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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

News from August 2025

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H-2A Insights: Employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry in Iowa submitted 2,617 petitions in 2024

By T. R. Wood | Aug 8, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector in Iowa filed 2,617 H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024

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South Sioux man sentenced to over seven years for fentanyl distribution conspiracy

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 8, 2025

A South Sioux City, Nebraska man has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for his role in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.

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Mount Vernon man receives over twelve years for methamphetamine trafficking

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 8, 2025

A Mount Vernon man has been sentenced to more than twelve years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a drug trafficking charge.

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Chicago man receives 30-month sentence for escape and assault while on the run

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 7, 2025

A Chicago man has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for escaping from custody, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa.

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Grassley, Ernst introduce bipartisan bill aimed at expanding access to homegrown biofuels

By E. H. Little | Aug 7, 2025

Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) have introduced the bipartisan Ethanol for America Act, which aims to expand consumer access to E15, a biofuel blend.

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Council Bluffs man sentenced for possessing firearm as felon

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 7, 2025

A Council Bluffs resident, Ronald Lee Behee, Jr., was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison on August 21, 2025, for possession of a firearm as a felon.

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Marshalltown nurse sentenced to federal prison for drug diversion from hospital patients

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 7, 2025

A Marshalltown woman has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for diverting controlled substances and making false statements in medical records.

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Man sentenced to prison for illegal reentry after prior deportations

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 7, 2025

A Honduran citizen, Yoni Omar Alvarado-Gomes, also known as Jhonny Ramos Campos, was sentenced to 92 days in prison for illegally reentering the United States after being deported.

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Omaha man sentenced to six years for marijuana trafficking and firearm offense

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 7, 2025

An Omaha resident, Rafael Rashad Adams, 41, has been sentenced to 72 months in federal prison following his conviction for possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

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Mexican man sentenced for repeated illegal reentry into U.S., receives eight-month prison term

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 7, 2025

A Mexican citizen residing in North Buena Vista, Iowa, has been sentenced to eight months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after being deported multiple times.

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Cedar Rapids man receives federal prison sentence for straw purchasing firearms

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 6, 2025

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to federal prison for making false statements during the attempted purchase of a firearm.

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Guatemalan man sentenced for illegal reentry after three prior deportations

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 6, 2025

A Guatemalan man living in Waterloo, Iowa, has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after being deported three times.

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Coralville woman receives seven-year sentence for fentanyl trafficking

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 6, 2025

A Coralville woman has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a drug trafficking charge.

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Cedar Rapids man receives eleven-year sentence for illegal firearm possession

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 6, 2025

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to eleven years in federal prison for possessing firearms as a prohibited person.

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Grassley’s weekly report addresses judiciary process, energy, drug prices, economy, opioids and redistricting

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 5, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report, which covers several current topics affecting Iowa and the nation.

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Grassley urges passage of bill targeting illicit use of veterinary sedative xylazine

By E. H. Little | Aug 5, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), along with Sen.

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Iowa's case count rises as of week ending Aug. 2

By D. E. Ruiz | Aug 5, 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 July 26.

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Rockwell man receives over two decades for producing child pornography

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 5, 2025

A Rockwell, Iowa man has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for producing and distributing child pornography.

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Waterloo man sentenced to 12 years for possessing child pornography

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 5, 2025

A Waterloo man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to two counts of possession of child pornography.

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Grassley introduces bill for greater transparency at inpatient psychiatric hospitals

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 5, 2025

U.S. Sen.