Thursday, July 6, 2017

CHICAGO, IL (IRN) – A suspect in the murder of a Charles City man has been arrested in Chicago. KWWL-TV reports 36-year-old Antoine Williams was arrested in Chicago Wednesday night. Williams is accused of killing Nathaniel Fleming in Charles City on June 30.

DAVENPORT, IA (IRN) – The fuse on fireworks in the city of Davenport has fizzled out. The Quad City Times reports after giving the new state law that permitted fireworks use and sale a trial run, the Davenport City Council has decided to reinforce its previous ban on their use. Davenport has experienced five serious injuries to people, two structure fires, one vehicle fire, and four major fires outside of a building, all caused by fireworks.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A 29-year-old woman was killed in Des Moines after an overnight officer-involved shooting in which she fled from officers and fired a handgun. Tiffany Potter was shot around 2 a.m. Wednesday by police after attempting to evade them. She fired at least one round, although it is unclear whether it was aimed toward the officers. Three officers have been put on administrative leave while the shooting is investigated.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has eliminated eight positions in response to a $1.2 million budget cut. KCCI-TV reports the forestry unit was dissolved, and they eliminated the bureau chief position. The state geologist will be transferred to the University of Iowa, and the Trail Crew program was killed, among other cuts.

FARLEY, IA (IRN) – A thunderstorm moved through eastern Iowa Wednesday night, generating multiple funnel clouds and strong winds. KCRG-TV reports none of the funnel clouds touched down to form a tornado, and high winds knocked down 20 to 30 trees in the Dubuque County town of Farley. There were no reports of injuries.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Dozens of inmates at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison were involved in a “large fight” Saturday. WQAD-TV reports approximately 50 inmates were involved in the incident. No correctional officers were injured, but there were several minor injuries to inmates. A tennis racket was reportedly involved.

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

BONDURANT, IA (IRN) – A fatal crash happened this morning near Bondurant. The crash involved a large truck and a car. One person has been confirmed dead.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – An investigation in underway in Des Moines after an overnight officer-involved shooting. KCCI-TV reports a woman was injured in the shooting and transported to a local hospital. Information on her name and condition has not been released. No officers were injured in the incident.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – A woman has been arrested and charged with child stealing and child endangerment after police say she stole her boyfriend’s 6-year-old child and took the child into the woods. KCRG-TV reports 25-year-old Amy Green of Iowa City isn’t the mother and had no custody, permission or authorization to take the child. Green has a history of illegal substance abuse and mental health issues.

SIOUX CITY, IA (IRN) – A man lost his hand in a fireworks mishap in northwestern Iowa yesterday. The Sioux City Journal reports the man was taken to a local hospital. On Saturday, a four-week-old baby and her mother in eastern Iowa suffered burns and serious injuries when fireworks exploded on them during an illegal show. Iowa recently lifted a decades-long ban on fireworks sales.

DAVENPORT, IA (IRN) – One person was shot in Davenport Monday, according to KCRG-TV. Police say the victim is being treated for injuries but is expected to make a full recovery. Investigators say they are checking surveillance cameras nearby. No arrests have been made.

ANKENY, IA (IRN) – An Ankeny teacher is doing her best to keep kids reading over the summer. WHO-TV reports Joy DeJong, a 5th grade teacher at Southeast Elementary, started collecting books a year ago and putting them in the trunk of her car so she could bring a makeshift library on wheels directly to the kids. She says, “not all kids are able to get to the library, so what better way to get books in kids’ hands than to take the books to the children?”

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

IOWA CITY, IA – A four-week-old baby and her mother suffered burns and serious injuries when fireworks exploded on them during an illegal Iowa show. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office says 36-year-old Margaret Limkemann and her baby were injured when fireworks launched sideways instead of upward at a party Saturday in Swisher. The projectile struck Margaret and exploded, catching fire. The mother attempted to remove the baby from her lap, tossing her onto a blanket. Both were transported to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

WILLIAMSBURG, IA (IRN) – Williamsburg Police have arrested a man on a charge of 1st Degree Murder after the death of a child. KCRG-TV reports police arrested 29-year-old Cody Stevenson Monday. The child is not related.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – Iowa City police have arrested one suspect in connection with the death of a cab driver last week. WHO-TV reports taxi driver Ricky Lillie was found dead in his cab Wednesday. 41-year-old Curtis Cortez Jones was taken into custody in Mount Pleasant on Friday for a theft warrant and a parole violation. He is a suspect in the murder. The medical examiner’s office ruled Lillie’s death a homicide, and the cause of death is gunshot wounds to the head.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A mobile home sustained extensive damage during an overnight fire in Des Moines, according to KCCI-TV. Firefighters said one side of the home was engulfed in flames when they arrived. The roof collapsed over a bedroom, but everyone made it out safely.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Independence Day is being celebrated all across America. Monday night, fireworks and the Des Moines Symphony were on display for the annual Yankee Doodle Pops show at the Capitol. Yankee Doodle Pops is Iowa’s largest and most patriotic single day concert event. It’s also a fundraiser for local organizations.

Monday, July 3, 2017

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Two men attacked a Papa John’s delivery driver in Des Moines Saturday night, shooting him with a shotgun as he fled, according to the Des Moines Register. Officers were dispatched after witnesses reported a loud boom and a man yelling for help. The victim says he was walking to a door of a home to deliver pizza when he was confronted by two men wearing masks. When the victim tried to run they shot him with a shotgun loaded with birdshot.

CRESTON, IA (IRN) – A Creston woman faces arson charges after she admitted to intentionally setting a house on fire that she wanted condemned. 42-year-old Sheila Shoults was caught on security camera setting the fire. Police said this was the fourth time the house had caught fire. Shoults said she was “tired of strange people going in and out of the house,” and was concerned about children who went into the home as well.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A security guard is facing charges after he shot at a car at Water Works Park in a bizarre incident in May. KCCI-TV reports police charged Eugene McGrath with reckless discharge of a firearm causing property damage. A man was leaving the park around 1 a.m. when McGrath pulled in behind him and tried to make him stop. When the man didn’t, McGrath pulled in front of him and fired three shots into the radiator, handcuffed the man, and called police. Police say the man was under no obligation to stop.

CHARLES CITY, IA (IRN) – One man is dead after multiple gunshots were fired at an apartment complex in Charles City. KIMT-TV reports a warrant has been issued for 1st degree murder for 36-year-old Antoine Williams, who is considered armed and dangerous. The victim was 20 years old.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – Cedar Rapids Police responding to a shots fired call at a Walmart parking lot Sunday said they found two men in a car with gunshot wounds. KCRG-TV reports the car crashed into a guardrail in the parking lot after the shooting. Both were hospitalized, and one has life-threatening injuries.

IOWA (IRN) – Breweries across Iowa are now able to sell wine. The law came about following legislation in 2009 that allowed wineries to sell beer. Brewery owners say this change is great for Iowa and will allow them to work with local wineries. The law comes as state lawmakers across the country look into regulations set up during Prohibition between 1920 and 1933.