Author: Nick Green

Iowa City, IOWA – According to the city officials, free COVID-19 testing kits are available at the front lobby information desk at Iowa City City Hall. Dear Iowans, officials said that the COVID-19 testing kits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The COVID-19 testing kits should only be taken for immediate use by either the person picking up the test kit, or by a family member. There is a limit of four per household, officials said. The saliva-based test kits are made available through Test Iowa and the sample should be returned…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the court documents, his name is Mark Blackwood and he was found not guilty of homicide in the death of a man he hit and dragged under his vehicle. But, the 64-year-old defendant was found guilty of leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in death. The defendant reportedly told prosecutors that he knew he hit the victim, but did not prove he knew the victim was under the car when he kept driving. The 64-year-old defendant hit 60-year-old Eric Johnson on Jan. 18. The 60-year-old victim was dragged about 2,050 feet after the crash. He…

Cedar Rapids, IOWA – According to the Cedar Rapids Fire Department, this unfortunate incident occurred right after 10 p.m. Tuesday. It happened at the Johnson Gas Appliance Company located at E Avenue NW and Ellis Boulevard NW. Cedar Rapids Fire Department crews responded to a report of a building fire. The responding crews discovered that the blaze burned through and collapsed a large section of the roof. Officials said that the building sustained severe fire, smoke and water damage to the majority of the structure. First responders blocked several streets in the area of the fire. No injuries were reported, officials…

According to reports, a black couple from California are now suing a real estate firm after their home went up in value by 50 per cent when they had a white friend pose as its owner. “Hopefully, at the highest level we can start seeing systemic change and people being held accountable for devaluing Black and brown lives, because that’s essentially what they did to us.” the 45-year-old man reportedly said. The 45-year-old Paul Austin and 42-year-old Tenisha Tate-Austin had their home valued at $995,000 in January. They’ve purchased it for $550,000 back in 2016. But, after a second appraisal from a different lender the following…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Police Department, his name is Trayantwon Thomas and he was arrested on Sunday. Authorities said the 35-year-old suspect faces two felony charges of second-degree criminal mischief. This incident occurred right before 1 a.m. early Sunday morning. It happened in the 300 block of West 3rd Street. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call. The responding officers discovered that the 35-year-old suspect was refused access to a bar because he appeared to be too intoxicated.  Thomas then threw a can at the windshield of a parked vehicle. The windshield cracked, police said. The suspect then crossed the street…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Police Department, her name is Brandi Lyn Ahlgren and she faces one count of child endangerment resulting in death. Prosecutors said the 34-year-old woman was arrested on Friday and was being held in the Scott County Jail without bond.  This unfortunate incident occurred on Feb. 7. Davenport Police Department officers and EMS personnel responded to the 2600 block of Oak Street regarding the death of a 3-week-old baby. The responding officers discovered that the 34-year-old suspect was the sole caretaker of the child and created an environment of substantial risk to the victim’s physical health and…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Fire Department, this unfortunate incident occurred right after 3 a.m. early Sunday morning. It happened in the 3400 block of N. Elmwood. Davenport Fire Department crews responded to a report of a house fire. The responding crews discovered that the roof was on fire near the chimney. They were able to quickly extinguish the blaze. Salvage operations were completed inside the house, officials said. No injuries were reported. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

According to the police officials, the 19-year-old student was arrested and taken into custody on Thursday. Authorities said he was allegedly planning a mass shooting at his school, but his plan foiled after his classmates reported his disturbing messages they came across on social media. In the messages, the 19-year-old suspect reportedly laid out his plans to smuggle a folding gun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition to the university in his backpack. He also said that he planned to practice at nearby gun range before going to the school and carry out his plan. The 19-year-old student from Florida, John Hagins,…