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40-670: The Ottawa Braves are the athletic teams that represent Ottawa University , located in Ottawa, Kansas , in intercollegiate sports as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) since the 1982–83 academic year; which they were a member on a previous stint from their charter member days in 1902–03 to 1970–71). The Braves previously competed as

80-581: A football team on the field in 1891. As of the conclusion of the 2008 season, the total record of the football team is 132 years, 1,135 games, 597 victories, 491 defeats, 47 ties. Ottawa has won the KCAC Conference Championship 21 times and the Heart of America Athletic Conference 1 time. The current football coach is Nick Davis, who took over starting in 2022. The team plays their games at AdventHealth Field In 1972, Ottawa defeated

120-639: A Baptist minister from New England , served as the first president from 1866 to 1868. He oversaw the construction of Tauy Jones Hall , which is the oldest surviving building on campus. The original campus, founded in 1865, is in Ottawa, Kansas . It is referred to as OU. A second residential campus opened in 2017 in Surprise, Arizona , and is referred to as OUAZ. In addition to the residential locations, OU has adult campuses in Overland Park, Kansas ; and Brookfield, Wisconsin , as well as online. It

160-518: A case for the university to be founded in Ottawa. He proposed that the Baptists work with Native Americans in the area, who might be willing to sell some of their land in order to create a college. Jones was an interpreter and influential among tribal leaders. After discussions with Native American leaders—who were amenable to the idea— the parties agreed that 20,000 acres of land would be set aside for

200-731: A charter member of the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) from 1971–72 to 1981–82. Ottawa competes in 31 intercollegiate varsity athletic teams: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, powerlifting, soccer, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, beach volleyball, bowling, cross country, flag football, golf, lacrosse, powerlifting, soccer, softball, stunt, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling; and co-ed sports include competitive cheer, competitive dance and eSports. Also OU offers varied intramural programs. Ottawa University first put

240-548: A four-year term. On April 1, 2014, incumbent mayor Steve Ponto again defeated former two-term Mayor Jeff Speaker by a vote of 4,512 to 2,539. On April 3, 2018, incumbent mayor Steve Ponto ran unopposed for mayor. Brookfield is represented by Scott Fitzgerald (R) in the United States House of Representatives , and by Ron Johnson (R) and Tammy Baldwin (D) in the United States Senate . Brookfield

280-549: A school house, as the 1840 census showed a population of 148. In these 1840s, George Gebhardt started trading with the surrounding Potawatomi and Menominee neighbors. 1843 is when the first church was built, by the Irish Catholic congregation, named St. Dominic. 1848 was when telegraph lines were laid through Brookfield, towards Waukesha . Communication was made easier due to this. In 1849, cholera reached Brookfield, and one Laura Grover recalls, "The death-like stillness

320-643: A small section of southwest Brookfield, which is in the Waukesha School District . Private schools include St. Dominic Catholic School, St. John Vianney Catholic Church , St. Luke Catholic School, St. Joseph's Catholic School, Heritage Christian School, Brookfield Christian School, and Brookfield Academy . Private high schools located within the Brookfield city limits include Brookfield Academy and Heritage Christian School, West Suburban Christian Academy. The Elmbrook (Brookfield) School District

360-470: A year later, affecting its growth and killing demand. Development in Brookfield began to increase after the Second World War . Suburban development was encouraged by a scarcity of urban area housing, the baby boom, and government sponsored building programs, which further grew the town, and after several annexations of neighboring communities, an incorporation drive started. The City of Brookfield

400-607: Is a city in eastern Waukesha County, Wisconsin , United States. It had a population of 41,464 at the 2020 census . The city is adjacent to the Town of Brookfield and is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area . Brookfield is west of Milwaukee in Waukesha County in an area originally inhabited by Potawatomi Indians. The first white settler, William Howe, arrived in 1820 with a Presidential Land Grant giving him title to

440-1015: Is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) since the 1982–83 academic year. Previously they had been a member in that conference from charter member days: 1902–03 to 1970–71. The Braves also previously competed as a founding member of the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) from its inception in 1971–72 to 1981–82. Ottawa competes in 33 intercollegiate varsity athletic teams: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, powerlifting, soccer, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, beach volleyball, bowling, cross country, flag football, golf, lacrosse, powerlifting, soccer, softball, stunt, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling. Co-ed sports include competitive cheer, competitive dance, and eSports. OU also offers varied intramural programs. The athletic teams of

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480-1605: Is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA . Ottawa University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission . Its education programs in Kansas are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and approved by the Kansas State Department of Education . Ottawa University offers bachelor's degree programs in more than 25 disciplines. Current graduate program offerings include Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Master of Accountancy, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Arts in Education (MAEd), Master of Arts in Human Resources (MAHR), Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC), Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Science in Addiction Counseling, and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). In 2017, U.S. News & World Report ranked

520-692: Is represented by Dale Kooyenga (R) in the Wisconsin State Senate and Sara Rodriguez (D) and Robyn Beckley Vining (D) in the Wisconsin State Assembly . The Common Council is composed of 14 aldermen , with two representing each of seven districts. They serve four-year terms, with one member from each district up for election every other year. The aldermen set policy and have extensive financial control, but are not engaged in daily operational management. The Elmbrook School District serves residents of Brookfield excluding

560-670: The Friends University Falcons in the Mineral Water Bowl by a score of 27–20. Ottawa's football team has qualified for the 1997, 2000,2003, 2009 , 2010 , 2011 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2023 NAIA Football National Championship playoffs. Ottawa University The origins of Ottawa University date back to the 1860s when Baptist missionaries established the First Baptist Church in the area that would eventually develop into Ottawa. It

600-497: The census of 2010, there were 37,920 people, 14,576 households, and 10,999 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,399.8 inhabitants per square mile (540.5/km ). There were 15,317 housing units at an average density of 565.4 per square mile (218.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 90.0% White , 1.2% African American , 0.2% Native American , 6.7% Asian , 0.5% from other races , and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of

640-427: The poverty line . Out of the total population, 2.4 percent of those under age 18 and 3.4 percent of those 65 years old and older were living below the poverty line. Fiserv is headquartered in Brookfield. The firm provides financial services technology (software, for the most part) for banks, thrifts, credit unions, securities broker dealers, leasing and finance companies, and retailers, among others. Its 2016 revenue

680-521: The 1900s, Brookfield gained a new reputation. Waukesha County was called Cow County, U.S.A., as according to advertisers, they claimed that in the county there were more cows than people. This was, of course, fantastical, although there were cows. This did help cement Wisconsin's dairy reputation. WWI , one of the biggest wars in history, also didn't have too much of an effect on Brookfield and how we know it today. The so-called Spanish flu , however, did kill many people, but not as many as cholera had in

720-854: The Arizona (OUAZ) campus are called the Spirit. The campus is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) since the 2018–19 academic year; while its football team competes in the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) since the 2018 fall season. They are also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in

760-750: The West Region of the Division I level. OUAZ competes in 27 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, water polo and weightlifting; while women's sports include basketball, beach volleyball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, stunt, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, water polo and weightlifting; and co-ed sports include competitive cheer and competitive dance. The campus in Ottawa, Kansas, offers more than 30 student groups, clubs and organizations, including

800-470: The area. Soon after, Robert Curren bought a claim in 1836 and established a tavern and inn. In May 1838, Jacques View Jr., with a large party of white settlers, led the local Potawatomi west. Caroline Quiner, the mother of Laura Ingalls Wilder , was born in a cabin in 1839 in what is now the City of Brookfield, near the current intersection of Brookfield Road and Davidson Road. By 1839, the population needed

840-452: The city. The population density was 1,421.1 people per square mile (548.6/km ). There were 14,208 housing units at an average density of 522.4 per square mile (201.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 94.20 percent White , 3.83 percent Asian , 0.83 percent Black or African American , 0.09 percent Native American , 0.02 percent Pacific Islander , 0.23 percent from other races , and 0.81 percent from two or more races. 1.17 percent of

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880-523: The community to function with strong industrial and commercial base. Today, Brookfield covers over 27 square miles, with a population of over 40,000 residents. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 27.59 square miles (71.46 km ), of which 27.29 square miles (70.68 km ) is land and 0.367 square miles (0.95 km ) is water. The sub-continental divide passes through Brookfield; on

920-504: The community. The University serves as a host for community-related events throughout the year. Ottawa University is the Alpha chapter of Pi Kappa Delta , the national speech and debate honorary. In 1913, Ottawa became the founding member. It continues to invest in forensic activities over 100 years later. The athletic teams of the Kansas (main) campus are called the Braves. The university

960-698: The eastern side of this divide, easily marked by the crest at Calhoun Road and Capitol Drive, water flows to Lake Michigan on its way to the Gulf of Saint Lawrence ; on the western side of this divide, water flows to the Fox River of Illinois and Wisconsin on its way to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico . There is a heron rookery on a site northwest of Capitol Drive and Brookfield Road. The Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies its climate as humid continental (Dfa). As of

1000-433: The economy being mostly agricultural, with Brookfield Junction serving as a commercial center for the surrounding farms. The Civil War had little effect on this town, despite the severe losses of members serving from the state. "More than 12,000 died: 3,802 were killed in action or died of wounds and 8,499 died from disease, exposure, and other causes." In 1867, a second rail depot was constructed, which still stands. In

1040-454: The express purpose of constructing a college. On August 20, 1862, the first board of trustees (made up of four Native Americans and two white Baptists) met and decided to purchase 5,000 acres of the aforementioned land so as to establish a campus. In 1865, the board decommissioned the name "Roger Williams University" and adopted "Ottawa University" to replace it. Eventually, the campus was whittled to about 640 acres. Rev. Isaac Smith Kalloch ,

1080-573: The oldest student-run newspaper in Kansas, The Campus . The school offers drama, music, fraternities and sororities, honor societies, campus ministry opportunities, and other activities. The campus in Surprise offers esports, theatre, club team wrestling, leadership, and student government. Students are able and encouraged to establish other clubs and organizations to expand the student experience on campus. Brookfield, Wisconsin Brookfield

1120-474: The past. On May 31, 1914, a tornado hit, devastating the farmers and the rural area. This quiet, rural atmosphere attracted one notorious resident, Al Capone , as he established an area to live and a distillery on Brookfield Road. In 1928, the first suburban development, Kinsey's Garvendale, a residential subdivision, was created. Early subdivisions grew slowly due to the Great Depression hitting

1160-413: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 13,891 households, out of which 36.1 percent had children under age 18 living with them, 73.1 percent were married couples living together, 5.5 percent had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2 percent were non-families. 16.7 percent of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0 percent had someone living alone who

1200-442: The population. There were 14,576 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.5% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

1240-453: The school as third among regional private colleges in Kansas; the Report ranked Ottawa University as 42 out of 150 in a ranking of Midwest Regional Colleges. The music department holds a number of concerts throughout the year, both on campus and in local venues, that are free and open to the Ottawa, Kansas, and surrounding communities. The theatre department offers a variety of productions for

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1280-453: The western suburbs of Milwaukee and Waukesha County . Brookfield has off-road bike paths throughout the city. Brookfield Days is held annually in June, at Wirth Park. The Elmbrook Historical Society hosts celebrating the lives of early Brookfield settlers, including Caroline Ingalls , who was born in the Brookfield area. Brookfield has a mayor–council government . The mayor is elected to

1320-642: The year before. People literally died walking along the streets. Official reports put the toll at over 300." In 1850, the Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad (now the Canadian Pacific Rail ) built a railroad through the town, which in 1853 erected a depot, forming the Brookfield Junction. In the year 1850, the Town of Brookfield had 1,944 inhabitants and in land area covered 36 square miles. The town slowly grew over following years, with

1360-439: Was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age in the city was 46.7 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.5% were from 25 to 44; 33% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 38,649 people, 13,891 households, and 11,223 families residing in

1400-414: Was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 76,225, and the median income for a family was $ 83,691. Males had a median income of $ 62,351 versus $ 37,589 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 37,292. 2.2 percent of the population and 1.4 percent of families were below

1440-399: Was 65 years old or older. The average household size was 2.74 people and the average family size was 3.09 people. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.8 percent under age 18, 4.6 percent from 18 years old to 24 years old, 23.2 percent from 25 years old to 44 years old, 27.8 percent from 45 years old to 64 years old, and 17.6 percent who were 65 years old or older. The median age

1480-406: Was appalling; nothing was seen but the death carts rolling round the streets gathering the recent dead... I believe there were fifty deaths from cholera that day." The same year, 64 Brookfield residents voted in favor of giving suffrage to black residents, and 0 the other way. In 1850, cholera again went through Brookfield, and according to one Earl Thayer, "The cholera returned... more terrible than

1520-666: Was approximately $ 5.5 billion. Fedex's SmartPost business unit is also headquartered in Brookfield. Brookfield's concert hall is the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts located in Mitchell Park. Brookfield's main beach is located at Fox Brook Park. Brookfield Square is the main shopping mall for the city and also serves as a commercial anchor to the Bluemound Road shopping district serving

1560-477: Was incorporated from the town of Brookfield , a portion of which still survives along the city's western edge, on August 14, 1954. The first mayor was Franklin Wirth, and he oversaw the new city, which at the time had a population of 7,900 and covered an area of 17.5 square miles. Much of the land was still in agricultural use, so the city's founders encouraged orderly development of office and industrial areas to cause

1600-603: Was predominately occupied by Potawatomi and Odawa peoples. Elsewhere, Kansas Baptists had chartered an institute of higher learning that they were planning to call "Roger Williams University" after Roger Williams , the founder of the First Baptist Church in America . They were seeking an appropriate site. At the 1860 Baptist State Convention in Atchison, Kansas , Rev. John Tecumseh "Tauy" Jones (Chippewa) made

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