Author: Nick Green

Jones County, IOWa – According to the Iowa State Patrol, this unfortunate accident occurred around 12:45 a.m. early Friday morning. It happened in the 9300 block of County Road X40. Iowa State Patrol troopers responded to a report of a crash. The responding troopers discovered that Ford Focus entered the west ditch and rolled several times before hitting farm equipment. Two occupants were ejected from the vehicle. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The other two victims suffered injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time. No other…

Ottumwa, IOWA – According to the Ottumwa Police Department, his name is Douglas Raymond Spurgeon and he is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 55-year-old Gerald William Sapp.  This incident occurred on Thursday. Ottumwa Police Department officers responded to a report of stabbing. The responding officers found the 55-year-old victim behind a home suffering from multiple stab wounds.  The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The 42-year-old suspect was arrested several hours later. He is jailed without bond. 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 Davenport Police Department, this incident occurred right before 9 p.m. Thursday. It happened in the 1400 block of West 15th Street. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. The responding officers discovered that the shooting occurred between Fillmore and Washington streets. They found several spent shell casings. At least three vehicles were struck by gunfire. No one was injured in this incident. Please call the Davenport Police Department at 563-326-6125 if you have any information about this incident. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become…

The 53-year-old nurse who lost both her legs and an arm after a cough turned to sepsis was found hanged by her husband, an inquest was told. She spent nine weeks in a hospital fighting for her life while in a coma. The woman lost four of her fingers on her right hand, her left arm below the elbow and both of her legs. The 53-year-old nurse from UK, Jayne Carpenter, had gone to the doctor with a cough but she was diagnosed with pneumonia and sepsis and spent two months in a coma, as per reports. The brave nurse went on…

Cedar Rapids, IOWA – According to the Cedar Rapids Fire Department, this unfortunate incident occurred right after 8 a.m. Wednesday. It happened at 43 Deerwood Ct. SW. Cedar Rapids Fire Department crews responded to a report of a house fire. The responding crews were able to put out the fire in about 20 minutes. They say a woman was able to get out of the house by herself. The unidentified woman was taken to St. Lukes Unity Point Hospital for treatment. The extent of her injuries is unknown at this time. The cause of fire is still under investigation. This is a developing…

Cedar Rapids, IOWA – According to the police officials, his name is Tyrell Jarule Gaston and he is charged with two counts of attempted murder. The 18-year-old suspect is also charged with intimidation with a dangerous weapon and going armed with intent. Police said Gaston is charged after trying to kill Cornelius Gaston and Nikolas Palmer. This incident occurred in the 800 block of E Avenue NW, On Nov. 2, around 12:15 p.m., Cedar Rapids Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. The responding officers discovered that the 18-year-old man fired multiple shots at his relative, striking the car he was…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the state officials, 236 individuals and organizations will benefit from $1,527,814 from the American Rescue Plan Act. Officials say that the department received more than $4.1 million in requests to help support a portion of about 1,600 arts jobs. According to the statement, the department awarded $283,734 in American Rescue Plan Arts grants to 76 individual artists, made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. It also awarded $602,000 in American Rescue Plan Arts grants to 113 arts and cultural organizations, made possible with support from Arts Midwest and the National Endowment for…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the statement, this unfortunate incident occurred right before 9 a.m. Wednesday. It happened on East 12th Street. Davenport Fire Department crews responded to a report of a house fire. The responding crews were able to quickly get the fire under control. No one was injured in this incident. The cause of fire remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.