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Iowa sees rise in violent crime despite overall low crime rate
Iowa faces a rare uptick in homicides rapes robberies and aggravated assaults over a decade, according to FBI data. Iowa Department of Corrections Director Jerry Bartruff called the trend almost shocking noting small state effects and rising violence in rural areas and Des Moines while other metros decline. He seeks 378.7 million in funding plus 1 million for pharmaceuticals amid concerns over parolee recidivism and potential prison population growth.
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