Word: iowa
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...Huddled Masses Like so many articles concerning illegal immigrants, your Postcard about the crackdown in Iowa focuses on the compelling reasons for understanding and accommodating those who naturally want to make a "better life," even if doing so means breaking the law [June 16]. But a nation must decide what policy best serves the long-term interests of all concerned. We are currently swamping the labor markets of the working poor, minorities, the unskilled and legal immigrants with millions of illegal workers who want to make a better life. Legal Americans deserve our compassion as well. Matthew Bracken, Orange Park...
...Iowa CASH CRUNCH The American Red Cross announced on June 16 that it has emptied its disaster-relief fund. Six weeks of flooding and tornadoes, combined with fewer donations during a weak economy, have forced it to take out loans to fund shelters, above, and other aid activities...
Huddled Masses Like so many articles concerning illegal immigrants, your Postcard about the crackdown in Iowa focuses on the compelling reasons for understanding and accommodating those who naturally want to make a "better life," even if doing so means breaking the law [June 16]. But a nation must decide what policy best serves the long-term interests of all concerned. We are currently swamping the labor markets of the working poor, minorities, the unskilled and legal immigrants with millions of illegal workers who want to make a better life. Legal Americans deserve our compassion as well. Matthew Bracken, ORANGE PARK...
Following a 1.77-meter clearance on her first attempt in Wednesday’s NCAA Championship high jump preliminaries, junior Becky Christensen seized one of 16 coveted spots to compete in the finals for the event on Friday. At Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, the Celina, Tex. native and four-time NCAA high jump finalist finished in a three-way tie for 12th. Christensen made easy work of the opening height of 1.74, clearing it on her first attempt. It took her two attempts at the 1.77 mark, but then faced the 1.80-meter bar. Despite three solid attempts...
...totally relaxed until the water gets down and we can actually see how much damage there is," says Andrew Stewart, a University of Iowa junior, who was among hundreds sandbagging in Iowa City, even though he's on crutches following recent surgery. With one-eighth of the campus affected by flooding, the university suspended this week's summer classes. "At some point, you're going to have to turn around and move all those sandbags and I'm sure there's going to be a lot of houses with debris. They'll be looking for volunteers. We're going...