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Zach Nunn discusses farm bill progress and VA system reforms

Congressman Zach Nunn has recently highlighted legislative priorities via social media posts dated November 18-19, 2024.

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 19, 2024

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Zach Nunn discusses local beauty, FAFSA act, and border issues in recent tweets

Congressman Zach Nunn shared thoughts on Iowa's landscapes, legislative progress on college planning, and national immigration challenges through a series of tweets dated November 17-18, 2024

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 18, 2024

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Zach Nunn addresses constituent services and commitments via social media

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 16, 2024

Congressman Zach Nunn shared several tweets on November 16, focusing on his priorities as a representative of Iowa's 3rd district.

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Michigan man sentenced to five years for illegal firearm possession

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 13, 2024

A Michigan man was sentenced yesterday to five years (60 months) in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon.

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Ottumwa man sentenced to 40 years for multiple counts of sex trafficking

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 11, 2024

An Ottumwa man was sentenced on September 6, 2024, to 40 years in federal prison for sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion of two victims, sex trafficking of one child, enticement and attempted enticement of two minors, and using the internet to facilitate prostitution after pleading guilty to all six charges in April 2024, roughly a week before his trial was scheduled to begin.

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Des Moines man pleads guilty to charges related to child pornography

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 11, 2024

A Des Moines businessman has pleaded guilty to charges of sexual exploitation and attempted sexual exploitation of a child, as well as possession of child pornography.

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Des Moines man sentenced to 35 years for child pornography offenses

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 27, 2024

A Des Moines man was sentenced on August 23, 2024, to 35 years in federal prison for producing and receiving child pornography.

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More money allocated to food stamps for Polk County since 2014

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 20, 2024

In 2023, Polk County received $101,313,004 in food stamps, compared to $100,198,349 in 2014.

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Council Bluffs man sentenced to over 11 years for meth distribution

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 19, 2024

A Council Bluffs man was sentenced on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, to 136 months in federal prison for distribution of methamphetamine.

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Council Bluffs man sentenced to four years for firearm possession

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 19, 2024

A Council Bluffs man was sentenced on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, to 48 months in federal prison for two counts of possessing a firearm as a drug user.

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Council Bluffs woman sentenced to over ten years for drug distribution

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 19, 2024

A Council Bluffs woman was sentenced on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, to 122 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

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Businessman sentenced for false income tax return

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 19, 2024

A businessman, formerly of Adel, Iowa, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for filing a false income tax return.

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Burlington man sentenced to over twelve years for methamphetamine distribution

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 2, 2024

A Burlington man was sentenced on July 30, 2024, to 150 months in federal prison for the distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

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California man sentenced to over 15 years for drug distribution

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 2, 2024

A California man was sentenced on July 30, 2024, to 188 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

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Kansas man sentenced to nearly 20 years for transporting child pornography

By Des Moines Sun | Jul 26, 2024

A Kansas man was sentenced to 235 months in federal prison for transportation of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa.

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Davenport man sentenced to over 11 years for firearm possession

By Des Moines Sun | Jul 15, 2024

A Davenport man was sentenced on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, to 137 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

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Fewer households receiving food stamps in Polk County during 2023 than previous year

By Des Moines Sun | Jul 12, 2024

Between 2022 and 2023, Polk County registered a 5.6% decrease in the number of households receiving food assistance aid.

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Adair police chief sentenced over fraudulent acquisition of firearms

By Des Moines Sun | Jul 3, 2024

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Adair Police Chief was sentenced yesterday to 60 months in federal prison for conspiring to make false statements to the ATF, making false statements to the ATF, and illegal possession of a machine gun.

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Burlington man sentenced to 20 years for methamphetamine conspiracy and firearms offense

By Des Moines Sun | Jun 28, 2024

A Burlington man was sentenced yesterday to 20 years in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and for unlawful possession of firearms.

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Iowa City man sentenced to 60 months for firearm offenses

By Des Moines Sun | Jun 28, 2024

An Iowa City man was sentenced yesterday to 60 months in federal prison for making false statements during firearm purchases and unlawfully possessing firearms while a drug user.