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A Delta flight from Omaha to Detroit was diverted to Cedar Rapids after a 23-year-old passenger attempted to open the emergency exit and engaged in a fight with a flight attendant; he was taken into custody and faces multiple charges, but the flight resumed after the incident.
A Nebraska man, Mario Nikprelaj, was arrested after attempting to open an emergency exit and causing a disturbance on a flight from Omaha to Michigan, leading to the plane's emergency landing in Cedar Rapids and his subsequent arrest on multiple charges.
A fully vaccinated adult in eastern Iowa has contracted measles, marking the seventh case in the state, with exposure sites listed across Cedar Rapids and nearby communities. The case highlights ongoing concerns about measles transmission despite vaccination efforts, and health officials advise those exposed or unvaccinated to monitor symptoms and seek medical advice.
TV9 viewers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, have submitted photos of severe weather from Friday morning, showcasing storm clouds rolling into Delaware along Highway 20.
Cedar Rapids officials are taking protective measures as the Cedar River is expected to crest at 13.2 feet this weekend, including 24-hour staff coverage and road closures to prevent flooding impacts.
Hy-Vee is closing its Cedar Rapids store on June 23, creating a "food desert" in the area. To ease the transition, the company will offer a free shuttle service to another Hy-Vee location, free grocery delivery within a mile of the store, and free pharmacy delivery. They will also support a mobile food pantry in partnership with HACAP. Community members, including Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell, have expressed concerns and are seeking long-term solutions to ensure the space continues to serve the community.
In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, police responded to a 911 call reporting a person making suicidal and homicidal statements while armed. When officers arrived, the individual raised their weapon, prompting three officers to open fire, resulting in the suspect's death and injuring the second caller. The Cedar Rapids Police Department has requested an investigation by the Division of Criminal Investigation Major Crime Unit, and the officers involved have been placed on critical incident leave.
The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigations is looking into an officer-involved shooting in Cedar Rapids, where police responded to a call about a person making suicidal and homicidal statements while armed. The suspect was shot and killed by officers after raising a weapon, and a second caller was also injured. The officers involved have been placed on critical incident leave, and the investigation is ongoing.
Police in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, have arrested 30-year-old Charmisha Pirtle in connection to the death of 29-year-old Anthony Fitts, who was fatally injured in the 1200 block of 15th Street SE on January 24. Pirtle faces charges of Murder in the Second Degree and Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon (Domestic Abuse).
The suspect in the armed robbery of a Cedar Rapids bank, Andrew Derr, has been arrested in New Orleans, Louisiana, and will be transported back to Cedar Rapids to face charges.
Voters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, rejected a $220 million bond referendum aimed at redesigning, replacing, and renovating several facilities in the district. The majority of voters (61%) voted against the measure, which would have resulted in an increase in property taxes. The plan included improvements to middle schools, the construction of a new school, and additions to turf fields and career and technical education classrooms at various locations.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested by the Cedar Rapids Police Department for making a threat against Metro High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The threat, posted on social media, was deemed not credible, but the police took it seriously. The teenager has been charged with Intimidation with a Weapon, a Class D felony, and is not a student in the Cedar Rapids school district.
Taylor Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was temporarily locked down after shots were fired in the area and an adult female arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds. No students or staff were involved, and the lockdown was lifted after securing the area. The victim's condition is serious but not life-threatening. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the police.
Fact Checker grades a mailer attacking Cedar Rapids school board incumbents, evaluating the claims made by candidates Rick David and Barclay Woerner. The claims range from the impact of mask mandates on children's well-being to the district's performance on Iowa Standards, alleged violations of state and federal laws, partnerships with Planned Parenthood, reduction of School Resource Officers, use of federal funds, proposed property tax increase, and the hiring of a superintendent. The Fact Checker provides grades for each claim, highlighting the verifiability and accuracy of the statements.
A Cedar Rapids man, Raylon Jones, has been charged with two counts of Domestic Abuse Assault and two counts of child endangerment after allegedly hitting and strangling a woman while she was driving on the interstate with two children in the backseat. The incident occurred during an argument between Jones and his wife, with Jones reportedly grabbing the woman's neck and threatening to kill her. The woman suffered visible injuries and nearly lost consciousness while driving.