Alexander Ken Jackson, 20, has been arrested and faces three counts of first-degree murder, a public safety spokesman said. The spokesman identified the three murder victims as Jan Perry Jackson, 61; Melissa Ferne Jackson, 68; and Sabrina Hana Jackson, 19.
Breanna Oxley announced she will be running for Iowa State Senate District 33 seat after long-time lawmaker Sen. Rob Hogg announced he would not be seeking re-election.
The city is still looking to hire about 20 more lifeguards to open Jones and Ellis pools.
The store will be holding a hiring event Wednesday as it prepares to open in July.
The Cedar Rapids district says change is coming before 2021-2022 school year starts to address data showing racial disparities in allegations made against students
In a statement, the Democratic lawmaker said there are “other highly qualified people who are interested in running, and I believe it is important to allow candidates to get started. I look forward to seeing what new Democratic candidates can do to compete and win across Iowa.”
Montel Reed was taken to the Linn County Jail on suspicion of attempted murder, going armed with intent, intimidation with a weapon, willful injury causing bodily injury and felon in possession of a firearm.
A local restaurant in southwest Cedar Rapids suffered moderate damage Friday when a fire erupted in a heating and air conditioning unit on the roof.
John Randall Maher, 35, of Mount Vernon, faces numerous charges, including driving a stolen motorcycle.
After helping Cedar Rapids brace for natural disasters, Jen Winter, whose last day as city public works director is Friday, hopes to help Florida cities do the same.
Damaged in derecho, the new all-LED sign replaces the previous neon letters.
The new miniature course is an attempt by the city to at least partially address ongoing revenue shortfalls in its municipal golf operation.
City Manager Jeff Pomeranz said the city was “unable to come to a mutually satisfactory agreement as to employment terms” with a candidate who was offered the job.
The pandemic and derecho backed up artists’ schedules, and now they’re schedules are filled months in advance.
The organization had previously announced a walk-through parade format because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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