Author: Nick Green

The cell phone video, that was shared on social media, reportedly shows a high school student making a class presentation in which he uses a racial epithet and the n-word multiple times. The school district is now investigating the racist comments made during a class presentation on slavery at a local high school. Over the course of the video, the student uses a racial slur 7 times and the teacher did nothing to stop it. The superintendent calls for the teacher’s firing. This incident occurred on April 22 at the Paschal High School in Texas. The school officials began notifying parents…

Independence, IOWA – According to the city officials, this event is for Independence residents use only. Officials have announced that the City Wide Clean-Up event is intended to assist property owners by hauling away items not normally placed at the curb for regular weekly garbage pickup (i.e. appliances, box springs, furniture).  This event is from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11. Waste Management allows an Amnesty Day Drop Off at the transfer station for no added expense to residents. Acceptable/Unacceptable items are identified below. One pickup box size (5 ft. L X 5 ft. W X 4 ft.…

Cedar Rapids, IOWA – According to the Cedar Rapids Police Department, this incident occurred right before 1 a.m. early Saturday morning. It happened on K Street Southwest. Cedar Rapids Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. When the officers arrived on scene, they found one victim. Police said the victim suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The victim’s age or identity have not yet been released. The responding officers reportedly found property damage to a vehicle and a residence. No suspects have been arrested yet, police said. This incident remains under investigation. This…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the statement, the free transit ride event is open to all on Monday, May 2, 2022, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on all CitiBus routes. City officials have announced that all passengers must follow rider rules to enjoy the ride. Marla Miller, Transit Operations Manager, released the following statement: “It has been a long haul, and we are happy our passengers and operators can now feel a sense of normalcy return to their commute. Wanting to mark the change and share her appreciation for a job well done. Lifting the mandate just didn’t seem like…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the state officials, the federal Clean Air Act gives governors the specific authority to make this formal request. Combined, these 8 states make up over 10% of U.S. gasoline sales. The Governors’ letter can be found here.   Gov. Reynolds released the following statement: “This letter sends the clear message that renewable fuels are the immediate solution to high gas prices, lower emissions, and restoring our energy independence, and we are proud to stand up and take this historic action. As the Governor of the top renewable fuel-producing state, I am proud to again lead a…

Linn County, IOWA – According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred right before 4 p.m. Wednesday. It happened on County Home Road east of North Troy Road. Linn County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a two-vehicle head-on collision. The responding deputies discovered that Volkswagen Jetta was traveling eastbound on County Home Road when it collided head-on with a Subaru Outback which was traveling westbound.  The 33-year-old driver of the Volkswagen Jetta suffered serious injuries and was flown to the University of Iowa Hospital by AirCare. She was later identified as Nina Smith. The Subaru was occupied by two juveniles…

Cedar Rapids, IOWA – According to the Cedar Rapids Police Department, this unfortunate incident occurred around 12:37 a.m. early Wednesday morning. It happened in the 1600 block of E Ave NW. Cedar Rapids Police Department officers responded to a report of a crash. The responding officers discovered that the vehicle vehicle left the roadway and struck a concrete pole adjacent to a driveway. The driver who was the only occupant of the vehicle was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The driver’s age or identity have not yet been released. The accident is under investigation, no citations have been…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the state officials, Governor Kim Reynolds released a statement in response to the passage of the unemployment and workforce bills. Governor Kim Reynolds said: “The success of Iowa’s robust economy is driven by employed Iowans and their hard work ethic.  Today the Iowa legislature passed two bills that will help bolster our workforce in Iowa.   I’ve worked tirelessly to find ways to reinvigorate our workforce and make it more attractive for recruitment and retention of workers. With more than 85,000 job openings in our state, we cannot afford to leave any employable Iowans on the sidelines.   We’ve…