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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

Emily Andersen
I’m the Public Safety Reporter for The Gazette. I’ve always enjoyed writing and decided to be a newspaper reporter after my sophomore English teacher encouraged me to join my high school newspaper. I love news-style writing because it’s concise and straight forward. This job is great because I spend my days talking to people and sharing important and interesting stories. When I’m not at work I can usually be found playing card games or watching movies with my family.
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Latest Articles by Emily Andersen
Crashes May. 7, 2024 8:25 am522d ago
One person is dead after a single-vehicle UTV crash Saturday in rural Tama County, according to the Tama County Sheriff’s Office.
Crime & Courts May. 7, 2024 8:22 am522d ago
A Cedar Rapids man was arrested Sunday on charges that he entered several people’s garages and stole a vehicle, according to a news release from the Cedar Rapids Police Department.
Crime & Courts May. 2, 2024 5:39 pm527d ago
A juvenile was arrested Thursday morning on charges that he fired a gun toward Hiawatha police officers, according to a news release from the Hiawatha Police Department.
Crime & Courts May. 2, 2024 2:49 pm527d ago
A Cedar Rapids man was arrested in Johnson County Wednesday on charges that he flashed a handgun at another driver during a road rage incident.
Crime & Courts Apr. 25, 2024 1:46 pm534d ago
An Iowa City man was arrested early Thursday morning after police say he stabbed a person multiple times Wednesday night.
News Apr. 25, 2024 5:30 am534d ago
The Community Foundation of Johnson County is working with the cities of Iowa City and North Liberty to create a diversity, equity and inclusion training that will be available to nonprofit organizations in Johnson County.
News Apr. 24, 2024 5:30 am535d ago
Student athletes from the Hawkeye women’s basketball and the men’s track and field teams rolled up their sleeves last weekend to help create a space in Johnson County where people fleeing domestic violence can stay with their pets while seeking help.
Local Government Apr. 24, 2024 9:26 am535d ago
Almost two months into his role as Cedar Rapids Police Chief, David Dostal has been busy. Between the day to day work of running the department, he has spent time visiting with community members, attending rallies and traveling to Des Moines to support a bill to regulate the use of traffic cameras.
Crime & Courts Apr. 22, 2024 11:33 am537d ago
The Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control is investigating the suspicious death of three dogs last week, according to a news release from the department.
Crime & Courts Apr. 22, 2024 11:36 am537d ago
Cedar Rapids police officers were dispatched to a hospital where they found the woman severely beaten and unrecognizable, a complaint shows.
Crime & Courts Apr. 22, 2024 9:29 am537d ago
Speeding convictions in Iowa rose in 2023, but still were down about 17 percent from a decade ago -- a decline that some law enforcement officials believe isn’t due to drivers speeding any less, but rather reduced enforcement as agencies cope with staff shortages and increased workloads.
Crime & Courts Apr. 19, 2024 1:26 pm540d ago
The Cedar Rapids Police Department responded to a swatting call Friday morning at Harding Middle School.
Weather Apr. 19, 2024 9:39 am540d ago
Iowa saw eight tornadoes during Tuesday’s severe weather, according to the National Weather Service Des Moines and Quad Cities offices.
Weather Apr. 17, 2024 5:56 pm542d ago
The weather radio transmitter that covers the Linn County area could be out of service until mid-May, according to the National Weather Service Quad Cities Office.
Crime & Courts Apr. 18, 2024 7:40 am541d ago
An Iowa City man was arrested Tuesday on charges that he stole someone’s banking information and used it to pay more than $50,000 in bills and other purchases during a three-month period.