Fort Madison, IA – This story was honored with First Place in the Feature category of the Iowa Associated Press Broadcasters Contest.
The right to an education is enjoyed by almost every person in this country. But there are some people who have lost that right due to a wrong decision. In this important human interest feature, reporter Jason Parrott gives listeners a chance to meet a teenager who's made some serious mistakes. That person is now working to make himself better and to prepare for the day when he is no longer held behind bars.