Sila Duran
WSS explores houselessness in Iowa City and how community members can help.
Iowa nice: the term describes the overwhelming kindness members of the Hawkeye State practice. It refers to Iowans’ tendency to greet strangers on the street or make conversation while checking out at a store, whereas in other states, residents may walk past or shift focus to their phone. How far does this kindness extend, though, to people without shelter?