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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

06 Jan 2025

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 2025

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7

Shadow of 2006 Swift raid still haunts Worthington

In Worthington Minnesota the 2006 Operation Wagon Train mass raid at the Swift meatpacking plant left a lasting fear. Sandra Pineda recalls hiding during the raid and eventual path to citizenship. The town now blends immigrant labor with efforts like a free health clinic and legal resources as residents confront ongoing policy uncertainty.

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New Linn County Auditor Taylor vows to upgrade voting tools

Democrat Taylor, who beat Republican Chestner for the $135k post, plans to work with staff to upgrade equipment and improve voting for Linn County residents. He notes his move from lawmaking to public service and aims to learn on the job while ensuring polls provide accurate information. Persons, Swisher’s first female mayor, became auditor after August nominating convention and immediate resignation of Travis Weipert. She emphasizes behind the scenes work to streamline voting and support poll workers.

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Christopher Vondracek Jo Lawrence Minnesota Star Tribune Andrea Duarte- Alonso Duarte-Alonso Duarte Alonso Andrea Duarte-Alonso House Mike Johnson Kristi Noem South Dakota Travis Weipert University of Iowa Trish Mehaffey the Gazette Megan.woolard Thegazette New Linn County Todd Taylor Jean Oxley Julie Persons Iowa City Savannah Blake
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