Author: Nick Green

DAVENPORT – After an early-morning vehicle chase on Wednesday, a Davenport man was being held Thursday in Scott County Jail to face multiple charges. Brandon Scott Ashby, 28, faces felony charges of eluding, possession with intent to deliver and theft-second, along with misdemeanor charges of driving while barred, having no insurance and reckless driving. According to the arrest affidavit: Shortly before 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Davenport police in the area of 1500 Farnam Street saw a white GMC Sierra pulling a trailer without plates. An officer tried to stop the truck, which took off at high speeds – about 45 mph…

Iowa – A key player on a very good Iowa State defense has entered the transfer portal. Defensive lineman Latrell Bankston, who played considerably in all 11 games during the Cyclones’ historic season, is leaving, “This past year at Iowa State has taught me a lot of love and compassion with these great fans of Ames, Iowa!” Bankston posted on Twitter on Wednesday morning. “You guys will always be a part of my journey and I appreciate the relationships I built with the players who are now brothers for the rest of my life. “I will cherish the memories of a…

DAVENPORT, IOWA – A family in Davenport might not have the Christmas they were hoping for after an apartment break-in. Thieves took almost every gift inside after coming through the sliding door in back. The mother says a neighbor saw people walk out with things from the apartment. A television and wrapped christmas gifts for her three kids were stolen. They also took bleach from the kitchen and poured it on their couch and other parts of the home. Davenport police do not believe it’s a random crime as their investigation continues.

DAVENPORT, IOWA – The Freight House is bringing Christmas cheer with a pop-up holiday bar.Miracle at the Freight House is next to the Farmer’s Market in Davenport.Guests can enjoy holiday cocktails while being inside a winter wonderland.Lars Rehnberg said they’ve received great responses from people in the community. “It’s starting to really book up on Friday and Saturday nights, last Saturday night we had to turn people away,” said Rehnberg. “One thing that makes us different even though we’re a bar we’re set up just like a restaurant so when you come in with your group of people we sit…

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Augustana’s new pool is expected to be complete in May of 2021. The pool is part of a $19 million project building the Peter J. Lindberg Center for Health and Human performance and will feature a state-of-the-art pool and swim performance lab. “Our vision was creating one of the best pools that would last 50 plus years, and leave a lasting legacy here at Augustana” said head coach Dan Lloyd. The pool will be ready in time for Augustana’s first season of water polo beginning in the 2021-2022 school year. “It’s a dream come true being part…

DAVENPORT, Iowa – As distribution of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines begins, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public to be aware of possible scams. The first phase of vaccine distribution is underway, which includes frontline healthcare workers and long-term care residents and employees. “Anybody else outside of those groups is not currently able to receive a vaccine.” Bryan Van Deun, Supervisory Special Agent for the White Collar Crime Squad for the FBI said. The next phase includes essential workers and those over 75 years of age and older. This group should begin in the coming weeks…

DAVENPORT – Local officials throughout the Quad Cities are experiencing a high early voting turnout and they are expecting the same at the polls on Election Day. Officials with the Scott County Health Department say while it’s important to vote it’s also important to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19. Remarks from Amy Thoreson, deputy director, Scott County Health Department Amy Thoreson, the deputy director at the Scott County Health Department suggests: In Scott County, early voting is available until Sunday, Nov. 1 at most early voting satellite locations and through Monday, Nov. 2 at the Scott County Auditor’s Office in…

Iowa – Iowa Western Community College has been awarded a $172,700 Coronavirus Relief Registered Apprenticeship Incentive Grant to expand an existing apprenticeship, while CHI Health Missouri Valley has been awarded a $250,000 grant to develop a certified nursing assistant registered apprenticeship program. The purpose of the grants is to increase the number of registered apprenticeships at postsecondary educational institutions and healthcare employers by providing funds for the purchase of equipment, tools, simulators, curriculum or other needed items, according to a press release from Iowa Workforce Development. It is also to expand opportunities for Iowans whose jobs have been affected by…