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	On March 4, 2019 the Marshallese community was a focus on a Getting to Know Your Marshallese Friends event. Hosts included the Dubuque Pacific Islander Health Projet, [[CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER]]. [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]], and a Marshallese women's group known as FANUL. The event observed the International Day of Prayer, an important Marshallese celebration, and the 65th anniversary of a U. S nuclear detonation on Bikini Atoll. (26)		On March 4, 2019 the Marshallese community was a focus on a Getting to Know Your Marshallese Friends event. Hosts included the Dubuque Pacific Islander Health Projet, [[CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER]]. [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]], and a Marshallese women's group known as FANUL. The event observed the International Day of Prayer, an important Marshallese celebration, and the 65th anniversary of a U. S nuclear detonation on Bikini Atoll. (26)

	In November 2020, the announcement was made that [[RIVERVIEW CENTER]] which provides free services to residents of northeast Iowa and Jo Daviess and Carroll counties in Illinois had partnered with one part-time staff member from Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity to focus on serving these affected by gender-based violence in Asian and Pacific Islander communities in all 99 Iowa counties since 2007. Riverview brought an expertise in community resources while Monsoon had experience in knowledge of culturally specific issues. Many of these communities remain close-knit which sometimes led to them being unfamiliar with the Center's services including rental assistance, food insecurity funding, or transportation. In addition to victim services, Riverview advocated to area legislators about the needs of Pacific Islanders in Iowa. (27)		In November 2020, the announcement was made that [[RIVERVIEW CENTER INC.]] which provides free services to residents of northeast Iowa and Jo Daviess and Carroll counties in Illinois had partnered with one part-time staff member from Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity to focus on serving these affected by gender-based violence in Asian and Pacific Islander communities in all 99 Iowa counties since 2007. Riverview brought an expertise in community resources while Monsoon had experience in knowledge of culturally specific issues. Many of these communities remain close-knit which sometimes led to them being unfamiliar with the Center's services including rental assistance, food insecurity funding, or transportation. In addition to victim services, Riverview advocated to area legislators about the needs of Pacific Islanders in Iowa. (27)

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	On March 4, 2019 the Marshallese community was a focus on a Getting to Know Your Marshallese Friends event. Hosts included the Dubuque Pacific Islander Health Projet, [[CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER]]. [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]], and a Marshallese women's group known as FANUL. The event observed the International Day of Prayer, an important Marshallese celebration, and the 65th anniversary of a U. S nuclear detonation on Bikini Atoll. (26)		On March 4, 2019 the Marshallese community was a focus on a Getting to Know Your Marshallese Friends event. Hosts included the Dubuque Pacific Islander Health Projet, [[CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER]]. [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]], and a Marshallese women's group known as FANUL. The event observed the International Day of Prayer, an important Marshallese celebration, and the 65th anniversary of a U. S nuclear detonation on Bikini Atoll. (26)

			In November 2020, the announcement was made that [[RIVERVIEW CENTER]] which provides free services to residents of northeast Iowa and Jo Daviess and Carroll counties in Illinois had partnered with one part-time staff member from Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity to focus on serving these affected by gender-based violence in Asian and Pacific Islander communities in all 99 Iowa counties since 2007. Riverview brought an expertise in community resources while Monsoon had experience in knowledge of culturally specific issues. Many of these communities remain close-knit which sometimes led to them being unfamiliar with the Center's services including rental assistance, food insecurity funding, or transportation. In addition to victim services, Riverview advocated to area legislators about the needs of Pacific Islanders in Iowa. (27)


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	26. Hinga, Allie, "Marshallese Reach Out," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 5, 2019, p. 1		26. Hinga, Allie, "Marshallese Reach Out," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 5, 2019, p. 1

			27. Reese, Kayli, "Riverview Center Eyes Partnership to Serve Pacific Islanders," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 7, 2020, p. 7A

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	See: [[DUBUQUE PARADISE ASSEMBLY OF GOD]]		See: [[DUBUQUE PARADISE ASSEMBLY OF GOD]]

			See: [[HUEWE, Helen\|Helen HUEWE]]

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	Language has proven a barrier. Between 2012-2013 and 2017 the number of students receiving English Language Learner (ELL) instruction doubled in the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] which had a total of twelve ELL instructors and a Marshallese interpreter. Marshallese students in 2017 comprised 60% of all ELL students. To encourage attendance and attention in class, instructors regularly visited students' homes. (22)		Language has proven a barrier. Between 2012-2013 and 2017 the number of students receiving English Language Learner (ELL) instruction doubled in the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] which had a total of twelve ELL instructors and a Marshallese interpreter. Marshallese students in 2017 comprised 60% of all ELL students. To encourage attendance and attention in class, instructors regularly visited students' homes. (22)

	Language barriers and lack of education led to many Marshallese taking entry-level jobs at large retail stores, nursing homes, manufacturing plants and hotels at low wages. An estimated 1% of the Marshallese living in the United States had a bachelor's degree compared to 18% of the general population and 13% were unemployed. Nation-wide the median income for Marshallese immigrants in 2013 was $31,531 compared to $52,176 for the general population. This led to families doubling up to cover expenses. In a 2015 report the Iowa Department of Human Rights Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs found that the principal barriers to career advancement were limited English-speaking abilities and lack of time and resource to attend school. (23)		Language barriers and lack of education led to many Marshallese taking entry-level jobs at large retail stores, nursing homes, manufacturing plants and hotels at low wages. An estimated 1% of the Marshallese living in the United States had a bachelor's degree compared to 18% of the general population and 13% were unemployed. Nation-wide the median income for Marshallese immigrants in 2013 was $31,531 compared to $52,176 for the general population. This led to families doubling up to cover expenses. In a 2015 report the Iowa Department of Human Rights Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs found that the principal barriers to career advancement were limited English-speaking abilities and lack of time and resource to attend school. (23) In 2018 it was reported that 44% of Marshall Islanders living in Dubuque were unemployed. (24)

	In September, 2018 a fabricated steel sculpture called "Irene" was placed on display outside the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]]. The sculpture depicts Irene Maun Sigrah, a woman who grew up in the Federated States of Micronesia and moved to Dubuque in 2010. She worked as a community health worker with the Dubuque Pacific Islander Health Project at [[CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER]] while advocating for improved access to health care for Marshallese living anywhere in the United States. The work was commissioned by the museum and carried out by artist Jamie Burmeister and a team of local artists. (24)		In September, 2018 a fabricated steel sculpture called "Irene" was placed on display outside the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]]. The sculpture depicts Irene Maun Sigrah, a woman who grew up in the Federated States of Micronesia and moved to Dubuque in 2010. She worked as a community health worker with the Dubuque Pacific Islander Health Project at [[CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER]] while advocating for improved access to health care for Marshallese living anywhere in the United States. The work was commissioned by the museum and carried out by artist Jamie Burmeister and a team of local artists. (25)

	On March 4, 2019 the Marshallese community was a focus on a Getting to Know Your Marshallese Friends event. Hosts included the Dubuque Pacific Islander Health Projet, [[CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER]]. [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]], and a Marshallese women's group known as FANUL. The event observed the International Day of Prayer, an important Marshallese celebration, and the 65th anniversary of a U. S nuclear detonation on Bikini Atoll. (25)		On March 4, 2019 the Marshallese community was a focus on a Getting to Know Your Marshallese Friends event. Hosts included the Dubuque Pacific Islander Health Projet, [[CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER]]. [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]], and a Marshallese women's group known as FANUL. The event observed the International Day of Prayer, an important Marshallese celebration, and the 65th anniversary of a U. S nuclear detonation on Bikini Atoll. (26)


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	23. Goldstein, Bennet, "Marshallese Families Work for Opportunity," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 30, 2017, p. 2A		23. Goldstein, Bennet, "Marshallese Families Work for Opportunity," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 30, 2017, p. 2A

	24. ~~Goldstein~~, ~~Bennet~~, "~~Sculpture Puts Face to Dubuque's Marshallese Community~~," ~~Telegraph Herald~~, ~~September 9~~, 2018, p. ~~17A~~		24. Tempus, Alexandra, "Paradise Reclaimed," The Progressive, April 1, 2018, Online: https://progressive.org/magazine/paradise-reclaimed-tempus/

	25. Hinga, Allie, "Marshallese Reach Out," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 5, 2019, p. 1		25. Goldstein, Bennet, "Sculpture Puts Face to Dubuque's Marshallese Community," Telegraph Herald, September 9, 2018, p. 17A

			26. Hinga, Allie, "Marshallese Reach Out," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 5, 2019, p. 1

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	In September, 2018 a fabricated steel sculpture called "Irene" was placed on display outside the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]]. The sculpture depicts Irene Maun Sigrah, a woman who grew up in the Federated States of Micronesia and moved to Dubuque in 2010. She worked as a community health worker with the Dubuque Pacific Islander Health Project at [[CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER]] while advocating for improved access to health care for Marshallese living anywhere in the United States. The work was commissioned by the museum and carried out by artist Jamie Burmeister and a team of local artists. (24)		In September, 2018 a fabricated steel sculpture called "Irene" was placed on display outside the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]]. The sculpture depicts Irene Maun Sigrah, a woman who grew up in the Federated States of Micronesia and moved to Dubuque in 2010. She worked as a community health worker with the Dubuque Pacific Islander Health Project at [[CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER]] while advocating for improved access to health care for Marshallese living anywhere in the United States. The work was commissioned by the museum and carried out by artist Jamie Burmeister and a team of local artists. (24)

			On March 4, 2019 the Marshallese community was a focus on a Getting to Know Your Marshallese Friends event. Hosts included the Dubuque Pacific Islander Health Projet, [[CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER]]. [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]], and a Marshallese women's group known as FANUL. The event observed the International Day of Prayer, an important Marshallese celebration, and the 65th anniversary of a U. S nuclear detonation on Bikini Atoll. (25)


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	24. Goldstein, Bennet, "Sculpture Puts Face to Dubuque's Marshallese Community," Telegraph Herald, September 9, 2018, p. 17A		24. Goldstein, Bennet, "Sculpture Puts Face to Dubuque's Marshallese Community," Telegraph Herald, September 9, 2018, p. 17A

			25. Hinga, Allie, "Marshallese Reach Out," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 5, 2019, p. 1

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	21. Barton, Thomas J. "Pastor Unites Marshallese Community," ''Telegraph Herald,'' September 28, 2015, p. 3A		21. Barton, Thomas J. "Pastor Unites Marshallese Community," ''Telegraph Herald,'' September 28, 2015, p. 3A

	22. Goldstein, ~~Bennett~~, "Connections in the Classroom," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 29, 2017, p. 7A		22. Goldstein, Bennet, "Connections in the Classroom," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 29, 2017, p. 7A

	23. Goldstein, ~~Bennett~~, "Marshallese Families Work for Opportunity," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 30, 2017, p. 2A		23. Goldstein, Bennet, "Marshallese Families Work for Opportunity," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 30, 2017, p. 2A

	24. Goldstein, Bennet, "Sculpture Puts Face to Dubuque's Marshallese Community," Telegraph Herald, September 9, 2018, p. 17A		24. Goldstein, Bennet, "Sculpture Puts Face to Dubuque's Marshallese Community," Telegraph Herald, September 9, 2018, p. 17A

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	Language barriers and lack of education led to many Marshallese taking entry-level jobs at large retail stores, nursing homes, manufacturing plants and hotels at low wages. An estimated 1% of the Marshallese living in the United States had a bachelor's degree compared to 18% of the general population and 13% were unemployed. Nation-wide the median income for Marshallese immigrants in 2013 was $31,531 compared to $52,176 for the general population. This led to families doubling up to cover expenses. In a 2015 report the Iowa Department of Human Rights Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs found that the principal barriers to career advancement were limited English-speaking abilities and lack of time and resource to attend school. (23)		Language barriers and lack of education led to many Marshallese taking entry-level jobs at large retail stores, nursing homes, manufacturing plants and hotels at low wages. An estimated 1% of the Marshallese living in the United States had a bachelor's degree compared to 18% of the general population and 13% were unemployed. Nation-wide the median income for Marshallese immigrants in 2013 was $31,531 compared to $52,176 for the general population. This led to families doubling up to cover expenses. In a 2015 report the Iowa Department of Human Rights Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs found that the principal barriers to career advancement were limited English-speaking abilities and lack of time and resource to attend school. (23)

			In September, 2018 a fabricated steel sculpture called "Irene" was placed on display outside the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]]. The sculpture depicts Irene Maun Sigrah, a woman who grew up in the Federated States of Micronesia and moved to Dubuque in 2010. She worked as a community health worker with the Dubuque Pacific Islander Health Project at [[CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER]] while advocating for improved access to health care for Marshallese living anywhere in the United States. The work was commissioned by the museum and carried out by artist Jamie Burmeister and a team of local artists. (24)


	See: [[DUBUQUE PARADISE ASSEMBLY OF GOD]]		See: [[DUBUQUE PARADISE ASSEMBLY OF GOD]]
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	21. Barton, Thomas J. "Pastor Unites Marshallese Community," ''Telegraph Herald,'' September 28, 2015, p. 3A		21. Barton, Thomas J. "Pastor Unites Marshallese Community," ''Telegraph Herald,'' September 28, 2015, p. 3A

	22. Goldstein, Bennett. "Connections in the Classroom," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 29, 2017, p. 7A		22. Goldstein, Bennett, "Connections in the Classroom," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 29, 2017, p. 7A

			23. Goldstein, Bennett, "Marshallese Families Work for Opportunity," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 30, 2017, p. 2A

	23. Goldstein, ~~Bennett.~~ "Marshallese ~~Families Work for Opportunity~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~May 30~~, ~~2017~~, p. 2A		24. Goldstein, Bennet, "Sculpture Puts Face to Dubuque's Marshallese Community," Telegraph Herald, September 9, 2018, p. 17A

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	[[Image:marshal1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|]]MARSHALLESE. The Marshall Islands, 29 coral ~~atolld~~ (including Rongelap, Kwajelein, Jaluit, Majuro, Mili, Namerik, Wotje,) and five islands, located in the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and Australia, encompass an area one-ninth the size of Dubuque County. (1) They were named for British Captain William Marshall, who explored the area with Captain Thomas Gilbert in 1788. The atolls were not united until Europeans named and mapped them, Rālik-Ratak, the Marshallese designation for the leeward and windward chains of atolls, was considered an official name at the time of independence. (2)		[[Image:marshal1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|]]MARSHALLESE. The Marshall Islands, 29 coral atolls (including Rongelap, Kwajelein, Jaluit, Majuro, Mili, Namerik, Wotje,) and five islands, located in the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and Australia, encompass an area one-ninth the size of Dubuque County. (1) They were named for British Captain William Marshall, who explored the area with Captain Thomas Gilbert in 1788. The atolls were not united until Europeans named and mapped them, Rālik-Ratak, the Marshallese designation for the leeward and windward chains of atolls, was considered an official name at the time of independence. (2)

	[[Image:marshal2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|]]		[[Image:marshal2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|]]
	Whalers from Europe and the United States were originally attracted to the Marshall Islands in the 1830s to 1850s but by the 1860s copra (the production of dried coconut) became Europeans' main interest in the islands. Under Japanese control (between [[WORLD WAR I]] and [[WORLD WAR II]] copra production continued, in addition to a fishing industry (controlled by Okinawans), and by exports of phosphorus and handicrafts. (3) Coconut leaves were woven into mats with more permanent mats made of pandanus leaves. (4)		Whalers from Europe and the United States were originally attracted to the Marshall Islands in the 1830s to 1850s but by the 1860s copra (the production of dried coconut) became Europeans' main interest in the islands. Under Japanese control (between [[WORLD WAR I]] and [[WORLD WAR II]] copra production continued, in addition to a fishing industry (controlled by Okinawans), and by exports of phosphorus and handicrafts. (3) Coconut leaves were woven into mats with more permanent mats made of pandanus leaves. (4)

	Following World War II, the United States had a strategic interest in the Marshall Islands with few attempts at development. Between 1946 and 1958 a task force of military and civilians conducted 67 nuclear tests in the area. (5) On March 1 1954 the United States detonated a 15-megaton thermonuclear device at Bikini Atoll. The force released was 1,000 times the power of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. Radioactive fallout descended on people living on nearby atolls like a salt-like film. Soon many of these people began losing hair and their skin began to peel. The State Department, however, assured them there was no medical reason to expect permanent damage. Measurements, however, made in the area indicated the residents received 26 times the current occupational limits for radiation workers. (6)		Following World War II, the United States had a strategic interest in the Marshall Islands with few attempts at development. Between 1946 and 1958 a task force of military and civilians conducted 67 nuclear tests in the area. (5) On March 1, 1954 the United States detonated a 15-megaton thermonuclear device at Bikini Atoll. The force released was 1,000 times the power of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. Radioactive fallout descended on people living on nearby atolls like a salt-like film. Soon many of these people began losing hair and their skin began to peel. The State Department, however, assured them there was no medical reason to expect permanent damage. Measurements, however, made in the area indicated the residents received 26 times the current occupational limits for radiation workers. (6)

	As copra prices declined on the world market, Marshall Islanders relied more on the meager income from handicrafts to supplement the economy. By the 1960s and 1970s, financial assistance programs were begun to make up for United States neglect of the region and became the major source of income. Since independence, United States aid has been increased by programs from other Pacific Rim countries. (7)		As copra prices declined on the world market, Marshall Islanders relied more on the meager income from handicrafts to supplement the economy. By the 1960s and 1970s, financial assistance programs were begun to make up for United States neglect of the region and became the major source of income. Since independence, United States aid has been increased by programs from other Pacific Rim countries. (7)

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			1. Julie Zahs, Peace Corps Volunteer on Utrik Atoll in 1972-73 and on Woja, Ailinglaplap 1973-74, email, March 11, 2018

	1. Goldstein, Bennet. "American Dream," Telegraph Herald, May 28, 2017, p. 1A		1. Goldstein, Bennet. "American Dream," Telegraph Herald, May 28, 2017, p. 1A