Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks says prosecutors will file about 25 percent fewer felonies in fiscal year 2024, which is the first time violent crimes have declined since post-pandemic spikes. He noted the office also successfully prosecuted eight homicides in the first four months of the year.
Kazius Childress is sentenced 50 years in prison for the 2022 death of Cordal Lewis.Childress pleaded guilty to shooting and killing Cordal Lewis in January 202
Pamela Lovette, the mother of Cordal Lewis, told his killer she hopes he “burns in hell” for fatally shooting him Jan. 27, 2022 in southeast Cedar Rapids.
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A Palo woman who is a certified voice writer is the first in the state and in the 6th district following the Iowa Supreme Court’s order that allows voice writers as court reporters. Court officials hope it will reduce the critical shortage. Voice writing is just another option which may come easier to some than typing on a steno machine.