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Urban refugees reshape Cedar Rapids Iowa City area
Movement of Chicago families into Cedar Rapids and Iowa City strains housing and public assistance while sparking cultural tension. Leaders note gains in culture and education amid stereotypes, crime concerns, and economic pressures affecting both newcomers and long time residents.
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America
Iowa
Cedar Pids
Iowa City
Chicago
Maplas
Apri
Betty Daniels
Archer
East St. Louis
Narcisse
Cedar Rapids
Margaret Walker Alexander
Mississippi
Frederick “Duke” Slater
Normal
Tennessee
Arkansas
Coe College
Sue Freeman
Broadway
Freeman
Michelle Edwards
Kholece Wells
Cedar
Edwards
Khaleda Wells
Kendra Wells
Khadijah Wells
Michelle
Tanya Brock
Wells
Burger King
U.S
National Association of Realtors
Jane Benning
Virgil Gooding
Foundation 2
Cedar Rapidians
Gooding
McGowan
South Side
Christopher
Kataina
Tateanna
Tammy Kennedy
Peoria
Ill
Kennedy
Mark Hanson
City High School
Hanson