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Citizens Sworn In at Iowa Cubs Game
Twenty-two new Americans took their oath of citizenship on a baseball field at Principal Park, celebrating diversity and community as they joined the nation from sixteen countries across five continents. Judge Stephen Locher reminded attendees that immigration isn’t just personal—it’s a collective contribution to the country’s betterment. One new citizen, Greg Abel, former Canadian, threw the first pitch before a Cubs game and kept the ball as a keepsake. This marks the 18th naturalization ceremony at the ballpark, proving how unique venues can unite communities and honor new beginnings…
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