Man charged with killing Meeks deemed competent for trial
The Cedar Rapids case against Mykel A. Roberts 29 charged with first degree murder and going armed with intent for the 2011 shooting of Dexter Meeks and attempted murder of his brother Andrew Meeks was deemed competent for trial by 6th Judicial District Judge Chad Kepros. The trial is reset for July 13 in Linn County District Court after a competency evaluation at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center in Coralville.
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Cedar Rapids Man Arrested After Stolen Gun Found in Iowa City
Cedar Rapids resident Brandin M. Kiefer, age 19 turning 20, fled from officers during a downtown Iowa City incident around 1:52 a.m. Saturday after a fight on Pedestrian Mall. A gun recovered under a vehicle was reported stolen from Cedar Rapids. Kiefer faces trafficking in stolen weapons, control of a firearm by a felon, interference with official acts with a dangerous weapon, and carrying weapons. He is jailed on a $20,000 bond.
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Johnson County Special Election Chooses Board of Supervisors Candidate
Voters in Johnson County cast ballots today to fill the remaining term of Janelle Rettig on the Board of Supervisors. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. with three candidates Brian Campbell Jon Green and Phil Hemingway vying for the seat. The winner serves until December 31, 2022, as Rettig resigned in April.
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Linn County seeks grant applicants for 200000 fund
Linn County invites eligible organizations to apply for Economic and Community Development Fund grants totaling 200000. Priority goes to projects boosting growth, ROI, and county sustainability. Deadline is 5 p.m. July 1. Details at linncounty.org or contact Gage Miskimen at The Gazette.
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Correction notice on trailer purchase for pantry
The Gazette corrects a Monday report about where the Feed Iowa First trailer was purchased. It now notes the trailer was bought by Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library for use as a mobile produce pantry. Readers may comment or call The Gazette with corrections.
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Gazette established daily publication in Cedar Rapids Iowa
The Gazette is a daily newspaper published at 116 Third St SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401. It is owned by Gazette Communications Inc a Falience company. Subscription rates are $9 per week $481.25 per year for 7 day delivery within state and $557.25 per year out of state. Postmaster address changes go to 116 Third St SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401. Subscription service numbers are provided. General number listed.
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