Author: Nick Green

Davenport, IA – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that almost 130 million people 18 or older have received at least one dose of a vaccine, or 50.4% of the total adult population. Almost 84 million adults, or about 32.5% of the population, have been fully vaccinated. The U.S. cleared the 50% mark just a day after the reported global death toll from the coronavirus topped a staggering 3 million. The states with the highest vaccination rates have a history of voting Democratic and supporting President Joe Biden in the 2020 election: New Hampshire at the top, with 71.1%,…

Davenport, IA – According to the statement, studies show their vaccine is more than 90-percent effective against COVID six months after the second shot. But, unfortunately, it’s still unclear how long immunity will last. Pfizer’s CEO announced that people will likely need a booster of their shot within a year. The health officials believe that boosters will become necessary, but the timeline is hard to say for certain. 

Davenport, IA – According to the statement, a total of 2,005,757 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Iowa so far. The officials have reported that 851,762 people have completed their vaccination course, either through the two-shot vaccines or the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Iowa now ranks 16th in the United States in terms of the percentage of the population fully vaccinated. With the expansion of priority groups in Iowa, more people are eligible to get COVID-19 vaccinations, including all Iowans age 65 or older —an age demographic most vulnerable to serious COVID-19 illness and death — and people in…

Davenport, IA – According to the statement, the state reported 5,881 COVID-19-related deaths since the pandemic began. The state reported that there are 359,966 confirmed cases of coronavirus.  With the expansion of priority groups in Iowa, more people are eligible to get COVID-19 vaccinations, including all Iowans age 65 or older —an age demographic most vulnerable to serious COVID-19 illness and death — and people in certain professions. A total of 2,005,757 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Iowa so far, an increase of 34,914. 851,762 people have completed their vaccination course.

An Arkansas woman has been sentenced to 36 years in prison after admitting to killing her sleeping grandmother with hammer blows to the head because she said God ordered her to make a sacrifice so she would not be sent to hell. She crept into her grandmother’s bedroom and struck her with a hammer approximately four times. Her name is Andrea Wilson and she pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, aggravated assault and battery in the death of her 81-year-old grandmother Ruby Ross, who was found dead in her Pea Ridge home on May 16, 2018. The 28-year-old woman received a sentence of…

At least eight people have lost their lives after a gunman opened fire at an Indianapolis FedEx facility late on Thursday. The shooting was reported shortly after 11 p.m. Officers responding arrived at the scene to an active shooter situation. The gunman had killed eight people before then turning the gun on himself. Officer Cook said it was too early to know if the shooter had been an employee at the FedEx facility, or someone who had gained access by other means. At the time of writing there is no known motive. “This is a tragedy,” Cook said. At least…

Davenport, IA – According to the police officials, her name is Angela Marxen and she was arrested and charged Thursday. Marxen was being held without bond in the Scott County Jail. Officers responded to the day care on Feb. 5, 2020, and found a 5-month-old girl unresponsive. The child was taken to an Iowa City hospital, where she died four days later. Marxen was the sole day care provider at the home. An autopsy found the girl died from blunt force trauma to the head and investigators determined the injuries were not accidental.

IOWA – According to the statement, the local public health officials have already initiated contact with the individual that tested positive to understand exposures and begin the health monitoring process, including notifying anyone the individual had close contact with. The Iowa Department of Public Health officials say they are still learning about the characteristics of the Brazilian strain, including any potential impact on vaccine effectiveness. This case was identified by the State Hygienic Lab, which is working to identify what COVID strains are circulating in Iowa. It remains critical for Iowans to follow the CDC guidelines: Wear a mask or face covering…