52-560: Ice hockey team in Battle Creek, Michigan Michigan Moose City Battle Creek, Michigan League All American Hockey League Founded 2011 Home arena Revolution Arena Colors Red & White Head coach Ron Davidson Franchise history 2011 Michigan Moose ( AAHL ) Championships Regular season titles 0 Playoff championships 0 The Michigan Moose were
104-652: A heavy crude oil from Canada's Athabasca oil sands to the United States. Following the spill, the volatile hydrocarbon diluents evaporated, leaving the heavier bitumen to sink in the water column. Thirty-five miles of the Kalamazoo River were closed for clean-up until June 2012, when portions of the river were re-opened. On March 14, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ordered Enbridge to return to dredge portions of
156-434: A high school degree and 21.1% had a bachelor's degree or higher. Of those under 65, 11.2% had a disability and 6.1% lacked health insurance. Median household income in 2020 dollars was $ 42,285, which works out to a $ 25,270 per capita income . 22.7% of the population lives in poverty . Median gross rent was $ 770 and the median value of the houses occupied by people who owned them was $ 91,700. The City of Battle Creek has
208-621: A population density (per square mile) of 1,228.6. 89.0% of those households had a computer and 82.8% had broadband internet connection. The city's racial makeup was 68.2% White , 17.3% African American , 0.6% Native American , 3.7% Asian , 8.1% from two or more races, and 7.9% Hispanic or Latino . The median age in the city was 36.3 years. 7.0% of residents were under the age of 5; 25.8% were under 18; 15.2% were 65 and older. 51.5% of residents were female and 6.6% were foreign-born. 10.8% of people ages 5 and up speak at least one language other than English at home. Of persons 25 and up, 89.9% had
260-574: A Battle Creek Unlimited report, the twenty largest employers in the city are: The Battle Creek Japanese School (バトルクリーク補習授業校 Batoru Kurīku Hoshū Jugyō Kō ), a supplementary weekend Japanese school , holds its classes at the Lakeview School District building. In 1980 the Western Michigan University Center for International Programs developed a program for Japanese expatriate K-12 students that
312-502: A commission-manager form of government. Cities that follow this plan of government have an elected commission (or council) that appoints a professionally trained and experienced manager to administer the day-to-day operations of the city and to make recommendations to the city commission. Battle Creek also appoints a City Attorney, who provides legal counsel to the city manager and City Commission. The City Commission makes all policy decisions, including review, revision, and final approval of
364-416: A heating device that cooked the product and rendered it to flakes. He tasted the flakes and added milk to them. He was able to get his brother to allow him to give some of the product to some of the patients at the sanitarium, and the patients' demand for the product exceeded his expectations to the point that W.K made the decision to leave the sanitarium. Along with some investors, he built a factory to satisfy
416-638: A last-place finish in 2010, the Bombers went 47–26 in 2011 and won their first NWL championship. It was the first championship in Battle Creek since 2000, when the Michigan Battle Cats won the Midwest League championship. The team's home is C.O. Brown Stadium . In 2011, the team signed a five-year lease, which guarantees the team's ten-year anniversary in Battle Creek in 2017. Actor Tyler Hoechlin , who starred alongside Tom Hanks in
468-2077: A professional ice hockey team which played in the All American Hockey League for one month in 2011. The team played its home games at Revolution Arena in Battle Creek, Michigan which it shared with fellow AAHL team, Battle Creek Revolution . The Moose were created in January 2011 using players from three other AAHL teams ( Lapeer Loggers , Queen City Storm , and Troy Bruins ) which had all ceased operations mid-season. The Moose would also cease operations in February 2011. Season-by-season record [ edit ] Season GP W L OTL SOL PTS GF GA Standing Playoff Result 2010-11 3 0 3 0 0 0 10 35 N/A Did not participate References [ edit ] External links [ edit ] Official AAHL website Official Revolution Arena website v t e All American Hockey League Teams Battle Creek Revolution Chi-Town Shooters Arenas Revolution Arena Midwest Trianing & Ice Center Arena Related articles : Other Professional Hockey leagues Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Michigan_Moose&oldid=1241574928 " Categories : All American Hockey League (2008–2011) teams Defunct ice hockey teams in Michigan Ice hockey clubs established in 2011 Ice hockey clubs disestablished in 2011 2011 establishments in Michigan 2011 disestablishments in Michigan Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
520-399: Is based at the W.K. Kellogg Auditorium in downtown Battle Creek. The symphony is conducted by Anne Harrigan. It is Michigan's longest-running symphony orchestra. The Brass Band of Battle Creek is composed of 31 brass players and percussionists from around the United States and Europe. "Created in 1989 by brothers Jim and Bill Gray, podiatrists and amateur brass players from Battle Creek, MI,
572-481: Is best known as the home of WK Kellogg Co and the founding city of Post Consumer Brands . One local legend says Battle Creek was named after an encounter between a federal government land survey party led by Colonel John Mullett and two Potawatomi in March 1824. The two Potawatomi had approached the camp asking for food because they were hungry as the U.S. Army was late delivering supplies promised to them under
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#1732802064805624-485: Is different from Wikidata Battle Creek, Michigan Battle Creek is a city in northwestern Calhoun County, Michigan , United States, at the confluence of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek rivers. As of the 2020 census , the city had a total population of 52,731. It is the principal city of the Battle Creek metropolitan statistical area , which encompasses all of Calhoun County. Nicknamed "Cereal City", it
676-462: Is land and 12 square miles (31 km ) (1.7%) is water. The Kalamazoo River oil spill occurred in July 2010 when a pipeline operated by Enbridge (Line 6B) burst and flowed into Talmadge Creek, a tributary of the Kalamazoo River. A six-foot break in the pipeline resulted in the largest inland oil spill, and one of the costliest spills in U.S. history. The pipeline carries diluted bitumen ( dilbit ),
728-424: Is water, making Battle Creek the third largest city in Michigan by area, and one of only three incorporated municipalities in the state over 40 sq mi (100 km ) in size. In 1982, at the insistence of Kellogg's , the city annexed Battle Creek Township, nearly doubling the city's population. Kellogg's even went so far as to threaten to move their headquarters if the annexation failed to occur. As of
780-484: The 1821 Treaty of Chicago . After a protracted discussion, the Native Americans allegedly tried to take food. One of the surveyors shot and seriously wounded one Potawatomi. Following the encounter, the survey party retreated to Detroit . Early white settlers called the nearby stream Battle Creek River and the town took its name from that. Another folk etymology is attributed to the local river, which
832-630: The Battle Creek Jr. Revolution in 2010. The junior team was sold renamed to the West Michigan Wolves in 2014 before relocating to Lansing in 2017. The Battle Creek Blaze is a not-for-profit, adult football team that plays NFL rules football as a member of the IFL (Interstate Football League). The Blaze organization raises funds and community awareness in the fight against cancer. They are in their sixth season of operation, and won
884-494: The census of 2000, there were 53,364 people, 21,348 households, and 13,363 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,246.0 inhabitants per square mile (481.1/km ). There were 23,525 housing units at an average density of 549.3 per square mile (212.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 74.7% White , 17.8% Black or African American , 1.9% Asian , 0.8% Native American , <0.1% Pacific Islander , 2.1% from other races , and 2.7% from two or more races. 4.6% of
936-727: The BBBC has grown to cult status in Battle Creek, where BBBC concerts are regularly sold out and waiting lists are created weeks in advance." Leilapalooza - The Leila Arboretum Music Festival is a free summer music festival held at the Leila Arboretum. Proceeds benefit the Leila Arboretum Society and Kingman Museum . Battle Creek hosts the annual Michigan High School Athletic Association team wrestling, volleyball , baseball , and softball state championships. The town receives quarterly boosts to its economy from
988-467: The Goguac prairie, which was fertile and easily cultivated. A post office was opened in Battle Creek in 1832 under Postmaster Pollodore Hudson. The first school was taught in a small log house about 1833 or 1834. Asa Langley built the first sawmill in 1837. A brick manufacturing plant, called the oldest enterprise in the township, was established in 1840 by Simon Carr and operated until 1903. The township
1040-488: The IFL North Division Championship in 2010. The Battle Creek Cereal Killers roller derby team began in 2011. Calhoun County, Michigan Calhoun County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan . As of the 2020 Census , the population was 134,310. The county seat is Marshall . The county was established on October 19, 1829, and named after John C. Calhoun , who was at
1092-733: The Ottawa Native American tribes formed a joint village near the future Battle Creek, Michigan. The first permanent European settlements in Battle Creek Township, after the removal of the Potawatomi to a reservation, began about 1831. Westward migration from New York and New England had increased to Michigan following the completion of the Erie Canal in New York in 1824. Most settlers chose to locate on
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#17328020648051144-570: The Tuskegee Institute ). W. K. Kellogg had worked for his brother in a variety of capacities at the B.C. Sanitarium. Tired of living in the shadow of his brother John Harvey Kellogg, he struck out on his own, going to the boom-towns surrounding the oilfields in Oklahoma as a broom salesman. Having failed, he returned to work as an assistant to his brother. While working at the sanitariums' laboratory, W.K. spilled liquefied cornmeal on
1196-463: The age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were husband and wife families , 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.8% were non-families, and 28.8% were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.98. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
1248-634: The annual budget, which is proposed annually by the City Manager. The City Manager serves as an "at-will" employee and they work under an employment contract with the commission. All other city employees, except for the City Attorney's staff, are under the supervision of the City Manager. There are five ward commissioners. Residents cast votes for a ward representative, who must live within the area they are representing, as well as for four at-large commissioners. These candidates may live anywhere in
1300-586: The budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most local government functions — police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance, etc. — are the responsibility of individual cities and townships. Calhoun County is a swing county in presidential elections. Beginning in 1964, it has voted for the winner of the national election every time except in 1976 (instead backing native Michigander Gerald Ford ), 2000 , and 2020 . (information as of October 2020) There are 83 recognized Michigan historical markers in
1352-446: The city. All commissioners serve two-year terms and all terms begin and end at the same election. The position of mayor was voted on by the electorate until 1961, then was switched to the elected commissioners choosing from amongst themselves as to who would serve as the mayor and vice mayor for the next year. In March 2020, a majority of Battle Creek voters approved an amendment to the city charter to allow residents to directly vote for
1404-405: The city. The population density was 1,228.5 inhabitants per square mile (474.3/km ). There were 24,277 housing units at an average density of 569.7 per square mile (220.0/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 71.7% White , 18.2% African American , 0.7% Native American , 2.4% Asian , 2.7% from other races , and 4.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.7% of
1456-717: The critically acclaimed film Road to Perdition , previously played for the Battle Creek Bombers. The Michigan Battle Cats / Battle Creek Yankees / Southwest Michigan Devil Rays were a Class A minor league baseball team that played in the Midwest League from 1995 through 2006. The team's home was C.O. Brown Stadium . The Battle Creek Crunch were a member of the Great Lakes Indoor Football League (GLIFL), that began play in 2006. They played one season in Battle Creek before ceasing operations due to financial trouble. The team's home
1508-407: The demand for his " corn flakes ". It was during this time of going their separate ways for good that Dr. John Harvey Kellogg sued his brother for copyright infringement. The U.S. Supreme court ruled in W.K. Kellogg's favor, due to the greater sales and public profile of W.K. Kellogg's company. Inspired by Kellogg's innovation, C. W. Post invented Grape-Nuts and founded his own cereal company in
1560-590: The fans who flock there to follow their teams. Each year, Battle Creek hosts the Sandy Koufax 13S World Series , for 13-year-old baseball players. In August 2010, Battle Creek was host to the eighth edition of the International H.K.D. Games. The Battle Creek Battle Jacks (formerly Bombers) are a collegiate baseball team, a member of the Northwoods League , who began play in 2007. After
1612-508: The late 1800s and early 1900s. The Battle Creek Sanitarium was founded by The Seventh-Day Adventist Church and the Dr. John Harvey Kellogg . In addition to some of his sometimes bizarre treatments that were featured in the movie The Road to Wellville , Kellogg also funded organizations that promoted eugenics theories at the core of their philosophical agenda, which was seen as a natural complement to euthenics . The Race Betterment Foundation
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1664-548: The mayor; the first general election for mayor, since 1961, was held in November 2020. The mayor presides over the commission meetings and appoints commissioners and residents to special committees. He may also form special committees to explore community challenges or potential policies. The vice mayor stands in if the mayor is unavailable. As of 2017 , the city levies an income tax of 1 percent on residents and 0.5 percent on nonresidents. As of October 2023 , according to
1716-419: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. In the 21,348 households 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
1768-458: The population were below the poverty line , including 23.9% of those under the age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over. The county government operates the jail , maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records , administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services. The county board of commissioners controls
1820-429: The population. In the 21,118 households 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% were married couples living together, 18.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.9% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
1872-401: The river to remove submerged oil and oil-contaminated sediment. The 2010 United States Census indicates Calhoun County had a 2010 population of 136,146. This is a decrease of -1,839 people from the 2000 United States Census . Overall, the county had a -1.3% growth rate during this ten-year period. In 2010 there were 54,016 households and 35,220 families in the county. The population density
1924-578: The school systems, and only a few Blacks held mid-level manager posts in the local corporate sector. The Federal government sector was better at the Federal Center, and less so at the local Veterans' Administration Hospital. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 43.73 square miles (113.26 km ), of which 42.61 square miles (110.36 km ) is land and 1.12 square miles (2.90 km )
1976-526: The state of Michigan, with 358. Nick Buckley wrote in the Battle Creek Enquirer : "The 2020 Census is critical for Battle Creek. Falling below the 50,000-resident threshold would mean a change from "urbanized area" to "urban cluster" and a loss of federal entitlement funding." Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, Battle Creek's population grew from 52,347 to 52,731. There were 20,690 households and 2.40 residents per house, giving Battle Creek
2028-568: The time Vice President under Andrew Jackson , making it one of Michigan's Cabinet counties . County government was first organized on March 6, 1833. Calhoun County comprises the Battle Creek Metropolitan Statistical Area and is included in the Kalamazoo -Battle Creek- Portage Combined Statistical Area . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 718 square miles (1,860 km ), of which 706 square miles (1,830 km )
2080-565: The town. Battle Creek has been nicknamed "the Cereal City." In the turbulent 1960s, Battle Creek was not immune to the racial issues of the day. Dr. Martin Luther King spoke here, as did Sen. Hubert Humphrey , President Lyndon B. Johnson , and Heavyweight Champion of the world Muhammad Ali . African Americans were subjected to " stop and frisk " procedures while walking, and housing covenants were in full force. No Blacks worked in
2132-532: Was Kellogg Arena . The Battle Creek Belles , a member of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League , played two seasons, 1951 and 1952, before relocating to Muskegon . The Battle Creek Revolution were a member of the All American Hockey League , a low-level professional minor league, from 2008 to 2011. The team's home was Revolution Arena . The organization also started a junior hockey team called
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2184-439: Was $ 35,491, and the median income for a family was $ 43,564. Males had a median income of $ 36,838 versus $ 26,429 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 18,424. About 10.7% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over. As of the census of 2010, there were 52,347 people, 21,118 households, and 12,898 families residing in
2236-435: Was 192.8 per square mile (74.4 square kilometers). There were 61,042 housing units at an average density of 86.4 per square mile (33.4 square kilometers). The racial and ethnic makeup of the county was 79.8% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. There were 54,016 households, out of which 31.2% had children under
2288-420: Was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.04. The median age in the city was 36.3 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female. As of April 2013, Battle Creek had the fifth largest Japanese national population in
2340-402: Was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.04. In the city, 27.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males. The median income for a household in the city
2392-448: Was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males. The 2010 American Community Survey 1-year estimate indicates the median income for a household in the county was $ 42,921 and the median income for a family was $ 49,964. Males had a median income of $ 25,712 versus $ 18,298 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 20,661. About 11.7% of families and 16.2% of
2444-554: Was established by act of the legislature in 1839. In the antebellum era , the city was a major stop on the Underground Railroad , used by fugitive slaves to escape to freedom in Michigan and Canada . It was the chosen home of noted abolitionist Sojourner Truth after her escape from slavery. Battle Creek figured prominently in the early history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church . It
2496-529: Was known as Waupakisco by Native Americans. The Waupakisco or Waupokisco was supposedly a reference to a battle or fight fought between indigenous tribes before the arrival of Europeans. However, Virgil J. Vogel, professor emeritus of history and social science at Harry S. Truman College in Chicago, believes the native name has "nothing to do with blood or battle". In about 1774, the Potawatomi and
2548-433: Was once arrested here for marrying his White wife and transporting her across state lines. He was detained in Battle Creek, where he visited a former acquaintance, went for a sleigh ride and spent the night at the house of patrolman John Patterson, Battle Creek's first African American police officer. Federal authorities from Chicago took him into custody the next day. The city was noted for its focus on health reform during
2600-485: Was one of these organizations. He also supported the " separate but equal " philosophy and invited Booker T. Washington to speak at the Battle Creek Sanitarium in order to raise money. Washington was the author of the speech " The Atlanta Compromise ", which solidified his position of being an accommodationist while providing a mechanism for southern Whites (and their sympathizers), to fund his school (
2652-615: Was sponsored by Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU); the classes were held in the company facility at Fort Custer Industrial Park. FM radio stations that originate or can be heard over the air in Battle Creek: AM radio stations that originate or can be heard over the air in Battle Creek: Battle Creek is home to the Music Center, which serves South Central Michigan. The Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra
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#17328020648052704-427: Was the site of a Protestant church founding convention in 1863. The denomination's first hospital, college, and publishing office would also be constructed in the city. When the hospital and publishing office burned down in 1902, the church elected to decentralize, and most of its institutions were relocated. The first Adventist church (rebuilt in the 1920s) is still in operation. World Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson
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