Author: Nick Green

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Some years I have to cast around for top stories in Home & Garden. Not this year. In this section as elsewhere, COVID-19 took center stage. Stuck at home, Quad-Citians helped children with their school work, tackled home improvement projects, planted more gardens, baked and searched for things to be happy about. They also canceled events — spring plant sales, 50th anniversary celebrations of Earth Day, summer garden tours, the biannual quilt show and the Gold Coast tour of homes. Also canceled were the Illinois and Iowa state fairs, the Rock Island County and Mississippi Valley Fair, 4-H…

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Carrie Kuesel said she and her family haven’t been to the theaters since the pandemic began, but she and her family decided to keep their Christmas movie-going experience alive. “We kind of keep it small on Christmas day with our immediate family and going to see a holiday movie is a tradition,” she said. For Wendy Williams, who shares initials with the titular Wonderwoman, she said going to the movies this Christmas is a much-needed tradition this year. “Every Christmas we have a tradition of going to the movies every year so this is included in that…

Iowa – Access to nutritious foods, safe spaces to be active and resources to improve mental well-being are all important components for forming healthy habits and building healthier communities. Iowa 4-H Youth Development invites teens interested in addressing community health improvements to attend the National 4-H Healthy Living Summit, Feb.12-15, 2021. Participants should register by Jan. 18 to secure a spot. During this virtual event, teen leaders will learn how they can incorporate different wellness strategies in their local community. After the summit, youth participants will be invited to implement their action plans to increase knowledge and form healthier habits…

Iowa – Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a news conference Dec. 22, 2020, at Iowa PBS in Johnston. Despite an unexpected 20% reduction in the amount of COVID-19 vaccine that Iowa expected to receive this week, Iowa is on track to begin vaccinating residents and workers in nursing homes next week as originally planned, Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference, Reynolds acknowledged that while Iowa is among two dozen states that are receiving less of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines than originally anticipated, 8,400 Iowa health care workers have already been vaccinated. She said the federal…

DAVENPORT, IOWA – A Davenport man was sentenced Tuesday to four years in prison on charges of felon in possession of a firearm. United States District Chief Judge John A. Jarvey sentenced Najawaun Marcus Quinn, 23, to 48 months in prison, United States Attorney Marc Krickbaum announced Wednesday. Quinn was ordered to serve three years of supervised release and pay $100 to the Crime Victims’ Fund after his prison term. The investigation of Quinn began in September 2018 when law enforcement utilized a confidential informant to purchase a loaded Colt .38 Special revolver from Quinn in Davenport. Quinn was on…

DAVENPORT, IOWA – Davenport residents opened a community fridge outside the Roosevelt Center. It’s called the “Minnie fridge,” as it’s off Minnie Avenue. The fridge operates from 7AM to 7PM seven days a week. There are no questions asked. People can simply walk in and take what they need when they need it. Donations are always accepted. If you’d like to help donate, you can venmo: @theminniefridge or the contact the Roosevelt Center.

A bicyclist died in Davenport, Iowa, when he crashed into a car. Police say the crash took place about 10 p.m. when a motorized bicycle traveling against traffic on a one-way street collided with the car. The Quad-City Times reported a 46-year-old man from Davenport was riding the bike. He was admitted to a hospital, where he died. Police was yet to reveal the identity of the bicyclist.

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Rafat Padaria, MD, Cardiovascular Medicine P.C., joins PSL to share what she feels is the most important message of her medical career. It’s that to dispel the existing skepticism among some Americans about the safety and effectiveness of these COVID-19 vaccines that have been approved by the CDC for emergency use. Radaria received her first dose of vaccine the night before her guest slot on Friday, December 18, 2020. A video of her getting the injection is shown during the interview. Additionally, she shows off her little card certificate as further evidence. Watch the segment to learn more…