Luke Knepp named Big Ten cross country athlete of the week
University of Iowa redshirt sophomore Luke Knepp has been named the Big Ten Men’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week, according to an announcement from the conference on Wednesday.
Garner man sentenced to 12 years for methamphetamine conspiracy
A Garner, Iowa man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
Senator Grassley warns of mounting pressures facing Iowa's farm economy
As harvest season progresses, concerns are rising among Iowa farmers about the state of the U.S. farm economy.
- Grassley and Durbin question major firms’ reliance on H‑1B visas after mass layoffs
- Grassley comments on indictment of former FBI Director James Comey
- Grassley joins bipartisan call for phosphate addition to critical minerals list
- Grassley urges DOJ and ATF to stop alleged retaliation against whistleblower
- Grassley urges end to DHS work permits for foreign students citing jobs, security risks
Grassley’s Capitol Hill Report discusses shutdowns, Farm Bill, trade with China, and Gaza talks
Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report, covering several current legislative topics.
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Man sentenced to federal prison for illegal reentry in Iowa
An individual identified as Angel Aranda-Vazquez, a 37-year-old citizen of Mexico, has been sentenced to 168 days in federal prison for reentering the United States illegally.
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Cedar Rapids man sentenced for selling fentanyl near elementary school
A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl near an elementary school.
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Iowa farmer pleads guilty to COVID-19 subsidy fraud and stalking charges
An Iowa farmer has pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges after admitting to defrauding the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) out of more than $1.5 million in pandemic-related subsidies, stealing identities, and stalking a victim...
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Iowa DOT announces I-80 nighttime closures for paving work
The Iowa Department of Transportation has announced nighttime closures for eastbound Interstate 80 between Grand Prairie Parkway (exit 118) and Jordan Creek Parkway (exit 121).
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Iowa Highway 9 reopens with temporary lane closures expected
Iowa Highway 9 in Dickinson County has reopened to traffic, as confirmed by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 3 office.
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How many seasonal agricultural visas were requested by Iowa employers during 2024?
In 2024, 2,638 H-2A petitions were filed by employers located in Iowa, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
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Cedar Rapids man sentenced to 18 years for shooting during failed drug deal
A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison after shooting another person during a failed drug deal.
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Davenport man receives over seven years in prison for possession of child pornography
A Davenport resident, David Anthony Tumea, 44, has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for possessing child pornography while on federal supervised release.
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Iowa City man receives federal prison sentence for possessing ammunition as felon
An Iowa City resident, Alfred Washington, Jr., 46, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for possessing ammunition as a felon.
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Minnesota man receives nine-month federal sentence for harboring fugitive
A Minnesota resident, Jay Anthony Tapper, 57, has been sentenced to nine months in federal prison for harboring a fugitive.
