ASPCA sues USDA over Iowa puppy mill licensing dispute
The ASPCA argues USDA violated the Animal Welfare Act by repeatedly renewing licenses for Steve Kruse of Stonehenge Kennels in West Point Iowa. USDA seeks dismissal, saying ASPCA lacks standing to challenge federal licensing decisions despite Kruse’s long record of violations and ties to other licensed breeders. The case references dog laundering schemes and prior actions involving Kruse and associates, including historic enforcement activity in Iowa.
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U.S. District Court For
District of Columbia
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
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West Point
Stonehenge Kennels
ASPCA
Kruse
Department of Justice
Daniel Gingerich
U.S. Department of Justice
Brian Lichirie
Wuanita Swedlund
Lichirie
Swedlund
Mr. Kruse
Swedland
Cricket Hollow Zoo
Manchester
Zoo
Animal Legal Defense Fund
Stonehenge
Benji
One dies in I 80 crash in Johnson County
A Johnson County crash on I 80 near Iowa City left Enoch Mampuya 34 dead after his Mercedes Sprinter veered into the median and struck an unoccupied semi trailer in snowy conditions. Mampuya, of Hotham City Texas, drove for V3 Transportation. No other injuries were reported.
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Iowa City
Iowa State Patrol
Enoch Mampuya
Hotham City
Texas
Mampuya
V3 Transportation
Newborn Birth Announcement in Milestones Section
New parents invited to share a newborn photograph and birth details in the Milestones section of Sundays Gazette. For submission call 319-368-8873 or 1 800 397 8212 for details and deadlines.
Bird flu strikes Iowa turkey flock in Buena Vista County
Iowa officials confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in about 27 000 turkeys in Buena Vista County marking the third detections this year in commercial or backyard poultry. Earlier in 2025 about 240 000 egg laying chickens in O’Brien County and a 60 bird Clinton County backyard flock were reported.
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Iowa
O’brien
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Clinton County
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Ohio
Swisher Set to Vote on Local Option Sales Tax in March
Swisher voters head to a March 4 special election to decide a 1 percent local option sales tax. If approved, the tax would take effect July 1 with 50 percent funding property tax relief and 50 percent for public infrastructure. Voting details include in person, absentee, and election day polls at the Shueyville Community Center.
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