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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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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.
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Mason City man receives federal prison sentence for firearms and meth distribution
Jacob Shafer, a 34-year-old resident of Mason City, Iowa, was sentenced on September 12, 2025, in federal court in Sioux City.
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Sioux City man receives over five years for possessing child pornography
A Sioux City man has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for possession of child pornography.
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Guatemalan man sentenced for illegal reentry into U.S. after prior removal
A Guatemalan citizen has been sentenced to 127 days in prison for illegally reentering the United States after being removed.
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Sioux City man pleads guilty to possessing child pornography
Andrew Gross, a 42-year-old resident of Sioux City, Iowa, pleaded guilty on September 11, 2025, in federal court to possessing child pornography.
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Cherokee man sentenced to over five years for possession of child pornography
Roger Strickland, a 62-year-old resident of Cherokee, Iowa, has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for possessing child pornography.
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Mexican man sentenced to over a year for repeated illegal reentry into U.S
A Mexican national residing in Hampton, Iowa, has been sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after multiple removals.
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Guatemalan woman sentenced for using fraudulent social security card
A Guatemalan citizen, Cindy Fabiola Santos-Perez, has been sentenced to 109 days in federal prison for the unlawful use of a social security card.
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Sioux City man pleads guilty to possession of over 7,000 child porn images
Daniel Kaler, a 38-year-old resident of Sioux City, Iowa, pleaded guilty in federal court on September 8, 2025, to possessing child pornography.
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Former Storm Lake city worker pleads guilty to possession of child pornography
Brian Oakleaf, a 52-year-old former employee of Storm Lake City, Iowa, pleaded guilty on September 9, 2025, to two counts of possession of child pornography in federal court in Sioux City.
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Humboldt County man sentenced to eight years for illegal firearm possession
Lawrence Moore, a 37-year-old resident of Bode, Iowa, has been sentenced to 96 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
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Mason City brothers receive federal sentences for role in meth distribution
Two Mason City brothers have been sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms for their roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
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Humboldt County man receives federal prison sentence for drug trafficking offenses
A Humboldt County man, Nathan Nickless, age 40, from Dakota City, Iowa, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to several charges.
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Sioux City man receives 20-year sentence for child exploitation offenses
A Sioux City man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a minor and distributing child pornography.
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Mason City man receives 12-year federal sentence for possession of child pornography
Cleon Mitchell, Jr., a 46-year-old resident of Mason City, Iowa, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography.
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Spencer man receives over eight years for methamphetamine distribution
A Spencer, Iowa man has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
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Cedar Rapids man pleads guilty to federal methamphetamine distribution conspiracy
Cleveland Stephens, also known as “Schmitty,” age 63, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
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George man sentenced to over ten years for methamphetamine trafficking
A George, Iowa man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses.
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Cedar Rapids man pleads guilty to federal gun charge after police pursuit
A Cedar Rapids man has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing a firearm as a felon.