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Grieving mother hopes killer will ‘burn in hell’ for taking her ‘sweet boy’

Grieving mother hopes killer will ‘burn in hell’ for taking her ‘sweet boy’

Trish Mehaffey Crime and Courts Apr. 19, 2024 5:04 pm7h ago

Pamela Lovette, the mother of Cordal Lewis, told his killer she hopes he “burns in hell” for fatally shooting him Jan. 27, 2022 in southeast Cedar Rapids.

Deputy uncovers 30 pounds of marijuana in Henry County traffic stop

Deputy uncovers 30 pounds of marijuana in Henry County traffic stop

AnnaMarie Ward

Crime and Courts Apr. 19, 2024 4:35 pm8h ago

Linn-Mar schools declining enrollment contributing to $2.5 million in budget cuts

Linn-Mar schools declining enrollment contributing to $2.5 million in budget cuts

K-12 Education Apr. 19, 2024 2:53 pm9h ago

Former Hawkeyes Spencer Lee, Gilman to face off in finals

Former Hawkeyes Spencer Lee, Gilman to face off in finals

Iowa Hawkeyes Sports 3h ago3h ago

Republican lawmakers advance bill to reduce Iowa income taxes by $1 billion

Republican lawmakers advance bill to reduce Iowa income taxes by $1 billion

State Government Apr. 19, 2024 9:45 am14h ago

Cedar Rapids police respond to swatting call at Harding Middle School

Cedar Rapids police respond to swatting call at Harding Middle School

Crime and Courts Apr. 19, 2024 1:26 pm11h ago

Iowa lawsuit claims USDA can’t deny benefits for farming in a wetland

Iowa lawsuit claims USDA can’t deny benefits for farming in a wetland

Environmental News Apr. 19, 2024 11:18 am13h ago

Iowa bill hiking fines for open meeting violations headed to governor

Iowa bill hiking fines for open meeting violations headed to governor

Iowa bill hiking fines for open meeting violations headed to governor

Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau State Government Apr. 19, 2024 3:15 pm9h ago

Prairie navigates changing teacher salary schedule as minimum salaries increase

Prairie navigates changing teacher salary schedule as minimum salaries increase

Prairie navigates changing teacher salary schedule as minimum salaries increase

Grace King K-12 Education Apr. 19, 2024 8:56 am15h ago

EPA again will allow summer sales of higher ethanol blend

EPA again will allow summer sales of higher ethanol blend

EPA again will allow summer sales of higher ethanol blend

The Gazette Energy Apr. 19, 2024 1:46 pm10h ago

Trees Forever asks community to pitch in on ReLeaf C.R. to replant trees post-derecho

Trees Forever asks community to pitch in on ReLeaf C.R. to replant trees post-derecho

Trees Forever asks community to pitch in on ReLeaf C.R. to replant trees post-derecho

Marissa Payne Local Government Apr. 19, 2024 7:48 am16h ago

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UNI football debuts air raid offense in spring game

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More function than flash was present from Northern Iowa’s new “air raid” offense at Friday night’s annual spring game.

Linn-Mar girls’ soccer team and first-year coach Hannah Clark want a state championship

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First-year Linn-Mar girls’ soccer coach Hannah Clark wants a state championship for the Lions, who are ranked No. 5 in Class 3A after a 5-2 start. Their only losses came by a goal to the state’s top two teams.

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Former Hawkeyes Spencer Lee, Gilman to face off in finals

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Photos: 51st annual Forwald-Coleman Relays at Iowa City High

Photos: 51st annual Forwald-Coleman Relays at Iowa City High

Photos: 51st annual Forwald-Coleman Relays at Iowa City High

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Lewis Black ready to rant and roll in I.C.

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Suzanne Vega bringing something old, new to I.C. concert

Suzanne Vega bringing something old, new to I.C. concert

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Earth Day-focus brings eclectic mix to Orchestra Iowa concerts

Earth Day-focus brings eclectic mix to Orchestra Iowa concerts

Earth Day-focus brings eclectic mix to Orchestra Iowa concerts

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Improv group pairs students with professionals on stage

Improv group pairs students with professionals on stage

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Opinion: Iowa lawmakers have done enough damage. Go home

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Hangry? This new cafe in Cedar Rapids has you covered.

Hangry? This new cafe in Cedar Rapids has you covered.

Hangry? This new cafe in Cedar Rapids has you covered.

Restaurants Apr. 18, 2024 6:15 am1d ago

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McDonald’s breakfast bagels are returning to Iowa for the first time since 2020

McDonald’s breakfast bagels are returning to Iowa for the first time since 2020

McDonald’s breakfast bagels are returning to Iowa for the first time since 2020

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New Iowa City bar opens in old Mosley’s

New Iowa City bar opens in old Mosley’s

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Grieving mother hopes killer will ‘burn in hell’ for taking her ‘sweet boy’

Grieving mother hopes killer will ‘burn in hell’ for taking her ‘sweet boy’

Grieving mother hopes killer will ‘burn in hell’ for taking her ‘sweet boy’

Crime and Courts Apr. 19, 2024 5:04 pm7h ago

Deputy uncovers 30 pounds of marijuana in Henry County traffic stop

Deputy uncovers 30 pounds of marijuana in Henry County traffic stop

Deputy uncovers 30 pounds of marijuana in Henry County traffic stop

AnnaMarie Ward

Crime and Courts Apr. 19, 2024 4:35 pm8h ago

Cedar Rapids police respond to swatting call at Harding Middle School

Cedar Rapids police respond to swatting call at Harding Middle School

Cedar Rapids police respond to swatting call at Harding Middle School

Crime and Courts Apr. 19, 2024 1:26 pm11h ago

Iowa City man charged with stealing over $50,000 in ID theft

Iowa City man charged with stealing over $50,000 in ID theft

Iowa City man charged with stealing over $50,000 in ID theft

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Tim “Cookie” Cook

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