One of the great things about being a journalist is meeting people in all different walks of life. Some come into your life for short bursts of time, to help you through a particular event or moment, and others become friends that you can call on repeatedly.
One of the many people I've met while covering the immigration raid and its aftermath in Postville is Jeff Abbas of the listener-supported KPVL radio station. He's quick with a laugh... and nearly compassionate to a fault. Throughout this mess, he has been a strong voice in the community. Being that strong voice, however, hasn't always been easy for him. As I've learned first hand while covering the Cedar Rapids floods, it's difficult to watch a place you love, a place that you call home be ripped apart and try to put itself back together.
Jeff was recently featured on KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids. Kudos to you, Jeff!
If any readers have been wondering what they could do to help the town of Postville in the wake of the immigration raids, giving a donation to the radio station -- the only radio station in town -- would be of benefit. Feel free to download the stream and listen in too.
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