Author: Nick Green

The body of a missing 5-year-old girl swept away by floodwaters in Texas, has been recovered.  According to tragic reports, the young girl has been identified by her family members as Alyssa Layman, and was said to have been pulled from one of two vehicles that were caught in a high-water crossing. The two vehicles, carrying members of the same family, had both been driving through the crossing when they encountered problems. The vehicles came upon a swollen creek as the families were taking children to school. As per Bexar County’s Sheriff’s Office, in one car was an adult male…

Cedar Rapids, IOWa – According to the Cedar Rapids Fire Department, this unfortunate incident occurred right after 11 p.m. Saturday. It happened at 159 Summer Circle NE.  Cedar Rapids Fire Department crews responded to a report of a fire. The responding crews found significant fire and were able to extinguish it, which protected nearby homes. Nobody was injured in the incident, officials say.  The cause of the fire 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, the shooting occurred around 2:15 a.m. early Sunday morning. It happened at 3rd Street and Court Avenue. Des Moines Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. When the officers arrived on scene, they found three victims. Police say all victims suffered not life-threatening injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment. This incident remains under investigation. This story will be updated as new information become available.

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Police Department, the shooting occurred around 2:50 a.m. Sunday. It happened at 5220 Grand Ave in Davenport. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. When the officers arrived on scene, they found one adult male victim. Police say the 35-year-old victim was taken to a hospital, where he later died. He was later identified as Samuel Wires. This incident remains under investigation. 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 available. 

IOWA – According to the state officials, the new Micro Farm policy simplifies record keeping and covers post-production costs like washing and value-added products.  Officials say that the new policy is based on research directed by the 2018 Farm Bill. It also includes feedback from producers who grow for their local communities. The policy will be available beginning with the 2022 crop year.  The new policy is offered through Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and it has distinct provisions that can provide more access to the program. The Micro Farm policy is available to producers who have a farm operation that earns an average allowable revenue of…

IOWA – According to the statement, the retired three-star Navy admiral Michael Franken says his career in the military and public service sets him ahead of the five other Democrats in the field. Retired three-star Navy admiral Michael Franken released the following statement: “The country is in a rather troubled state. The political dysfunction, the animosity of the situation we are between the parties, and the need to get things done. The lack of leadership we see in our elected leaders suggests an individual of an accomplishment and who has done leadership before can do some good. I’ll be a…

IOWA – For the approaching holiday season, the city of Cedar Rapids is looking for a Christmas tree. During the derecho, the city’s selection of possible local options was reduced. The city of Cedar Rapids, according to arborist Todd Fagan, makes a list of persons who need a tree removed. The tree was often put too close to a home or driveway, but the derecho wiped out that pipeline. People with spruce or fir trees that are at least 20 to 25 feet tall are now being asked to contact out to the city. It has to be a tree…

Johnson County, IOWA – According to the statement, the Johnson County board of Supervisors and the Johnson County Public Health Department voted on Thursday. Officials say that the requirement applies for all visitors and employees to wear face coverings while inside Johnson County facilities. The mandate is subject to change if guidance from county public health or the CDC. The mandate for county buildings was instated in August. This story will be updated as new information become available.