Notes from the Inside features writing by inmates serving time in Iowa prisons. Little Village editors have made only minor adjustments for style and length. By Tom S. If asked the question, “What is one of, if not THE most important responsibility we have in life?,” most everyone would mention “parenting,” or, for the men […]
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Notes from the Inside: Namaste
Notes from the Inside features writing by inmates serving time in Iowa prisons. Little Village editors have made only minor adjustments for style. By José R. Namaste: a Hindu greeting which loosely translates into, “The good that is in the deepest part of me, greets the good that is in the deepest part of you.” […]
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Notes from the Inside: Perceptions of Freedom
Notes from the Inside features writing by inmates serving time in Iowa prisons. Little Village editors have made only minor adjustments for style. Parades, picnics, family gatherings and fireworks! All are America’s traditions that celebrate our independence on the Fourth of July. This is our national holiday recognizing our freedom. Yet exactly what does freedom […]
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Notes from the inside: An interview with Oakdale Warden Jim McKinney
Notes from the Inside features writing by inmates serving time in Iowa prisons. Little Village editors have made only minor adjustments for style. This is an excerpt of a longer interview. By Tom S. & Jon S. On Wednesday, Dec. 23, Oakdale Warden Jim McKinney was good enough to take some time out of his […]
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Notes from the Inside: I was wrong
Notes from the Inside features writing by inmates serving time in Iowa prisons. Little Village editors have made only minor adjustments for style. When I was asked to join hospice for the first time, it was around five or six years ago. I thought, “This is not for me.” I am not the kind of […]
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Notes from the inside: What I’ve learned in prison
Notes from the Inside features original writing by inmates serving time in Iowa prisons. Little Village editors have made only minor adjustments for style I was asked to write on what I’ve learned in prison. I think I was picked as kind of a joke, but as I got to think about it…maybe someone has seen […]
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Notes from the inside: Working toward the future while behind bars
Notes from the Inside features original writing by inmates serving time in Iowa prisons. The authors of this article are contributors to the Iowa Medical…
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Notes from the Inside: Struggles behind bars
Notes from the Inside features original writing by inmates serving time in Iowa Prisons. Here, Oakdale Prison inmates discuss some of the daily challenges they face. One very big challenge in prison is the loneliness of being separated from my family. I feel, as an inmate, not being able to see the people I love […]
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Notes from the inside: What to expect upon entering Iowa’s prison system
When you first arrive at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center (IMCC) it can be overwhelming for some people and just downright scary for other people. You’ll be…
