Author: Nick Green

Davenport, IOWA – According to the police officials, this unfortunate accident occurred right after 7 p.m. Friday. It happened in the 4400 block of North Pine Street. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a report of a single motorcycle crash. Police say the motorcyclist was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed. The 51-year-old man lost control of the motorcycle, left the roadway and struck a tree. His name is John Funte Sr. and he was pronounced dead at the scene. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Police Department, the shooting occurred right before 4 a.m. Tuesday.  It happened in the 1500 block of North Division Street. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. Investigators say the 27-year-old suspect was at the home of the alleged victim and stole a firearm valued around $540. The suspect allegedly fired two rounds into the air and left on foot. His name is Danny Darnell Woodcox and he was quickly arrested. The 27-year-old suspect is charged with two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, a Class D felony punishable by five…

According to the court documents, the 45-year-old dad pleaded guilty this week to fatally stabbing his teenage daughter and attempting to kill his wife. Prosecutors say the father pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. He faces a life sentence for the first-degree murder charge and his bail was revoked for the second. A judge will decide when he will be eligible for parole. His hearing is scheduled for December 1. This unfortunate incident occurred on July 30, 2020. Officers responded to a report of stabbing. When they arrived, they found a victim, the defendant’s wife — with serious…

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.