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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
Weather Nov. 15, 2022 8:19 am1062d ago
Cedar Rapids, along with most of Eastern Iowa,could see two to three inches of snow by Thursday evening, according to predictions from the National Weather Service’s Des Moines office.
Crime & Courts Nov. 11, 2022 1:56 pm1066d ago
Two women were arrested Wednesday in relation to a homicide that happened in January in Cedar Rapids, according to a news release from the U.S. Marshals Service and the Northern Iowa Fugitive Task Force.
Crime & Courts Nov. 10, 2022 4:02 pm1067d ago
A 16-year-old has been arrested in relation to the shooting near Mount Mercy University and Regis Middle School last week that injured a Mount Mercy student.
Crime & Courts Nov. 9, 2022 3:10 pm1068d ago
Cedar Rapids police were called to Mount Mercy University at 4:20 a.m. Wednesday about a person inside Andreas House -- a student residence building -- who may have been armed.
Campaigns & Elections Nov. 9, 2022 8:54 am1068d ago
Voters in southeast Cedar Rapids have elected the first Arab American to serve in the Iowa Legislature.
Community Nov. 7, 2022 7:33 am1070d ago
The City of Iowa City and the Iowa City airport are looking for artists to design and paint a 300-foot-long, 12-foot-tall mural on an airport hangar facing South Riverside Drive.
Business News Nov. 7, 2022 5:00 am1070d ago
Seven agencies in Linn and Johnson counties have received $1.3 million in state and federal funding for programs that house and help homeless individuals. The Iowa Finance Authority last week
News Nov. 5, 2022 6:00 am1072d ago
Cedar Rapids firefighter Luke Kennedy talks about the best ways to keep warm while avoiding fire hazards, and other winter dangers.
Crime & Courts Nov. 4, 2022 2:19 pm1073d ago
A Mount Mercy University cross country runner was injured when he was caught in a shooting Thursday while on his way to practice. He is expected to make a full recovery, according to campus officials.
Crime & Courts Nov. 3, 2022 3:49 pm1074d ago
Additional charges were filed Wednesday against a Cedar Rapids man accused of causing a crash that killed one woman and seriously injured another.
Crime & Courts Nov. 3, 2022 2:30 pm1074d ago
A Des Moines man was arrested Wednesday in North Liberty after he reportedly tried to shoot out the tires of a semi-truck, led police on a 14-mile chase and then attempted to break into a squad car.
Crime & Courts Nov. 2, 2022 3:39 pm1075d ago
A judge has denied a motion to dismiss the first degree murder charge against Dimione Walker — one of two men accused in April’s fatal shooting inside the Taboo Nightclub & Lounge in Cedar Rapids.
Crime & Courts Nov. 2, 2022 2:19 pm1075d ago
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with an investigation into a shots fired incident that happened Monday, Oct. 24.
Crime & Courts Nov. 2, 2022 10:47 am1075d ago
A Cedar Rapids man was arrested Tuesday after Cedar Rapids police responded to a shots fired call in the 300 block of Jacolyn Drive SW.
Crime & Courts Oct. 31, 2022 7:51 pm1077d ago
His defense says Dimione Walker’s right to a speedy trial were violated. A decision on the motion has not yet been made.