Trial detailing murder suspect's phone evidence and DNA
The Hiawatha man Louisma faces first degree murder charges for Hoffman's Feb death. Investigators testified about a torture photo on his cellphone and online searches for face coverings and gloves. DNA analysis linked Hoffman to several items, with Van Patten as a major contributor on some samples. The trial continues with testimony from a criminalist and police.
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Hiawatha
Melody Hoffman
Marion
Thomas Peterson
McKinley Louisma
Linn County
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Hoffman
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Karlee Schneider
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Rainfall eases Iowa drought but relief appears partial
Iowa saw meaningful rainfall easing drought, with 12.9 percent in severe drought and 50.4 percent in moderate drought per the U S Drought Monitor. Officials say conditions improve but long term relief requires months of normal rainfall and ongoing wet rounds, as soil moisture begins to recover ahead of winter and next spring.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S. Drought Monitor
Keith Schilling
Tim Hall
Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Land Quality Bureau
Hall
Trowa
Union
Ringgold
Decatur
Clarke
Madison
Warren
Polk
Jasper
Marion
Mahaska
Monroe
Poweshiek
Gross
National Weather Service
Schilling
Gazette of Cedar Rapids Publication and Contact Details
The Gazette, established January 10, 1883, operates from 116 Third St SE, Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401. It is published daily by Gazette Communications Inc. Subscription rates are 9 per week or 491.50 per year, with out of state 653.60 per year. Postmaster address changes and general contact numbers are listed for subscriber services.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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