DES MOINES, Iowa — Fifty-three people received their citizenship certificates Thursday at a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair.
The new citizens came from 24 different countries, including Mexico, Ethiopia and Brazil.
"I get to marry who I really want to marry, I get to like whoever I want to like so that is the biggest thing for me," said Sophie Feahn, who is from Côte d'Ivoire.
The people naturalized on Day 1 of the 2021 fair had already obtained citizenship. They did so through their parents, being adopted by U.S. citizens or being born abroad to a U.S. citizen.
Local 5 and CW Iowa 23 are bringing exciting experiences to you, from live newscasts to a real-life Local 5 Weather Lab experience. The CW Iowa 23 booth will be located on Grand Avenue, and the Local 5 Weather team can be found near the Giant Slide.
Both booths will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day of the fair.
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