DES MOINES, IOWA — This is an official press release from the U.S. Department of Justice (USAO - Iowa, Northern), published as received.
DES MOINES, Iowa – On Thursday, August 20, 2026, United States Attorney David C. Waterman was honored to host Attorney General Todd Blanche at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.
During his visit, Attorney General Blanche met with U.S. Attorney Waterman and his leadership team, and Northern District of Iowa U.S. Attorney Leif Olson. Attorney General Blanche also spoke with prosecutors and personnel from the office. In his remarks, Attorney General Blanche expressed his appreciation for the office’s work and their commitment to protecting communities across the district.
Attorney General Blanche also met with law enforcement representatives to highlight the important role of partnerships in enforcing the rule of law and enhancing public safety.
“It was an honor to welcome Attorney General Todd Blanche to our office,” said U.S. Attorney Waterman. “We were proud to highlight recent successes, including nationally recognized drug-overdose and human-trafficking prosecutions, as well as major trial victories in fraud, drug, firearms, and human-trafficking cases. We remain committed to confronting the most serious threats, taking difficult cases to trial, and delivering justice for the people of Iowa.”
Attorney General Todd Blanche meets with U.S. Attorneys David C. Waterman for the Southern District of Iowa (right) and Leif Olsen for the Northern District of Iowa (left) on August 20, 2026.
U.S. Attorney David C. Waterman introduces Attorney General Todd Blanche at a meeting on August 20, 2026.
Attorney General Todd Blanche meets with U.S. Attorney David C. Waterman (left) on August 20, 2026.
