Trial date set in Marion stabbing murder case
Cedar Rapids man Nicholas Luerkens, 32, is scheduled for trial July 20 in Linn County District Court on first degree murder charges for the April 22 ambush and stabbing of Lynnsey Donald in a Marion Hy-Vee parking lot. The crime was captured on surveillance video.
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Linn
Cedar Rapids trio seek release in Lebanon gun smuggling case
Four family members charged in a gun and ammunition smuggling conspiracy asked a federal judge to overturn a magistrate order and be released pending trial. Adam Herz 22 and Sarah Zeaiter 24 of Cedar Rapids appeal citing family ties while Ali Herz 50 and Bassem Herz 30 face separate proceedings. Authorities seized shipments bound for Beirut containing dozens of firearms and thousands of rounds.
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Lebanon
Adam Herz
Sarah Zeaiter
U.S
Jon Scoles
Linda Reade
Reade
Ali Herz
Adam
Zeaiter
Bassem Herz
Kirkwood Community College
Iowa
Beirut
Norfolk
Iowa voters uneasy about Rand Paul NSA crusade
In Iowa Republican voters express unease with Rand Paul’s push to block the renewal of the Patriot Act tied NSA bulk data collection. Paul’s stance draws support from some, while others fear security risks and prefer government transparency. Polls show limited resonance beyond loyal libertarian supporters. Grassley notes the issue has faded among voters.
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Liz Martin
the Gazette
Rand Paul
Iowa Memorial Union
Iowa City
Paul
Wisconsin
Scott Walker
Iowa
NSA
Davenport
Washington
National Security Agency
Sally Cram
U.S
Chuck Grassley
Senate
Ron Paul
Mississippi River
Grassley
Davenport event attendee faces infringement claim
Fragmentary notes describe a Rand Paul event in Davenport with a referenced attendee and mentions concerns about legal rights and potential infringement. No clear details on actions, outcomes, or official statements are present.
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Paul
Davenport
Vivian Martin
M All
Martin
Tom Chariton
Rand Paul
An Byan
Gazette publisher and contact details
The Gazette is published daily in Cedar Rapids Iowa by The Gazette Company. It lists subscription rates, delivery options and post office mailing addresses for subscriptions and general inquiries.
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Gazette
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