Judge Moves Cocaine Death Trial to December 28
Federal court reschedules the joint trial of Kevin Chapman and Mark Milk over the death of 14-year-old McKenna Wendel.
Iowa Crime News
Crime in Iowa runs on investigations, law enforcement operations, the justice system and public safety, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting covers high-profile trials, police policies and statewide trends in activity.
Law Enforcement
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Sandholdt Wins Unopposed Iowa House Seat
Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt, a Republican, was elected unopposed to represent Iowa House District 37.
Drug Crime
Clare Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Conspiracy
Sean Paxson, 57, admitted to conspiring to distribute methamphetamine in Iowa and awaits sentencing in federal court.
Criminal Justice
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Iowa Judges Appear Set for Retention
Unofficial results Tuesday evening showed all Iowa judges up for retention on track to receive new terms.
Financial Crime
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Iowa Officials Recover $3 Million in Stolen Crypto
The Iowa Insurance Division secured millions in digital assets following a financial exploitation report.
Sex Crimes
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Iowa Supreme Court Upheld Sexual Abuse Conviction
The state court rejected a defendant's claim that evidence used in his trial was a deep fake.
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Regular subjects here include active investigations, court proceedings, public safety developments and the evolving priorities of law enforcement. Reporting reaches from the capital to the rural counties, encompassing the entire state. The interaction between local police departments and state-level justice systems creates a unique pattern of oversight and prosecution. Legislative changes to the penal code and the allocation of state resources are the factors that shift these stories most consistently.