Leander Clark College

Western College was established in 1857 by the United Brethren in Christ at a location north of Shueyville in Linn County, Iowa.

[1][2] The college had made an announcement in 1902 promising to change its name in honor of anyone who would donate $50,000 to start an endowment fund to help the school resolve its financial troubles.

In 1903, Clark responded to this announcement with a promise to donate that amount if the college could raise an additional $100,000 for its permanent endowment before January 1, 1906.

In 1922, the Supreme Court of Iowa decided the case in favor of the college, finding that the primary purpose of Clark's gift was not to perpetuate his name, but to support education.

[7] Leander Clark College fielded intercollegiate American football,[8] baseball,[9] and basketball teams.