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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

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Humboldt County man sentenced to eight years for illegal firearm possession

By M. L. Duckworth | Sep 8, 2025

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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Iowa cross country opens season with strong finishes at Hawkeye Invitational

By K. T. Nichols | Sep 5, 2025

The University of Iowa cross country teams began their 2025 season at the Hawkeye Invitational on Friday night at the Ashton Cross Country Course.

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Mason City brothers receive federal sentences for role in meth distribution

By L. K. Wheeler | Sep 5, 2025

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

By L. L. Boyce | Sep 4, 2025

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

By L. K. Wheeler | Sep 4, 2025

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

By L. K. Wheeler | Sep 4, 2025

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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Adel man receives nine-year sentence for transporting child pornography

By M. L. Duckworth | Sep 4, 2025

An Adel resident, Douglas Harsh, 55, has been sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for transporting child pornography.

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Rep. Williams on EV investments in rural infrastructure: 'A colossal failure and waste of taxpayer dollars'

By E. L. Gillen | Sep 3, 2025

Craig Williams, Representative of Iowa House District 11, said in a public announcement with the Hawkeye Reporter that federal electric vehicle (EV) programs have consistently failed to deliver results.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Iowa this year escalate as of week ending Aug. 23

By D. E. Ruiz | Sep 2, 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. 16.

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Des Moines woman receives federal prison sentence for fatal fentanyl distribution

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 29, 2025

A Des Moines woman has been sentenced to 192 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that resulted in a fatal overdose.

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Spencer man receives over eight years for methamphetamine distribution

By H. A. Byrd | Aug 29, 2025

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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Clinton man sentenced to 30 years for child pornography offenses

By L. K. Wheeler | Aug 29, 2025

A Clinton, Iowa man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for receipt and attempted production of child pornography.

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Iowa City man receives over nine years in federal prison for drugs and firearms

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 29, 2025

An Iowa City resident, Janard Fitzgerald Goins, 34, has been sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for drug and firearm offenses.

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Des Moines man receives over twenty years for role in fentanyl distribution conspiracy

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 28, 2025

A Des Moines resident, identified as Kevin Stanley Harris, Jr., has been sentenced to 262 months in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.

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Waterloo man receives over 14 years for attempted enticement of a minor

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 27, 2025

A Waterloo resident, Gabriel Keith Usher, 47, has been sentenced to 168 months in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor into illicit sexual activities.

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Free tax preparation class offered for Iowa small businesses

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 27, 2025

Iowa small business owners are being offered a free, in-person class aimed at helping them prepare for tax season.

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Cedar Rapids man pleads guilty to federal methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 27, 2025

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

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 27, 2025

A George, Iowa man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses.

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Sen. Ernst on USPS EV fleet: 'Biden’s multi‑billion‑dollar EV fleet for the USPS is lost in the mail'

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa has expressed concerns over the United States Postal Service's (USPS) electric vehicle (EV) fleet initiative, highlighting that despite a $10 billion investment, only 250 electric vehicles have been delivered.

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Iowa City Police said man arrested after allegedly driving into five people

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 26, 2025

The Iowa City Police Department announced the arrest of Roman Aguilar Ventura, 29, on multiple felony charges, including third-offense drunken driving and willful injury.