In this episode, we walk through the federal court records behind one of the largest financial fraud cases recently filed in Iowa. Prosecutors allege Curtis Weston played a central role in a scheme that moved nearly $22 million through fraudulent bank loans and complex financial accounts.

We break down what’s actually in the indictment, what those 70 federal charges mean, and why a judge allowed Weston to be released — under strict conditions — while the case moves forward. No speculation. Just the documents, the timeline, and how the federal process works when a case is this big.

If you’ve ever wondered how massive white-collar cases are built — or what happens after a not-guilty plea in federal court — this one’s worth a listen.

Stay In The Know: We connect the dots between these separate investigations to provide a clearer picture of Iowa's current criminal landscape.

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• Source Citations: All details in this episode are pulled directly from verified January 2026 public safety reports.

In this debut deep dive, Iowa Pulse goes behind the yellow tape to examine three cases currently shaping public safety in the Hawkeye State. We unpack the "on the record" details of law enforcement actions across three distinct Iowa communities:

• Ames: A disturbing look at high-tech invasion of privacy and the arrest of a local man for allegedly stealing explicit digital files from his own family.

• Burlington: The details of a violent encounter and the police response that led to a suspect being subdued and hospitalized.

• Monona County: An ongoing investigation into the suspicious fires that have devastated the Onawa fairgrounds and left a community searching for answers.

Stay In The Know: We connect the dots between these separate investigations to provide a clearer picture of Iowa's current criminal landscape.

• Follow us on YouTube: @IowaPulsePodcast

• Source Citations: All details in this episode are pulled directly from verified January 2026 public safety reports.