Author: Nick Green

The 46-year-old father of two, who suffers from an uncommon genetic condition, received a life-saving transplant after a complete stranger reached out to him and changed his life forever. The dad knew that the life-saving transplant would give him a second chance at life. When an exhaustive search of friends and family members found no compatible matches, the father found hope in the unlikeliest of places, a complete stranger who worked at a hospital and who was inspired by his story. Several years ago, the 46-year-old single father from North Carolina, Steve Sanders, learned his kidneys were slowly failing and wasn’t quite sure what his…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the police officials, the shooting occurred right after 5 a.m. Sunday morning. Davenport Fire and Medic EMS responded to the 100 block of East Locust Street in reference to the report of an unknown medical issue. When the first responders arrived on scene, they reportedly found a 53-year-old male suffering from serious, but non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The unidentified victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.  No other injuries or damage was reported. No suspects have been arrested yet, police said. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated…

Clinton, IOWA – According to the Clinton Fire Department, this unfortunate incident occurred right before 7 a.m. Saturday morning. It happened on 31st Avenue North. Clinton Fire Department crews responded to a report of a residential structure fire. The responding crews were able to quickly extinguish the blaze. As crews extinguished the flames, a dead body was found in the apartment. No other details are available at the moment. The incident is under investigation by the Clinton Police Department. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Davenport, IOWA – Davenport Police Department officials said the shooting occurred right after 1 a.m. early Sunday morning. It happened on W 3rd St. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. When the officers arrived on scene, they found one adult male victim. Police said the 23-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The extent of the victim’s injuries is unknown at this time. No other information is available at the moment. Davenport Police are investigating this incident. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become…

Video captured the moment when an unidentified white man went on a racist rant against black employees at a fast food restaurant. Per reports, the white man man claimed the black restaurant worker called him a ‘cracker.’ When the restaurant manager asked the white man what he said to the restaurant employee, the man admits he called her the N-word. The unidentified white man also threatened to beat the black employee, calling her the N-word and claiming he’s better than her because he’s white. Before he leaves the fast food restaurant, he told the restaurant worker: “I’m white. That means I’m automatically…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the court documents, the 54-year-old woman was sentenced on Wednesday. Her name is Michelle Fix and she was sentenced to 5 years probation in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a 48-year-old man dead. Prosecutors said the 54-year-old defendant pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident causing death. The fatal accident occurred in May 2021. It happened on West 2nd Street. The responding officers found one adult male victim. Police said the 48-year-old victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead one week later. He was later identified as Alfonso Reid Jr. Prosecutors said the…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the state officials, the Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund awards are part of a broad commitment to expand computer science instruction in K-12 schools across Iowa. In 2020, Gov. Reynolds proposed and the Legislature passed House File 2629 requiring K-12 schools to offer computer science education to all students, starting with high schools in 2022-23. Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement:  “Computer science is a basic skillset necessary for student success and an added advantage for recruitment in high-demand careers in the rapidly-changing, technology-driven workplace. These awards equip more educators with the tools…

Waterloo, IOWA – According to the court documents, the 29-year-old defendant was sentenced on Thursday. His name is Stephen Phillips and he was sentenced to life in prison for the shooting death of Terrell Flowers. The 29-year-old defendant was found guilty of first-degree murder in February. The fatal shooting occurred in May 2020. It happened on Crescent Place. According to the court documents, the 29-year-old defendant reportedly threatened to kill Flowers after a previous argument, and Phillips contends the shooting was in self defense. This story will be updated as new information become available.