URBANDALE, Iowa — Iowa will welcome the nation’s newest citizens Friday morning at a naturalization ceremony at Living History Farms in Urbandale.

Governor Kim Reynolds is expected to attend the 11 a.m. ceremony, which is part of a monthly series of naturalization events held in the metro area.

Naturalization ceremonies are an important step for immigrants seeking citizenship, providing them with the rights and responsibilities of being an American citizen.

The next ceremony is scheduled for November 14th, continuing the tradition of monthly events. You can learn more about naturalization ceremonies in Iowa here.

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