Author: Nick Green

Iowa – The speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives says House Republicans are prioritizing keeping the state budget in check, expanding child care access, and giving families more choice in education during the 2021 legislative session. House Speaker Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, said the House GOP is discussing potentially using some of the state’s $305 million budget surplus for pandemic-related relief. Some Democrats have criticized Republican leaders for relying almost entirely on the federal government to pay for assistance for Iowans, and are calling on them to spend the surplus and some of the $770 million in reserves. Grassley said House…

DAVENPORT, IOWA – Four juveniles were charged with theft after an early morning crash of a stolen vehicle in Davenport. It happened around 12:28 a.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Locust and Harrison Street. Police say a stolen SUV was reported to be driving recklessly eastbound on Locust Street and struck two vehicles at the intersection and continued to the Locust and Main Street area, where several juveniles ran from the vehicle. All four juveniles were charged with vehicle theft and interference.

DAVENPORT, IOWA – A Davenport boy started making candy cane sleighs for employees at his favorite Dollar General store. He then expanded his operation by making some for seniors in nursing homes. Brent Reighard wants to continue to make sleighs and bring them to nurses his holiday season. However, the funds to make more sleighs is not there. To donate please contact Heather Reighard on Facebook or click the link below.

DAVENPORT, IOWA – Davenport police arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident at NorthPark Mall. Isaiah Jeremiah Randolph, 18, of 1701 Iowa Dr., LeClaire, is charged with one count of interference with official acts with a firearm, a Class D felony under Iowa law that carries a prison sentence of five years. Randolph, who was arrested several hours after the incident Sunday at the mall, also is charged with one count of carrying weapons, an aggravated misdemeanor that carries a prison sentence of two years. According to the arrest affidavit filed by Davenport Police Officer Justin King, on…

DAVENPORT, IOWA – It was another terrible COVID-19 week in the Quad-Cities. And the effects of Thanksgiving haven’t even truly surfaced yet. A total of 37 people died from Sunday through Friday, 29 of them in Rock Island County. Rock Island and Scott counties are also approaching a total of 21,000 positive cases since the pandemic began. Scott County reported two more COVID-19 deaths Friday and 131 more positive tests. Rock Island County results were not available. Unemployment rates were up in 14 Illinois counties in October, but jobs were down. The number of non-farm-related jobs decreased in all 14…

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Scott County’s Test Iowa site has slightly changed its location in preparation for the upcoming colder season. After the closing hours on Thursday, October 29, officials moved the COVID-19 testing site from the Northpark Mall parking lot to the inside of the fromer Sears Auto Center building at the same location. The site then reopened at 8 a.m. on Friday, October 30. Additionally, beginning Monday, November 2, the site’s operating hours will change due to daylight savings time. The site will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. The state is continuing to work…

DAVENPORT, IOWA – After a vehicle was stolen from a Davenport repair shop, a 28-year-old Davenport woman was in custody Wednesday. Sarah Cahill faces felony charges of first- and second-degree theft, and two misdemeanor charges of fifth-degree theft. She was being held on a total bond of $10,000 in Scott County Jail. On April 13, the arrest affidavit says, Cahill stole a vehicle parked at Dale’s Service Center, 3830 W. Locust St. The owner had dropped off the vehicle for service and the keys were inside. Cahill, who was identified through surveillance video, later sold the vehicle to someone else…

DAVENPORT, IOWA – Quad-City area realtors will ring the bells at five Hy-Vee stores Friday, December 4, as part of the annual Realtors Ring Day. “The Salvation Army assists our community in many housing programs and we are always pleased to take part in their initiatives,” said Sharon Smith, CEO of the Quad-City area realtors. Also Friday, the Army’s Quad City Coordinator, Major Robert Doliber, will be responding to their National Commander’s “Red Kettle Challenge” to raise the most funds at Walmart between 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. He will be stationed at the Elmore Walmart in Davenport with the…