Natalie van Dongen previously served as the deputy director of policy and planning at the Indianapolis Department of Public Works.
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IMPD announces downtown safe space for kids out past curfew
These safe spaces will also provide mentorship opportunities to juveniles and offer mental health support, education assistance, and job readiness programs.
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Prosecutor and police explore neglect charges for parents amid youth violence
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office said it’s working with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department to potentially seek stricter enforcement of neglect charges for parents of juvenile offenders.
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Pacers president Kevin Pritchard’s expectations for next season
Despite not having two starters from last year’s team, Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard said he remains confident in what coach Rick Carlisle and his team can do.
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Billboards call out Marion County sheriff’s ties to immigration enforcement
Local activists have publicly called on the Marion County Sheriff’s Office to end its cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Posted inEducation
Gov. Braun makes 3 new IU Board of Trustees appointments
Braun’s new IU Board of Trustees appointments include Marilee Springer, Dr. David Hormuth and Isaac White, IU student trustee.
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Youth mentors say curfew proposal could work but not a cure-all
Mentors who work with troubled youth said a proposed expansion of Marion County’s curfew might work if it’s combined with both enforcement and a place for children to go.
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Mayor Hogsett appoints new director of Indianapolis Animal Care Services
Mayor Joe Hogsett on Wednesday announced Amanda Dehoney-Hinkle as the new Director of Indianapolis Animal Care Services, effective July 21.
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Indiana’s public colleges and universities agree to tuition freeze
All 15 of Indiana’s public colleges and universities have agreed to freeze tuition and mandatory fees for in-state undergraduate students, Gov. Mike Braun’s announced Tuesday.
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Report on sexual harassment response excludes texts with Mayor Hogsett, attorney says
The report found the mayor and his administration did not break any laws or policies at the time.