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News from July 2025

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Boyson Road bridge over I-380 in Hiawatha closing for construction

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 14, 2025

The Boyson Road bridge over Interstate 380 in Hiawatha is set to close on Monday, July 14, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation's Manchester construction office.

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Iowa Transportation Commission plans public input meeting in Corning

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 14, 2025

The Iowa Transportation Commission is set to hold a public input meeting in Corning on August 12, 2025.

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Iowa DOT seeks public input on bridge replacement over CPKC railroad

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 14, 2025

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking public input on a proposed bridge replacement project on Iowa 149 over the CPKC railroad in Wapello County.

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Grassley releases GAO report citing major Secret Service lapses before Trump assassination attempt

By Y. P. Silverman | Jul 12, 2025

A report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), requested by U.S. Sen.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on device companies in Iowa during Q2

By R. D. Dean | Jul 11, 2025

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

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Grassley joins bipartisan Senate group marking 30th anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide

By R. M. Machado | Jul 11, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and several of his Senate colleagues have issued a joint statement to mark the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide.

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Iowa ranks 38th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 11, 2025

Iowa ranked 38th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 1,079 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Des Moines man sentenced for drug and firearm offenses

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 11, 2025

A Des Moines man, Sean Michael O’Boyle, has been sentenced to 220 months in federal prison for his involvement in drug and firearm-related crimes.

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Grassley details legislative wins supporting Iowa alternative energy and agriculture

By R. M. Machado | Jul 11, 2025

For more than 30 years, U.S. Sen.

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NFIB Iowa hosts webinar on 2025 legislative session

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 10, 2025

On July 8, NFIB Iowa hosted a webinar to review the events of the 2025 legislative session.

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NFIB Iowa comments on small business optimism amid tax concerns

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 10, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index showed little change in June, dropping slightly by 0.2 points to 98.6, which remains above the long-term average of 98.

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Grassley receives recognition from clean energy sector over support for wind, solar incentives

By Y. P. Silverman | Jul 9, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is receiving praise from clean energy advocates for his role in advancing wind and solar initiatives as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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Iowa DOT establishes corridor preservation zone for U.S. 20 in Peosta

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 9, 2025

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced the establishment of a corridor preservation zone (CPZ) for U.S. 20 in Peosta, Dubuque County.

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Iowa DOT announces closure of Iowa 175 for bridge resurfacing

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 9, 2025

Iowa 175 between Dayton and Stratford will be closed from July 14 to July 16 for resurfacing work on the bridge over the Des Moines River, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation's Jefferson construction office.

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Galva woman sentenced for distributing over 100k fentanyl pills

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 9, 2025

A woman from Galva, Iowa, was sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl.

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Iowa ranked 49th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 8, 2025

With $287,625 in home loans issued, Iowa ranked 49th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Biodiesel groups praise Grassley role in new clean fuel law benefiting Iowa producers

By E. H. Little | Jul 8, 2025

Biodiesel producers, farmers, and renewable fuel advocates have expressed support for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, recently signed into law by President Trump.

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Cedar Rapids man sentenced for drug distribution and firearm possession

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 8, 2025

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to over 25 years in federal prison for drug-related offenses.

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Cedar Rapids man sentenced for mailing fentanyl pills from Arizona

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 8, 2025

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for mailing thousands of fentanyl pills from Arizona to Iowa.

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Grassley discusses wind tax credits, USPS letter, Ukraine arms, and rural hospitals in latest report

By R. M. Machado | Jul 7, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report for July 7, 2025.