Iowa lawmakers are contemplating dismantling a system that has for many years given native officers oversight of hundreds of legal offenders launched from incarceration.
Why it issues: Gov. Kim Reynolds and her administration contend the reorganization would streamline providers and save thousands and thousands of {dollars} annually.
However dozens of native advocates — together with county supervisors from throughout the state and a former Iowa Division of Corrections district director — predict disastrous outcomes, together with extra Iowans in jail.
Catch up quick: Iowa’s Group Based mostly Corrections (CBC) has supervised convicted offenders on parole or probation, or others on pretrial launch, for greater than 40 years.
It usually serves as an alternative choice to incarceration for these typically thought-about to be much less severe offenders and at the moment oversees round 41,200 folks — greater than 5 instances the 7,900 who’re in Iowa prisons.
The way it works: A neighborhood board for every of the state’s eight judicial districts oversees their CBC packages, that are thought-about impartial businesses. Every company has a director and lots of of employees members.
Every of their boards is made up of about 20 volunteers, principally supervisors but in addition judges and some residents.
Every board units coverage, supplies finances enter and oversees operations.
What’s occurring: Reynolds is asking lawmakers to consolidate Iowa’s 37 cupboard businesses into 16, together with the Iowa Division of Corrections (DOC).
CBC boards would turn into advisory councils solely. CBC administrators would report back to the DOC as a substitute of the native boards.
What they’re saying: About 100 folks — principally CBC board members — participated in an internet assembly earlier this month with DOC director Beth Skinner that Axios attended.
None spoke in favor of the merger and dozens left the assembly early after Skinner declined to reply questions.
“When you thought one thing was damaged, why have not you come to us because the boards of those businesses?”Story County Supervisor Linda Murken, a former judicial district director of the DOC, requested Skinner.
Zoom in: The CBC reorganization lacks particulars in how packages which might be custom-made throughout state districts would perform, which might result in extra folks in jail, a number of audio system warned Skinner.
Dubuque County Supervisor Ann McDonough alleged the reorganization is a step in direction of privatizing the corrections providers to for-profit companies.
The opposite facet: Skinner instructed lawmakers earlier this month that CBC administrators have to be accountable to the DOC moderately than native boards for the reason that state authorities supplies the majority of CBC funding, per the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
What’s subsequent: A Senate committee permitted the almost 1,600-page invoice final week, making it eligible for additional consideration and incomes reward from Reynolds.
Former Iowa Hawkeyes star George Kittle is in the midst of what has to be the most trying season of his NFL career.
Kittle’s San Francisco 49ers—who were Super Bowl contenders heading into 2024—fell to just 5-6 with their loss to the Green Bay Packer this past Sunday, further hindering their playoff chances.
However, the tight end is not giving up hope in the midst of severe adversity.
“My optimism is not broken by any means,” Kittle told reporters. “We still have a lot of very talented players. We will get some guys back. And I still have full trust in the coaching staff to put our guys in position to make plays, and I got no worry about that. But definitely an uphill grind, and going to see what we’re made of, which I’m looking forward to.”
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You have to love Kittle’s fighting spirit, but it seems hard to imagine the 49ers righting the ship in their current predicament.
San Francisco is dealing with a plethora of injury issues up and down the roster, which includes quarterback Brock Purdy, who missed the Packers game with a shoulder problem.
Kittle himself had a strong performance in Week 12, logging six catches for 82 yards and a touchdown. He has also been his usual impressive self overall this season, totaling 49 receptions for 642 yards and eight scores in nine appearances.
But not even Kittle can save the Niners from all of their current troubles.
The 49ers will face the Buffalo Bills in a matchup that could ultimately decide their playoff fate this Sunday.
No. 17 Iowa State goes into its home game against Kansas State on Saturday night as one of the Big 12 teams with the highest probability of making it to the conference championship game next week.
That calculation comes from conference officials putting pencil to paper to figure out all the scenarios that could unfold on the final weekend of the regular season.
Cyclones coach Matt Campbell said his team just needs to worry about itself and not the myriad of possibilities that could determine the matchup for next week’s Big 12 title game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
“To me,” he said, “all that other stuff is wasted time, effort and energy.”
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If the Cyclones (9-2, 6-2, No. 18 CFP) beat the Wildcats (8-3, 5-3, No. 24 CFP), they probably would be in. Arizona State would be the likely opponent if the Sun Devils win at Arizona.
So much would have to align for the Wildcats to advance — starting with beating Iowa State — that coach Chris Klieman said he didn’t plan to address the possibilities with his players. He said he wouldn’t have to anyway.
“The kids know,” he said.
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. Credit: AP/Charlie Riedel
Going for 10
The Cyclones are trying to become the first team in the program’s 133-year history to win 10 regular-season games. Wildcats’ tight end Will Swanson said he wasn’t aware of the 10-win milestone until a reporter told him. He indicated he and his teammates would like to keep the Cyclones from achieving it.
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“I’ll probably have to mention that,” he said, laughing.
Up and running
K-State quarterback Avery Johnson appears to be back to his old self. The staff tried to reduce his rushing attempts after he was injured Oct. 12 at Colorado. There were no limitations on him in last week’s 41-15 win over Cincinnati. He ran 10 times for 70 yards, including a 33-yard burst and a 21-yard touchdown.
“People saw when he’s healthy, we’re really good on offense,” Klieman said.
Cold, but no snow
Temperatures are expected to be in the teens in Ames, but no snow is in the forecast. Heavy snow fell during last year’s game in Manhattan, Kansas. Abu Sama III ran for 276 yards and three touchdowns and the Cyclones’ defense made a fourth-down stop in the final minute to preserve a 42-35 victory.
“I just remember the snow and Abu running wild,” ISU receiver Jayden Higgins said. “There definitely was a lot of snow on the field.”
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K-State’s Swanson said the game reminded him of a backyard football game but that it “panned out terribly.”
“Some spots there were 6 inches of snow,” he said. “I remember I caught a ball and I got tackled. I was face-first in the ground and had a pound of snow between my face and my facemask.”
Injury update
Klieman said RB Dylan Edwards could return against the Cyclones after sustaining a no-contact leg injury two weeks ago against Arizona State.
Campbell said S Drew Surges will be available and DT J.R. Singleton and TE Ben Brahmer are on track to play.
Colorado Buffaloes (5-1) vs. Iowa State Cyclones (4-1)
Lahaina, Hawaii; Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. EST
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BOTTOM LINE: Colorado and No. 5 Iowa State play at Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii.
The Cyclones are 4-1 in non-conference play. Iowa State ranks fifth in the Big 12 with 41.2 points per game in the paint led by Keshon Gilbert averaging 9.2.
The Buffaloes are 5-1 in non-conference play. Colorado ranks fifth in the Big 12 shooting 39.3% from 3-point range.
Iowa State makes 49.0% of its shots from the field this season, which is 8.2 percentage points higher than Colorado has allowed to its opponents (40.8%). Colorado averages 13.9 more points per game (77.7) than Iowa State gives up (63.8).
The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play.
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TOP PERFORMERS: Gilbert is scoring 16.8 points per game with 2.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists for the Cyclones.
Elijah Malone is averaging 14.3 points for the Buffaloes.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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