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Luke Knepp named Big Ten cross country athlete of the week

By F. L. Murphy | Sep 29, 2025

University of Iowa redshirt sophomore Luke Knepp has been named the Big Ten Men’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week, according to an announcement from the conference on Wednesday.

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Garner man sentenced to 12 years for methamphetamine conspiracy

By F. L. Murphy | Sep 29, 2025

A Garner, Iowa man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.

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Senator Grassley warns of mounting pressures facing Iowa's farm economy

By R. M. Machado | Sep 26, 2025

As harvest season progresses, concerns are rising among Iowa farmers about the state of the U.S. farm economy.

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Grassley and Durbin question major firms’ reliance on H‑1B visas after mass layoffs

By R. M. Machado | Sep 25, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) have raised concerns about the hiring practices of major U.S. corporations in the technology, finance, and retail sectors.

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Grassley comments on indictment of former FBI Director James Comey

By Y. P. Silverman | Sep 25, 2025

U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has responded to the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.

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Grassley joins bipartisan call for phosphate addition to critical minerals list

By R. M. Machado | Sep 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), along with Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Representative Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), and 65 other lawmakers, has called on U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to add phosphate to the U.S. Critical Minerals...

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Grassley urges DOJ and ATF to stop alleged retaliation against whistleblower

By Y. P. Silverman | Sep 24, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to end what he describes as ongoing retaliation against whistleblower Afolabi...

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2025: Measles cases in Iowa up as of week ending Sept. 13

By D. E. Ruiz | Sep 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 Sept. 6.

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Grassley urges end to DHS work permits for foreign students citing jobs, security risks

By R. M. Machado | Sep 23, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to stop issuing work authorizations to student visa holders.

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Grassley’s Capitol Hill Report discusses shutdowns, Farm Bill, trade with China, and Gaza talks

By E. H. Little | Sep 23, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report, covering several current legislative topics.

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Man sentenced to federal prison for illegal reentry in Iowa

By F. L. Murphy | Sep 23, 2025

An individual identified as Angel Aranda-Vazquez, a 37-year-old citizen of Mexico, has been sentenced to 168 days in federal prison for reentering the United States illegally.

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Cedar Rapids man sentenced for selling fentanyl near elementary school

By M. L. Duckworth | Sep 22, 2025

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl near an elementary school.

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Iowa farmer pleads guilty to COVID-19 subsidy fraud and stalking charges

By M. L. Duckworth | Sep 22, 2025

An Iowa farmer has pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges after admitting to defrauding the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) out of more than $1.5 million in pandemic-related subsidies, stealing identities, and stalking a victim...

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Iowa DOT announces I-80 nighttime closures for paving work

By M. L. Duckworth | Sep 21, 2025

The Iowa Department of Transportation has announced nighttime closures for eastbound Interstate 80 between Grand Prairie Parkway (exit 118) and Jordan Creek Parkway (exit 121).

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Iowa Highway 9 reopens with temporary lane closures expected

By F. L. Murphy | Sep 20, 2025

Iowa Highway 9 in Dickinson County has reopened to traffic, as confirmed by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 3 office.

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How many seasonal agricultural visas were requested by Iowa employers during 2024?

By L. K. Wheeler | Sep 18, 2025

In 2024, 2,638 H-2A petitions were filed by employers located in Iowa, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Cedar Rapids man sentenced to 18 years for shooting during failed drug deal

By F. L. Murphy | Sep 17, 2025

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison after shooting another person during a failed drug deal.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Iowa this year escalate as of week ending Sept. 6

By D. E. Ruiz | Sep 17, 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. 30.

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Davenport man receives over seven years in prison for possession of child pornography

By M. L. Duckworth | Sep 16, 2025

A Davenport resident, David Anthony Tumea, 44, has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for possessing child pornography while on federal supervised release.

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Iowa City man receives federal prison sentence for possessing ammunition as felon

By R. K. Blankenship | Sep 16, 2025

An Iowa City resident, Alfred Washington, Jr., 46, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for possessing ammunition as a felon.