Mass immigration raid marked at 10th anniversary in Postville
In OSTVILLE community members and faith groups gathered at St. Bridget Catholic Church to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the May 12, 2008, INS raid that arrested 389 residents at the Agriprocessors plant. The event echoed past scenes as families awaited word, with meals, legal aid, and solidarity provided to affected children and adults.
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Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Pedro Lopez
St. Bridget Catholic Church
Postville
Lopez
Consuelo Lopez
Mexico
Luther College
Decorah
Paul Ouderkirk
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Twins graduate amid family ties to UI tissue bank
Olivia and Alyssa Ray from Moline Illinois finish at the University of Iowa as twins who began in the maternal fetal tissue bank volunteer program in 2014. Their story traces infertility earlier in life, parental journey to IVF, and a path toward medical school.
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Iowa City
Olivia
Alyssa Ray
University of Town
Moline
Steve Ray
the Gazette
Steve
Stephanie Ray
Quad Cities
USHC
Iowa abortion ban drive begins with heartbeat bill in wake of 2016 vote
In Des Moines the 2017 Iowa Legislature launches an 18 month push to tighten abortion limits after Republicans gain full control, led by abortion rights opponents incl. Chuck Hurley. The group targets Planned Parenthood funding, a three day waiting period, and new definitions as part of the effort.
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Des Moines
Senate
Mike Gronstal
Council Bluffs
Terry Branstad
Kim Reynolds
Gronstal
Republican-led Statehouse pushes bills as voters face test
The Republican controlled Statehouse sent through at least six bills that would have been blocked under shared power with Democrats. The party’s brand now hinges on whether voters will approve or reject these measures in upcoming elections.
The Gazette Volume 136 Number 123 2018
The Gazette issues Volume 136 Number 123 from 2018. Readers see local notices, brief items, and community updates typical of a regional newspaper page.
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Mount Pleasant
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GRADS
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