CRIME & SAFETY
This Is Iowa: Broken crayons find new purpose, helping victims of violent crimes
DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa — Something beautiful can come from things if they are given a second chance, which is why a Waukee woman made a unique request on social media, asking for broken crayons. The response was overwhelming, Katie Kenny said. "It's just been insane. We have bags and...
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