Author: Nick Green

According to the police officials, the 80-year-old mother is being held on a $1 million bond for the alleged murder on Tuesday of her own daughter at her home. For unknown reasons, the woman allegedly pulled out a gun and shot her 52-year-old daughter in the shoulder area, killing her. The 80-year-old woman, Margaret Ann Johnston, from Texas was arrested on Tuesday. On the same day, a judge set Johnston’s bond at $1,000,000. This unfortunate incident occurred right before 5 p.m. Tuesday. Authorities aresponded to a shooting call and found the 52-year-old victim, Connie Lynn Helms. They took the suspect into custody shortly thereafter. This…

Linn County, IOWA – According to the statement, his name is Marshall Mosby and authorities say he died Friday night after complaining of chest pains. Officials say that an autopsy is planned. The 39-year-old inmate was being held in a federal drug case. Inmates in a dormitory-style cell notified authorities right after 9 p.m. Friday that he needed medical attention. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Clayton County, IOWA – According to the Iowa State Patrol, this unfortunate accident occurred right before 1 p.m. Saturday. It happened near the corner of Great River Road and Pleasant Avenue in Millville. Iowa State Patrol troopers responded to a report of a crash. The 62-year-old motorcyclist was heading north and lost control on a right-hand curve. His name is Barry Woodson and authorities say he entered a ditch, with a tree branch hitting him in the head area. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the scene. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become…

Cedar Rapids, IOWA – According to the city officials, the new flag was unveiled on Saturday, September 18. It was unveiled in the Cedar Rapids Public Library. The primary colors of the Cedar Rapids Flag are blue, green and white. The blue represents the Cedar River. The green shape depicts Mays Island and represents the various green and grassy areas in the city. The white arch the makes a border between the blue and green represents homes, businesses, infrastructure, and flood protection. The white, five pointed star represents historic structures on Mays Island.

Linn County, IOWA – According to the police officials, this unfortunate accident occurred around 9:45 p.m. Sunday. It happened in the area of Highway 30 and Highway 100. Linn County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a crash. They say the vehicle went off the road and hit the guardrail and bridge column. Authorities say the driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. No one else was injured in this incident. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

IOWA – According to the court documents, his name is David Sean Hunter and he was sentenced Friday for first-degree murder in the November 2019 death of Christopher Swalwell.   Prosecutors say the 57-year-old defendant gave the victim his credit card information in order to create an account for a game on Xbox. He thought the charge would be $1, but the charge was actually $15.99. Prosecutors say Hunter was so angry over the charge that he went to confront Swalwell in his room. This story will be updated as new information become available. 

Davenport, IOWA – According to the court documents, his name is Matthew Cheatheam and he faces a felony charge of willful injury (causing bodily injury) and an aggravated misdemeanor charge of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon. This incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. Saturday. It happened at 2820 Rockingham Road. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a report of an assault. The responding officers discovered that the 42-year-old suspect stabbed the victim in the back with a sharp object.  The suspect was booked in Scott County Jail.  This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

IOWA – Effective September 20, 2021, patients are allowed up to one visitor at a time. This includes the MercyOne Clinton Medical Center and the MercyOne Clinton North Health Plaza. Masks will continue to be required in all MercyOne facilities, regardless of vaccination status. Visiting COVID-19 positive patients or patients under investigation for COVID-19 is prohibited unless the patient meets compassionate care exception criteria. More information here. This story will be updated as new information become available.