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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
Crime & Courts Aug. 25, 2023 7:18 pm778d ago
More than 100 dogs were surrendered this week to Iowa City Animal Services after a law enforcement investigation in rural Johnson County.
Health Care and Medicine Aug. 25, 2023 6:00 am779d ago
Dr. Melvin Donaldson started as an EMS fellow in July through the University of Iowa. He works with various local emergency agencies to train as a certified emergency physician.
Crime & Courts Aug. 25, 2023 10:16 am779d ago
A Postville man has been charged in Fayette County with child endangerment resulting in death in relation to the death of his 4-month-old daughter in September 2022.
Fires Aug. 25, 2023 8:15 am779d ago
6 people injured, high temps may have been a factor
Fires Aug. 24, 2023 3:47 pm779d ago
The body that was found after an explosion at a house in rural Buckingham last week has been identified as Roger H. Dehrkoop, 70, the owner of the home.
Local Government Aug. 23, 2023 6:09 pm780d ago
Cedar Rapids city officials have begun a community outreach campaign, with the help of a consulting agency, to determine what community members want to see in a new police chief.
Crime & Courts Aug. 23, 2023 5:15 pm780d ago
The Iowa City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with an investigation into an apparent arson Wednesday morning, according to a news release from the police department.
Crashes Aug. 23, 2023 7:15 pm780d ago
Traffic was backed up Tuesday evening on I-380 northbound after a motorcycle crashed into the back on an SUV, according to the Cedar Rapids Police Department.
Crime & Courts Aug. 23, 2023 1:15 pm780d ago
The Iowa City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a stabbing Tuesday afternoon, according to a news release from the department.
Crime & Courts Aug. 22, 2023 3:22 pm781d ago
Matthew Jason Manos, 39, also is charged with sexually abusing an adult woman.
Crime & Courts Aug. 22, 2023 3:32 pm781d ago
The murder trial for Duval Walker, accused of starting a fight with and punching another man before shooting him in a Marion bar, will not start this week as originally scheduled. A motion to continue the trial was granted in a hearing Monday.
Fires Aug. 18, 2023 2:44 pm785d ago
The Cedar Rapids Fire Department responded to a report of fire at Brucemore Mansion Thursday afternoon, but by the time firefighters arrived the small blaze had already been extinguished by renovation crews, according to a Facebook post from the Fire Department.
Crime & Courts Aug. 18, 2023 8:26 pm785d ago
Warning tickets to be issued for first 30 days
Crime & Courts Aug. 17, 2023 4:24 pm786d ago
A Cedar Rapids teen, who pleaded guilty in February to charges related to a shooting in November that injured a Mount Mercy cross-country runner, was arrested this week on weapons charges.
Weather Aug. 17, 2023 3:21 pm786d ago
More wildfire smoke from Canada is set to descend on Iowa on Friday, but it won’t be as dense as …