League of Women Voters of La Grange Area present Policing in the 21st Century

Bonnie Pitz, state board member of the League of Women Voters of Iowa, shows off a pin from the organization. For years, the League has held candidate forums/debates in Jasper County. Local Republican candidates are refusing to participate in the forums, citing frustrations over the group's lack of neutrality and a past mistake.

The League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area will present a program on Policing the 21st Century from 7 to 8:30 p.m May 23 at the Brookfield Library, 3541 Park Ave., Brookfield.

The event’s featured speaker will be former Riverside police chief Tom Weitzel, who will speak about current police issues and other related criminal justice topics. Audience questions will be encouraged.

The event is free and open tot he public. For more information, email league@lagrangearealwv.org.

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