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The Impact of Immigration on Small- to Mid-Sized Iowa Communities: A Citizens' Guide for Change

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Author and Contributors: Bickmeier, Gary
Publisher: Iowa State University (June 2001)
Review Level: Peer review
Primary Content Area: Community
Content Type: General Information; Research
Audience: General Public & Consumers; Professionals, Educators & Program Staff
Resource Type: An extension or a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: cultural diversity, Latinos, Planning for community change, community change, diversity, Latino, demographics, immigration, Hispanic, Community Development
Description: Many small and mid-town communities are seeing an influx of Latino immigrants, often recruited by one major employer in the region. This original research interviewed community leaders in four Iowa communities to determine the impact of this immigration on the community and the lessons that could be learned to help other communities prepare for such in-migration.
Media Type: PDF - Portable Document Format
Resource Listed: August 23, 2002
Resource Last Updated: September 10, 2012
Language: EN

Categories:

Community: Skills for Working with Community Groups: Working with Stakeholders

Community: Public Involvement: Promoting Public Dialogue

Community: Skills for Working with Community Groups: Working with Diverse Audiences

Community: Public Involvement: Diversity/ Multiculturalism