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26-605: In 1901, the independent Missouri Valley League was formed an eight-team league without an Iola franchise. In 1902, the Iola "Gasbags" began play in the Class D level Missouri Valley League. The Fort Scott Giants , Nevada Lunatics and Joplin Miners teams continued league play from the previous season. The Iola Gasbags, Coffeyville Indians , Jefferson City Convicts , Sedalia Gold Bugs and Springfield Reds teams all joined as new members, with

52-747: A humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The 2020 United States census counted 2,929 people, 1,251 households, and 746 families in Columbus. The population density was 1,203.9 per square mile (464.8/km ). There were 1,488 housing units at an average density of 611.6 per square mile (236.1/km ). The racial makeup was 86.79% (2,542) white or European American (84.91% non-Hispanic white ), 0.48% (14) black or African-American , 3.11% (91) Native American or Alaska Native , 0.2% (6) Asian , 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian , 0.75% (22) from other races , and 8.67% (254) from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race

78-449: A bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 15.2% of the population. 24.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 118.9 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that

104-467: A considerable trade in agricultural products, and its businesses included machine shops, grain elevators , flour mills , a cigar factory, bottle works (soft drinks), a canning factory, and an extensive brick-making plant. In 1875, Robert A. Long and Victor Bell formed the Long-Bell Lumber Company in Columbus. From one lumberyard, Long-Bell expanded operations and holdings to become one of

130-420: A record of 86–47. The Iola "Gasbags" played a final Missouri Valley League season in 1904, winning the league championship as the league became a Class C level League with eight teams. Iola ended the season with a record of 83–41, placing first in the standings, with manager Dud Risley leading the team to the championship. Iola finished 5.5 games ahead of the second place Springfield Midgets . Despite winning

156-514: The 1905 Class C level Missouri Valley League. In 1905, South McAlester moved to Ft. Smith on July 6. Muskogee disbanded on August 31, causing the Missouri Valley League to end on September 5. schedule Coffeyville (9–30) moved to Chanute June 23. schedule Nevada (21–39) moved to Webb City July 13, then disbanded July 16; Leavenworth disbanded July 16. schedule schedule Muskogee disbanded Aug 31, causing

182-646: The Kansas State League ended their 1906 season with a record of 62–50, as Dan Durand, Fred Hobart and Billy Burns served as managers covering in both locations. The Kansas State League did not return to play in 1907. Iola next hosted the 1908 Iola Champs , who played the season as members of the Oklahoma-Kansas League . The Iola teams hosted minor league home games at Riverside Municipal Ballpark, which lies within Riverside Park. The current ballpark

208-633: The Missouri Valley League became designated as a Class D level league. On June 23, the Coffeyville Indians, with a 9-30 record, relocated to Chanute, Kansas , where they compiled a 32–51 record. In the 1903 season, the teams in Chanute and Jefferson City folded. New teams in Leavenworth, Kansas , and Pittsburg, Kansas , formed and joined the league. The Nevada team, with a record of 21–39, relocated to Webb City, Missouri , on July 13, where their record

234-549: The age of 18 and 22.4% of those ages 65 or over. As of the census of 2010, there were 3,312 people, 1,424 households, and 850 families living in the city. The population density was 1,368.6 inhabitants per square mile (528.4/km ). There were 1,633 housing units at an average density of 674.8 per square mile (260.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.9% White , 0.5% African American , 2.7% Native American , 0.3% Asian , 0.4% from other races , and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of

260-403: The average family size was 2.94. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.1 males. The median income for a household in the city

286-525: The championship the previous season, the Iola franchise did not return to the 1905 Missouri Valley League. The league reformed, as only the Pittsburg and Fort Scott franchises were retained in the league. The Missouri Valley League then permanently folded after completing the 1905 season. After the Missouri Valley League folded following the 1905 season, Iola joined the Class D level Kansas State League in 1906, with

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312-401: The city. The population density was 1,408.6 inhabitants per square mile (543.9/km ). There were 1,610 housing units at an average density of 667.8 per square mile (257.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 94.70% White , 0.32% African American , 1.56% Native American , 0.41% Asian , 0.77% from other races , and 2.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.03% of

338-470: The final standings after their first season of play in the Missouri Valley League. The league held no playoffs. With a record of 34-90, playing the season under managers Harry Rand, Jimmie Driscoll and Harry Meek, Iola finished 54.0 games behind the first place Nevada Lunatics in the final standings. In 1903, Iola continued Missouri Valley League play and were known under the slightly altered "Gaslighters" nickname for one season. The same eight teams remained in

364-686: The franchise relocating during the season. The Iola "Grays" joined the Bartlesville Indians, Chanute Browns , Coffeyville Bricks , Fort Scott Giants, Independence Coyotes , Parsons Preachers and Pittsburg Champs in beginning league play on May 3, 1906. On June 15, 1906, the Iola Grays moved to Cherryvale, Kansas to become the Cherryvale Boosters , with the team ending the Kansas League season in second place. The Iola/Cherryvale team of

390-621: The largest vertically integrated lumber companies in the United States. In 1956 it was purchased by International Paper . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 2.42 square miles (6.27 km ), all land. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Columbus has

416-408: The league beginning play on May 6, 1902. The Iola "Gasbags" team nickname corresponds to the local oil and gas industry. In 1895, natural gas pools were discovered in the Iola area, increasing the population from 1,500 to over 11,000 in nine years, before the natural gas reserves waned. Today, Iola remains home to oil and gas exploration and industry production. The Gasbags finished a distant last in

442-439: The league from the previous season, beginning league play on May 15, 1903. The Iola Gaslighters placed third in the 1903 Missouri Valley League standings. The Coal Diggers ended the 1903 season with a record of 79–52 as A.H. Harris served as manager. After Nevada and Leavenworth folded during the season, Iola placed third of the six remaining teams, ending the season 6.0 games behind the 1st place Sedalia Goldbugs, who finished with

468-424: The median household income was $ 36,688 (with a margin of error of +/- $ 7,704) and the median family income was $ 50,726 (+/- $ 10,311). Males had a median income of $ 25,964 (+/- $ 11,039) versus $ 30,048 (+/- $ 11,578) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 26,806 (+/- $ 8,270). Approximately, 9.7% of families and 21.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.8% of those under

494-409: The population. There were 1,412 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and

520-442: The population. There were 1,424 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.3% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

546-449: The season to be shortened to September 5. South McAlester moved to Ft. Smith July 6. Columbus, Kansas Columbus is the second largest city and county seat of Cherokee County , Kansas , United States. As of the 2020 census , the population of the city was 2,929. It is located approximately 15 miles south-southwest of Pittsburg . The first settlement was made at Columbus in 1868. The first post office in Columbus

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572-553: Was 0–4. The teams from Leavenworth and Webb City folded mid–season on July 16. In 1904, new teams in Leavenworth, Kansas, and Topeka, Kansas , formed and joined the league. After the 1904 season, the Missouri Valley League essentially reformed under a different name as five member teams formed under a new league. Joplin, Leavenworth, Sedalia, Springfield, and Topeka all joined the new 1905 Western Association . The Iola franchise folded. The Fort Scott and Pittsburg franchises remained in

598-431: Was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age in the city was 39.1 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 3,396 people, 1,412 households, and 885 families living in

624-426: Was 3.41% (100) of the population. Of the 1,251 households, 27.3% had children under the age of 18; 40.1% were married couples living together; 34.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.2% of households consisted of individuals and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.8. The percent of those with

650-1162: Was a Works Project Administration project after longtime use at the site. The ballpark and adjacent park grounds are still in use today. The ballpark with a track and stands is utilized by Iola's USD 257 school district sports teams. The park is located at 418 Park Avenue and South State Street in Iola. Missouri Valley League The Missouri Valley League was an American minor league baseball league which operated from 1901 through 1905. The Missouri Valley league formed in 1901 as an Independent league. The league consisted of teams in Kansas and Missouri: Columbus, Kansas , Fort Scott Memphis Route , Galena, Kansas , Joplin Colts , Monett Railroadmen , Nevada Reds , Oswego, Kansas and Pittsburg Coal Barons . 1901 league records and standings are unknown. In 1902, The teams in Nevada, Missouri , Fort Scott, Kansas and Joplin, Missouri remained. Sedalia, Missouri ; Coffeyville, Kansas ; Jefferson City, Missouri ; Iola, Kansas and Springfield, Missouri joined as

676-563: Was established in 1869. Columbus was a railroad junction for the Saint Louis and San Francisco , and the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas railroads. It was named Columbus by A.L. Peters, one of the European-American founders, for his hometown of Columbus, Ohio ; the name thus indirectly honors Christopher Columbus , the explorer . Coal, lead and zinc were mined in the region. Columbus had

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