Postville revival after Agriprocessors era begins with Agri Star
After the 2008 immigration raid and plant bankruptcy Postville shows signs of rebound. Agri Star Meat and Poultry led by Hershey Friedman has expanded the plant to nearly 600 workers with drug testing and legal status verification. City leaders credit renewed jobs, school enrollment gains, and investment of 7.5 million dollars plus state incentives, while housing remains tight and Somali refugees integrate into the workforce.
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Agriprocessors
Sholom Rubashkin
Agri Star Meat and Poultry
Hershey Friedman
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Leigh Rekow
Postville Response Coalition
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Postville
Rubashkin
Iowa
Memorial Tribute to Edward Campbell Honored by Dem Leaders
Jennifer Goodlove recalls Edward Campbell as a legendary mentor to Democrats, detailing his leadership at the Des Moines funeral, deep campaign work with Bonnie Campbell, and his fierce yet generous nature. She notes his influence on Iowa politics and recalls personal moments of support during illness and campaign strategy.
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Des Moines
Edward
Bill Clinton
Bonnie
Seifert’s
Ed Campbell
Neddie Chiodo
Chicago
Washington, D.C
Blair Hall
Blair
Senate
Illinois
Supporter letters back John Stell mach in Iowa House race
Readers endorse John Stell mach in Iowa House District 30 primary urging labor equality and support for working families. The letter defends Stell mach against allegations of special interests and cites his 17 years of hard work and dependable principles.
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John Stellmach
Iowa
John
District 30
Obama border amnesty plan is a national security risk
James Jay Carafano of The Heritage Foundation argues against immigration amnesty, saying it invites more illegal entries, weakens border security, and diverts focus from cartel enforcement. He cites DHS lapses and past amnesty outcomes, urging improved border control and temporary worker programs instead.
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Mexico
United States
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National Security
The
Heritage Foundation
Heritage.org
Wrong camp for Bart on same sex camping rights
Iowa senator Merlin Bartz contends the Department of Natural Resources policy to allow legally married same sex couples with kids to share camp sites violates the state's stance on marriage. He argues it mirrors a broader push by agencies to acknowledge the 2009 Iowa Supreme Court ruling. Bartz criticizes broader equality measures while acknowledging his ongoing political crusade against marriage equality.
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Department of Natural Resources
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Keith Olbermann
Iowa
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IPERS
Whoville
Equity
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