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Senator Grassley continues oversight into FBI's 'Arctic Frost' probe targeting Trump allies

Under the Biden administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) launched an investigation in April 2022 codenamed Arctic Frost.

By R. M. Machado | Oct 17, 2025

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Iowa governor extends harvest proclamation allowing heavier farm transport loads

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds will extend a proclamation that affects the transportation of agricultural products and materials across the state.

By E. H. Little | Oct 17, 2025

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Senate Judiciary Committee advances two U.S. attorney nominees

By E. H. Little | Oct 16, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee has moved forward with two nominations for U.S. Attorney positions.

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Governor Reynolds highlights Iowa's fiscal position after REC meeting

By E. H. Little | Oct 16, 2025

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds commented on the state’s financial outlook following the October meeting of the Revenue Estimating Conference (REC).

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Senator Grassley discusses Israel-Hamas ceasefire, farm aid, and Supreme Court voting rights case

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 15, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report, addressing several current issues.

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Iowa reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Sept. 27

By D. E. Ruiz | Oct 14, 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. 20.

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Flags to be lowered statewide October 25 in honor of late Senator Claire Celsi

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 14, 2025

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has directed that all flags in the state be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in honor of Iowa Senator Claire Celsi.

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Iowa officials announce public schedules for week of October 13

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 14, 2025

Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer have released their public schedules for the week of October 13 to October 19, 2025.

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Grassley seeks records from telecom firms and federal agencies in Arctic Frost probe

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 14, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has sent letters to four major telecommunications companies and five federal agencies, requesting that they provide Congress with all records previously handed over to former Special...

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Grassley leads congressional request for DOJ and FBI transparency on Arctic Frost investigation

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 10, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), together with 16 other members of Congress, have formally requested that the Department of Justice (DOJ)...

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Grassley presses tech firms on hiring practices involving foreign worker visas

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 10, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed concerns about U.S. tech companies’ use of foreign worker visas in a recent Q&A. Grassley explained that his committee oversees federal immigration laws, including...

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Grassley releases FBI document showing agency monitored GOP lawmakers' phone data

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 10, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has released a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document that shows the FBI, under the direction of Jack Smith, obtained cell phone tolling data from eight Republican senators and...

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Iowa counts 1 bank failure since 2012 amid national trend

By L. K. Wheeler | Oct 9, 2025

There were more than 130 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2025, one of which occurred in Iowa.

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Special election set for Iowa Senate District 16 after Senator Celsi’s passing

By E. H. Little | Oct 9, 2025

Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that a special election for Iowa Senate District 16 will take place on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

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Senate passes defense authorization act including Iowa priorities secured by Grassley

By R. M. Machado | Oct 9, 2025

The U.S. Senate has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2026 with a vote of 77-20.

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Senate Judiciary Committee advances nominations for federal judges and U.S. Attorneys

By R. M. Machado | Oct 9, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee has moved forward with several key nominations, including one for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and four for district courts.

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Grassley and Ernst back Sheriff Rotter's nomination for U.S. Marshal in Northern Iowa

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 8, 2025

Iowa Sheriff Robert Rotter has been nominated to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Iowa.

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Grassley, Gillibrand reintroduce bill targeting campus sexual assault response

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 8, 2025

Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) have reintroduced the Campus Accountability and Safety Act (CASA), a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing sexual assault on college and university campuses.

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Iowa governor orders use of E-Verify and SAVE for all state hires and licenses

By R. M. Machado | Oct 8, 2025

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed Executive Order 15, which requires all state government departments to verify the employment eligibility of new hires and confirm immigration status or U.S. citizenship before granting state-issued...

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Grassley questions Attorney General Bondi on DOJ oversight and Arctic Frost investigation

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 7, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi during a Department of Justice oversight hearing in Washington.