Author: Nick Green

Cedar Rapids, IOWA – According to the Cedar Rapids Police Department, the shooting occurred right before 9 p.m. Wednesday. It happened at the intersection of Bever Avenue SE and 19th Street SE. Cedar Rapids Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. When the officers arrived on scene, they discovered that a vehicle had been shot at by an unknown suspect. The passengers in the vehicle fled the area after the shooting. No one was injured in this incident. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Union, IOWA – According to the police officials, his name is Osborn Gavel and he is charged with first-degree murder. Police say the 22-year-old suspect from Arkansas is being held in the Hardin County jail. This unfortunate incident occurred in the 300 block of Commercial Street in Union. Hardin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an unresponsive male. The responding deputies found the 74-year-old victim inside a bedroom in the residence. His name is Steve Reece and and authorities say he died as a result of allegedly being struck by the suspect. This incident remains under investigation. This is…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Police Department, this unfortunate incident occurred right before 4 p.m. Wednesday. It happened in the 800 block of Iowa Street. Davenport Police Department officers attempted to take the suspect into custody. The armed suspect refused to comply and ignored the officer’s commands. The officer discharged their firearm and struck the suspect. The suspect was arrested and transported to Genesis Medical Center. The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

IOWA – According to the statement, these events are for women who are 40 and older, and who have cost-barriers to getting their yearly mammogram. Officials say that the events are set for the following dates, times and locations: MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, October 14, 1-6:30 p.m.; MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, October 21, 3:30-8 p.m. and MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, October 26, 1-6:30 p.m. Dear Iowans, appointments are required – please call (319) 292-2225 to get one. More information here. This story will be updated as new information become available. 

Dubuque County, IOWA – According to the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office, this unfortunate incident occurred right after 12 a.m. early Tuesday morning. It happened at 110 Peterson Drive in Peosta. The Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office, Peosta Police Department and the Iowa State Patrol responded to a report for a possible burglary. The responding officers found one victim. Authorities say the victim suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital for treatment. No other details are available at the moment. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become…

IOWA-  According to the statement, the Marshalltown Police Department will receive $206,640 to help fund the Marshalltown Police and Community Team. Marshalltown’s MPACT intervention program was first implemented by MPD as a 12-month pilot program in January 2021. According to the state officials, the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services announced 185 grant awards to advance community policing practice in law enforcement. The state officials say that these funds are used to develop law enforcement’s capacity to implement community policing. This includes the testing of new and innovative strategies, training and teaching of effective policing practices,…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the state officials, the new grant program allows communications service providers, including telecommunication companies and local governments, to apply for up to 60% of their broadband project costs in eligible areas of the state. Officials say that communications service providers are encouraged to apply for a grant to install broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved locations. Governor Reynolds released the following statement: “Broadband has never been more important for our future. I continue to hear from Iowans who still lack access to the broadband speeds necessary to start a business, telework, or connect with a healthcare…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the court documents, his name is Brandon Hagedorn and police say he faces charges of intimidation with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon. This incident occurred right after 3 a.m. on April 30.  It happened at Daisy Dooks, 3680 W. 83rd St., Davenport. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. The responding officers discovered that the 25-year-old suspect fired multiple shots at an occupied vehicle that was leaving the parking lot. Authorities say he is prohibited from possessing firearms and is on parole. This is a developing story and…