typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is relatively well distributed year-round in many areas with this climate, while others may see a marked reduction in wintry precipitation and even a wintertime drought. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfa". (Hot Summer Continental Climate). Education Rensselaer has a public library, a branch of the Jasper County Public Library. Transportation Rensselaer is served by Amtrak's Cardinal, which runs three days per week, stopping at the Rensselaer Amtrak station. Notable people Eleanor Stackhouse Atkinson, author Dan Brandenburg, National Football League player, Buffalo Bills 1996-1999 Steve Buyer, former U.S. Representative Charles A. Halleck, Republican leader of the U.S. House of Representatives James Frederick "Jimmy" Hanley, American songwriter Tom Harmon, 1940 Heisman Trophy winner Eli Isom, professional wrestler Michael Stephen Kanne, Judge on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Robert H. Milroy, Major General in the Union Army during the American Civil War Augustus Phillips, actor during the silent film era References External links City of Rensselaer official website Cities in Indiana Populated places established in 1839 Cities in Jasper County, Indiana County seats in Indiana Northwest Indiana Towns in Indiana 1858 establishments in Indiana