Author: Nick Green

The long-running TV show “America’s Got Talent” continues to offer us so many entertaining and breathtaking acts from around the nation. The stories that people share before they perform tell us the sacrifices they have made in order to follow their dreams. But this 30-year-old woman will forever stick in our minds – especially after causing the usually serious judge Simon Cowell to get quite emotional. She stepped onto the stage to introduce herself and told everyone she was 30 years old and from Ohio. But it was only when judge Howie Mandel asked her what she did for a living did…

Davenport, IA – According to the statement, no one can deliver a ballot for another voter unless they live in the same home or are immediate family. The new change also sets new limits on who can help deliver a ballot for a blind or disabled voter. Gov. Reynolds signed into law bill that bans teaching about white privilege and racial equity in K-12 public schools and in public colleges and universities. She says that teaching critical race theory is about discriminatory indoctrination.

Davenport, IA – According to the statement,  total of 1,427,944 people in Iowa are now fully vaccinated for COVID-19. More than 2.8 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the state. A total of 372,637 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Iowa and 6,102 people have died with the virus since the pandemic began. The state reported an additional 877 individuals were tested for COVID-19. A total of 1,779,287 individuals have been tested in Iowa since the pandemic began.

IOWA – According to the police officials, his name is Grant Dmitry Hill and he was charged with Indecent Exposure. The 23-year-old man is accused of exposing himself while the boy was working out in the Quarters clubhouse gym. The gym is located at 2401 Highway 6 East in Iowa City. According to the statement, the boy did not know Hill. Hill was booked at Johnson County Jail. The investigation is ongoing. This story will be updated when new information is available. 

IOWA – According to the court documents, his name is Shane Wayne Michael and he was arrested and charged after the assault at the Vision 4 Less eyewear at 3945 Merle Hay Road. A jury convicted the 42-year-old man of willful injury causing serious injury last month. Witnesses identified Michael as the aggressor in the fight. The victim suffered a swollen left eye. He followed the victim out of the business early that afternoon and was wearing his mask down slightly and had his nose exposed. The victim asked him to correct the positioning of his mask. And, as he walked to his car, Michael cornered him, began…

Davenport, IA – According to the court documents, his name is Darren Lamont Warren Sr. and he was arrested April 26. The 49-year-old man was arrested after Davenport Police Department officers received a complaint of sexual abuse to a child. This unfortunate incident occurred April 25.  Sexual abuse of a child under 12 is a Class B felony, punishable by up to 25 years in prison. This story will be updated when new information is available. 

Davenport, IOWA – According to the statement, the vaccine was about 90% effective overall and preliminary data showed it was safe. We all know that the demand for COVID-19 shots in the U.S. has dropped off dramatically. But, the need for more vaccines around the world still remains critical. The Novavax vaccine is expected to play an important role in boosting vaccine supplies in the developing world. Novavax’s study involved nearly 30,000 people ages 18 and up in the U.S. and Mexico. Two-thirds received two doses of the vaccine, three weeks apart, and the rest got dummy shots. There were…

Davenport, IA – According to the statement, President Joe Biden was set to make the announcement Thursday in a speech before the start of Group of Seven summit. The U.S plans to distribute 200 million shots this year. Another 300 million in the first half of next year to 92 lower-income countries and the African Union. The U.S. will buy 500 million more doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to share through the global COVAX alliance for donation to 92 lower-income countries and the African Union over the next year. The program is led by the World Health Organization and the…