Police Investigate Suspicious Bag at Mercy Medical
A bag found unattended at Mercy Medical Center's Lundy Pavilion prompted a bomb squad response and temporary rerouting of patients and visitors.
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November 2, 2026
Cedar Rapids Adds Axon License Plate ReadersThe Cedar Rapids Police Department is expanding its surveillance tools with Axon automated license plate readers under a decade-long contract approved by City Council.
November 2, 2026
Police Arrest Driver After 125 mph ChaseA 41-mile pursuit on Interstate 380 ended near Brandon, Iowa, with the driver booked into the Linn County Jail.
October 20, 2026
Judge Sentences Cedar Rapids Man to PrisonA federal court handed down a 111-month prison sentence to 30-year-old Dondre Minor for illegal firearm possession.
October 19, 2026
Cedar Rapids Police Withhold Use of Force FindingsThe department cites state personnel laws while three protesters face upcoming federal and local criminal trials.
October 12, 2026
Cedar Rapids Active Shooter Reports Deemed FalseThe Cedar Rapids Police Department found no evidence of a shooting after responding to reports on the city's southwest side.
October 2, 2026
Cedar Rapids Regional Police Academy Graduated 15 OfficersThe 54th class of recruits completed training to join various law enforcement agencies across Eastern Iowa.
September 23, 2026
Cedar Rapids Officer Shot Person Near Daniels ParkA police officer shot an individual who sustained life-threatening injuries during an incident on Sunday.