Author: Nick Green

Muscatine, IOWA – According to the city officials, the new amphitheater is called “The Wave.” The new amphitheater will be a multi-purpose entertainment and recreation venue intended to service both small celebrations and large community events according to RDG. The facility will serve as a destination for a host of community events including concerts, outdoor movies, festivals, theatrical performances, and community celebrations with a stage built to accommodate up to 60 musicians and lawn seating for up to 4,500 people. Muscatine Mayor Brad Bark released the following statement: “Once built, the Riverside Park amphitheater will add to our quality of life…

Coralville, IOWA – According to the court documents, the 32-year-old defendant pleaded guilty to reckless vehicular homicide, third offense of operating while intoxicated, driving while barred and possession of drug paraphernalia. His name is Bryce Wagehoft and prosecutors said he was speeding when he passed another vehicle on a rural road and hit the victim’s vehicle. The accident occurred in April 2020. The 43-year-old victim, Dawn Stout, was pronounced dead. A toxicology report revealed that the defendant had amphetamines, marijuana and opiates in his system. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Story County, IOWA – According to the Iowa State University Police, both suspects were arrested and taken into custody on Monday. Abdullateef Malallah, 18, and Ty Jerman, 19, are now charged with threat of terrorism, which is defined by Iowa Code as an act intended to intimidate or coerce.  Both students are freshmen at Iowa State University, officials said. Around 6:09 p.m. Monday, authorities received a report about an anonymous Yik Yak post, which referenced Carver Hall, an academic building on campus.  According to the police officials, the post contained a warning to “not come to Carver tomorrow at 4:30pm.”  A second anonymous post…

Many hospitals celebrate when babies are born at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Day – the first newborn of the new year! But this hospital is celebrating an even rarer occurrence. The first-time mother gave birth to her daughter on February 22, 2022 at 2:22 a.m. The first time parents from North Carolina, Aberli and Hank Spear, welcomed daughter Judah Grace at Alamance Regional Tuesday. During an interview with WFMY, the newborn’s grandmother shared the exciting news, which included her granddaughter being born in labor and delivery room 2. Not only is the date and time special, but Aberli is also a cancer…

Police officials said the 19-year-old man reportedly severely beat his 60-year-old neighbor because he is gay. ”You know why I have to do this. You’re gay. You’re evil. I’m going to kill you.” the suspect told the victim in response to questions about why they were being attacked. During an interview with investigators, the victim reportedly said that he was lying in bed when heard the glass on his front window shatter. He then got out of his bed and saw the suspect coming toward him. The victim also said that the suspect started hitting him in the head, face and body with…

Davenport, IOWA – Police officials said the 20-year-old suspect was arrested and taken into custody on Saturday.  His name is Tremiere Walton and he is now charged with multiple charges, including: intimidation with a dangerous weapon and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. The charges stem from July 25, 2021 incident. The shooting occurred in the 1900 block of North Harrison Street. Investigators believe the 20-year-old suspect shot at least three times at the victim’s vehicle. The responding officers reportedly found three 9mm casings on the scene. The suspect was seen on video surveillance arriving in the area…

Coralville, IOWA – Coralville Police Department officials said the accident occurred on Sunday. It happened at the intersection of Front Street and Forevergreen Road. Coralville Police Department officers responded to a report of a crash. The responding officers discovered that the 27-year-old driver didn’t stop at a stop sign, lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. Her name is Marguerite Johnson and she reportedly admitted to drinking alcohol earlier in the night. Police officials said that a breath sample resulted in a test of .133 BrAC. Her 7-month-old baby was in the backseat at the time of the crash. The child suffered…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the police officials, this unfortunate accident occurred right before 7 p.m. Monday evening. It happened at the intersection of Welcome Way and 46th Street. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a report of a crash. The responding officers discovered that multiple vehicles crashed at the location. Nissan Maxima was traveling southbound on Welcome Way when the driver failed to stop for a red light and struck two vehicles.  At least two individuals suffered serious injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment. Two others suffered minor injuries and were treated on scene, police said.…