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Caeden-Philip Andrew Kinyua Nyanjenga, age18
"An 18-year-old in Decorah is facing hate crime charges in connection to the vandalism of several buildings, including two churches.
In a press release, police called it “hate speech that was both shocking and criminal.”
Police arrested Caeden-Philip Nyanjenga. He faces felony criminal mischief charges, as well as trespassing with intent to commit a hate crime.
Police said the suspect vandalized the buildings over the weekend, spray-painting anti-gay messages on rainbow doors outside one church."
So I looked at Decorah, Iowa, pop. around 8,000.
In 2011, the town of Decorah re-crafted itself into a popular, same-sex wedding destination.
" “Decorah is a very diverse community, and although there are varying opinions, people seem to have respect for one another. All weddings have an economic impact on this community, so there are certainly businesses that do whatever they can to cater all brides- and grooms-to-be. That’s one of the great things about Amalia’s site—she has spent a considerable amount of time placing local businesses on this site who have specifically stated that they will welcome GLBT couples.”"
"“It would have been easier to fly into Des Moines, but it was important for us to be married in a church, because my partner is a practicing Catholic. When we saw the little white steeple on this historic Lutheran Church in Decorah, we knew this was the place."
Arrest made in ongoing vandalism investigation in Decorah - Decorah Leader
The Decorah Police Department and the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office were notified Sept. 17 of multiple buildings in Decorah, as well as areas on the bike path, skate park and streets/alleys that were defaced and vandalized by spray paint during the overnight hours. An arrest has been made...
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Decorah, Iowa, Welcomes Same-Sex Marriages | Lavender Magazine
Three Couples Discuss Their Wedding Experiences David Stahl recalls, “It seemed almost too good to be true,” describing the “beautiful little town” of Decor ...
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