Author: Nick Green

Polk County, IOWA – According to the state officials, the Scholastic Action Shooting Program combines precision and speed as contestants shoot a series of five different targets in four stages for a timed score. Athletes compete with rimfire pistol, rimfire rifle, centerfire pistol and pistol caliber carbine. Sate officials said that squads from Ankeny Action, Baxter Shooting Sports, Carroll Action Shooting Sports, Central Iowa Scholastic Shooters, Dubuque Scholastic Shooting Sports, Iowa Dead Shots, Montezuma SASP, and the Steel Shooters of Traer competed in rimfire pistol, rimfire rifle, centerfire pistol, and pistol caliber carbine disciplines. Nate Gibson, from the Iowa Dead…

Linn County, IOWA – LCSO officials said the two-vehicle crash occurred right after 6 p.m. Tuesday evening. It happened at Palo Marsh Rd and Power Plant Rd. Linn County Sheriff’s Deputies, Linn County Rescue crews, Palo Fire Department crews and Hiawatha Ambulance responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash. The responding deputies discovered that the 51-year-old driver, later identified as Julie Alton, 51, was northbound on Palo Marsh Rd and was attempting to turn west on Power Plant Rd when a vehicle driven by 65-year-old Joseph Smith who was also northbound on Palo Marsh Rd attempted to pass in a…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Police Department, the shooting occurred right before 1 a.m. early Wednesday morning. oIt happened at the Casey’s Convenience Store located at 1691 West 53rd Street. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a report of a suspicious individual possibly tampering with an air conditioning unit on the side of the business. The responding officer arrived made contact with the individual. A wanted check determined that the subject had outstanding warrants. During the course of the interaction, a physical confrontation ensued leading to shots being exchanged between the subject and the uniformed officer. The unidentified suspect suffered…

Family says the 1-year-old baby, who suffers from a rare genetic condition, has finally been discharged from the neonatal intensive care. The little boy reportedly spent the last 11 months of his life in a hospital. The baby’s parents said that their son spent 11 months in the hospital where he had four operations to ease the condition, including one which left him almost unconscious for a week. Doctors told the parents that the condition prevents the baby from absorbing nutrients. There are only 50 reported cases globally, with the boy being the only one with his specific genetic mutation. The parents…

Clayton County, IOWA – According to the Mar-Mac Police Department, this unfortunate incident occurred right after 6 a.m. Sunday.  It happened in the 800 block of Walton Street. The Mar-Mac Police Department, the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office, the Clayton County Medical Examiner, the Iowa State Fire Marshall, Mar-Mac Ambulance, Gunderson Ambulance, the McGregor Hook and Ladder, the Prairie du Chien Fire Department, the Garnavillo Fire Department and the Red Cross responded to a report of a residential structure fire. The responding officers and crews discovered that the residence was occupied by two individuals. Unfortunately, one of the residents was unable…

Cedar Rapids, IA – According to the Cedar Rapids Police Department, the 19-year-old suspect was arrested and taken into custody on Friday. His name is Mikhel Snyder and he is alleged to have attacked a male victim with a knife following an argument late Friday morning. After the alleged assault, the suspect fled the scene at 385 15th Street SE and was soon spotted by officers several blocks away. He attempted to elude officers but was quickly taken into custody. Police said the victim, who was not identified, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The 19-year-old suspect…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the statement, the virtual camp is intended for children ages 5-12. Officials also said that there will be three opportunities to participate in the camp: July 11, 18 and 25. Individuals can register here.  The Hy-Vee dietitian team will also host other events:  Each month, the Hy-Vee dietitian team will host a free cooking class for aspiring chefs. The goal is to help kids become comfortable and confident in the kitchen and improve their culinary skills through simple, follow-along recipes that increase the joy of cooking along the way.  Hy-Vee dietitians will also host kid-friendly…

Muscatine, IOWA – According to the city officials, the Musser Park Skate Park will be closed June 8 and June 9. City officials said that the park will be closed for two days as the Parks and Recreation Department completes maintenance repairs. The park will reopen for use on June 10, weather permitting, officials said. Ladies and gentlemen, please contact the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department at (563) 263-0241 if you need more information. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.