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News from July 2025

Nighttime closures planned for I-35 between Elkhart and Ames starting August

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 26, 2025

Interstate 35 between Elkhart and Ames will experience nighttime closures starting August 4.

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Lane closures on U.S. 18 bridge over Wapsipinicon River start July 28

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 26, 2025

Lane closures are set to begin on the U.S. 18 bridge over the Wapsipinicon River in Chickasaw County starting Monday, July 28.

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Iowa seeks public input for updated state transportation plan

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 25, 2025

The Iowa Transportation Commission, in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Transportation, is initiating an update to the State Transportation Plan.

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Eastbound I-80 on-ramp at Jordan Creek Parkway closed overnight for construction

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 25, 2025

The eastbound I-80 on-ramp at Jordan Creek Parkway (exit 121) in West Des Moines will be closed overnight for construction work, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Creston construction office.

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Jury convicts Chicago woman for straw purchasing firearms linked to violent crimes

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 25, 2025

A federal jury in Sioux City has convicted Cedrinique Coleman, 32, of Chicago, Illinois, on multiple counts related to illegal firearm purchases.

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Iowa man sentenced to over 17 years for receiving child sexual abuse material

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 24, 2025

A man from Waterloo, Iowa, has been sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for receiving child sexual abuse material.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Iowa declines from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 23, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Iowa in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $284,078, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Keokuk father and son sentenced for meth distribution conspiracy

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 23, 2025

Two men from Keokuk have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.

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Iowa's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending July 19

By D. E. Ruiz | Jul 23, 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 12.

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Muscatine men receive lengthy federal sentences for drug-related crimes

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 22, 2025

Two Muscatine men have been sentenced to federal prison for drug and gun crimes related to an officer-involved shooting in Muscatine, Iowa, on May 29, 2024.

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Man sentenced for possessing machinegun conversion devices; linked to Iowa shootings

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 21, 2025

A 19-year-old man from Marion, Iowa, Gentile Kahungu, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for possessing multiple machinegun conversion devices.

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Sioux City woman sentenced to over five years for meth distribution

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 21, 2025

A Sioux City woman has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.

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Iowa receives $101 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 20, 2025

The VA issued 328 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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League of American Workers Founder: ‘Sen. Ernst and Grassley should vote to confirm all of Trump’s nominees’

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 20, 2025

Steve Cortes, Founder and President of the League of American Workers, encouraged U.S. Senator Joni Ernst and Senator Chuck Grassley to vote to confirm all of President Trump’s nominees.

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Nfib's Josh McLeod discusses beneficial ownership mandate on Iowa Business Report

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 20, 2025

Josh McLeod, director of Federal Government Relations for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), was featured on the “Iowa Business Report” in a discussion with Jeff Stein.

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Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission plans July meeting in Maquoketa

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 19, 2025

The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) is scheduled to convene on Monday, July 21, at the Hurstville Interpretative Center in Maquoketa.

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VA home loan amount averages $287,625 in Iowa for Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 17, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Iowa during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $287,625, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Fairfield pharmacist sentenced to probation for stealing prescription drugs

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 17, 2025

A Fairfield man has been sentenced to four years of probation for diverting prescription drugs from a pharmacy he owned and operated.

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Iowa-Wisconsin plan Lansing Bridge demolition for fall 2025 amid safety concerns

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 17, 2025

The Iowa and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation have announced a revised plan for the construction of a new bridge over the Mississippi River, connecting Lansing, Iowa, and Crawford County, Wisconsin.

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Iowa DOT seeks public input on draft State Rail Plan

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 17, 2025

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking public input on its draft State Rail Plan.