Author: Nick Green

Iowa –  Iowa Democrat Rita Hart is officially contesting Iowa’s Second Congressional District election, asking the House of Representatives to recount ballots and arguing that she would have won but for lawful votes left uncounted. Hart ran against Republican state Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in November’s election, and the state’s election officials certified the Republican’s narrow victory, by just six votes, late last month. But in an official “notice of contest” filed with the House, Hart’s campaign claims it has identified “at least 22 lawful ballots” that were left out of the count (the vast majority of those votes, but not all, were…

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Davenport Police are currently looking for a male suspect in a shots-fired situation. About a half-dozen squad cars are investigating a vehicle parked in a basketball court of LeClaire Heights Park on the intersection of E. 10th St. and Sylvan Ave. Police say the last-known whereabouts of the suspect is on foot going southbound on Sylvan Ave. carrying a garbage bag. Police believe they may also have a firearm but are still looking for shell casings. A portion of 10th St. is currently blocked off due to the situation. This is an ongoing investigation and TV6 will…

DAVENPORT, IOWA – Kristin: Good Morning, this is your Wellness Wake Up Call with Kristin Bogdonas, nutrition and wellness educator for University of Illinois Extension, serving Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, and Stark Counties.Andrew: Mmm…Sweet, crunchy, golden, tender, rich, and delicious! Kristin: With me is Andrew Dinsmoor, Dietetic Intern from University of Illinois. Hi Andrew, it sounds like you’re really enjoying your meal! What are you eating? Andrew: Hey, Kristin. Nothing at the moment, I’m just imagining how good the food is going to taste during the holidays with my family. You know, slowing down to enjoy each bite helps me…

DAVENPORT, Iowa – The first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are being distributed around the country after the Food and Drug Administration approved an emergency-use authorization. Frontline healthcare workers and residents of long-term care facilities are first in line for the vaccine, with other essential workers in the second phase. “Our war against the virus is not over yet, but this week we are taking a major step to our eventual victory,” Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said at an Operation Warp speed press conference on Monday. As the vaccine becomes more widely available, some have been…

DAVENPORT – A fire heavily damaged a Davenport furniture store Tuesday afternoon. The structure was a one-story commercial building with a large showroom. Crews began an aggressive exterior attack on the fire and ventilation holes were cut into the roof. Once the fire was knocked down, an interior attack was used to extinguish the remaining fire. Due to the size and progression of the fire, an additional truck company and command staff responded. Heavy smoke and fire damage were reported to the structure, with substantial damage to the contents inside the building. There were no reports of injuries. The cause…

Iowa – Three beef operations in Iowa were recognized for their commitment to the principles of the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program: Mogler Farms, Dunlap Livestock Auction and David Bruene of Iowa State University. BQA continues to be an important pillar of checkoff programming, and each year the Iowa Beef Industry Council strives to recognize outstanding individuals that exemplify the tenets of the program. The BQA Feedlot Award, recognizing outstanding feeders, went to Mogler Farms of Alvord, Iowa. A family operation spanning three generations with seven family members currently working on the farm, the diversified Mogler operation encompasses a hog…

DAVENPORT, IOWA – Davenport police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Sunday in the 1500 block of Mound Street. Police were dispatched to the scene at 7:09 p.m. and collected two shell casings. Not long afterward a wounded person walked into Genesis Medical Center-West Campus, Davenport. Police were investigating to see if the man’s wound was related to the shooting on Mound Street. Police ask that anyone with information about this incident to call the Davenport Police Department at 563- 326-6125, Crime Stoppers of the Quad-Cities at 309-762-9500, or submit an anonymous tip via the “P3 Tips” mobile app…

DAVENPORT, Iowa – With COVID spiking in our community on top of the usual flu season, we need to do all the recommended things to prevent spread. Additionally, there are food choices that can help boost our immune systems to prevent or fight off infections or chronic inflammation which can lead to disease. Dr. Linda Jager, Functional Medicine Physician of Iowa Cancer Specialists in Davenport, and nutritionist, Dr. Teresa Pangan are PSL guests to would like to share how foods can either be an enemy or ally to our immune system and help prevent inflammation. The following foods./nutrients are highlighted in the segment because…