Nation IN BRIEF : IOWA : Governor to Visit Racially Torn City
Gov. Terry E. Branstad announced plans to visit Dubuque, Iowa, to try to start healing the city from the scars of cross-burnings and racial tension. The visit on Thanksgiving eve will be “a symbol of my commitment and support for the good folks of Dubuque,” who are being overshadowed by a small number of racists, the governor said. Branstad said he plans to attend a nondenominational prayer service during his visit. Dubuque has been plagued by a series of cross-burnings that began after the city launched an effort to attract 100 minority families in the next five years.
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