Two Spencer men to prison for drug dealing

Two men found guilty of dealing drugs in the Spencer area will spend a combined 24 years in a federal prison.  In January, 28-year-old Orlando Escobar-Quintanilla of Spencer pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and a variety of...

Iowa part of new national anti-meth campaign

The radio, TV, and prints ads in Iowa will focus on methamphetamine. Iowa Drug Control Policy Coordinator Gary Kendell says there’s been a big reduction in meth labs in the state, but the number of meth users hasn’t changed much. Kendell says the latest...

Drug Czar says all 99 counties using anhydrous locks

State officials today announced another milestone in Iowa’s fight against methamphetamine. Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge says special tank locks have now been installed on anhydrous ammonia tanks in all 99 counties. The effort involved 4 years of work and more...

Law officers talk about fight against meth

National, state and local officials today talked about the ongoing effort to shut down the use of illegal drug methamphetamine. Assistant U.S. Attorney General Rachel Brand says they’re introducing a couple of new things as part of today’s “National...