WAUKEE – A Waukee man was sentenced to 32 years in federal prison for fraud, money laundering, and fentanyl distribution. According to court documents, 36-year-old Stephan Rashad Haley, also known as “Ace” and “Bosh,” acquired large quantities of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl from multiple drug sources and distributed 12 kilograms of fentanyl-laced pills. Haley also recruited at least three other individuals to open fraudulent bank accounts and deposit stolen checks. Ten of Haley’s co-defendants in the fraud and money laundering case remain set for trial, currently scheduled to begin on June 23rd. Eight co‑defendants have pleaded guilty.

IOWA – The statewide storm system that impacted Iowa on Wednesday resulted in a total of 15 snowplow hits, setting a one-day record for equipment strikes during a winter season, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. The previous single-day record of snowplow hits was nine in 2024. Prior to this week’s storms, the 2025 winter season total count for snowplow hits was also nine. Since the official Iowa DOT winter season started on October 15, a total of 25 DOT snowplows have been hit by vehicles.