If it's a shooting or something like that or a bank robbery, we really need somebody here, you know, full time, basically

Where does that person think they live? 1960s Harlem? They live in Mitchellville, Iowa. Most likely they're going to see an uptick in loitering.

Drama galore.

Polk County is providing policing currently.

Here is another article with more details that lays it out better. https://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-des-moines-register/20251226/281771340546608

Other details:
Former mayor lost the recent election 45% to 55%. https://ballotpedia.org/Jessica_Trobaugh_(Mayor_of_Mitchellville,_Iowa,_candidate_2025)