June 2023

Dr. Riklon addresses men’s health at AenEmmaan Father-Son Fishing Tournament

Community Journalism, English, Marshallese, Wulio m Deo /

Springdale, AR — June 17, 2023 For Men’s Health Month, AenEmmaan, a Marshallese men’s group in NWA, organized their first Father’s Day Fishing Tournament. Fishing began at Springdale Lake in the early morning, followed by an award’s ceremony at Murphy Park announcing the top three prize winners. Over 80 fathers signed up for the tournament! […]

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Air Quality in Iowa Impacted by Wildfires in Canada

Climate Adaptation, English, Marshallese /

Over the past month, smoke from wildfires in Canada have been impacting the air quality in the United States. Several states including Washington, Montana, Nebraska and Wisconsin issued air quality alerts in May due to smoke pollution coming from wildfires in British Columbia and Alberta. Last week New York City was covered in a thick

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Former Secretary of Health Niedenthal Continues to Advocate against Mishandling of Bikinian Trust Funds

English, Island Life /

Jack Nidenthal, former RMI Secretary of Health & Human Services and Bikinian by marriage, recently wrote in The Pacific Island Times about the recent mishandling of the Bikini Claims Trust Fund and Resettlement Trust Fund. In it, he addresses the “moral, unending responsibility” of the United States to the nuclear victims of the Marshall Islands,

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U.S. Debt Limit and New Work Requirements on SNAP

Community Journalism, English /

This week both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which will raise the limit on federal borrowing, suspend the debt limit for two years, and cut back on federal spending.  The legislation received broad support in the House with 149 Republican and 117 Democrat votes.  Though House majority leader

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Jemenai Celebrations in Iowa — Plenty to Celebrate

Community Engagement, English, May Day - Manit Day /

The Dubuque Marshallese community celebrated May Day a couple weeks ago (May 27 – 29) with a parade of floats, dances and sports competitions. Maitha Jolet, who is running for Mayor of Likiep, conducted the opening ceremony Saturday afternoon. Remarks were made by Iroij Heletra Hermios, Dubuque Mayor Brad Cavanaugh, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque

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