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Federal felon convicted for distributing drugs causing two overdose deaths

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 26, 2025

A federal jury in Cedar Rapids has convicted Cody Kinzie Dittmar, a 34-year-old from Dubuque, Iowa, for distributing and conspiring to distribute heroin and fentanyl, leading to two overdose deaths.

Oxford man sentenced for child enticement and pornography charges

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 26, 2025

An Oxford man, Eric Gene Rundle, 44, has been sentenced to 156 months in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor and receipt of child pornography.

Grassley urges reforms to public safety officer benefits amid claim delays

By R. M. Machado | Jun 25, 2025

A senior member of the U.S. Senate has urged the Trump administration to address a backlog and management issues within a federal program responsible for providing benefits to families of police officers and firefighters who have died or become...

Blue Grass man sentenced to federal prison for possession of child pornography

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

A man from Blue Grass has been sentenced to 216 months in federal prison for producing child pornography.

Iowa small business owners meet lawmakers in Washington

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

Iowa small business owners recently traveled to Washington, D.C. under the leadership of NFIB Iowa State Executive Director Matt Everson.

Reinbeck man sentenced to two decades for meth distribution

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

A man from Reinbeck, Iowa, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.

Grassley and Klobuchar introduce bill targeting return of kidnapped Ukrainian children

By Y. P. Silverman | Jun 24, 2025

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Maryland man pleads guilty to convenience store robberies and money laundering

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

A Maryland man has pled guilty to additional charges in federal court related to two convenience store robberies and money laundering.

VA Purchase Loans in Iowa average $284,822 for Q4 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 23, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Iowa in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $284,822, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Grassley discusses Iran conflict, budget bill, and terrorism victims act in weekly update

By Y. P. Silverman | Jun 23, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report for June 23, 2025.

Honduran man sentenced for using fraudulent ID documents

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 23, 2025

A Honduran man has been sentenced to 102 days in prison for the unlawful use of fraudulent identification documents.

Dubuque man receives 42-year sentence for child exploitation

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 23, 2025

A Dubuque man has been sentenced to 42 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a child and distributing child pornography.

Tripoli resident pleads guilty to child pornography charges

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 23, 2025

A man from Tripoli, Iowa, has admitted to charges of distributing and possessing child pornography.

Senate discusses impact of sweeping budget bill on Iowa families

By R. M. Machado | Jun 20, 2025

Iowans are closely watching the progress of the One Big Beautiful Bill as it moves through Congress, according to feedback gathered from county meetings, emails, and phone calls.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Iowa declines from Q3 to Q4

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 20, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Iowa during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $286,952, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Supreme Court upholds Grassley-Lankford law aiding terror victims' access to US courts

By E. H. Little | Jun 20, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has responded to the Supreme Court's unanimous decision to uphold the Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act of 2019.

Mason City man sentenced to over seven years for meth distribution

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 20, 2025

A Mason City man has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

FBI emails suggest DOJ officials discussed additional charges against Trump over J6 choir

By R. M. Machado | Jun 19, 2025

Internal FBI emails obtained by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and shared with the New York Post indicate that Department of Justice officials discussed possible new criminal charges against former President Donald Trump in relation to his...

Senate passes resolution urging expanded access to C-SPAN across TV and streaming platforms

By E. H. Little | Jun 18, 2025

The Senate has unanimously approved a resolution introduced by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) that supports public access to C-SPAN streaming across all television providers, including streaming services.