They come from places where people leave there cars running while they go into the local Casey's store to pick up a Slim Jim. Although Iowa may have a lower crime rate than other states like New York, Texas and California, criminals don't congregate in states where the crime rate is highest. Criminals can be found everywhere. And it seems as though crime will continue to rise. According to research, violent crimes committed by teen-agers in Iowa are up, despite a nationwide decrease in juvenile crime.
Research shows the number of crimes committed by teens in some cases surpasses the adult rate.
Ames Police Chief Dennis Ballantine said the six reports of minor vandalism to automobiles near campus on Saturday, Nov. 8, were possibly the action of a drunk. People need to use common sense and not be so trusting. This doesn't mean the loss of good-old Iowa hospitality, but you can't tell who's a criminal by looking at people. Copyright 1997 by the Iowa State Daily Publications Board. All rights reserved.