A Cedar Rapids man caught with a handgun last month claimed he was helping police ‘get shooters off the street,” …
116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
A Cedar Rapids man caught with a handgun last month claimed he was helping police ‘get shooters off the street,” …
IOWA CITY, Iowa – An Iowa City man is accused of dealing crack cocaine. According to Johnson County Sheriff’s Office …
IOWA CITY – Three and a half weeks after receiving word that the Hamburg Inn No. 2 was on fire, …
The Iowa Court of Appeals denied an appeal Wednesday for a Cedar Rapids man convicted of strangling and killing his …
An Iowa City man is accused of spitting in a police officer’s face and sneaking marijuana into the Johnson County …
SOLON – A new building here is offering more consolidation to city staff, as well as more space. Solon’s city …
An Evansdale man set to take a plea deal Monday in federal court for distribution of synthetic drugs has now …
The city of North Liberty will host a children’s fair Friday after the Salute to Salm parade. Following the cancellation …
Seth Shepard didn’t exactly walk away from a recent motorcycle crash, but he did survive. A school bus illegally turned …
Linn County Attorney Jerry Vander Sanden said Friday that 16-year-old Daimonay Richardson should be sentenced to up to 50 years …
A missing Herky on Parade statue is undergoing repairs for ‘likely vandalism.” The statue titled ‘Gymnast Herky,” which was located …
DES MOINES – Defamation claims against Gov. Terry Branstad and top administration officials should be litigated, a divided Iowa Supreme …
A Cedar Rapids man was charged Friday in federal court for robbing Hills Bank in May. Jacob Mack, 24, was …
The news moved Diana Hogan to tears. ‘Thank god,” Hogan, 43, of Marion, sobbed. ‘Thank god.” Hogan learned Friday morning …
At The Gazette, we know crime and courts are among the most closely read – and most sensitive – topics in the news. Our goal is to provide coverage that is accurate, fair and responsible, while giving readers the context they need to understand what’s happening in their communities.
We don’t treat every arrest, charge or court filing as a story. Decisions about coverage depend on factors such as the seriousness of the offense, the level of public interest, community safety and whether public officials or institutions are involved.
When we do cover crime and courts, we aim to:
Our newsroom ethics guide challenges us to be especially careful with sensitive information:
To learn more, email newsroom@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8219.
Article Removal Requests
Using the criteria on our article removal request form, The Gazette will consider requests for removal of non-felony and non-violent criminal offenses. Other cases will be handled on an individual basis.
© 2025 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved.
Daily Newsletters