MASON CITY – Councilman Alex Kuhn told NIT today that he is “very concerned” about the crime issues in Mason City.
He said that he has spoken with Mason City Police Chief Michael Lashbrook on Thursday and is set to ride along with an on-duty police officer today.
Kuhn hopes to “learn more about how we can address this” on-going and seemingly growing problem in Mason City.
NIT will attempt to find out what Kuhn learns from his time with the MCPD today.
Nice move Alex. Go to the source. Involve the community. So far, so good. Some of the newness of elected office has worn off. It is time to show us real LEADERSHIP. Go get em’. Bring your A game and demand the same of all involed.
Matt, would you be willing to ask to be invited along? That’s what I want to see, the awakening of awareness for Alex as he(WE) see first hand what is going on in our community.
Citizens Police Academy is a local program through the Sheriff’s office and MCPD.
http://www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/Sheriff/Sheriff_Citizen_PA.cfm
This page is a good resource to keep us aware of our neighborhoods.
http://www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/Sheriff/Sheriff.cfm
one of the biggest causes of the increase of crimes is that too many kids are being raised by a parent or parents that are involved in drugs, and crimes themselves. too many have no respect for anything, including themselves, and feel they are owed everything. this has been going on for generations, and is growing with each generation. and when many are caught, the court gives them a slap on the hand. too many are never held accountable for their actions.
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Ryan R., anonymous, mc guy, i agree, good job kuhn.
Just saying. Matt back me up here.
I know kuhn and there isn’t a better guy in town. he has connections all across the state, knows the issues, and would do anything to help anybody. our community needs more like him.
i hope people on this site don’t nag him too much or he’ll be off to the State Legislature before you know it and we’ll be stuck with a less qualified council person afterwards.
Its a great thing that Kuhn, is trying to change Mason City. Every year it seems like the town is decaying in a terrifying rate. Yes, its clear that drugs are a huge part of the reason why crime is so high. Going to Mason City High School, the amount of soft drugs with in the High School population is amazing… For a change, lets start with teaching kids how getting involved with these family crimes, like Hurtea’s is not the way you want to live life. Its amazing how people are ignorant with Mason City. Change takes time, its not like in Sim City when you can just add more police stations to deter crime. We all can prevent crimes, by stepping up and taking pride. Lets start by starting small block watches within our homes.
While I appreciate Mr. Kuhns attempt to find out about the crime issues in Mason City, his time might be better spent walking the streets in the early morning hours in the areas that a majority of the crimes are occurring. While riding with the MCPD is admirable, he will only get their perspective on any given situation.
The supporters of the beerman and his cast of clowns are so desperate for anything positive that they will try to move kuhn to sainthood for this simple act. His actions at eleven bar and his voting record speak the real truth.
Kuhn is one of the best and brightest in MC, he is a smart independent thinker with proven accomplishments a mile long and this is more proof he is going to lead on council on follow. we need more people like him to step up and help
He can come over sit on my porch and see all the crime he wants. He doesn’t have to ride in a police car. When they see the car coming they hide until they leave and start back up.
At least he is trying to get some first hand information and experience. Give him a break and wait and see if he puts it to good use. It remains to be seen if he sides with the beermiester or the taxpayers of this city. We can use all the help we can get.
Riding around in a car isn’t going to do much. The issues cannot be solved or detected from looking out a vehicle window. They are internal and generational, passed on from adult to child…and fueled by substances, especially tobacco, alcohol, Mt. Dew, Red Bull, Junk Food and meth. Cops and robbers has been played out for a long time, and it really hasn’t done anything to change the behaviors and attitudes of anyone. All the criminals and future criminals know is that “po-po” is to be avoided. I think some other strategy needs to be developed. How is Alex Kuhn going to stop someone driving up from Waterloo and getting into a scuffle with someone over a girl or drugs? If the school system can’t fix them before they turn out at 18 they’re never going to. Like begets like. Exploitation and abuse is sensed, and hence another child becomes corrupted. How to stop abuse and mistreatment in the home is what Alex should be thinking about. Because it starts at the earliest age.
I’ll go by his voting record which shows he’s another puppet of the beerman.
I never had anything personal against Alex we both ran a clean campaign. I am glad to see that he is getting involved with trying to do something about the crime in Mason City.
I voted for Kuhn and am very glad I did. He is a leader and knows how to solve problems. we need to support people like him who work hard to improve community. I hope he can gain insight to help resolve violence and drug issues in MC it is a huge problem
Kuhn is a great guy is works tirelessly for this community, good for him, he gives up his time in so many ways to make our community better. just ask the non-profits and youth groups around town, he volunteers everywhere for the less fortunate. sometimes I wonder if he sleeps! Great job Kuhn.
Will he be riding around during the day or wait until the north end wakes up for the evening and get to head out on one of the nightly calls to Alley Katz.
Wow, Kuhn is trying to find out about the crime in Mason City and I think this is a first good step.He is not from here originally and all you people do is give him grief ,WOW.Sometimes when I read NIT I wonder about the thought process that goes on in Mason City!!!!!
More corruption on the MC force is just what we need. Awesome. I guess if he’s riding with a cop he can’t get an OWI.
Kuhn is showing leadership… is he turning his already tarnished council stint around?
I would love to be a “FLI” in that sqaude car today! WOW