Polk County Jeopardy 2

Cities

100

This is the year that Monmouth voters repealed the "dry town" laws.

What is 2002?

200

This is the year that the Independence State Airport opened.

What is 1964?

300

This is the approximate population of Independence using 2020 figures.

What is 9800?

400

This was the year the Southeast Rural Fire District annexed Monmouth and Independence to form Polk County Fire District #1.

What is 1985?

500

This is what a large sequoia tree at WOU is known for, even though it isn't, nor has it ever been true.

What is the tallest Christmas tree at a college?

Kitchen Sink

100

These are the former names of Western Oregon University.

What are:

Monmouth University

Oregon State Normal School

Oregon College of Education

Western Oregon State College?

200

This happened in 1975 to the "tallest Christmas tree" located at WOU?

What is struck by lightning?

300

Spirit Mountain Casino opened its doors in this year.

What is 1995?

400

This is the year that the "greenest" building in Oregon broke ground and also stopped construction creating an eyesore.

What is 2005?

500

The "greenest" building in Oregon had construction halted for this reason.

What is a lawsuit by Johnson Controls on a loan default, followed by a lawsuit by Independence for owed fees?