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The Iowa Department of Corrections has been rolling out a new policy in the past year aimed at addressing racial disparities in the state’s prison…
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The Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison is home to more than 300 of Iowa's most dangerous inmates, or otherwise known as "lifers." Hundreds of other… -
The recidivism rate for ex-offenders is significantly lower when they find employment after they leave prison. But getting hired can be difficult for… -
A recent report from the Iowa Department of Human Rights indicates the number of inmates in Iowa will increase by four thousand in 10 years. The report…
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The President's order to protect five million undocumented immigrants from deportation has been welcomed by some, condemned by others.This hour, we get a… -
Kelley Page saw his e-cigarette store as the new chapter in his life. So it stung that much more when it was taken away because of his past.The Des Moines…
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In Fort Madison, 550 inmates were scheduled to be transferred to a new $132 million state maximum security prison - that was three months ago.The move has…
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When a woman leaves prison she will face many challenges, and to succeed she needs to have the skills to navigate her world and to make good decisions.…
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Today on Talk of Iowa, we wrap up our corrections series with a conversation on the programs offered to incarcerated offenders. Host Charity Nebbe learns… -
Iowa Public Radio concludes it's summer series on Iowa's corrections system with a look at recidivism. Host Ben Kieffer learns why offenders in rural…
