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News from August 2025

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NFIB launches ad campaign thanking Rep. Miller-Meeks for supporting small business tax relief

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 25, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched new radio and digital advertisements in Iowa’s 1st District to thank Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks for her support in making the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent.

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Ramp closure planned for maintenance work on Interstate 235

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 23, 2025

Maintenance work on the bridge over Broadway Avenue will lead to the closure of the eastbound I-80 to westbound I-235 ramp in Polk County.

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Cedar Rapids man pleads guilty to federal gun charge after police pursuit

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 22, 2025

A Cedar Rapids man has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing a firearm as a felon.

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Senator Grassley discusses impact of new federal tax law during Iowa county meetings

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 22, 2025

During the Senate’s August recess, Senator Chuck Grassley has continued his annual 99 county meetings across Iowa, reaching 87 counties so far this year.

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Independence man indicted on federal child pornography charges

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 22, 2025

Jordan Michael Million, a 23-year-old resident of Independence, Iowa, has been indicted on federal child pornography charges.

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Nighttime closure planned for eastbound I-80 in West Des Moines

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 22, 2025

Eastbound Interstate 80 will be closed from Grand Prairie Parkway (exit 118) to the Southwest Mixmaster in West Des Moines on Tuesday, September 2.

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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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Grassley and Shaheen mark Fentanyl Prevention Day amid ongoing opioid crisis

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 21, 2025

Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) are drawing attention to the dangers of fentanyl as part of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.

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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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Grassley discusses farm bill progress, energy tax credits, and future plans in latest Capitol Hill report

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 20, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report for August 20, 2025.

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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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Grassley urges probe into alleged CBP retaliation against whistleblowers

By R. M. Machado | Aug 19, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has called for an investigation into Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials accused of retaliating against agency whistleblowers.

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Grassley releases HHS data on placement of migrant children with unvetted sponsors

By R. M. Machado | Aug 18, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has released Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) data indicating that the Biden-Harris administration placed more than 11,000 migrant children with sponsors who were not vetted...