Author: Nick Green

Davenport, IOWA – According to the city officials, the South Concord Street will be closed through April 26. City officials said that the current river level is 12.45 FT and is forecast to reach Flood Action Stage of 14.2 FT on Monday, April 25. At this time, the change in river level is expected to be short-term and quickly fall. Those planning a visit to our Compost Facility should access the facility via Rockingham Rd to Wapello to Railroad Ave. Appropriate pumps have been set, and gates closed for this river stage.   This is a developing story and it will be updated…

Muscatine, IOWA – According to the city officials, the Muscatine Walking Club will reportedly work together to see if they can meet the challenge before June 21, 2022 by recording their minutes walked at the Walking Club Kiosk in the Center Court of the Muscatine Mall. The Muscatine Walking Club has more than 1,000 members, officials said. It’s a free program sponsored by the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department that allows members to walk anywhere they like, inside, outside, or on a treadmill, and submit their minutes for a chance to win weekly incentive prizes.  Ladies and gentlemen, you can register for the…

Nevada, IOWA – According to the Nevada Fire Department, this unfortunate incident occurred right before 6 p.m. Thursday evening. It happened at 10 Maple Lot 101. Nevada Fire Department crews responded to a report of a mobile home fire. The responding crews discovered that the occupant of the home was the initial 911 caller. When they arrived on scene, they saw heavy smoke coming from the home. The occupant was not located outside the structure. The first arriving engine crew engaged in an aggressive fire attack into the home. The same crew rescued one occupant from the burning home, officials said.…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the state officials, the Border Strike Force will facilitate the sharing of intelligence information across state lines to improve border enforcement. According to Gov. Reynolds, information from criminal investigations across the nation will be shared to help combat drug trafficking, human smuggling and the prevalence of cartels and other drug organizations infiltrating the U.S. from the border.  State participation in the Border Strike Force requires no taxpayer funds or enforcement personnel, officials said. Information is already routinely gathered during investigations and will be shared as classified intelligence information with other state law enforcement agencies.   Governor Kim Reynolds…

The 2-year-old baby, who was diagnosed with fetal growth restriction while still in the womb, spent the first 2 years of her life in a hospital fighting for her life. The baby’s doctor said that letting the little girl grow in the PICU under the care of her nurses and medical team helped with her breathing episodes, as her lungs continued to develop. The doctor also said that the physical therapy helped with her muscle rigidity and her lungs seemed to improve as her muscles strengthened. The 2-year-old baby from California, Addy Smith, left the hospital on April 5. Addy reportedly…

Des Moines County, IOWA – Iowa State Patrol officials said the fatal accident occurred right before 9 p.m. Monday night. It happened on Highway 34. Iowa State Patrol troopers responded to a report of a crash. The responding troopers discovered that the 24-year-old driver of Ford Escape was driving east on Highway 34 when the 18-year-old pedestrian ran in front of the vehicle and was struck. Troopers said the unidentified pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to  a hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. The victim’s identity has not yet been released. This incident remains under investigation. This…

Cedar Rapids, IOWA – According to the statement, the 29-year-old suspect was arrested and taken into custody on Monday. His name is Dimione Walker and he was wanted in connection to the April 10 shooting at the Taboo Night Club that left two people dead and 10 others injured, officials said. The 29-year-old suspect is now facing multiple charges, including: first-degree murder, intimidation with a dangerous weapon, going armed with intent and felon in possession of a firearm. On the morning of April 11, investigators with the Cedar Rapids Police Department contacted the Northern Iowa Fugitive Task Force requesting assistance in the…

Muscatine, IOWA – According to the city officials, the HNI’s partnership with the City of Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department has allowed them to assist in tree plantings as well as tree and landscape maintenance projects. The Senior Vice President-Legal at HNI Corporation, Steven Bradford, released the following statement:  “HNI appreciates the recognition and values our relationship with the City of Muscatine. We are committed to helping our communities and look forward to continuing this partnership.” The Superintendent of Parks for the City of Muscatine, Nick Gow, said: “The recognition is well-deserved because of HNI’s generous donation and volunteer efforts…