Author: Nick Green

Davenport, IOWA – This unfortunate accident occurred around 7:15 p.m. Friday. It happened in the 4400 block of North Pine Street. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a report of a crash. Police say the motorcyclist was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed. He then lost control of the motorcycle, left the roadway and hit a tree. Police say the 51-year-old motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. This incident is under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Walford, IOWA – According to the police officials, his name is Jonathan Hefflefinger and police say he surrendered himself to Linn County Deputies. The 21-year-old man was taken into custody at the Linn County Correctional Center. Authorities say the bank robbery happened at the Central State Bank in Walford. The suspect was moved to Benton County Jail and charged with 2nd Degree Robbery. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. Image Source – Linn County Sheriff’s Office

Davenport, IOWA – His name is Hunter Robert Jones IV and he is charged with four felonies. Prosecutors say the 25-year-old defendant is charged with: first-degree criminal mischief; first-degree robbery; second-degree theft and second-degree eluding. He is also charged with 3 misdemeanors: disobeyed traffic device, driving under suspension and leaving the scene of an accident. Jones demanded his right to a speedy trial, court documents say. This incident occurred on Aug. 5, when the defendant assaulted the owner of an SUV and drove away. He allegedly got into the victim’s SUV and demanded money. He told the victim he had a…

IOWA – According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash occurred right before 3 p.m. Wednesday. It happened at the offramp from U.S. Highway 63 to U.S. Highway 18 west of Fredericksburg. Iowa State Patrol troopers responded to a report of a crash. Hyundai Accent was exiting from Highway 63 to Highway 18, but did not yield at the stop sign. The eastbound semi-truck struck the Hyundai. Authorities say one person was pronounced dead at the scene. This incident is under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

IOWA – According to the statement, this will affect about 130,000 workers across the country. Officials say they made the decision to further protect employees and communities from the risks and uncertainty of COVID-19 and its variants. The deadline is January 1. This requirement also includes Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, which is a subsidiary of Raytheon and will affect 9,000 people. This story will be updated as new information become available. 

Cedar Rapids, IOWA – According to the police officials, the shooting occurred Wednesday. It happened at 211 21st Avenue Southwest. Cedar Rapids Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. Investigators discovered that two suspects got out of their vehicle, fired shots at another man and fled the area. According to the police officials, the man who was shot at also fled the area. No one was injured in this incident. Please call the CRPD at (319) 286-5491 if you have any information about this incident. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Davenport, IOWA – According to the statement, face coverings will be mandatory for staff, students and anyone else in a district building. Officials say that their decision was based at least in part on U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines that say all people should wear a mask indoors in areas of high COVID-19 transmission. Iowa schools have been barred from mandating masks by Gov. Reynolds until last week, when a judge halted the ban pending a new lawsuit on behalf of parents in several Iowa communities. The vote was 5-2 with all board members present. This story…

Davenport, IOWA – Gov. Reynolds released the following statement: “It’s heroes like Cpl. Daegan William-Tyeler Page that step up to serve this country and make all proud to be an American. He was a young man who loved his family and cherished his community. I join with Iowans and the nation in honoring the selfless and dedicated service of Cpl. Daegan Page who was taken much too soon. His sacrifice will serve as a constant reminder that the freedoms and liberties we enjoy as a country come at a heavy cost.” Cpl. Daegan William-Tyeler Page of the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, grew up in Red Oak, Iowa.  Cpl. Daega and 12 other U.S. service…