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47of74

(18,470 posts) Sat Feb 23, 2019, 07:36 PM Feb 2019

"Keep Iowa Nice - Call Ice" flyers have showed up in Johnson County

Ugh

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office says they are disappointed after flyers appeared across Iowa City, encouraging people to "Keep Iowa Nice," and actively report illegal immigrants.

The disappointment comes nearly one week after a series of flyers that said: "Keep Iowa Nice, Call ICE," referring to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, appeared on message boards and kiosks in the downtown area of Iowa City.

"There's no place for that behavior," said Det. Sgt. Brad Kunkel. Despite the flyers technically not qualifying as a crime, Det. Sgt. Kunkel said he was still concerned with the potential repercussions- especially when it comes to an immigrant reporting, or a being a victim of, a crime.

Det. Sgt. Kunkel explained from a law enforcement standpoint, even if it was a simple question someone wanted to answered by the sheriff's office, they would not want anyone of any background to hesitate to reach out to their local law enforcement agencies.

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"Keep Iowa Nice - Call Ice" flyers have showed up in Johnson County (Original Post) 47of74 Feb 2019 OP

I can't help but think of a certain Reggae tune Vogon_Glory Feb 2019 #1

Yeah I can remember those days. 47of74 Feb 2019 #2

been here all my life and sure remember that era. rurallib Feb 2019 #3

I grew up in Iowa City. What a great place to grow up rurallib Feb 2019 #4

Vogon_Glory

(9,118 posts)

1. I can't help but think of a certain Reggae tune

Reply to 47of74 (Original post)

Sat Feb 23, 2019, 08:05 PM

Feb 2019

That would be appropriate if the xenophobes and racialist get their way. I don’t know the name of the tune or the band that performed it, but some of the lyrics were: “ ...This place / Ain’t nothin’/ But a ghost town...”

Remember when Iowa once enjoyed a rep as a decent place with good people and a good reputation? Another trade-off in the Age of Trump.

47of74

(18,470 posts)

2. Yeah I can remember those days.

Reply to Vogon_Glory (Reply #1)

Sat Feb 23, 2019, 09:45 PM

Feb 2019

They’re long gone now. I’m about to the point of leaving.

rurallib

(62,420 posts)

3. been here all my life and sure remember that era.

Reply to Vogon_Glory (Reply #1)

Mon Feb 25, 2019, 03:42 PM

Feb 2019

Iowa just ain't Iowa anymore. I put the onus on Branstad 2. Here picked up on the racism and xenophbia afoot in the country to use to become governor for life. I look at Branny as the worst thing ever to happen to Iowa. And he left us with a real piece of work as governor.

rurallib

(62,420 posts)

4. I grew up in Iowa City. What a great place to grow up

Reply to 47of74 (Original post)

Mon Feb 25, 2019, 03:43 PM

Feb 2019

One thing for sure it seems these days. When there is something nice, there are RWers ready to ruin it.

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