Immigrants celebrate independence amid fear and hope in Iowa
Immigrants in Iowa describe mixed emotions on the Fourth of July as arrests rise and policy shifts loom. Caceres, M zuza, Castillo, and Makanga recount journeys from Congo, Honduras, and beyond, praising safety and opportunities while urging courage to pursue dreams and legal paths. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Mr Shucks Birthday Record Attempt At Cedar Rapids Kernels
Cedar Rapids Kernels stage a party for mascot Mr Shucks to set an unofficial Guinness style record for largest gathering of conical party hats at Veterans Memorial Stadium. 2,500 fans and 40 mascot guests invited with a pre game broadcast and photo snapshot.
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Iowa
Mitchellville
Nick Rohlman
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