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Boy who aimed gun at North Scott Junior High teacher now 18, going to prison
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The boy who pulled a gun on his teacher at North Scott Junior High turns 18 on Friday – and he’s headed to prison. Luke Andrews was just 12 when he brought a gun to the school in 2018, pointed it at a teacher and pulled the trigger.
More abused pit bulls found dead in public areas in eastern Iowa
Cedar County — For the second time just this week more dogs were found dead in Eastern Iowa. We told you earlier this week about pit bull puppies found on the Sac and Fox trail in Cedar Rapids. Now, the Cedar County Sheriff is sharing on social media images...
Department of Corrections seeks help to find Scott County work-release escapee
Roderick Alan Crawford Jr., convicted as a habitual offender in Scott County, failed to report back to the Davenport Residential Corrections Facility as required Wednesday, according to a news release from the Iowa Department of Corrections. Crawford, 43, a 5’9″, 301-pound man, was admitted to the work-release facility on April...
Muscatine, Iowa man sentenced for attempting to entice minor
A Muscatine, Iowa man was sentenced for attempting to entice a minor. Paul Kyle Quigley, 41, a registered sex offender was sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor, according to public court documents.
Embrace the big outdoors
Imagine transforming your outdoors into living space. Jake Hoeskstra has done it hundreds of times, for families, offices, restaurants, and hotels. He can tell you each one is different. Some are havens of solitude, integrating nature. Some are family gathering spots around an outdoor kitchen. Some are party central. “The...
Tornado season is upon us
Once again, it’s that magical time of the year when we run the heat at night and the AC during the day. We wear layers because we never know when we’ll need to add or shed a garment. Last weekend, many locals mowed their lawn for the first time, some of us mowed with a deep and grating reluctance.
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