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Iowa DOT launches new public engagement platform PublicInput.com

By R. K. Blankenship | Sep 20, 2025

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has introduced a new public engagement platform, PublicInput.com, to enhance its interaction with citizens regarding transportation projects.

Iowa 3 road closure set for September 22 due to construction

By M. L. Duckworth | Sep 20, 2025

Iowa 3, a highway between Boy Scout Road and Sageville west of Dubuque, is set to close for construction starting Monday, September 22.

Iowa Highway 9 reopens with temporary lane closures expected

By F. L. Murphy | Sep 20, 2025

Iowa Highway 9 in Dickinson County has reopened to traffic, as confirmed by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 3 office.

How many seasonal agricultural visas were requested by Iowa employers during 2024?

By L. K. Wheeler | Sep 18, 2025

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.

Cedar Rapids man sentenced to 18 years for shooting during failed drug deal

By F. L. Murphy | Sep 17, 2025

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison after shooting another person during a failed drug deal.

Former Des Moines schools superintendent charged with illegal firearm possession

By F. L. Murphy | Sep 17, 2025

The former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, Ian Andre Roberts, appeared before a United States Magistrate Judge in the Southern District of Iowa on Wednesday.

CDC Reports: Measles cases in Iowa this year escalate as of week ending Sept. 6

By D. E. Ruiz | Sep 17, 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 Aug. 30.

Davenport man receives over seven years in prison for possession of child pornography

By M. L. Duckworth | Sep 16, 2025

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.

Iowa City man receives federal prison sentence for possessing ammunition as felon

By R. K. Blankenship | Sep 16, 2025

An Iowa City resident, Alfred Washington, Jr., 46, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for possessing ammunition as a felon.

Minnesota man receives nine-month federal sentence for harboring fugitive

By F. L. Murphy | Sep 16, 2025

A Minnesota resident, Jay Anthony Tapper, 57, has been sentenced to nine months in federal prison for harboring a fugitive.

Grassley and Luján seek expanded Medicare payments for pharmacist-provided medical services

By Y. P. Silverman | Sep 16, 2025

Senators Chuck Grassley and Ben Ray Luján have reintroduced bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing access to medical services for older Americans in underserved areas.

Grassley presses new FBI director on Epstein probe and agency reforms

By R. M. Machado | Sep 16, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned FBI Director Kash Patel during an oversight hearing in Washington, focusing on several high-profile issues involving the agency.

Grassley joins bipartisan effort seeking study into rising U.S. fertilizer costs

By R. M. Machado | Sep 16, 2025

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Muscatine man receives nearly five-year federal sentence for firearm possession while on supervision

By F. L. Murphy | Sep 16, 2025

A Muscatine man has been sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon.

Grassley discusses Russian sanctions and Iowa Senate race in weekly report

By Y. P. Silverman | Sep 15, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report for September 15, 2025.

Mason City man receives federal prison sentence for firearms and meth distribution

By F. L. Murphy | Sep 12, 2025

Jacob Shafer, a 34-year-old resident of Mason City, Iowa, was sentenced on September 12, 2025, in federal court in Sioux City.

Sioux City man receives over five years for possessing child pornography

By F. L. Murphy | Sep 12, 2025

A Sioux City man has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for possession of child pornography.

Guatemalan man sentenced for illegal reentry into U.S. after prior removal

By R. K. Blankenship | Sep 12, 2025

A Guatemalan citizen has been sentenced to 127 days in prison for illegally reentering the United States after being removed.

Grassley proposes bill aimed at preventing future U.S. government shutdowns

By R. M. Machado | Sep 12, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has reintroduced the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, aiming to address recurring budget impasses in Congress.

Which type of Iowa companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q2?

By R. D. Dean | Sep 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 10 inspections at eight Food and Cosmetics companies from Iowa in the second quarter of 2025.

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