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Today was the fifth annual Latino Day on the Hill at the Iowa Capitol. Latino leaders across the state discussed legislative priorities and gaps in the state’s response to Latino needs.
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Latino business owners and entrepreneurs have a new resource. The kickoff event for it is Thursday evening.
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All across the country, small towns are seeing increases in diverse populations, though that doesn’t always translate to political representation. One place it is starting is in a small town called West Liberty.
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The new majority-Latino city council in West Liberty has heard its first demands from the community. The new makeup of the council brought hope to a community left out of federal relief funds.
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Meatpacking families in the state were hit hard by the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean they were all torn apart.
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A coalition of immigrants and advocates is pushing for more Iowa counties to follow in Johnson County’s footsteps. They want more counties to adopt a pandemic relief fund for excluded workers.
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Mental health resources in Spanish in Iowa’s rural areas are limited. One Spanish-speaking clinician is asking for support as his workload continues to increase.
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As the present-giving season begins, one Latino nonprofit said it has fewer sponsors for its “Adopt a Family” program.
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The two teenagers accused of killing a high school Spanish teacher in Fairfield earlier this month have pleaded not guilty to the charges against them. Jeremy Goodale and Willard Miller, both 16, face counts of first degree murder and conspiracy to commit a forcible felony.
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The state health department's COVID-19 outreach in Spanish and for immigrant communities has leveled off, according to some advocates. A community-focused campaign continues its efforts to reach these populations.