicated to fulfilling this mission through the many services it currently provides for the residents of Wyoming and surrounding communities.

For more information, please visit http://www.ci.wyoming.mi.us

The City of Azusa was founded in 1887 and incorporated as a general law city on December 29, 1898. The City is located in the County of Los Angeles, situated 27 miles northeast of the City of Los Angeles, and nestled against the San Gabriel Mountain foothills.

The City of Azusa encompasses 9.13 square miles and has a population of approximately 45,000. Educational facilities include nine public elementary / middle schools, two public high schools, one private school, and one private university.

For more information, please visit http://www.ci.azusa.ca.us