Author: Nick Green

Linn County, IOWA – According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred right after 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon. It happened on Highway 13 just north of Martin Creek Rd. Linn County Sheriff’s deputies, Linn County Sheriff’s Rescue 57, Area Ambulance and Marion Fire Department crews responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash. The responding crews discovered that Ford Flex and GMC Acadia crashed at the location. Both vehicles were southbound on highway 13 in the inside lane. The driver of the Acadia made a sudden left turn into a farm field cut over, was struck from behind by…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the state officials, in 2018, the legislature passed and Governor Reynolds signed a law outlawing abortion at six weeks, when the baby’s heartbeat can first be detected. A Polk County district court judge enjoined that law, prohibiting Iowa officials from enforcing it, based upon the Iowa Supreme Court’s 2018 ruling in PPH II where the Court erroneously created a fundamental right to abortion. Because the Iowa Supreme Court has now overruled that 2018 ruling and rejected the “strict scrutiny” standard it adopted, Gov. Reynolds has asked the district court to lift the injunction of the heartbeat law.  Governor Reynolds released the following…

Davenport, IOWA – State officials said that the same program will be offered in two different formats – as a webinar on Aug. 30, and as an in-person class on Sept. 10. The in-person option will include hands on lessons on shooting techniques and range time for those looking to improve their shooting skills. The Aug. 30 webinar is free and be held via Zoom from 6 to 8 p.m. The Sept. 10 in-person course costs $20 and will be held at the Olofson Shooting Range, near Polk City, from 2 to 7 p.m.  The program is provided through a…

Linn County, IOWA – According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred right after 9 p.m. Friday. It happened at Sutliff Rd and Day Rd. Linn County Sheriff’s deputies, Linn County Rescue crews, Mt Vernon Lisbon Police Department officers, Mt Vernon Lisbon Fire Department crews and Lisbon Mt Vernon Ambulance personnel responded to a report of a single vehicle crash. The responding deputies discovered that the 48-year-old motorcyclist, later identified as Aaron Zeman, was traveling northbound on Sutliff Rd near Day Rd when he lost control of the motorcycle and laid it down on the roadway. The 48-year-old man…

Des Moines, IOWA – According to the statement, the vaccination clinics will be held daily from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 11 through Tuesday, Aug. 16. Officials also said thatthere is no appointment necessary to receive a vaccine. Hy-Vee Pharmacy team members will be at Booth #10040 just west of the North Gate and across the E. 31st Street corridor from the Thrill Zone, to offer the vaccinations. Vaccinations will be given inside Hy-Vee Healthy You mobile clinic units. COVID-19 vaccine recipients must stay in the observation area for 15 minutes after they receive their vaccine. Ladies and gentlemen, each…

Cedar Falls, IOWA – According to the statement, application materials were due to the City by August 8, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. City officials have announced that they received seven total applications for the position. One applicant has withdrawn, officials said. A Civil Service review period will now follow with initial candidate interviews expected to take place in early to mid-September 2022. The City is expected to announce the finalists in early October 2022 and final candidate interviews will follow in mid-October 2022. No other information is available at the moment. This is a developing story and it will be…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the state officials, the $100 million program invests in transformational attractions that will bolster the quality of life in Iowa communities and attract visitors and new residents. State officials have announced that the City of Marion has been awarded $3,000,000 toward the development of Marion’s Central Plaza into a four-season gathering space and completion of the CeMar Trail, connecting downtown Marion to Cedar Rapids. Plaza amenities include a dedicated performance space, ice skating loop, fire tables and seating, interactive play sculptures and green space additions.  The Danville Railcar Project has been awarded $500,000 to purchase and restore a 1937…

Des Moines, IOWA – According to the statement, the meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. and it will be held in the Wallace State Office Building, second floor conference room, 502 East Ninth Street. Officials said that the meeting is open to the public. Members of the NRC are Margo Underwood, Marcus Branstad, Laura Hommel, Tom Prickett, Laura Foell, Uriah Hansen and Tammi Kircher. The director of the DNR is Kayla Lyon. Any person participating in the public meeting and has special requirements such as those related to mobility or hearing impairments should contact the DNR or ADA Coordinator at 515-725-8200.…