Mexican computer worker loses job in Cedar Rapids
Ruben Vargas, a 26 year old Mexican immigrant, and his wife Renata Alva returned to Mexico City after Vargas lost his job and the sponsor for his work visa. He had worked as a database administrator for Softtek Integrated Systems and was fired for a rule he did not understand. He spoke of learning new work methods and noted he felt welcomed overall, despite one bar incident and his advice for Americans to try speaking Spanish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edar Rapids
Ruben Vargas
Vargas
Cedar Rapids
Mexico City
Renata Alva
Softtek Integrated Systems
Softtek
United States
Mexico
Mystic Goat Races Aid Town Improvements Fundraiser
The goat races in Mystic drew about 20 adults 30 children and 10 goats as part of a fundraiser to fix a leaky room in the community hall and improve the city park. Randy Hines of Chariton won overall with Shawn Oden of Mystic second. Dan Jay of Moulton claimed third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehl
Mystic
Bhi
Randy Hines
Chariton
Shawn Oden
Dan Jay
Moulton
Day
Bush nominee strategy widens in Bush era court fight
A flurry of planning and lobbying unfolds as Republicans map hearings for a Bush Supreme Court pick. Conservatives press for a strong constitutional interpreter while liberals prepare a broad public campaign to shape the selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focus On
Minnery
Gonzales
O’connor
Bush
Europe
Senate
Washington Post
People For the
American Way
J. Michael Luttig
4Th Circuit
The
Christian Legal Society
Michael McConnell
10Th Circuit
Supreme Court
White House
Three Neonatologists Lead Cedar Rapids Level II Unit
Three trusted and experienced neonatologists join the healthcare team to form the only Level II Care Unit in Cedar Rapids, delivering specialized newborn care. The unit focuses on high quality neonatal services, supported by dedicated staff and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orian Love
Jody McDanel
Appanoose County
Keith Sherman
Alliant Energy
Centerville
Kris Koestner
J&k Market
Laura Segall
the Gazette
Guatemala
Belize
Cuba
Mike Augspu
William Rehnquist
Samuel Alito Jr
3Rd Circuit
Scalito
Antonin Scalia
Edith Brown Clement
Edith Hollan Jones
5Th Circuit
Emilio Garza
Texas Supreme Court
High Court
David Souter
New Hampshire
Neonatologists
ST. Luke's Hospital
Iowa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!