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News from August 2025

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Presidential Physical Fitness Award reinstated under new executive order

By E. H. Little | Aug 15, 2025

Nearly 70 years ago, the President’s Council on Youth Fitness was established during the Eisenhower administration to promote physical fitness and healthy habits among American schoolchildren.

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Grassley responds to treasury’s new guidance on wind and solar tax credits

By E. H. Little | Aug 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa commented on new guidance from the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding tax credits for wind and solar energy projects.

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Arizona and Indiana residents sentenced for leading multi-state bank fraud scheme

By H. A. Byrd | Aug 15, 2025

Three individuals identified as leaders of a nationwide bank fraud and money laundering conspiracy have been sentenced to a total of 421 months in federal prison.

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Senator Grassley addresses key Iowa issues in latest Capitol Hill Report

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 15, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report, addressing several issues relevant to Iowa and national policy.

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Grassley highlights ICE funding boost following new immigration bill

By R. M. Machado | Aug 14, 2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, recently signed into law, has provided U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with increased federal funding aimed at bolstering the agency's ability to protect communities across the United States.

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Waterloo man sentenced to over three decades for smuggling and distributing fentanyl

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 14, 2025

A Waterloo man has been sentenced to 37 years in federal prison for smuggling fentanyl into the United States and distributing it in the Waterloo area.

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NFIB reports slight rise in optimism among Iowa small businesses

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 13, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported that its Small Business Optimism Index increased by 1.7 points in July, reaching 100.3.

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Brenna Bird demands investigation into FireAid non-profit which Trump called a ‘scam’

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 13, 2025

Brenna Bird and 13 other state Attorneys General are demanding FireAid explain how it spent the $100 million raised for LA wildfire victims, citing reports survivors haven’t received promised direct relief.

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Marion man sentenced to over ten years for distributing methamphetamine

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 13, 2025

A Marion, Iowa man has been sentenced to more than ten years in federal prison for his role in distributing over 1.5 kilograms of ice methamphetamine.

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Iowa reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Aug. 9

By D. E. Ruiz | Aug 12, 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. 2.

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Cedar Rapids felon sentenced for tossing gun during police chase

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 12, 2025

A Cedar Rapids man with a prior felony conviction was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a felon.

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Grassley discusses tax relief for hospitality workers at county Q&A

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley met with members of the Iowa Restaurant Association, the Iowa Hotel and Lodging Association, and the Iowa Latino Hospitality Council in Pottawattamie County to discuss the effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on...

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Alta man pleads guilty to federal charge for illegal firearm possession

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 12, 2025

A man from Alta, Iowa, has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm.

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Cedar Rapids man convicted for firearm possession after multiple felony offenses

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 12, 2025

A Cedar Rapids man, Kirby Joe Truesdell, age 48, was convicted by a federal jury for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

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Iowa: Biologics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Iowa in Q2

By R. D. Dean | Aug 11, 2025

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

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Grassley joins bipartisan effort marking 20 years of Renewable Fuel Standard

By E. H. Little | Aug 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and lifelong family farmer, has joined Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and other senators in introducing a bipartisan resolution to mark the 20th anniversary of the...

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Employers from Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector in Iowa filed 13 H-2A petitions in 2024

By T. R. Wood | Aug 11, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector in Iowa filed 13 H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024

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Employers from Other Services (except Public Administration) sector in Iowa filed 8 H-2A petitions in 2024

By T. R. Wood | Aug 9, 2025

Employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry based in Iowa submitted eight H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Grassley introduces bipartisan bill targeting importation of counterfeits

By E. H. Little | Aug 8, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at detecting and stopping counterfeit and pirated imports.

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Senator Grassley criticizes congressional focus on climate over fiscal issues

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 8, 2025

In a recent Q&A, Senator Chuck Grassley addressed the direction of U.S. climate policy and the Trump administration’s approach to environmental issues.