Author: Nick Green

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…

The unfortunate mother, who lost her baby son after the boy reportedly choked on his necklace during nap time at a day care centre, is warning other parents about child teething necklaces. Danielle said that her son was found unconscious at the nursery after he had been strangled by a teething necklace while he was sleeping. He was found unresponsive and was taken to the hospital but doctors were unable to save him and the mother made the decision to turn off life support.  The mother from California, Danielle Morin, said that she lost her 18-month-old son Deacon Ryan Morin in…

Muscatine, IOWA – According to the city officials, the rating is for the $6.19 million General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022. City officials have announced that the Series 2022 bond issue will be used to fund a variety of City projects that have recently been completed, are currently underway, or will be underway in calendar years 2022 and 2023. Officials also said that the projects and the proposed bond issue were reviewed with City Council during the budget sessions in January and February. The Muscatine City Council approved the issuance of the bonds on March 3. Ladies and gentlemen,…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Police Department officials, the shooting occurred right after 7 p.m. Saturday evening. It happened in the parking lot of Castlewood Apartments located at 2130 Emerald Drive. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. When the officers arrived on scene, they found one adult male victim. Police said the 26-year-old victim suffered a life threatening gunshot wound and was transported by Medic EMS to the hospital for medical treatment. Two vehicles and two apartments were struck by gunfire, police said. No other injuries were reported. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the statement, the free Pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster doses are available only at select Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations for 5- to 11-year-olds at least 5 months after their second dose.  Officials also said that moderately to severely immunocompromised pediatric patients may also receive a booster dose at least 3 months after their additional dose.  In order to create a more kid-centric environment, Hy-Vee operates pharmacy hubs that are dedicated to only administering the Pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine during select times by appointment only. Pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 boosters can be scheduled here. Dear Iowans, a parent or legal…

Pregnant woman claims she will reportedly give birth to her baby twice in just 3 months after undergoing a cutting-edge operation to save the baby’s life. Doctors told the woman and her fiancé that their first child would be born “brain dead” and would have no chance at leading a quality life. But, after getting second and third opinions from other specialists, she learned that there was hope for her son. She said that doctors at another hospital agreed to perform a rare operation on the unborn baby. The pregnant woman underwent numerous medical tests to see if she and the baby were deemed well…