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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 and CourtsAug. 19, 2024 7:20 pm1d ago
A Marion man who was arrested in June on charges that he bludgeoned four people to death with a metal pipe has been cleared to stand trial after being evaluated by a psychologist.
Crime and CourtsAug. 8, 2024 4:22 pm12d ago
A Cedar Rapids man was arrested Wednesday after a standoff with police that started when Cedar Rapids police responded to reports of a violent domestic situation.
Local GovernmentAug. 8, 2024 3:02 pm12d ago
The Iowa State Auditor’s Office released a report Thursday on the use of city funds in Ryan, two days after a similar report for the city of Delhi was released stating the former city clerk, who now works as the city clerk in Ryan, had been misusing funds.
Local GovernmentAug. 8, 2024 7:55 am12d ago
Coralville residents who came out to meet with four candidates for police chief Tuesday night say they’re looking for someone who is a natural leader and will prioritize community relationships.
NewsAug. 6, 2024 5:48 pm14d ago
This is the second time in eight years the state auditor’s office has investigated misuse of funds by a Delhi city clerk.
Crime and CourtsAug. 6, 2024 7:47 am14d ago
A 16-year-old has been charged in adult court in relation to a shooting that injured a 13-year-old on Saturday in Cedar Rapids.
Crime and CourtsAug. 5, 2024 1:37 pm15d ago
A Coralville man was arrested Friday on charges that he shot two unarmed people in the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall on July 20.
CrashesAug. 6, 2024 7:45 am14d ago
One person is dead after four vehicles collided in Johnson County over the weekend, according to an Iowa State Patrol crash report.
Crime and CourtsAug. 5, 2024 8:06 am15d ago
Communication a focus in drill at Clear Creek Amana High School
Crime and CourtsAug. 1, 2024 7:57 am19d ago
A three-episode documentary series about a 12-year-old Iowa cold case is set to be released next week on HBO Max.
NewsJul. 30, 2024 8:08 pm21d ago
The left-turn lanes on Blairs Ferry Road NE onto Interstate 380 will be closed for the next three months as the bridge over the interstate is redone.
FiresJul. 31, 2024 8:54 am20d ago
An explosion in a commercial building in North Liberty Monday night resulted in multiple people injured, including a firefighter that responded to the scene, according to a news release from the City of North Liberty.
Crime and CourtsJul. 30, 2024 12:12 pm21d ago
The family of a Cedar Rapids man who drowned last year while out on a rented boat in West Okoboji Lake filed a wrongful death lawsuit this week against Okoboji Boat Works, the boat rental company.
Crime and CourtsJul. 29, 2024 3:26 pm22d ago
An Iowa City man was charged last week with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, after police say he filmed himself engaging in sex acts with multiple teenagers.
CrashesJul. 31, 2024 2:44 pm20d ago
One person was injured Sunday after a vehicle stunt went awry at the Jackson County Fair, according to an Iowa State Patrol crash report.