Author: Nick Green

According to the court documents, the 48-year-old woman was sentenced to life in prison without parole for her role in helping her husband viciously murder his pregnant ex-wife, her unborn child, her mother, and two young children back in 2015. Prosecutors say the 48-year-old defendant avoided the death penalty after reaching a deal. The woman admitted to helping plan and carry out the gruesome attack. She helped plan the killings and purchased and transported materials, but said did not actually murder anyone. The woman was sentenced on Wednesday. Her name is Rhonda Carlson and she was initially charged with 18 counts of…

A woman who ran an illegal daycare where 26 children were found hiding in her basement behind a false wall has been jailed for six years. She was sentenced on Thursday, October 21, 2021 to six years in prison for attempting to influence a public servant. She was also given concurrent 10-month sentences for each of the 26 counts of child abuse. Many of the children were found sweaty, hungry, and wearing dirty diapers when officers and licensing specialists entered her property. The 60-year-old woman from Colorado, Carla Faith, was licensed to care for six children at the day care center…

It was a series of events that no one could have predicted. Law enforcement authorities visited the man shortly after 9 a.m. Wednesday to serve a warrant and conduct lawn maintenance due to high grass and weeds. The visit quickly escalated when the resident began firing a gun from inside their home. The situation, which resulted in one death and a house fire, didn’t end until several hours later. Officials reported that around 10:21 a.m., the man from Texas began firing at code department officials and police. “They immediately backed off. They got all of the staff that was working on the…

Dubuque, IOWA – According to the Dubuque Police Department, this unfortunate incident occurred right before 8 p.m. Thursday. It happened in the 400 block of Angella Street. Dubuque Police Department officers responded to a report of a disturbance. The responding officers found two juvenile victims suffering from stab wounds. Police say the 14-year-old girls suffered non-life threatening injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment. Police say a 13-year-old suspect was arrested and taken into custody. The girl was charged with two counts of Willful Injury and sent to juvenile detention. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the state officials, this bill was made public minutes before lawmakers were to begin a special session that was convened to address redistricting. Officials say that the new bill requires businesses to allow medical and religious exemptions for COVID-19 vaccine mandates and guarantees that employees who are fired for deciding not to get vaccinated for COVID-19 are eligible for unemployment insurance. The Iowa House and Senate approved the measure Thursday. Reynolds signed into law in May a measure that prevents state and local governments from requiring an individual to prove vaccination status using so-called vaccine passports.  Governor…

Iowa City, IOWA – According to the statement, this event will take place at 7 p.m. in the Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge. Officials say that it will be free and open to the public. More than 800 students are expected to be in attendance. This event is part of the Young America’s Foundation’s campus lecture series. The lecture series will also take Former Vice President Mike Pence to Texas A&M University and several other unannounced campuses. The University of Iowa’s Young Americans for Freedom chapter is hosting the event. More information here.

Chelsea, IOWA – According to the Iowa Department of Public Safety, this unfortunate incident occurred right before 8 p.m. Thursday. It happened near 1001 Station Street in Chelsea. The responding officers found a man walking with a handgun. The Iowa Department of Public Safety says a Tama County Deputy fired one shot and struck the 28-year-old man in the chest. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment, where he later died. He was identified as Dewey Wilfong III. The deputy that fired the shot is now on paid administrative leave. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Police Department, his name is Lance Johnson and he is charged with first-degree murder and felon in possession of a firearm. Authorities say the 28-year-old suspect was arrested in Rock Island by the Davenport and Rock Island police departments. The shooting occurred around 2:45 a.m. on Oct. 17. It happened at 5220 Grand Ave. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. The responding officers found one male victim. Police say the victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment, where he later died. He was later identified as 35-year-old Samuel…