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Louisa County Sheriff’s Office said man charged with murder in June shooting

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 26, 2025

The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office has announced that Ilario Castaneda, a resident of Columbus Junction, has been charged with murder following the alleged shooting of Noe Ibarra Tijerina and the subsequent dragging of his body behind a van in June.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Iowa this year escalate as of week ending Aug. 16

By D. E. Ruiz | Aug 26, 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. 9.

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Iowa City man receives over 11-year sentence for receipt of child pornography

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 26, 2025

An Iowa City resident, Heath Ashley Harmon, 49, has been sentenced to 132 months in federal prison for the receipt of child pornography.

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Council Bluffs man receives 15-year federal sentence for child pornography charges

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 25, 2025

A Council Bluffs resident, David Michael Morse, 55, was sentenced on July 24, 2025, to 180 months in federal prison for receiving child pornography and possessing a firearm as a felon.

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NFIB launches ad campaign thanking Rep. Miller-Meeks for supporting small business tax relief

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 25, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched new radio and digital advertisements in Iowa’s 1st District to thank Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks for her support in making the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent.

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Ramp closure planned for maintenance work on Interstate 235

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 23, 2025

Maintenance work on the bridge over Broadway Avenue will lead to the closure of the eastbound I-80 to westbound I-235 ramp in Polk County.

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Cedar Rapids man pleads guilty to federal gun charge after police pursuit

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 22, 2025

A Cedar Rapids man has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing a firearm as a felon.

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Independence man indicted on federal child pornography charges

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 22, 2025

Jordan Michael Million, a 23-year-old resident of Independence, Iowa, has been indicted on federal child pornography charges.

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Nighttime closure planned for eastbound I-80 in West Des Moines

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 22, 2025

Eastbound Interstate 80 will be closed from Grand Prairie Parkway (exit 118) to the Southwest Mixmaster in West Des Moines on Tuesday, September 2.

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Fort Dodge man receives ten-year sentence for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 21, 2025

A Fort Dodge man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.

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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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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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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.