Author: Nick Green

Cedar Rapids, IOWA – According to the Cedar Rapids Police Department, this incident occurred right before 11 p.m. late Thursday night. It happened on 9th Avenue SW. Cedar Rapids Police Department officers responded to a report of a stabbing. The responding officers found one male victim. Police said the victim suffered not life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The victim’s age or identity have not yet been released. No suspects have been arrested yet, police officials said. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Davenport, IOWA – On March 10, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Revenue Estimating Conference’s March 2022 projections. Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement: “The projections released today by the REC are very encouraging and again reaffirm why we worked hard this legislative session to pass the largest bipartisan tax reform bill in the history of our state.   “Our bold tax cuts were necessary as we continue to over-collect Iowan’s hard-earned money. But with the new tax law of a flat and fair 3.9% individual tax rate by 2026, and eliminating the state income…

Muscatine, IOWA – According to the city officials, the road will be closed for 45 days as the Graham Construction Company completes demolition work on the former Musser Public Library building and connects utility services. Officials have announced that the work is expected to take 45 days and should be completed by April 30 depending on the weather. A one-block detour has been established that will take Iowa Avenue traffic to Sycamore Street and back to Iowa Avenue. Access to Muscatine County Human Services and Muscatine Center for Social Action will be maintained by the contractor. More information here. This is a…

Maquoketa, IOWA – Maquoketa Fire and Rescue officials said this unfortunate incident occurred right after 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. It happened on Pleasant St. Maquoketa Fire/Rescue crews responded to a report of a residential structure fire. The responding crews discovered that the attic was fully involved and saw heavy fire coming out the front windows and door. After several hours it was determined to bring in an excavator to tear down the house for the safety of the firefighters. No one was injured and three dogs were rescued. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it…

Clinton, IOWA – According to the statement, the hospital officials and colleagues on Monday welcomed a small group of colleagues and stakeholders for a blessing of the completed space. The emergency department expansion and remodel project will result in a larger and higher functioning department to improve experience for patients and their families. MercyOne personnel started welcoming patients into the new space beginning Tuesday, March 8. Phase two of the construction will begin March 15 and include completion of three more exam rooms, another trauma bay, triage office, medication room, colleague lounge and office space. More information here. This is…

Davenport, IOWA – Police officials said the shooting incident occurred right before 1 a.m. early Wednesday morning. The 21-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with reckless use of a firearm, willful injury causing bodily injury and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. She was later identified as Gsani Bogan. This unfortunate incident occurred in the lobby of a Davenport emergency room. The responding officers discovered that the 21-year-old suspect reportedly shot 19-year-old Fasheed Rush as the two fought in the lobby of the emergency room. Security cameras shows Rush punching the 21-year-old suspect in the…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Fire Department, this unfortunate incident occurred around 8:09 p.m. Tuesday. It happened on West 4th Street. Davenport Fire Department crews responded to a report of a house fire. The responding crews discovered that smoke was coming out of the attic of the home. They were able to quickly extinguish the blaze. No one was injured in this incident, officials said. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Saturday’s deadly tornado in Iowa left seven people dead, four of which were from the same family. The children and their parents, from Missouri, were visiting their 63-year-old grandmother when the tornado hit. The family were huddled in the pantry of their home, which didn’t have a basement, when one of the deadliest storms to hit the state since 2008 tore through. Two children, their father and their grandmother all died when the tornado hit. Family members said the children’s mother, 8-year-old brother, grandfather and uncle survived the storm, but they were injured, NPR News reportsThe children and their parents, from…