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Affidavits Of Two Guatemalan Prisoners From The Postville Raid Of May 12, 2008, Erik Camayd-Freixas

Postville Project Documents

The affidavits of two federal prisoners in Miami who were arrested in the 2008 Postville immigration raid.

City Council Declares Disaster Emergency In City Of Postville

Postville Project Documents

Reporting of the regularly scheduled November 24, 2008 Postville City Council meeting in which the Council adopted a resolution declaring an emergency disaster in Postville. The complete declaration is included.

Community, Allamakee Emergency Management, Religious Leaders, More Rally To Help Those In Need

Postville Project Documents

Reporting on the needs of those no longer receiving income due to the closing of the Agriprocessors plant and how people could help. Also includes reporting on when paychecks could be issued for time worked, the rumors arising about various aspects of the closure, and the forming of a coalition of local organizations to put together needed resources.

Letters To The Editor [Dorothy Paulsen], Dorothy Paulsen

Postville Project Documents

Opinion that Agriprocessors had let down the town of Postville, the impact on workers of the raid, and that it would be good for Postviille to have the plant open under new management.

10th Annual Transgender Day Of Remembrance 4 [Flier], University Of Northern Iowa. Gender & Sexuality Services, Uni Proud.

UNI Proud Documents

A flier promoting the 10th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance.

10th Annual Transgender Day Of Remembrance 1 [Flier], University Of Northern Iowa. Gender & Sexuality Services, Uni Proud.

UNI Proud Documents

A flier promoting the 10th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance.

10th Annual Transgender Day Of Remembrance 2 [Flier], University Of Northern Iowa. Gender & Sexuality Services, Uni Proud.

UNI Proud Documents

A flier promoting the 10th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance.

10th Annual Transgender Day Of Remembrance 3 [Flier], University Of Northern Iowa. Gender & Sexuality Services, Uni Proud.

UNI Proud Documents

A flier promoting the 10th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Transgender Day Of Remembrance Movie Night [Flier], University Of Northern Iowa. Gender & Sexuality Services, Uni Proud.

UNI Proud Documents

A flier promoting Transgender Day of Remembrance Movie Night.

Nobel Winner Listens To Testimony Of Workers Rounded Up In Iowa Raid, Carol Hoverman

Postville Project Documents

Catholic News Service article from Nov. 19, 2008: She came from Guatemala to Postville for one purpose.

"I have come to listen specifically to the testimonies of the people who have suffered abuses here from the raid," Rigoberta Menchu said. "I come not only to listen to your suffering, but also to identify with your suffering. Your pain is my pain."

So began the message of the 1992 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in human rights, first in Guatemala and now on the international stage.

Rubashkin Arrested Again & Held On Allegations Of Federal Bank Fraud

Postville Project Documents

Reporting on the arrest of Sholom Rubashkin on allegations of diverting funds in violation of loan agreements to deceive banks.

Palauans Facing Many Challenges After 'American Dream' Becomes Nightmare

Postville Project Documents

Reporting on the experiences of workers from Palau recruited to work at the Agriprocessors plant after the immigration raid.

Letters To The Editor [Carole S. Gauger)], Carole S. Gauger

Postville Project Documents

Opinion letter expressing concerns about how the animals left at the plant are being treated while Agriprocessors is in bankruptcy.

Agriprocessors Filed Chapter 11, Many Employees Leave Postville

Postville Project Documents

Reporting on the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Agriprocessors and the impact the filing had on former employees.

Guest Editorial; Postville's Real Victims Not Invited To This Party, Todd Dorman

Postville Project Documents

Reprint of a Cedar Rapids Gazette editorial about the impact the fallout of the actions of Sholom Rubashkin and Agriprocessors on the community of Postville. He also comments on the general state of the meatpacking industry and the country's immigration policies.

Guest Editorial; What You Sow, Is What You Reap, John Kittleson

Postville Project Documents

Editorial written by John Kittleson in November of 2008 on the future of Postville after the Agriprocessors raid.

Agriprocessors Inc. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 1-08-474772

Postville Project Documents

The official form for Agriprocessors completed to file for bankruptcy on November 4, 2008 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the eastern district of New York.

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V1n3, November 2008, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

-- UNI Campanile
-- ARTstor
-- Career Collection
-- My Library Account
-- Searching for a specific article?

All Saints Service To Be Held At St. Paul Lutheran

Postville Project Documents

Reporting on the 24th joint All Saints Service for the Lutheran and Roman Catholic congregations of northeast Iowa held at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville. Reporting includes the information that Father Paul Ouderkirk would lead the service, who is a leader in the response to the raid on the Agriprocessors plant.

Agriprocessors Is Assessed Fines Totaling Nearly Ten Million Dollars

Postville Project Documents

Reporting on the continuing repercussions of the immigration raid at Agriprocessors, including the fines assessed to the company by the state of Iowa, the arrest of Sholom Rubashkin on charges of employing undocumented workers, the entrance of a guilty plea by a human resources employee, the awarding of oversight to a company to make sure assets are maintained until the court case is settled, and the shut down of other kosher meat packing plants in the Midwest.

Letter To The Editor [Cami Hanson], Cami Hanson

Postville Project Documents

A letter questioning the expense of the Agriprocessors immigration raid given other needs for assistance in the area.

Elca Makes Donation Following Ice Raid, Postville Herald-Leader

Postville Project Documents

Reporting on the donation by the Evangelical Lutheran Church In America's domestic hunger grants program to the relief effort after the Agriprocessors immigration raid

Homecoming Out Week 2008 [Flier], University Of Northern Iowa. Gender & Sexuality Services, Uni Proud.

UNI Proud Documents

A flier promoting 2008 HomeComing Out Week

Iowa Academy Of Science: The New Bulletin, V04n3, Autumn 2008, Iowa Academy Of Science

New Bulletin

Inside This Issue:

--Message from the Executive Director

--A Message from your President

--Comments from the IAS Leadership

--2008-2009 IAS Section Chairs

--One Donation To Help Two Great Causes

--Iowa Junior Academy of Science Celebrating 75 Years of Service

--You are invited to Wiki with IJAS

--Dr. Jay Labov to Speak at IAS Annual Meeting

--Recognizing Great Science

--2008 Iowa Academy of Science Speakers Series Visitor Center, Saylorville Reservoir

--Recognizing Great Science Teaching

Hr Employees Enter Not Guilty Pleas, Postville Herald-Leader

Postville Project Documents

Reporting on the human resource employees of Agriprocessors filing not guilty pleas on aiding and abetting aggravated identity theft.

Homecoming Out Week [Flier], University Of Northern Iowa. Gender & Sexuality Services, Uni Proud.

UNI Proud Documents

A flier promoting Homecoming Out Week.

Agriprocessors And Named Employees Plead Not Guilty, Bob Beach

Postville Project Documents

A report on the preliminary hearing regarding alleged violations of child labor laws at the Agriprocessors plant in Postville.

Ag Files Child Labor Law Violations, Postville Herald-Leader

Postville Project Documents

A brief news article on the allegations of child labor law violations filed against Agriprocessors in 2008.

Diversity Council Releases Statement, Postville Herald-Leader

Postville Project Documents

Reporting on the Postville Diversity Council's statement on the need for immigration reform.

Letter To The Editor [Richard Gaul And L. Paul Ouderkirk], Richard Gaul, L. Paul Ouderkirk

Postville Project Documents

A letter to the Postville Herald-Leader commenting on the discovery of falsified personal identification records in the vehicle of employees of Agriprocessors on September 12, 2008.