Author: Nick Green

The 49-year-old mother says she planned her funeral after doctors told her she had terminal cancer. Luckily, the mother-of-two has made a miraculous recovery and now has the all-clear. The woman said she was diagnosed after experiencing symptoms for over 9 months. Unfortunately, she tried to ignore the symptoms because it didn’t happen all the time, and she failed twice to build up the courage to speak to her doctor about it. “I was fit, healthy and took care of my diet and there was no history of it in my family.  To find out that not only was it cancer,…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the statement, the Western Iowa Tech Community College was awarded a $1 million grant to increase access to career academy programs in high-demand fields through a new regional center in Denison. Western Iowa Tech’s grant will be used to create a new regional center in Denison that will serve students from five rural districts. The regional center will provide students with access to career academy programming in agriculture, business, electrical and education. Sate officials said that the Indian Hills Community College was awarded $500,000 for an expansion of the Hills West Regional Center in Centerville. Indian…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the statement, the type of COVID-19 antiviral available varies by pharmacy location.  Dear Iowans, in order to receive a COVID-19 antiviral, patients must have a prescription from their health care provider. Hy-Vee officials said that The COVID-19 antivirals are free with most insurances. Hy-Vee Pharmacy also offers other COVID-19 testing options, available by appointment only at select locations.  Additionally, Hy-Vee Pharmacy offers free COVID-19 vaccines and boosters at all of its pharmacy locations.  More information here. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Iowa DNR officials, the new Hook n’ Paddle Passport encourages people to explore easy and safe paddling spots, catch fish, stay active and get up close with nature this summer. Starting June 1, Iowans can sign up online and win prizes for checking in to one or more of 50 easy local fishing and paddling locations across Iowa. The more locations visited, the more prizes available. State officials said that the prizes include: The first 500 people to check into three locations will win an exclusive Hook n’ Paddle Passport sticker. The first 100…

Becoming a mother can be an emotional experience for a lot of women. Every woman wants to make sure that she does it right and wants to do her best for her child. This young mom also wants the best for her newborn son but she also has some beliefs that she sticks by and is not willing to give up at any cost. The mom-of-four says once newborns exit the womb, they should not be cleaned and the white gel-like goo on their bodies should remain. The creamy substance covers a newborn during the last trimester of a woman’s pregnancy.…

Muscatine, IOWA – According to the city officials, the Muscatine Parks and Recreation staff have spent the last few days filling the pool, testing water chemistry and training. The opening day is scheduled for Saturday, May 28, from 12 to 8 p.m., officials said. Unfortunately, the Muscatine Aquatic Center will be closed on Sunday, May 29, due to the Melon City Criterium taking place in Weed Park. The facility will reopen on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, for daily operation from 12 to 8 p.m. Programs and other activities will take place outside of Open Swim hours. More information here. …

Davenport, IOWA – According to the state officials, the governor’s order is issued in conjunction with President Biden’s proclamation to lower all United States  flags  to  half-staff  for the same length of time.   Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.  Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flags at half-staff for the same length of time. Governor Reynolds released the following statement: “My heart breaks for all those affected…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Police Department, the shooting occurred right before 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. It happened at 2130 Emerald Drive. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a report of shots fired with one person injured by gunfire. The responding officers found one adult male victim. Police said the 26-year-old victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The victim’s identity has not yet been released. No other injuries were reported. Investigators believe this incident is related to a domestic dispute.  No other information is available at the moment. This is a developing story and…