WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for XXXXXX (insert district) issued the following press release:
DES MOINES, Iowa - A Colfax woman pleaded guilty on April 23, 2026, to theft from an Iowa nonprofit receiving federal funds.
According to public court documents, Jodi Dyan Spargur-Tate, 55, was employed by Children and Families of Iowa (CFI) between 2015 and 2022. During her time as Program Director, Spargur-Tate submitted false and fraudulent reimbursement requests, including falsified invoices and receipts. Spargur-Tate used these payments for her own benefit and her family member's benefit and not for the benefit of CFI or the program participants.
Spargur-Tate is scheduled to be sentenced on...