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Oskaloosa man receives 18-year sentence for child sexual exploitation

By M. L. Duckworth | Sep 8, 2025

An Oskaloosa resident, Matthew Scott Beal, 42, has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a child.

Iowa cross country opens season with strong finishes at Hawkeye Invitational

By K. T. Nichols | Sep 5, 2025

The University of Iowa cross country teams began their 2025 season at the Hawkeye Invitational on Friday night at the Ashton Cross Country Course.

Grassley reflects on September 11 anniversary and ongoing anti-terrorism efforts

By Y. P. Silverman | Sep 5, 2025

On the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, U.S. Sen.

Mason City brothers receive federal sentences for role in meth distribution

By L. K. Wheeler | Sep 5, 2025

Two Mason City brothers have been sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms for their roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.

Humboldt County man receives federal prison sentence for drug trafficking offenses

By L. L. Boyce | Sep 4, 2025

A Humboldt County man, Nathan Nickless, age 40, from Dakota City, Iowa, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to several charges.

Sioux City man receives 20-year sentence for child exploitation offenses

By L. K. Wheeler | Sep 4, 2025

A Sioux City man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a minor and distributing child pornography.

Mason City man receives 12-year federal sentence for possession of child pornography

By L. K. Wheeler | Sep 4, 2025

Cleon Mitchell, Jr., a 46-year-old resident of Mason City, Iowa, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography.

Adel man receives nine-year sentence for transporting child pornography

By M. L. Duckworth | Sep 4, 2025

An Adel resident, Douglas Harsh, 55, has been sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for transporting child pornography.

Rep. Williams on EV investments in rural infrastructure: 'A colossal failure and waste of taxpayer dollars'

By E. L. Gillen | Sep 3, 2025

Craig Williams, Representative of Iowa House District 11, said in a public announcement with the Hawkeye Reporter that federal electric vehicle (EV) programs have consistently failed to deliver results.

Senate deadlock leaves key U.S. Attorney posts unfilled amid partisan dispute

By R. M. Machado | Sep 3, 2025

Senate Democrats have blocked the confirmation of 10 U.S. Attorney nominees, leaving several communities without their top federal law enforcement officials.

Grassley responds after Sen. Joni Ernst announces decision not to seek re-election

By E. H. Little | Sep 2, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has issued a statement following Senator Joni Ernst's (R-Iowa) decision not to seek another term in the U.S. Senate.

Grassley holds Q&A sessions across 35 Iowa counties during August

By Y. P. Silverman | Sep 2, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) conducted question-and-answer sessions with residents in 35 Iowa counties during August, continuing his tradition of annual meetings across all 99 counties in the state.

CDC Reports: Measles cases in Iowa this year escalate as of week ending Aug. 23

By D. E. Ruiz | Sep 2, 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. 16.

Grassley seeks answers from Meta over alleged failures in protecting children's online privacy

By R. M. Machado | Sep 2, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), along with Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), has sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg seeking answers about the company’s practices regarding children’s...

Grassley releases weekly Capitol Hill Report covering budget, tariffs, and Senate race

By Y. P. Silverman | Sep 2, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley released his weekly Capitol Hill Report on September 2, 2025.

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

By K. C. Garner | Sep 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Food and Cosmetics companies from Iowa in August.

Des Moines woman receives federal prison sentence for fatal fentanyl distribution

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 29, 2025

A Des Moines woman has been sentenced to 192 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that resulted in a fatal overdose.

Spencer man receives over eight years for methamphetamine distribution

By H. A. Byrd | Aug 29, 2025

A Spencer, Iowa man has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Senator Grassley defends Senate's blue slip tradition amid calls for reform

By R. M. Machado | Aug 29, 2025

The blue slip tradition in the U.S. Senate is a practice that has been used for more than a century by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Clinton man sentenced to 30 years for child pornography offenses

By L. K. Wheeler | Aug 29, 2025

A Clinton, Iowa man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for receipt and attempted production of child pornography.

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