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Galva woman sentenced for distributing over 100k fentanyl pills

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 9, 2025

A woman from Galva, Iowa, was sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl.

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Iowa ranked 49th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 8, 2025

With $287,625 in home loans issued, Iowa ranked 49th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Biodiesel groups praise Grassley role in new clean fuel law benefiting Iowa producers

By E. H. Little | Jul 8, 2025

Biodiesel producers, farmers, and renewable fuel advocates have expressed support for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, recently signed into law by President Trump.

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Cedar Rapids man sentenced for drug distribution and firearm possession

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 8, 2025

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to over 25 years in federal prison for drug-related offenses.

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Cedar Rapids man sentenced for mailing fentanyl pills from Arizona

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 8, 2025

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for mailing thousands of fentanyl pills from Arizona to Iowa.

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Grassley discusses wind tax credits, USPS letter, Ukraine arms, and rural hospitals in latest report

By R. M. Machado | Jul 7, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report for July 7, 2025.

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Grassley seeks answers from CMS over alleged Obamacare subsidy fraud

By R. M. Machado | Jul 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has renewed his call for increased oversight of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace following reports and information indicating widespread fraud in the system.

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Number of VA loans issued in Iowa increased by 78.6% from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 5, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,079 home loans in Iowa, totaling $310.3 million, during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Iowa steps up clean energy support with 2 new policies or incentives in 2024

By R. D. Dean | Jul 4, 2025

Iowa added at least two new clean energy policies or incentives in 2024, according to data from DSIRE.

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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.