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News from August 2025

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Fort Dodge man receives ten-year sentence for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 21, 2025

A Fort Dodge man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.

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Arthur man pleads guilty to receipt of child pornography in federal court

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 21, 2025

A 32-year-old man from Arthur, Iowa, pleaded guilty on August 20, 2025, in federal court in Sioux City to receiving child pornography.

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Iowa DOT advises public against using closed I-29 bike trail due to safety risks

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 21, 2025

In Sioux City, the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has urged the public to avoid using the closed bike trail adjacent to Interstate 29.

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Fort Dodge man sentenced for intent to distribute methamphetamine

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 20, 2025

Alan Eugene Beier, 61, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

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Cedar Rapids man pleads guilty to federal child exploitation charges

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 20, 2025

A Cedar Rapids man has pleaded guilty in federal court to multiple child exploitation offenses.

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Waterloo man sentenced to fifteen years for gang-related shooting

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 20, 2025

A Waterloo man has been sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison for his involvement in a gang-related shooting that occurred on August 21, 2022.

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Iowa DOT offices closed for Labor Day; services resume Sept. 2

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 20, 2025

All Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) business locations will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

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Westbound I-80 nighttime closure planned in Polk County

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 19, 2025

Nighttime construction work will lead to the closure of westbound Interstate 80 in Polk County, as announced by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes Construction office.

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Sioux City man pleads guilty to federal meth distribution charge

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 19, 2025

Omar Barrientos, a 35-year-old resident of Sioux City, Iowa, pleaded guilty in federal court on August 19, 2025, to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

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Waterloo man sentenced to five years for marijuana distribution conspiracy

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 19, 2025

A Waterloo man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a drug conspiracy.

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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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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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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.