Iowa Pulse Podcast

The Iowa Pulse Podcast breaks down Iowa stories with a clear, document-based approach. From court records and public filings to local government, public safety, audits, and accountability reporting, we focus on what the records show and why it matters.Each episode goes beyond headlines and social media noise to give listeners context, facts, and a closer look at the issues shaping Iowa communities.Real documents. Verified facts. Iowa-focused reporting.

Iowa Pulse Podcast is a news podcast hosted by Iowa Pulse, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Madison County Audit: Treasurer Arrest, Missing Reconciliations & 26 Findings

  Jun 4, 202618 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Iowa Pulse Podcast, we break down the Madison County 2024 audit report and the major issues flagged by state auditors.</p><p>The report points to significant financial and administrative problems, including the felony arrest of the county treasurer, undeposited funds, missing bank reconciliations, unreliable records, and 26 findings of concern. Ten of those findings were repeated from prior years.</p><p>We look at what the audit says, why the State Auditor issued a qualified opinion, and what these findings could mean for Madison County taxpayers and local government oversight.</p><p>Read the full...

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  Madison County Audit: Treasurer Arrest, Missing Reconciliations & 26 Findings

  Jun 4, 202618 min

  In this episode of the Iowa Pulse Podcast, we break down the Madison County 2024 audit report and the major issues flagged by state auditors. The report points to significant financial and administrative problems, including the felony arrest of the county treasurer, undeposited funds, missing bank reconciliations, unreliable records, and 26 findings of concern. Ten of those findings were repeated from prior years. We look at what the audit says, why the State Auditor issued a qualified opinion, and what these findings could mean for Madison County taxpayers and local government oversight. Read the full Iowa Pulse report here: https://iowaspulse.com/madison-county-audit-flags-treasurer-arrest-undeposited-funds-and-bank-reconciliation-failures/ Follow Iowa Pulse for document-based reporting, public records breakdowns, local government coverage, and accountability stories across Iowa. #IowaPulse #MadisonCounty #IowaNews #IowaPolitics #LocalGovernment #PublicRecords #AuditReport

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  US 212 Beef Update: Iowa Plaintiffs Demand Receiver, Oppose Amended Findings in Minnesota Court

  Apr 10, 202622 minS0

  <p>The high-profile US 212 Beef battle in Renville County, Minnesota (Case 65-CV-24-14) just escalated again. In the latest court filings, Iowa investors and minority shareholders—including Brian Lillie and families like the VanEsses, Roordas, Beskaus, and others—fire back with a detailed opposition to the defendants’ post-trial Motion for Amended Findings, calling it an improper attempt to relitigate the case after losing. At the same time, the plaintiffs are now moving for the appointment of a limited receiver over Minnesota Property Holdings LLC, US 212 Beef Corporation, 10,000 Lakes Beef, and MN Real Estate Owned amid ongoing claims of secret takeovers and fi...

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  Iowa Supreme Court Ruling: Can Someone Be Jailed for Being Poor? | State v. Hidlebaugh

  Mar 15, 202613 minS0

  <p>In this episode of On the Record: Iowa, we break down a significant ruling from the Iowa Supreme Court in the case State v. Hidlebaugh.</p><p><br></p><p>The case centers on a plea agreement that tied a probation recommendation to the defendant’s ability to secure financing for a home before sentencing. When the defendant was unable to obtain a mortgage despite reportedly making good-faith efforts, the district court followed the agreement’s fallback provision and sentenced him to 15 years in prison.</p><p><br></p><p>Full Story: https://iowaspulse.com/iowa-supreme-court-vacates-prison-sentence-after-man-couldnt-afford-to-buy-a-house/</p><p><br></p><p...

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  12-Year Sentence Handed Down in Clarinda Case

  Feb 23, 20262 minS0

  <p>A Clarinda man has been sentenced to up to 12 years in prison following a sexual abuse conviction in Southwest Iowa.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the Iowa Pulse Podcast, we break down the charges, the plea agreement, and the consecutive prison terms ordered by the Page County District Court. The sentence includes a lifetime sex offender registration requirement.</p><p><br></p><p>We also discuss the agencies involved in the investigation and what this case means for the region moving forward.</p><p>Iowa Pulse delivers grounded, document-based reporting on Iowa crime, court cases...

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