Author: Nick Green

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Fire Department, this unfortunate incident occurred right after 10 p.m. Thursday. It happened in the 4300 block of S. Concord St. Davenport Fire Department crews responded to a report of a structure fire. The responding crews saw fire coming through the second-story roof. They were able to quickly extinguish the blaze. No one was injured in this incident. Officials said that the occupants of the residence were not able to re-occupy the building and were assisted by other family after the property was released by the Fire Department. The cause of fire remains…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the statement, all individuals 12 and up who received the primary two doses and waited at least 5 months after their second dose, can get the booster. Hy-Vee made the announcement on Friday. Health officials said that individuals in the 5 to 11 age range who are moderately to severely immunocompromised may receive the third dose of the Pediatric Pfizer vaccine at least 28 days after the second dose. Individuals who received a mixed COVID-19 vaccine primary series can also receive their COVID-19 booster at least 5 months after their second dose. More information here. This…

Washington County, IOWA – According to the Washington Police Department, the shooting occurred around 8:10 p.m. Friday. It happened in the 600 block of West Adams Street. Washington Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. The responding officers found the victim in a vehicle.  The victim suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The extent of the victim’s injuries is unknown at this time. Investigators believe the suspect and the victim knew each other. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

The one-month-old son of two sheriff’s deputies has been left orphaned after both of his parents died by suicide within days of each other. Both were joy-filled, first-time parents excited about their growing family, enamored with their baby and so in love with each other. Tragically, for reasons completely unknown and totally out of character, the 24-year-old man took his own life December 31st, 2021. Reeling from the shock of loss, the 23-year-old woman took her own life two days later. According to a statement from the Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, the couple from Florida, 24-year-old Clayton Osteen and 23-year-old Victoria…

Anamosa, IOWA – According to the Iowa State Patrol, this unfortunate accident occurred around 5:27 p.m. Tuesday. It happened in the area of Iowa Highway 64 and 140th Avenue. Toyota Corolla traveling on Iowa Highway 64 and 140 Avenue in rural Anamosa crossed the highway into oncoming traffic and struck a Jeep Cherokee nearly head-on The name of the Corolla driver, who was killed, and the Jeep driver, who was injured, haven’t been released by authorities. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.

Des Moines, IOWA – According to the Des Moines Police Department, this unfortunate incident occurred on Nov. 27.  It happened at a restaurant in the 1200 block on East Euclid Avenue. The suspect reportedly pointed a handgun at the victim before taking off. If you have any information regarding the identity of this person, please contact Det. Follett at 515-237-1411. You may also submit anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400, or online at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Cedar Rapids, IOWA – According to the statement, the awards include grants to support organizations and programs, as well as distributions from donor-advised, designated, scholarship and agency funds. Officials have announced that this includes a $200,000 grant from the Creating Safe, Equitable and Thriving Communities Fund. This grant will support the implementation of Group Violence Intervention strategies in Cedar Rapids. In 2021, the Community Foundation distributed over $13.9 million in grants. These grant programs are supported by donors. The next grant deadline at the Community Foundation is on Tuesday, February 15.  More information here.

According to reports, the 82-year-old woman decided to get together with friends to play cards and asked everyone beforehand if they were vaccinated. One attendee allegedly failed to disclose were sick with COVID-19. She reportedly died of Coronavirus after contracting the illness from an infected friend who hid their diagnosis. The 82-year-old woman from Ohio, Barb Bartolovich, is a blood cancer survivor. She was reportedly vaccinated and took the necessary precautions, including only socializing with like-minded people amid the pandemic, according to reports. Bartolovich decided to get together with friends to play cards and asked everyone beforehand if they were vaccinated. Her friends said…