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Grassley honors Four Oaks with Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute's award

By E. H. Little | Sep 10, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has presented Four Oaks Foster & Adoptive Family Connections with the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute’s “Angels in Adoption” award.

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Iowa's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Aug. 30

By D. E. Ruiz | Sep 9, 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. 23.

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Sioux City man pleads guilty to possession of over 7,000 child porn images

By M. L. Duckworth | Sep 9, 2025

Daniel Kaler, a 38-year-old resident of Sioux City, Iowa, pleaded guilty in federal court on September 8, 2025, to possessing child pornography.

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Former Storm Lake city worker pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

By F. L. Murphy | Sep 9, 2025

Brian Oakleaf, a 52-year-old former employee of Storm Lake City, Iowa, pleaded guilty on September 9, 2025, to two counts of possession of child pornography in federal court in Sioux City.

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Grassley presses Meta over child privacy concerns during Senate subcommittee hearing

By R. M. Machado | Sep 9, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) addressed the issue of child protection on social media platforms during a subcommittee hearing focused on Meta’s practices.

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Humboldt County man sentenced to eight years for illegal firearm possession

By M. L. Duckworth | Sep 8, 2025

Lawrence Moore, a 37-year-old resident of Bode, Iowa, has been sentenced to 96 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

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Grassley criticizes Senate Democrats for blocking confirmation of 10 U.S attorney nominees

By R. M. Machado | Sep 8, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has, for the second time in a week, requested unanimous consent to confirm 10 U.S. Attorney nominees who advanced from the Judiciary Committee by voice vote following bipartisan vetting.

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Senator Grassley’s Capitol Hill Report covers tariffs, National Guard deployments, and federal legislation

By R. M. Machado | Sep 8, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report, covering a range of legislative and policy topics currently under discussion in Congress.

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Grassley and Lankford propose bipartisan bill aimed at preventing future government shutdowns

By R. M. Machado | Sep 8, 2025

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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.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa in Q2 2025 vs. Q1

By H. A. Byrd | Sep 7, 2025

The VA issued 148 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa during the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 328 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Average VA home loan amount in Iowa falls in Q2

By L. K. Wheeler | Sep 4, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Iowa during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $283,915, a 1.3% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.