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…

‘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…

‘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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

‘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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Man Who Sexually Abused Sleeping Woman Sentenced to More than Fifteen Years in Prison

A man who sexually abused a sleeping woman was sentenced today to more than fifteen years in federal prison. Robin Roberts, age 67, from the Meskwaki Settlement, received the prison term after…

Honduran Man Sentenced to Prison for Document Fraud

A man who used a false identification document and a false social security number was sentenced today to more than two months in federal prison. Jose Lindolfo Henriquez-Arriaga, age 39, a citizen…

Waterloo Man Who Bought Guns for Other People Sentenced to Over Six Years in Federal Prison

A Waterloo man who purchased at least 38 guns for other people was sentenced November 8, 2022, to over six years in years in federal prison. Joshua William Butler, age 35, from…

Hawkeye Felon Pleads Guilty to Possession of a Firearm

A man who possessed a firearm after the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office searched his Hawkeye, Iowa, home on August 10, 2022, pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Rusty Joe…

Man Who Repeatedly Raped a Child Sentenced to Over 37 Years in Prison

A man who sexually assaulted a child by using threats and placing them in fear of physical assault was sentenced today to more than 37 years in federal prison. Stephen Albert, age…

Canadian Man Sentenced For Importing Pseudoephedrine

A Canadian man who imported pseudoephedrine from Canada into the United States and Australia during 2011 and 2012 was sentenced today to 9 years in federal prison. Joseph Damgajian, age 51, from…

Pharmacist Sentenced for Prescription Drug Tampering

A Dubuque pharmacist who stole hundreds of doses of controlled substances from pharmacies where he worked from 2017 through 2020 and tampered with medication dispensed to patients from a pharmacy where he…

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