EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 6 MIN
Season 2 - Episode 6: Tough on Crime or Tough on Iowa?
from Deciding Iowa · host Shawn Ellerbroek & Emily Boevers
Iowa lawmakers say one of their top priorities is keeping Iowa “safe.” But what does that actually mean and at what cost?In Episode 6 of Deciding Iowa, Shawn and Emily take a closer look at the proposed three-strikes sentencing bill, including:• What three-strikes laws were designed to do• What history tells us about their real impact• Iowa’s already-low violent crime rate• Overcrowded prisons, budget gaps, and unintended consequencesWith Iowa ranking among the safest states in the country, this conversation asks an important question: Are we solving real problems or reviving 1990s policies that don’t fit today’s data or realities?This is a calm, fact-based discussion about safety, justice, and smart use of public resources worth a watch if you care about where Iowa is headed. Watch Episode 6 and decide for yourself.#DecidingIowa #IowaLegislature #PublicSafety #CriminalJustice #IowaPolitics #PolicyOverPolitics #InformedIowans
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Iowa lawmakers say one of their top priorities is keeping Iowa “safe.” But what does that actually mean and at what cost? In Episode 6 of Deciding Iowa, Shawn and Emily take a closer look at the proposed three-strikes sentencing bill, including: • What three-strikes laws were designed to do • What history tells us about their real impact • Iowa’s already-low violent crime rate • Overcrowded prisons, budget gaps, and unintended consequences With Iowa ranking among the safest states in the coun...
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Season 2 - Episode 6: Tough on Crime or Tough on Iowa?
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