Author: Nick Green

Davenport, IOWA – According to the state officials, the law goes into effect immediately. Officials said that the bill includes both high school and collegiate levels, and requires schools to designate sporting events as male, female or co-ed. According to the state officials, only students who are female according to birth certificate will be eligible to play girls sports. The bill is crucial to keep transgender women from taking away athletic opportunities from cisgender women. Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement: “This is a victory for girls’ sports in Iowa. No amount of talent, training or effort can make…

Des Moines, IOWA – According to the Des Moines Police Department, the shooting occurred around 9:09 p.m. Thursday night. It happened on Walker Street. Des Moines Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. When the officers arrived on scene, they found one adult male victim. Police said the 34-year-old victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital, where he later died. The victim’s identity has not yet been released. No other information is available at the moment. This incident remains under investigation.  This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Bettendorf, IOWA – According to the Bettendorf Police Department, the 40-year-old suspect was arrested and taken into custody on Tuesday. His name is Shaun Powell and he faces multiple charges, including: controlled-substance violation, failure to affix a drug stamp and control of a firearm by a felon. The 40-year-old suspect was arrested following traffic stop. The responding officer reportedly found 10 grams of methamphetamine, a digital scale and a gun.  Powell reportedly admitted he traded a heater for a gun on Facebook Marketplace. Police officials said that a search of the suspect’s cell phone showed messages indicating he sells methamphetamine. This incident…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Police Department, this unfortunate accident occurred right before 3 p.m. Thursday. It happened on East Kimberly Road. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a report of a crash. The responding officers discovered that vehicle and motorcycle crashed at the location. The 65-year-old motorcyclist attempted to turn north into the Harbor Freight parking lot when it failed to yield to oncoming traffic. He was struck by a westbound Chevrolet Silverado, police officials said. The 65-year-old motorcyclist was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. No charges have been filed. No other information is available at the…

Des Moines County, IOWA – According to the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office, this unfortunate incident occurred around 5:09 p.m. Monday. It happened in rural Mediapolis. The responding deputies and first responders reportedly found two victims. The first responders found 69-year-old Michael Vaughn clinging to the ice and pulled him to safety. They pulled 71-year-old Patrick Vaughn from the water after about 90 minutes of searching. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead. According to the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office, the two men are brothers. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information…

Des Moines, IOWA – According to the police officials, the 20-year-old suspect was arrested and taken into custody on Tuesday. His name is Raevon Teel and he is now charged with two counts of aggravated animal neglect. According to reports, two dogs were reportedly found locked inside their kennels inside an abandoned apartment with no food or water. Officials said that the dogs would have died within hours if they have not been rescued. The dogs are now on a special refeeding program to help them regain weight as safely as possible.  This incident remains under investigation.  This is a…

Iowa City, IOWA – According to the statement, this change will become effective immediately. The Iowa City Community School District still encourages indoor mask use for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to schools, regardless of vaccination status.  On Tuesday, the Board held a special meeting to discuss our District’s current mask requirements. This comes after the CDC recently released updated guidance on face coverings in indoor spaces, including school settings. The CDC is recommending continued mask use in areas categorized as having high transmission rates, the new guidance states that mask requirements can be relaxed in communities with low…

Davenport, IOWA – Davenport Police Department officials said the 23-year-old suspect was arrested and taken into custody on Monday. His name is Demetrius Howard Jr. and he is now charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. Prosecutors said the suspect reportedly shot the 25-year-old victim after a fight. The victim was later identified as Corey Martin. This unfortunate incident occurred on N. Pine Street. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. Witnesses told investigators that the suspect and the victim were reportedly fighting when Howard allegedly produced a gun and shot the victim. The incident was recorded…