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News from September 2025

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Iowa's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Aug. 30

By D. E. Ruiz | Sep 9, 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. 23.

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Sioux City man pleads guilty to possession of over 7,000 child porn images

By M. L. Duckworth | Sep 9, 2025

Daniel Kaler, a 38-year-old resident of Sioux City, Iowa, pleaded guilty in federal court on September 8, 2025, to possessing child pornography.

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Former Storm Lake city worker pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

By F. L. Murphy | Sep 9, 2025

Brian Oakleaf, a 52-year-old former employee of Storm Lake City, Iowa, pleaded guilty on September 9, 2025, to two counts of possession of child pornography in federal court in Sioux City.

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Humboldt County man sentenced to eight years for illegal firearm possession

By M. L. Duckworth | Sep 8, 2025

Lawrence Moore, a 37-year-old resident of Bode, Iowa, has been sentenced to 96 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

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Iowa cross country opens season with strong finishes at Hawkeye Invitational

By K. T. Nichols | Sep 5, 2025

The University of Iowa cross country teams began their 2025 season at the Hawkeye Invitational on Friday night at the Ashton Cross Country Course.

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Mason City brothers receive federal sentences for role in meth distribution

By L. K. Wheeler | Sep 5, 2025

Two Mason City brothers have been sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms for their roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.

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Humboldt County man receives federal prison sentence for drug trafficking offenses

By L. L. Boyce | Sep 4, 2025

A Humboldt County man, Nathan Nickless, age 40, from Dakota City, Iowa, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to several charges.

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Sioux City man receives 20-year sentence for child exploitation offenses

By L. K. Wheeler | Sep 4, 2025

A Sioux City man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a minor and distributing child pornography.

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Mason City man receives 12-year federal sentence for possession of child pornography

By L. K. Wheeler | Sep 4, 2025

Cleon Mitchell, Jr., a 46-year-old resident of Mason City, Iowa, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography.

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Adel man receives nine-year sentence for transporting child pornography

By M. L. Duckworth | Sep 4, 2025

An Adel resident, Douglas Harsh, 55, has been sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for transporting child pornography.

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Rep. Williams on EV investments in rural infrastructure: 'A colossal failure and waste of taxpayer dollars'

By E. L. Gillen | Sep 3, 2025

Craig Williams, Representative of Iowa House District 11, said in a public announcement with the Hawkeye Reporter that federal electric vehicle (EV) programs have consistently failed to deliver results.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Iowa this year escalate as of week ending Aug. 23

By D. E. Ruiz | Sep 2, 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. 16.