Author: Nick Green

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Fire Department, this unfortunate incident occurred right after midnight early Thursday morning. It happened in the 3800 block of Kenwood Ave. Davenport Fire Department crews responded to a report of a structure fire. Six apparatus and one command vehicle responded to the incident with a total of 19 personnel, officials said. The responding crews saw smoke and flames coming from the house.  An aggressive interior attack resulted in a quick knock down and subsequent control of the fire. M oderate fire damage was noted on the main floor, although fire extension and water…

Muscatine, IOWA – According to the city officials, this is the 28th award received by the City of Muscatine, the most of any entity in the state of Iowa. The city officials also said that the report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive spirit of full disclosure to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment…

Dubuque, IOWA – According to the police officials, the shooting occurred around 11:09 p.m. late Tuesday night. It happened on Jackson Street. Dubuque Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. When the officers arrived on scene, they found one adult male victim. Police said the victim suffered a single gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The victim’s age or identity have 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.

Davenport, IOWA – According to the statement, Major Jeffery Bladel will succeed Davenport Police Chief Paul Sikorski following his retirement in August.  Officials also said that Major Jeffery Bladel has served as the Assistant Chief of Police since 2016. Major Jeffery Bladel holds a Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration from Western Illinois University and a Master’s of Science in Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis from Michigan State University.  In his new position, Major Bladel says he looks forward to continuing to serve alongside the men and women of the department. Throughout his career with the Davenport Police…

Des Moines, IOWA – This event will take place on Sunday, July 17 at 1:08 p.m. at Principal Park. Tickets are $12.00 each (plus taxes and fees) and $4.00 of each ticket sale will go to support the Iowa Hunter Education Instructor Association (IHEIA).  Funds raised will go to further the mission of the organization and help support and expand conservation and outdoor recreation programs across the state. There will be hands on activities located near the indoor playground and opportunities to learn about outdoor recreation in Iowa. Officials also said that the first 500 attendees will receive a free I Cubs…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the state officials, regional Permits are general permits authorizing certain activities under Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act, which involve discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States and Permit 48 authorizes fill material placed in waters of the United States for residential developments. Officials have announced that all applicants seeking authorization to discharge to waters of the United States must also have a Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the DNR. With a few exceptions, projects permitted using a regional permit with DNR certification do…

Family of a man, who died while in jail for not wearing a mask on a bus during the pandemic, has now filed a lawsuit against the County, claiming that the prison staff denied him medications he needed. The complaint says the family is seeking a jury trial. Prior to his incarceration, the 45-year-old man was regularly taking a number of prescribed medications for high blood pressure, diabetes, and schizophrenia. His sister also said that the man suffered from mental illness and said he couldn’t breathe in the mask. She provided medical records and paperwork showing his prescribed medications and…

Cedar Rapids, IOWA – CRPD officials said the 24-year-old suspect was arrested and taken into custody on Thursday, July 7. His name is Skylar Strawn and he is now charged with Burglary 3rd Degree, Possession of Burglar’s Tools, Theft, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving While Barred, and Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability. According to the statement, the Cedar Rapids Police Property Crimes Unit recorded a high level of construction site burglaries across the city. In response, they deployed plain-clothes investigators in unmarked vehicles to conduct surveillance on construction sites throughout the city.  On July…