Author: Nick Green

DAVENPORT, IOWA – Braetan DeHamer, a 17-year-old Sherrard High School junior, loves bringing joy to those who stop to see his Christmas lights display at his Fyre Lake home. He’s using it as a platform to collect charitable donations. Last weekend, 30-40 cars came through and left donations for Humility Homes Services in Davenport, Amber Ridge Assisted Living in Moline, Rock Island County Animal QC Paws Shelter and New Kingdom Trailriders. Each organization is important, DeHamer said, but New Kingdom Trailriders is a cause especially close to his heart. “I’ve seen kids that weren’t able to talk — in a…

DAVENPORT, Iowa – An upcoming project in west Davenport aims to help food-insecure families alleviate some of their concerns. “The Minnie Fridge” on 1220 Minnie Ave in Davenport is opening Friday. It will be a free-to-all community fridge maintained by local residents to bring healthy, free food to the community. The grand opening will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., where small donations can be dropped off at any time during those hours. Organizers say a primary goal of the community fridge is “not only to provide food to those who are food insecure but healthy food to…

DAVENPORT, Iowa – The City of Davenport will launch its “Small Business Resiliency Project” on Thursday to assist small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19. City officials say they will begin accepting applications on October 15. The Small Business Resiliency Project will use approximately $900,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds that were awarded under the CARES Act, according to city officials. It will help provide financial relief to small businesses in an effort to retain jobs and stabilize businesses in our local economy. “The City of Davenport recognizes the impact that COVID-19 has had on our local small businesses. Our…

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…