Dostal Chosen Cedar Rapids Police Chief After Internal Bid
Cedar Rapids selects David Dostal as police chief after internal promotion amid a competitive national search. The process included a 17-person applicant pool, interviews February 7, and 31 letters of support, with Dostal praised for community partnership and local knowledge.
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Marty Hoeger
Pomeranz
Hoeger
Civil Service Commission
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Police Department
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Gazette
Coday
David
Cedar Rapids
Dale Todd
Council
Public Safety and Youth Services Committee
Dostal praised for community focus as Cedar Rapids chief pick
Wayne Jerman and review board members highlight Dostal's integrity and commitment to community policing. They note his local roots, openness to new policing methods, and ability to engage with neighborhoods, youth, and diverse populations while aiming to reduce gun violence and improve mental health partnerships.
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Dostal
Wayne Jerman
Tom Jonker
Jerman
Dave
Harold Walehwa
Review Board
Walehwa
Advocates For Social Justice
Anthony Betters
New BoCo
Betters
Cedar Rapids
Wellington Heights
Pierson
Foundation 2 Crisis Services
Tiffany O’donnell
O’donnell
Pomeranz
Richard Vale
Narcotics Enforcement Division
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Amy Stevenson
Stevenson
Doug Shannon
Mount Vernon-Lisbon
Iowa considers sanctioned encampments to aid unhoused people
Advocates push for designated camping areas with services as unsheltered homelessness rises. A bill would let cities use state funds for encampments, require services, and punish noncompliance. critics warn it harms nonprofits and misses housing shortages.
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Willis Dady Homeless Services
Waypoint
Cedar Rapids
Johnson County
Shelter House
Iowa City
Portland
Ore
Austin
Texas
Denver
Colo
Cedar River
Iowa
Senate
Iowa Finance Authority
IFA
Cicero Institute
Jakob Dupuis
Institute
Dupuis
Jon Murphy
Iowa Housing Trust Funds Advocates Network
Housing Trust Funds
Angie Arthur
Homeward
Polk County
Arthur
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Geoff Stellfox
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