Author: Nick Green

Marion, IOWA – According to the city officials, the events are free and open to the public. City officials have announced that between May and September, on the third Tuesday of the month, the department will bring an outdoor movie to select Marion neighborhood parks. Ladies and gentlemen, the movies are scheduled to begin around 8 p.m. People are encouraged to bring chairs/blankets to the park for lawn seating. Outside food and drink are permitted. The movies titles, dates and locations for the 2022 season are: Tuesday, May 17 featuring “Grease” at Butterfield Park, 3500 29th Ave. Tuesday, June 21 featuring…

Durant, IOWA – According to the Iowa State Patrol, the fatal crash occurred right after 7 a.m. Friday morning. It happened on Vail Ave at the railroad tracks. Iowa State Patrol troopers responded to a report of a crash. The responding troopers discovered that the truck driver was crossing the railroad tracks when the train hit the truck. The truck driver suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver’s age or identity have not yet been released. No other information is available at the moment. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the statement, the Iowa State Patrol’s Sergeant Jim Smith and Trooper Ted Benda, who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2021, will be honored at the national Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony.  State officials said that flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be at 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 flag at half-staff for the same length of time…

The 36-year-old woman said that doctors removed all her teeth and her jaw had to be replaced 3 times after her dentist spotted they were infected during a routine appointment. The former certified nursing assistant was diagnosed with osteomyelitis in her lower jaw which is an inflammation caused by an infection somewhere else in the body. The mother of two believes she developed the inflammation due to an infection in her tooth, caused by the root canal treatment. Luckily, all her medical procedures were covered by insurance. Now, she wants to share her story to help others suffering as a result of…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the state officials, the extension is effective immediately and continues through June 10, 2022. State officials also said that the proclamation allows vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, agricultural seed, water, herbicide, pesticide, fertilizer (dry, liquid, and gas), manure (dry and liquid), gasoline, diesel #1, diesel #2, ethanol, and biodiesel to be overweight (not exceeding 90,000 pounds gross weight) without a permit for the duration of this proclamation.  Governor Kim Reynolds said that this proclamation applies to loads transported on all highways within Iowa (excluding the interstate system) and those which do not exceed a maximum of…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Iowa DPS officials, officers will be exhibiting zero tolerance for drivers who are not buckled, speeding, or driving while distracted or impaired.   Not wearing a seatbelt is dangerous and puts everyone in the vehicle in jeopardy.   Those not wearing a safety belt become a projectile and kill others who are buckled.   In Iowa, the maximum penalty for a seat belt violation is $135.50 (Iowa code 321.445), officials said. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released the statement and said that in 2020, there were 10,893 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in…

Muscatine, IOWA – City officials that there will be a special meeting called after the in-depth meeting for a public hearing on the Public Housing Annual Plan, a resolution to approve that plan, a resolution setting a public hearing on June 9 on a proposed development agreement with Love’s Travel Shop & Country Stores, Inc., and a resolution setting a public hearing on June 9 on Urban Renewal Plan amendments. According to the statement, a virtual meeting will be held in conjunction with the in-person meeting for those who want to view the proceedings or make a comment but do not…

Des Moines, IOWA – According to the Des Moines Police Department, this incident occurred right after 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. It happened at 3326 University Ave. Des Moines Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call. Officers arrived and learned that Rhonda’s ex-boyfriend, 58-year-old Tony Arterberry, had been violent towards Rhonda in the recent past. The responding officers entered the home to check on the 56-year-old victim, later identified as Rhonda Rhonda. The victim was found deceased within the home. Evidence of a violent attack was observed and detectives were called to the scene. Investigators determined that the victim’s ex-boyfriend, 58-year-old Tony…