Cosby's release could have impacts in Iowa and beyond Advocates at the Riverview Center, an organization that helps the survivors of sexual assault, say Cosby's release will be felt by many here in Iowa. Author: Jon Diaz (WOI) Updated: 10:28 PM CDT June 30, 2021 WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Many who grew up watching Bill Cosby, on Wednesday, watched news that he is now a free man. Sexual assault advocates now worry that his release could have have an impact on survivors of sexual assault here in Iowa. According to Gwen Bramlet-Hecker, the Iowa program director for the Riverview Center, a group dedicated to helping the survivors of sexual assault, this hits close to home.