Sunday, August 27, 2017

DAVENPORT, IA (IRN) – A Davenport man has been convicted of second degree murder for stabbing a Iraq war veteran to death last summer, according to WQAD-TV. 29-year-old Romane Nunn had served two tours of duty in Iraq and had returned to his hometown. He was playing the video game Pokemon Go in a park last August, when William Crawford approached him, mistaking Nunn for someone who had assaulted his girlfriend. Nunn was stabbed once in the heart, and died.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – Three people were shot near the Sheraton Hotel in the Iowa City Ped Mall early this morning, according to KCRG-TV. The names and conditions of the victims, ages 22, 26, and 27, are not being released at this time. Due to the large volume of inquiries from parents, Iowa City police confirmed the victims are not University of Iowa students.

ALTOONA, IA (IRN) – A popular ride at Adventureland Park was shut down after it got stuck mid-operation yesterday. WHO-TV reports the ride Storm Chaser was stuck after a safety mechanism was triggered, causing it to suddenly come to a stop. 32 people were on the ride. Everyone is safe, and officials are not sure what caused the alarm to be triggered.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowans are traveling south to help people affected by Hurricane Harvey, according to KCCI-TV. The Iowa Red Cross is sending six disaster relief vehicles, which cost about $2,500 to stock. Each volunteer is deployed for about 11 days, and the average cost for food, lodging and transportation is $1,650. The Red Cross is asking for donations to help their efforts.