Invisible man with new coat stands outside Dubuque Rescue Mission
Tim Trenkle portrays a homeless man with a gray coat and packed cart of belongings. Volunteers at the Rescue Mission discuss his future while shoppers pass by, oblivious to the struggles of those on the street. The piece observes invisibility of the homeless amid holiday bustle and notes Trenkle’s roles at NICC and the mission.
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Rescue Mission
Dubuque
Mission
Casino Bridge
Tim Trenkle
Northeast Iowa Community College
Trenklet
Nicc
Critics urge support as ICF ID placements shrink in Iowa
Edith A Muth of Marion voices concern over closing Park Place in Glenwood and a rapid drop in ICF ID openings. She highlights vulnerable adults needing intensive care, asks for state funding and prioritization, and condemns misinformation about abortion and politics.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids Traffic Cameras Face Criticism and Confusion
A Cedar Rapids driver reports a citation issued to Kent Bradley instead of himself and questions the speed camera program. He questions calibration, due process, truck citations, and regulatory compliance, suggesting the system raises funds rather than improving safety. The citation was canceled after his efforts.
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Cedar Rapids
Kent Bradley
Iowa
Time to stop micromanaging parents says Lenore Skenazy
Lenore Skenazy argues against requiring guardians at bus stops and tight late pickup rules. She cites Tampa Bay Times coverage of Hillborough County bus incidents and a Girl Scout troop policy to urge letting parents decide when children walk home.
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Hillsborough County
Florida
Tampa Bay Times
Shift to nuance in policing and community trust
In a reflective piece Lyndalowa emphasizes embracing nuance over echo chambers as society reforms policing and public safety. She argues for reducing excessive force, scrutinizing military equipment, and fostering constructive dialogue between law enforcement and communities.
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Echo Chamber
America
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