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• DavenportSocietyOct 2

  Davenport Man Arrested After Firing Gun Near Gas Station

  Police responded to a weapons call at the Shell Gas Station on Brady St. Thursday night after reports of gunfire. Jeramiah Luis Rivera, 18, was arrested and charged with multiple counts, including intimidation with a dangerous weapon. Police said he fired five times into a vehicle occupied by four people.

• DavenportSocietyOct 2

  Davenport Man Charged After Allegedly Hitting Another With Wooden Board

  A Davenport man is facing charges after police reported he allegedly struck another man with a wooden board. The assault reportedly caused fractures to the victim's left forearm and scapula, as well as a large hematoma. Neal was taken into custody and has an arraignment hearing scheduled for Oct. 15.

• Des MoinesSocietyOct 2

  Central Iowa Nonprofit to Bury 16 Unclaimed Veterans Saturday

  The nonprofit Final Salute will lay 16 unclaimed veterans to rest at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter on Saturday. This service marks the organization's 100th burial, following a call for help from a Des Moines-based funeral home. The day begins with visitation at Lutheran Church of Hope in Waukee.

• Cedar RapidsSocietyOct 2

  Shed Fire Quickly Contained in Southwest Cedar Rapids

  Cedar Rapids firefighters extinguished a shed fire Thursday evening in the 6000 block of Langdon Avenue SW. Crews arrived around 7:25 p.m. and had the detached shed burning in the backyard under control by 7:33 p.m. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

• Sioux CitySocietyOct 1

  Dozens of Agencies Offer Help at Sioux City Resource Fair

  Sioux City Neighborhood Services held its 5th Resource Fair at the Sioux City Public Museum on Thursday. Dozens of agencies offered resources covering topics like mental health, housing support, and connecting with the Iowa DOT for IDs. The event aims to bring various needed services under one roof.

• WaterlooSocietyOct 1

  Waterloo Man Charged with Shoplifting at Hopewell Walmart

  The Ontario County Sheriff's Office reported that a Waterloo man was charged with petit larceny after an investigation into unpaid merchandise at the Walmart in Hopewell. Joel Richardson, 48, allegedly failed to scan items valued at $20.62 and left without paying. He was taken into custody at the store on Recreation Drive.

• WaterlooSocietyOct 1

  Waterloo Police Warn of Heavy Equipment Scams on Facebook Marketplace

  Waterloo police are warning residents about scams involving heavy and farm equipment advertised online. The scammers are using names like Motors Point Solutions and Horizon Elite Motors, along with fake local details. Residents are advised not to share personal information or wire money to these businesses.

• BettendorfSocietyOct 1

  Bettendorf Police Seek Suspect After Isle Marina Concession Stand Theft

  Bettendorf police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect who broke into the Isle Marina concession stand. The theft, which occurred at 3 a.m. on Sept. 5, involved stolen alcohol and snacks from the shack located at 1777 Isle Parkway. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities.

• Iowa CitySocietyOct 1

  Family of University of Iowa Employee Detained by ICE Calls for Her Return

  The family of a University of Iowa employee detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement is calling for her return. Fatou Traore was taken into custody on September 24th in Iowa City, Iowa. Local advocates are assisting the family as they push federal officials to intervene.

• DavenportSocietyOct 1

  Davenport Center Seeks Help After Two Acts of Vandalism

  The Center in Davenport is asking for public support and donations following two acts of vandalism that damaged its HVAC system, electrical infrastructure, and roof. The facility, which serves people experiencing homelessness, needs help with an estimated $165,000 in remaining restoration work.

• DavenportSocietyOct 1

  Davenport Man Charged with Allegedly Injuring 6-Month-Old Causing Brain Bleed

  A Davenport man, Bryan R. Wayne, 22, has been charged with felony child endangerment and serious injury. Police responded to the 3500 block of North Marquette Street after finding a child who was not breathing. The 6-month-old was hospitalized with a skull fracture and brain bleed.

• DavenportSocietyOct 1

  Davenport Asks Motorists to Avoid Flooded Intersections

  Davenport is advising motorists to avoid certain intersections due to flash flooding caused by ongoing rain in the Quad-Cities. Heavy rains led to sewer drains overflowing along River Drive, with deep flooding noted near the train overpass at Howell Street and West River Drive.

• Des MoinesSocietyOct 1

  Des Moines Man Sues Police Over Alleged Excessive Force During Arrest

  A Des Moines man is suing the City of Des Moines and three police officers over an alleged excessive force incident during a 2024 arrest. The lawsuit claims he sustained a broken jaw and was denied medical care until the following day. It alleges force was used after the man surrendered.

• Des MoinesSocietyOct 1

  Des Moines Flood Risk Eases as Raccoon River Forecast Lowers

  The threat of flooding in Des Moines has lessened because the Raccoon River is now forecasted to crest lower than initially expected. While flood gates remain closed and sandbagged, officials noted that much of the heavy rain missed the Des Moines area. The river is still expected to reach about 15 feet by Saturday morning, with flood stage at 12 feet.

• Cedar RapidsSocietyOct 1

  Rexroth Couple Donates Books to St. Luke's Pediatric Patients

  Sharon and Dr. Tom Rexroth donated 300 copies of Sharon Rexroth’s book, "Iowa from the Sky," to pediatric patients and their families at UnityPoint Health — St. Luke’s Hospital. Each book includes a healing message from the Rexroths for current and future patients in the Pediatric Unit.

• Cedar RapidsSocietyOct 1

  Cedar Rapids Man Pleads Guilty Following Child Exploitation Sting

  A Cedar Rapids man pleaded guilty to enticement of a minor following a child exploitation sting operation. The plea deal includes three years of supervised probation and fines for Kelley, who allegedly contacted a Reddit profile posing as a 13-year-old female.

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