Co worker gun scare prompts Cedar Rapids evacuation
A Cedar Rapids city employee arrived at work with a shotgun and, after an evacuation, threatened self harm near the City Services Building. No shots were fired and the man is hospitalized. The public safety spokesman says weapons in the workplace are prohibited and investigators seek where the gun was kept earlier.
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City worker shotgun incident prompts evacuation and investigation
Greg Buelow notes the priority is medical care as police probe an apparent active shooter incident at a city building. Investigators trace the gun’s origin, interview witnesses, and consult the Linn County Attorney on charges while the man remains hospitalized. Authorities say the episode involved personal issues and was not work related. The City Services Center reopened and counseling was offered to staff.
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Waterloo man charged over threatening tweets to senator
Joseph Hilton Dierks, 33, of Waterloo, was charged in U.S. District Court with transmitting a threat to U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst via Twitter. He admitted sending messages Aug 13 to 16 and faced custody after a detention hearing set for Monday.
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Correction on Shrine Photo Caption in Knock Ireland
Caption imprecision noted in a Knock shrine photo showing a woman praying at a wall. The Gazette invites reader feedback on accuracy and intends to publish a correction or clarification. Readers can call the listed numbers with comments on fairness and completeness.
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