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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 Jun. 2, 2022 3:09 pm1228d ago
A woman was arrested Monday as a getaway driver in a shooting in April near the Cedar Rapids Hy-Vee. Bullets struck the grocery store.
Government & Politics May. 31, 2022 5:27 pm1230d ago
Three GOP candidates are on the primary ballot for the Iowa Senate in District 42, Linn and Johnson County. There is no incumbent senator in the district due to redistricting in 2021. The winner of the primary election on June 7 will run in November against Democrat Jessica Wiskus, the only Democrat who is running in the district.
Fires May. 31, 2022 5:17 pm1230d ago
Shuey’s Restaurant and Lounge in Shueyville will close temporarily after the building was damaged in a fire Saturday.
Crime & Courts Jun. 1, 2022 7:34 am1229d ago
The Cedar Rapids Police Department is asking the public for help identifying two people who the department says were present during a mass shooting at a downtown Cedar Rapids nightclub in April.
Government & Politics May. 31, 2022 6:00 am1230d ago
Both Republican candidates for Iowa House District 66 in Jones and most of Jackson counties come with previous experience in the Statehouse.
News May. 30, 2022 4:08 pm1231d ago
Cedar Memorial in Cedar Rapids hosted its 93rd Memorial Day service Monday to honor those who have died while serving in the U.S. armed forces.
Crime & Courts May. 27, 2022 4:20 pm1234d ago
Cedar Rapids Police Chief Wayne Jerman was honored Thursday by the Iowa Police Chiefs’ Association as the Law Enforcement Executive of the Year.
News Jul. 15, 2022 11:05 am1185d ago
Community members in Montezuma continue to grieve for Xavior Harrelson one year after the almost 11-year-old went missing, and eight months after his body was found in a soybean field north of town.
News May. 27, 2022 6:00 am1234d ago
In the Downtown Ambassador program, formerly homeless people keep an eye on the park, explain the rules, refer people to community services.
News May. 24, 2022 1:17 pm1237d ago
The Cedar Rapids Police Department is investigating a vehicle to vehicle shooting that happened Monday night.
Crime & Courts May. 23, 2022 3:05 pm1238d ago
Two Vinton juveniles are facing arson charges in relation to a fire at a town park that caused more than $200,000 worth of damage.
Crime & Courts May. 18, 2022 2:32 pm1243d ago
An Iowa City man was arrested Tuesday on charges that he harbored runaway teenage girls, sexually abused them and supplied them with marijuana.
Crime & Courts May. 18, 2022 1:47 pm1243d ago
A man was a history of sexual assault convictions in Johnson County has now been charged with third-degree sexual abuse in Linn County in relation to an attack that happened in April 2021 in Cedar Rapids.
Crime & Courts May. 18, 2022 12:39 pm1243d ago
A Cedar Rapids woman was arrested Wednesday on a charge of Iowa Lottery Violation.
Crime & Courts Oct. 19, 2022 1:12 pm1089d ago
It will cost over $200,000 to rebuild a Vinton Park after it was burned down this weekend in an apparent arson, according to a video posted to Facebook by the director of the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department.