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Senate bill introduces reforms targeting fraud prevention and rural healthcare funding in Medicaid

By E. H. Little | Jul 3, 2025

Over the past six decades, Medicaid has served as a key component of the U.S. health care safety net, supporting low-income families, individuals with disabilities, and seniors.

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Senator Grassley discusses agriculture and legislation during farm interview

By R. M. Machado | Jul 3, 2025

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa hosted Steve Doocy from Fox & Friends for a walk on his New Hartford farm, where they discussed topics ranging from agriculture to legislative efforts and Grassley's long career in public service.

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Grassley addresses farm policy, Supreme Court decision, and executive actions in latest report

By R. M. Machado | Jul 3, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his latest Capitol Hill Report, covering several legislative and policy topics relevant to Iowa and national interests.

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Fort Dodge man receives federal sentence for illegal firearm possession

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 3, 2025

Michael Turner, a 35-year-old resident of Fort Dodge, Iowa, has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm.

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Waterloo man receives lengthy sentence for meth distribution conspiracy

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 3, 2025

A Waterloo man, Matthew James Wessels, aged 44, has been sentenced to over nineteen years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.

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Dubuque man receives federal sentence for firearm possession

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 3, 2025

A Dubuque man, Kenneth Moore, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on July 2, 2025.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa in Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 2, 2025

The VA issued 328 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 141 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Iowa companies were under most scrutiny during June?

By K. C. Garner | Jul 2, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Iowa in June.

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Grassley details plan for tighter controls and cost savings in proposed Medicaid reforms

By Y. P. Silverman | Jul 2, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa addressed the Senate on Wednesday, outlining proposed reforms in a bill aimed at maintaining and improving the Medicaid program.

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Alabama man sentenced for firearm possession after fleeing police

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 2, 2025

A Birmingham man, Chrishawn Lloyd Stuckey, 43, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison following a guilty plea for possession of a firearm by a felon.

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Sioux City man convicted for firearm possession as drug user

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 2, 2025

Victor Howard, a 28-year-old from Sioux City, was found guilty by a jury in federal court after a three-day trial.

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Fentanyl dealer receives five-year sentence for distribution near protected location

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 2, 2025

A man from Dubuque has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for selling fentanyl.

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2025: Measles cases in Iowa up as of week ending June 28

By D. E. Ruiz | Jul 1, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Iowa for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending June 21.

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Which type of Iowa companies were inspected the most by FDA in June?

By K. C. Garner | Jul 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Iowa in June.

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Grassley votes for sweeping tax relief bill with focus on Iowa farms and border security

By R. M. Machado | Jul 1, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a legislative package aimed at preventing what is described as the largest tax increase in U.S. history and making significant investments in border security and law...

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Grassley releases internal FBI emails on alleged suppression of China election interference probe

By Y. P. Silverman | Jul 1, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has released internal FBI emails that indicate the agency suppressed intelligence related to alleged Chinese interference in the 2020 U.S. election.

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Cedar Rapids man receives four-year sentence for fentanyl distribution

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2025

A Cedar Rapids resident has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute.

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Iowa man receives nine-year sentence for distributing child pornography

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2025

A man from Asbury, Iowa, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for distributing child pornography.

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Sioux City man pleads guilty to escape from custody

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2025

A man from Sioux City has pleaded guilty to escaping custody, as confirmed by federal court proceedings on June 30, 2025.

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Iowa woman sentenced for fraud related to derecho and pandemic aid

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 30, 2025

An Eastern Iowa woman has been sentenced to over a year in federal prison for defrauding more than $25,000 in federal benefits meant for victims of the August 2020 derecho and the COVID-19 pandemic.