Iowa Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy Director Steve Lukan and Partnership for a Drug-Free Iowa President Peter Komendowski, along with the Iowa National Guard Counter-Drug Program and the US Department of Justice Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa, will be having their “Iowa Caring Communities Tour” series of community listening posts across the State. Representatives will conduct community outreach to build community capacity to effectively meet the threat of substance abuse, with an emphasis on the evolving opioid epidemic. The purpose of the listening posts is to hear directly from local citizens about top community concerns, needs, and solutions related to illegal drug activity impacting Iowa youth. “We invite Iowans to participate in the listening posts because we want to hear directly about emerging substance abuse concerns in their community, share that information to help others, and plan accordingly to address those concerns,” said Lukan. Information gathered at the listening posts will assist in defining Iowa priorities and shaping drug control strategies for public education, safety and health initiatives, as well as strengthen local community coalition efforts to prevent substance abuse. “Listening post input will help the Partnership for a Drug Free Iowa provide more targeted drug education programs and prevention tools that better meet local needs,” said Komendowski. “It’s important for us to know about new or emerging challenges in our communities, and to share information important to understanding the dangers and risks associated with the recent surge in drug overdose deaths involving prescription, illicit and non-medical synthetic opioids.”
Thursday May 4, 2017
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
May 4 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Clinton County Sheriffs' Satellite Office
226 11th St.
DeWitt, Iowa 52742
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Lauren Schwandt-Project Coordinator
Camanche-DeWitt Coalition
563-241-4371
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