Just moved from Iowa to the Bay a couple months ago. You're right, they know. From the federal level on down to the local, everyone knows that immigrant labor keeps rural communities going in Iowa.
It's the worst kept political secret in the state, and I'd guess other states too.
When an immigration raid occured in Postville, Iowa in May of 2008, it devastated the local economy. The chief executive of the plant was actually charged and convicted on other crimes (commuted by President Trump last year). The city council called it an economic and humanitarian crisis.
Residents of the two counties Postville resides in voted almost 2 to 1 for President Trump.
It's the worst kept political secret in the state, and I'd guess other states too.
When an immigration raid occured in Postville, Iowa in May of 2008, it devastated the local economy. The chief executive of the plant was actually charged and convicted on other crimes (commuted by President Trump last year). The city council called it an economic and humanitarian crisis.
Residents of the two counties Postville resides in voted almost 2 to 1 for President Trump.