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Cedar Rapids Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Prohibited Person in Possession of Ammunition

A man who possessed ammunition after having prior convictions for felonies and domestic abuse assaults, and who was subject to no contact orders, pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids. …

June 29, 2021

Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to Over Four Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Guns and Drugs

A Cedar Rapids man, responsible for possessing multiple guns while being under the influence of marijuana, was sentenced today to 50 months in prison. Cameron Jay Burgess, age 29, from Cedar Rapids,…

June 25, 2021

Former Cedar Rapids Hospital Employee Sentenced for Accessing Ex-Boyfriend’s Medical Records

A former Cedar Rapids hospital employee, who wrongfully accessed and distributed her ex-boyfriend’s medical records, was sentenced on June 14, 2021. Jennifer Lynne Bacor, age 41, from Las Vegas, Nevada, received probation…

June 22, 2021

Des Moines man indicted for sex trafficking and transporting women for prostitution

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Des Moines man has been federally indicted on multiple charges related to sex trafficking and interstate prostitution following an unsealed indictment in the Northern District of Iowa.…

July 21, 2025

Iowa woman sentenced to probation for illegally purchasing firearms linked to violent crimes

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A 22-year-old Cedar Rapids woman was sentenced Wednesday to five years of federal probation for lying on federal forms to illegally purchase firearms that were later linked to…

November 22, 2024

Cascade Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Rolling Back Odometers

Randolph Forrest, age 69, from Cascade, Iowa, received the prison term after a January 17, 2023 guilty plea to one count of wire fraud. A man who was responsible for forty-seven cars…

April 28, 2024

Illinois Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Methamphetamine and Heroin Crimes

Michael Garrick Denson, age 34, from Illinois, received the prison term after a September 14, 2023 jury verdict finding him guilty of one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin and…

March 16, 2024

Former Employee Convicted of Defrauding His Employer Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison

James Dwyer, age 46, from Waterloo, Iowa, received the prison term after a September 26, 2023 guilty plea to one count of wire fraud and one count of filing a false tax…

March 16, 2024

Ethan Porter Sentenced to 110 Months for Illegal Firearm Possession

Ethan Porter, a 33-year-old resident of Cedar Rapids, has been sentenced to 110 months in federal prison for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. The sentence was handed down…

January 20, 2024

How Trump netted evangelical votes in Iowa — with help from a young Christian operative

By Nathan Layne and Alexandra Ulmer CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Reuters) – Before Donald Trump stepped on stage for a rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in early December, several leaders joined him in…

December 14, 2023

Waterloo Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Half of a Counterfeit Fentanyl Pill That Caused 19 Year Old’s Death

A man who distributed a fake Percocet pill containing fentanyl that killed his customer was sentenced December 5, 2023, to thirteen years in federal prison. Tarron Lechtenberg, age 23, from Waterloo, Iowa,…

December 7, 2023

Two Men Involved in Mexico Based Drug Trafficking Organization Sent to Federal Prison

Two men who were involved in a large Mexico‑based drug trafficking organization were sentenced this week to significant time in federal prison. Jesse Lax, age 38, from Waterloo, Iowa, received the prison…

December 7, 2023

‘Righteous Crusade’: Trump Promises American ‘Comeback’ As He Rallies In Iowa Weeks Before Caucus Day

‘Righteous Crusade’: Trump Promises American ‘Comeback’ As He Rallies In Iowa Weeks Before Caucus Day Kate Anderson on December 2, 2023 CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — Former President Donald Trump promised voters that…

December 3, 2023

‘The Right Thing To Do’: DeSantis Rallies After Visiting Every County In Key Early State

‘The Right Thing To Do’: DeSantis Rallies After Visiting Every County In Key Early State Mary Lou Masters on December 2, 2023 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a rally Saturday in the…

December 3, 2023

Trump calls on supporters to ‘guard the vote’ in Democratic-run US cities

By Nathan Layne CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Reuters) -Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, told his supporters on Saturday to “go into” Philadelphia and two other Democratic-run cities to “guard…

December 3, 2023

Serial Armed Robber Sentenced to More than Fifty-Five Years in Federal Prison

A seven-time convicted felon who robbed or attempted to rob employees of Cedar Rapids businesses at gunpoint seven times in a twelve-day period in November 2020 was sentenced today to more than fifty-five…

December 1, 2023

Mexican Man from Florida Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Reentering the United States After Being Deported

A man who illegally returned to the United States after being deported was sentenced today to three months in federal prison. Luis Ronaldo Lopez-Lopez, age 24, a citizen of Mexico illegally present…

November 15, 2023

Drug Dealer Who Traveled to Chicago to Get Drugs for Dealers in Iowa Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

A man who was on federal supervised release from a prior drug conspiracy conviction was sentenced today to 15 years in federal prison for participating in another drug conspiracy. Toney Edward Henderson,…

November 15, 2023

Illinois Felon Sentenced to Three Years for Possession of Firearms Charge

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Jamie Swanson, a 32-year-old from Colona, Illinois, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of firearms. Swanson entered a guilty…

October 1, 2023

Iowa Couple Sentenced to Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Zachary James Kruse, 38, and Cheyenne Nicole Mason, 34, were sentenced this week to federal prison terms for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Kruse, from…

October 1, 2023

‘It Is So Bad’: State Democratic Party Despairs Amid GOP Surge

‘It Is So Bad’: State Democratic Party Despairs Amid GOP Surge Mary Lou Masters on August 11, 2023 Iowa Democrats are struggling in state politics after numerous electoral and legislative defeats by…

August 11, 2023

Trump Is Ruffling Feathers In A Key Early Primary State. Will It Matter?

Trump Is Ruffling Feathers In A Key Early Primary State. Will It Matter? Mary Lou Masters on July 15, 2023 Though former President Donald Trump maintains a strong lead in Iowa, he…

July 15, 2023

DeSantis To Visit Key Early Primary States In First Campaign Stops

DeSantis To Visit Key Early Primary States In First Campaign Stops Reagan Reese on May 25, 2023 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will make his first campaign stops in key early primary states…

May 26, 2023

DNC Approves New Primary Calendar That Bumps Iowa, New Hampshire

DNC Approves New Primary Calendar That Bumps Iowa, New Hampshire Harold Hutchison on February 4, 2023 The Democratic National Committee (DNC) approved a new calendar for the 2024 presidential primaries Saturday that…

February 6, 2023

Muscatine Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Crimes

Davenport, IA – Susan Jean Stroughmatt, age 33, of Muscatine, was sentenced on December 5, 2022, to 96 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute…

December 6, 2022

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Cedar Rapids Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Prohibited Person in Possession of Ammunition

Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to Over Four Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Guns and Drugs

Former Cedar Rapids Hospital Employee Sentenced for Accessing Ex-Boyfriend’s Medical Records

Des Moines man indicted for sex trafficking and transporting women for prostitution

Iowa woman sentenced to probation for illegally purchasing firearms linked to violent crimes

Cascade Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Rolling Back Odometers

Illinois Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Methamphetamine and Heroin Crimes

Former Employee Convicted of Defrauding His Employer Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison

Ethan Porter Sentenced to 110 Months for Illegal Firearm Possession

How Trump netted evangelical votes in Iowa — with help from a young Christian operative

Waterloo Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Half of a Counterfeit Fentanyl Pill That Caused 19 Year Old’s Death

Two Men Involved in Mexico Based Drug Trafficking Organization Sent to Federal Prison

Trump calls on supporters to ‘guard the vote’ in Democratic-run US cities

Serial Armed Robber Sentenced to More than Fifty-Five Years in Federal Prison

Mexican Man from Florida Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Reentering the United States After Being Deported

Drug Dealer Who Traveled to Chicago to Get Drugs for Dealers in Iowa Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

Illinois Felon Sentenced to Three Years for Possession of Firearms Charge

Iowa Couple Sentenced to Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution

Muscatine Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Crimes

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