Author: Nick Green

Davenport, IOWA – According to the state officials, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the 2.5% per-pupil increase in House File 2316, which increases the total public education budget for the state by $159 million. State officials have announced that the total outlay in the fiscal year 2023 budget will exceed $3.6 billion. Total per-pupil funding will now be just over $7,400, up from $7,200 previously. The Iowa Senate had initially approved just a 2.25% increase, but the Iowa House passed a different version of the bill matching the governor’s proposal for a 2.5% increase.  Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement:…

Dallas County, IOWA – Waukee Police Department officials said this 26-year-old woman was arrested and taken into custody on Wednesday. Her name is Jessica Koeniguer-Law and she is now charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury of mental illness. Officials said Koeniguer-Law was taken into custody after she reportedly her boyfriend with a fork and cracked his windshield. This incident occurred around 8:09 p.m. Wednesday. It happened in the 1100 block of S.E. Mapleleaf Lane. Waukee Police Department officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. The responding officers made contact with the victim, who told them that the 26-year-old suspect…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Police Department, this incident occurred at 3205 W 76th St. The unidentified suspect is described as a black male. The suspect is around 6-feet tall. The unidentified suspect reportedly pulled into the lot in the pictured car and was seen scouting the vehicles parked there on Feb. 12. Police officials said the suspect reportedly came back about midnight and stole a catalytic converter. Please call the Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities at 309-762-9500 if you have any information about this incident. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new…

The 33-year-old dad has reportedly died after doctors say his second COVID-19 vaccine caused an immune response that led to the development of an autoimmune disease. The man had no prior medical history and the doctors have reportedly agreed that the COVID vaccine caused an immune response that led to the development of the autoimmune disease and HLH, his wife said. The father from Louisiana, Brandon Pollet, was reportedly diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that developed within hours of his second dose of his COVID-19 vaccine. His wife, Dr. Jessica Pollet, reportedly said that her husband was healthy before the vaccine.…

Cedar County, IOWA – According to the Iowa State Patrol, this unfortunate accident occurred right after 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. It happened on Interstate 80 near mile marker 274. Iowa State Patrol troopers responded to a report of a crash. The responding troopers discovered that semi-truck broke through the cable barrier, crossed into the eastbound traffic and struck Ford F-150 head-on. The 71-year-old driver of the Ford F-150 suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead. He was later identified as Steven Dolezal. Passenger in the Ford F-150 suffered injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The driver of the…

Johnson County, IOWA – Officials have announced that with Johnson County’s $3.4 million ARPA investment, the Conservation Department will replace the campground shower house and restroom facility. The department will also construct a new wastewater system for the shower house and dump station; and dig a new well to provide potable water to the campground. Ladies and gentlemen, this will not only help to improve water quality in Kent Park Lake, but will allow more individuals to enjoy the campground, park and recreational opportunities.  Officials said that they are committed to utilizing ARPA to enhance investments in public services and maximize…

Princeton, IOWA – Scott County Sheriff’s Office said this incident occurred right before 10 a.m. Wednesday morning. It happened at the Princeton Wildlife Area Gun range on 286th Avenue. The responding deputies found one adult male victim. Police said the man suffered a gunshot wound to his head and was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s age or identity have not yet been released. Officials said that the shooting range has a safety officer on site during its peak hours. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Dubuque, IOWA – According to the statement, the Grace Street Redevelopment project is one of the final pieces of a campus master plan to connect the upper and lower portions of campus. Officials have announced that the Grace Street Redevelopment project will transform Grace Street between McCormick and Algona streets. The project includes the installation of pervious pavers and a series of pedestrian lighting. The space in front of Charles C. Myers Library will be reconfigured into a 9,000-square-foot amphitheater plaza with tiered seating, tables, and chairs. The redeveloped space will have the flexibility to host a variety of events…