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FDA Inspection: What type of Iowa companies were under most scrutiny during June?

By K. C. Garner | Jul 2, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Iowa in June.

Alabama man sentenced for firearm possession after fleeing police

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 2, 2025

A Birmingham man, Chrishawn Lloyd Stuckey, 43, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison following a guilty plea for possession of a firearm by a felon.

Sioux City man convicted for firearm possession as drug user

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 2, 2025

Victor Howard, a 28-year-old from Sioux City, was found guilty by a jury in federal court after a three-day trial.

Fentanyl dealer receives five-year sentence for distribution near protected location

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 2, 2025

A man from Dubuque has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for selling fentanyl.

2025: Measles cases in Iowa up as of week ending June 28

By D. E. Ruiz | Jul 1, 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 June 21.

Which type of Iowa companies were inspected the most by FDA in June?

By K. C. Garner | Jul 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Iowa in June.

Cedar Rapids man receives four-year sentence for fentanyl distribution

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2025

A Cedar Rapids resident has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute.

Iowa man receives nine-year sentence for distributing child pornography

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2025

A man from Asbury, Iowa, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for distributing child pornography.

Sioux City man pleads guilty to escape from custody

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2025

A man from Sioux City has pleaded guilty to escaping custody, as confirmed by federal court proceedings on June 30, 2025.

Iowa woman sentenced for fraud related to derecho and pandemic aid

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 30, 2025

An Eastern Iowa woman has been sentenced to over a year in federal prison for defrauding more than $25,000 in federal benefits meant for victims of the August 2020 derecho and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former Cedar Rapids resident sentenced for identity theft involving fraudulent check

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 30, 2025

A former resident of Cedar Rapids has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for identity theft.

Colorado man pleads guilty to drug distribution conspiracy

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 30, 2025

A Colorado man has pled guilty in federal court to charges related to drug distribution and illegal firearm possession.

Average VA home loan amount in Iowa increases in Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 29, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Iowa during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $287,625, a 3.5% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa average $307,881 for Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 26, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged $307,881, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

FBI seeks information from potential victims linked to former gymnastics coach

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 26, 2025

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking for the public's help to identify potential victims of Sean Michael Gardner, a former gymnastics coach who has been arrested on a federal charge related to the sexual exploitation of children.

Federal felon convicted for distributing drugs causing two overdose deaths

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 26, 2025

A federal jury in Cedar Rapids has convicted Cody Kinzie Dittmar, a 34-year-old from Dubuque, Iowa, for distributing and conspiring to distribute heroin and fentanyl, leading to two overdose deaths.

Oxford man sentenced for child enticement and pornography charges

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 26, 2025

An Oxford man, Eric Gene Rundle, 44, has been sentenced to 156 months in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor and receipt of child pornography.