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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...

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Presidential Physical Fitness Award reinstated under new executive order

By E. H. Little | Aug 15, 2025

Nearly 70 years ago, the President’s Council on Youth Fitness was established during the Eisenhower administration to promote physical fitness and healthy habits among American schoolchildren.

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Grassley responds to treasury’s new guidance on wind and solar tax credits

By E. H. Little | Aug 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa commented on new guidance from the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding tax credits for wind and solar energy projects.

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Arizona and Indiana residents sentenced for leading multi-state bank fraud scheme

By H. A. Byrd | Aug 15, 2025

Three individuals identified as leaders of a nationwide bank fraud and money laundering conspiracy have been sentenced to a total of 421 months in federal prison.

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Senator Grassley addresses key Iowa issues in latest Capitol Hill Report

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 15, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report, addressing several issues relevant to Iowa and national policy.

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Grassley highlights ICE funding boost following new immigration bill

By R. M. Machado | Aug 14, 2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, recently signed into law, has provided U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with increased federal funding aimed at bolstering the agency's ability to protect communities across the United States.

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Waterloo man sentenced to over three decades for smuggling and distributing fentanyl

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 14, 2025

A Waterloo man has been sentenced to 37 years in federal prison for smuggling fentanyl into the United States and distributing it in the Waterloo area.

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NFIB reports slight rise in optimism among Iowa small businesses

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 13, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported that its Small Business Optimism Index increased by 1.7 points in July, reaching 100.3.

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Brenna Bird demands investigation into FireAid non-profit which Trump called a ‘scam’

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 13, 2025

Brenna Bird and 13 other state Attorneys General are demanding FireAid explain how it spent the $100 million raised for LA wildfire victims, citing reports survivors haven’t received promised direct relief.