A spontaneous donation drive that began in Iowa City has grown into a month-long effort to support Minneapolis residents affected by heightened Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, activity in their city.
Local businesses and community members, such as Brix Cheese Shop and Wine Bar and George’s Buffet, have led the ongoing donation efforts.
The donation effort in Iowa City was sparked by Iowa City resident Charlie Morris, who said his first trip on Jan. 16 came together in a matter of hours with roughly 60 pounds of donations from the community…