On behalf of the Meskwaki Police Department, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to Nada Shamah and the entire #cbs2iowa team for continuing to share the story of Rita Papakee with the airing of two reports in their series. Their ongoing coverage brings much-needed attention to Rita’s case and helps ensure that her story is not forgotten. It also sheds light on the broader issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, a crisis that continues to impact Native communities across the country. Watch Part 2 of the report here. Watch Part 1 of the report here.
We are grateful for their thoughtful and respectful reporting, and for their commitment to giving a voice to Rita, her family, and others still searching for justice.
— Meskwaki Police Department