Polk County to launch its first warrant resolution clinic
The CJCC joined forces with various organizations to help Polk County residents resolve their non-violent warrants.
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Des Moines police use-of-force reports from 2020 George Floyd protests subject of new Just Voices’ review
Just Voices will release a series of essays centered around the Des Moines Police Department's use-of-force reports during the 2020 George Floyd protests.
The Rest of the Story: A look at a high profile leader and the lawsuits behind the 2020 George Floyd protests in Des Moines
Volume 2 of “The Peoples History” will be available soon and detail the impact of the 2020 George Floyd protests in Des Moines, Iowa.
Iowa CCI’s Racial Justice Team to share what they want from next police chief with Des Moines City Council
Des Moines residents want a bigger say in who will replace retiring Des Moines police chief Dana Wingert.
A Black father’s sentence for taking a gun into an Iowa elementary school ‘starts and ends with racism’ says Prairielands Freedom Fund
The Prairielands Freedom Fund released a statement about a Black father who was sentenced to prison for taking a gun to his child's school.
What really happened during the summer of 2020 protests? Just Voices Iowa releases ‘The People’s History’ study
Just Voices Iowa has released a new study about the protests that erupted in Des Moines in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder.
Des Moines police used tear gas on peaceful protesters in 2020 — Kerwin Dobbins was there
EXCLUSIVE: Article series from Just Voices chronicles the George Floyd protests during the summer of 2020 in Des Moines.
Ahead of Iowa caucuses, Democratic Black Caucus holds event, discusses economic justice, party concerns
During an economic justice forum, a state senator and realtor shared personal stories about prison/jail's lingering burdens.
Iowa summit to convene national speaker, experts to discuss justice reform
The Iowa Summit on Justice & Disparities will convene experts, speakers and others to discuss longstanding justice inequities and reform.
The People’s History: The First Weekend of Protests – From Calm to Chaos
EXCLUSIVE: New article series from Just Voices chronicles the first weekend of protests during the summer of 2020 in Des Moines.
Des Moines police use-of-force reports from 2020 George Floyd protests subject of new Just Voices’ review
Just Voices will release a series of essays centered around the Des Moines Police Department's use-of-force reports during the 2020 George Floyd protests.
The Rest of the Story: A look at a high profile leader and the lawsuits behind the 2020 George Floyd protests in Des Moines
Volume 2 of “The Peoples History” will be available soon and detail the impact of the 2020 George Floyd protests in Des Moines, Iowa.
Iowa CCI’s Racial Justice Team to share what they want from next police chief with Des Moines City Council
Des Moines residents want a bigger say in who will replace retiring Des Moines police chief Dana Wingert.
A Black father’s sentence for taking a gun into an Iowa elementary school ‘starts and ends with racism’ says Prairielands Freedom Fund
The Prairielands Freedom Fund released a statement about a Black father who was sentenced to prison for taking a gun to his child's school.
What really happened during the summer of 2020 protests? Just Voices Iowa releases ‘The People’s History’ study
Just Voices Iowa has released a new study about the protests that erupted in Des Moines in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder.
Des Moines police used tear gas on peaceful protesters in 2020 — Kerwin Dobbins was there
EXCLUSIVE: Article series from Just Voices chronicles the George Floyd protests during the summer of 2020 in Des Moines.
Ahead of Iowa caucuses, Democratic Black Caucus holds event, discusses economic justice, party concerns
During an economic justice forum, a state senator and realtor shared personal stories about prison/jail's lingering burdens.
Iowa summit to convene national speaker, experts to discuss justice reform
The Iowa Summit on Justice & Disparities will convene experts, speakers and others to discuss longstanding justice inequities and reform.
The People’s History: The First Weekend of Protests – From Calm to Chaos
EXCLUSIVE: New article series from Just Voices chronicles the first weekend of protests during the summer of 2020 in Des Moines.