Brenda Argueta OSCEOLA COUNTY – Three Osceola High School students were injured during what appears to be a shootout at a resort in Davenport according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office The shooting happened early Sunday at Azur Resort on Famagusta Drive in Davenport which the sheriff’s office said has some short-term rentals there were over 100 people and several vehicles at the scene when a fight broke out A witness told deputies that a “group of males” were fighting when they began shooting at each other Deputies said three people — a 17-year-old girl a 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man — were injured “due to being in the crossfire” while they were in a parked vehicle The three said they heard an argument before the gunfire The 18-year-old suffered a graze wound to the forehead but was treated and released from the hospital The 17-year-old girl had graze wounds to the shoulder and forehead They remained in the hospital as of Sunday The sheriff’s office said all three were from Osceola High School Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the victims were not “troublemakers,” he said they were just where they shouldn’t have been after midnight The sheriff’s office said they are looking at videos to try and find the gunmen but they are having trouble getting anyone to speak Judd said they believe there were at least three shooters given the number of shells and bullet holes The second question I have is why is it that there’s over 100 people here and nobody knows anything?” [EXCLUSIVE: Become a News 6 Insider (it’s FREE) | PINIT! Share your photos] Elizabeth Kennedy, principal at Osceola High School, posted on Facebook on Sunday you may have become aware of a tragic incident that happened involving three of our students over the weekend.” You may have become aware of a tragic incident that happened involving three of our students over the weekend our hearts and thoughts are with the students and families involved I am extremely thankful that all three students survived I want to assure you that we will have additional counseling personnel on campus tomorrow to support any student who needs to talk with someone We have very limited details and can not release any information at this time provide the utmost care for our students as we come together to process the impact on our Kowboy family Any student who would like to talk to someone on the counseling team tomorrow morning is encouraged to let an administrator know as they arrive on campus in the morning a student would like to talk to someone they should tell their teacher and make their way to the media center We are mindful that tomorrow begins both state and Advanced Placement testing so please reach out to administration if your student has been affected by the events that took place so we can seek to make arrangements to ensure they are also supported academically by our team I want our students to know that they are not alone—our Kowboy family stands united in compassion and strength Kennedy said counselors will be available on the school’s campus on Monday for any student who needs to speak with someone I need you to lean in on your high school kids that were there and say what’s to stop that bullet from killing someone next Saturday night or next Friday night?” Judd said Judd said they are still working to nail down whether there was a party happening at a short-term rental in the complex and if the shooters were attending the party Judd said his office has also asked Airbnb and VRBO not to rent to kids “And then the kids invite their friends and their friends invite the friends and the next thing you know is you have people show up with guns and start shooting each other The sheriff’s office is asking anyone with information to contact its office at 863-298-6200 or to submit anonymous tips at 1-888-400-8477 Check back with News 6 for the latest updates Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved mostly as a photojournalist and video journalist before joining Spectrum News 13 as a web editor and digital journalist in 2021 Brenda Argueta is a digital journalist who joined ClickOrlando.com in March 2021 She is the author of the Central Florida Happenings newsletter that goes out every Thursday TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us / Follow on Social Media Careers at WKMG Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications EEO Report Disability Assistance Copyright © 2025 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group Three high school students were injured following a shootout at an after-prom party in Florida over the weekend reportedly got caught in the crossfire and were not the targets in the incident that occurred at about 3:30 a.m The Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to the shooting after receiving a call around 3:30 a.m An argument between a group of males sparked the incident The victims were inside a parked vehicle when shots erupted Students from Orlando area high schools were in Davenport after their after-parties at short-term rental properties in Osceola County had been shut down but after staff threatened to call the police Deputies discovered over 100 people at the scene USA TODAY reached out to the Polk County Sheriff's Office for more information Crime: 3 killed, 5 injured in shooting at restaurant in Glendale, Arizona: Police Teens treated at hospital for injuriesOne victim and she was treated and released from the hospital An 18-year-old male received a graze wound to the shoulder and forehead which was not thought to be a bullet or bullet fragments Both male victims are still hospitalized as of the morning of May 5 The school official said counselors will be available on campus for students I want our students to know that they are not alone—our Kowboy family stands united in compassion and strength," the statement continued The Polk County Sheriff's Office said the investigation is ongoing and detectives are continuing to gather evidence and seek witnesses Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY Live music season is just about here again The City of Davenport has teamed up with nonprofit Common Chord to bring back The Big 9 Summer Concert Series According to a press release from the city the concert series is meant to highlight Davenport's 9 miles of Mississippi Riverfront That's why venues include riverfront parks and downtown hotspots The concert series will feature multiple musical styles It kicks off on May 31st and goes through Saturday The concerts are free to get into and there will be food vendors on site at the park venues you'll figure that out when you get to the parks. The schedule looks like: The Big 9 Concert Series replaces the "Music On The River" concert series. The series starts for this year about 2 weeks after the QC Rock Academy's free summer kickoff concert Free summer stuff? Count me in.\nRead More The Big 9 Concert Series replaces the "Music On The River" concert series. The series starts for this year about 2 weeks after the QC Rock Academy's free summer kickoff concert Video footage shows the moments before and during an active shooter situation at a prom after-party in Davenport in the early hours of May 4 This video comes from the Polk County Sheriff's Office The city of Davenport and Common Chord have announced the return of the Big 9 Summer Concert Series brings music to downtown hotspots and riverfront parks in Davenport The city released the lineup for 2025 in a Monday news release The city of Davenport and Common Chord announced the return of the Big 9 Summer Concert Series on Monday A woman walks with a snow shovel during a large snowfall on the St Iowa's Caitlin Clark celebrates with her teammates as silver and gold streamers fall from the rafters following their 106-89 victory over Michigan where Clark became the All-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I Women's Basketball on Thursday Iowa's Caitlin Clark reacts as she breaks the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball All-time scoring record during the first quarter of their game against Michigan on Thursday The previous record was 3,527 points by Kelsey Plum of Washington in 2017 Quad-Cities area fire departments fight a massive structural fire at the Lathrop Livestock Transportation cattle barn on Saturday Seventh grader Annie Riggen uses a pair of solar viewing glasses to peer at the sun during the Pre-Solar Eclipse Viewing event put on by Popular Astronomy of the Quad-Cities on Tuesday The astronomy club donated 300 pairs of solar viewing glasses to the students at John Deere Middle School to watch the April 8 solar eclipse Austin Rochau takes a rest in the well of a tractor tire during North Scott FFA's 'Tractorcade' at John Glenn Elementary School on Tuesday these neighborhood friends took their music to the streets — or driveway — for their first gig So if you happen to be near the southwest edge of Bettendorf and you hear some music it just might be this trio known as "The Day Dreamers." Smoke escapes from an underground electrical fire in the 200 and 300 block of Harrison Street on Tuesday Bettendorf senior Corey Dixon shows off a painting entitled "Black History Through the Ages" at WIU-Quad Cities' GET LIT Writing and Art Contest on Thursday The moon covers the sun during totality of the solar eclipse progression on Monday A young boy peers past his elders as they pray at the Eid al-Fitr celebration at the Muslim Community of the Quad Cities Mosque on Wednesday Local Muslims gathered to celebrate Eid al-Fitr after a month of fasting for Ramadan Lightning strikes through an early evening rainbow looking east on Iowa Street in Eldridge on Tuesday Two World War II and three Korean War veterans lead the parade through a tunnel of flags as they return from the 59th Honor Flight of the Quad Cities to Washington an immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo smiles as he receives his naturalization certificate at the Central District of Illinois' naturalization ceremony on Wednesday at the Rock Island Library Watts-Midtown Branch 31 new citizens from 12 countries were naturalized among friends and family Kids can be seen peeking out of a Puffer Belly Express mini train while taking a ride around Quinlan Court at the Final Spike Steam Tour on Friday A couple share a private moment on a park bench in Centennial Park overlooking the Mississippi River on Saturday Pleasant Valley anchor Grace Boleyn looks to stands as she crosses the finish line giving the Spartans first place in the Girls 4A 4x800 Meter Relay at the Iowa High School State Track and Field meet on Thursday Coyne Center resident Robert Deshane watches from his yard as crews cleanup downed trees on Friday Four-year-old Wesley Dyal was among the volunteers who placed flags in front of the 27,000 headstones in the Rock Island National Cemetery at the Arsenal on Thursday plays 'Taps' to finish out Scott County Historical Society's 105th annual Memorial Day service at Historic Summit 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Music Festival on Sunday Fireworks from the 2024 Red White and Boom photographed from the Rock Island side of the Mississippi River on Saturday Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson is congratulated by three young fans following his 33-yard touchdown run against Troy on Saturday A monarch butterfly lands on a cluster of purple flowers in the Vander Veer Botanical Park on Monday Ian McDonald and Liz Gray identify a Linden tree during University of Illinois Extension's Tree ID Walk at Chippiannock Cemetery on Monday Students learned how to identify 12 different trees from psychical descriptors such as leaf shape and bark Congressional candidate Christana Bohannan speaks at the letter carrier rally at the Moline Post Office on Monday The Umpire throws an accidental block for Iowa running back Kamari Moulton (28) during their game against Washington on October 12 and then finds himself in the middle of the play Bettendorf's Hayden Morrison makes a 55-yard reception on the first play from 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brought national attention to the issue of building safety government secrecy continues to cloud public understanding of just what happened and whom to hold accountable The tragedy occurred a few minutes before 5 p.m when the back wall of a Davenport apartment building gave way bringing down much of the six-story residence that occupied a quarter block across the street from City Hall Rescuers amputated the leg of a fourth victim to free her from the rubble Before the dust from bricks and other building materials settled the community asked how and why the collapse occurred and how the city could avoid similar tragedies in the future But questions still linger — largely because local officials continue to use their power and pay attorneys to keep many pertinent documents secreted from journalists and concerned residents The Iowa Legislature intended just the opposite when it wrote the state’s public records law 50 years ago The latest skirmish in this drawn-out fight over access to records and information comes courtesy of Scott County Attorney Kelly Cunningham She asked the Iowa Public Information Board last month to ratify her belief that she can keep the report from an independent investigation of the collapse secret Her request for a “declaratory order” from the IPIB likely will hit the board’s May 15 agenda when the staff is expected to recommend whether an Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation report qualifies for a disclosure exemption under the public records act this much should be crystal clear to the county attorney the Iowa Public Information Board and Davenport city officials: The people of Davenport hunger for facts about the tragedy They want to know what problems with the building’s structural integrity were reported by tenants before the building fell They want the facts about the owner’s maintenance of the residence They want to know the facts about what building code enforcement officials at City Hall did — and did not do — in response to tenant and neighbor complaints before the collapse Keeping the DCI report secret further dashes the already damaged public trust and confidence in how local elected officials acted before and after the collapse Public distrust has intensified since Cunningham decided not to file criminal charges and asked the IPIB for help to keep the DCI report confidential believes nothing in the public records law prevents Cunningham from releasing the full DCI report scrubbed only of birth dates and other private personal information about tenants or the names of any confidential sources Although Cunningham cites Iowa court decisions to justify her request to keep the DCI report secret the public records law expressly says confidential documents CAN be made public by the lawful custodian of a record so the choice is hers if she has the courage to make it “The concern of the Scott County Attorney is the safety of the public and individuals who in some way were involved with the City of Davenport and/or were perceived to have had something to do with the building collapse The public involvement and outrage surrounding the May 28 the building owner when the collapse occurred and his building manager have received threats to their safety and protests at their homes What Cunningham ignores is that the immense public interest in the DCI report comes from people who want to know precisely what state agents found so the public can hold city leaders accountable for preventing a repeat of the tragedy provided a very cogent explanation of the role the public records law has in matters like this: “The purpose of [the public records law] is to open the doors of government to public scrutiny [and] to prevent government from secreting its decision-making activities from the public The United States Supreme Court had similar guidance in a 1980 case when the court said: “People in an open society do not demand infallibility from their institutions but it is difficult for them to accept what they are prohibited from observing.” The Quad-City Times summed this up nicely in a recent editorial: “How can we learn without all the facts The facts don’t belong to public officials Public information can be inconvenient and uncomfortable but it is vital for a citizen-powered government.” But why the Scott County attorney has not received the message is anyone’s guess Evans is executive director of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council. He can be reached at IowaFOICouncil@gmail.com ISSN 2993-8384 (Online)ISSN 1041-293X (Print) Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: A memorial is seen at the location of the 324 Main St building collapse about one year after the disaster on Wednesday one week after the building partially collapsed in Davenport The owner of the building that collapsed in downtown Davenport in 2023 has continued distancing himself from the Quad-Cities area as civil legal action against him remains pending severely injuring a woman and displacing dozens of residents consolidated lawsuit that remained pending as of Friday including owner Andrew Wold and several businesses associated with him Wold has now changed his name and is selling real estate in Florida Wold has also divested himself from most of the properties he owned in the Quad-Cities area Wold filed a petition for a name change in Sarasota County Circuit Court in Florida on Dec requesting his name change from Andrew Robert Lee Wold to Andrew Michael Langel Since Wold's petition for a name change is protected at this point under Florida law the public cannot view the petition to see Wold's reason for the request A webpage listing Andrew Langel as a real estate agent in Florida has since been removed the web the name change was not reflected in the Scott County court records related to the lawsuit The suit's plaintiffs filed a request in January that the court require Wold to deposit funds from recent sales into a trust managed by a court-appointed receiver stating that they chose to do so after reviewing documents related to “certain real estate transactions at issue in the petition,” court records show The filing did not provide further details about the documents it referenced or the specific reason for the withdrawal of the petition the attorneys argued that Wold and his companies "initiated a scheme to sell off their real estate assets" to shield them from litigation The most recent version of the plaintiff’s complaint includes three counts which address the sales of various properties associated with Wold Those counts contain similar language to what was used in the trust petition Andrew Wold Investments owned 22 properties in Davenport Andrew Wold Investments has sold 21 of those properties This count does not include a parking lot still listed under Andrew Wold Investments in property records or an empty lot previously listed in the records that was part of an October 2023 sale Wold signed the deed transfer for 217 Brady St. in late March 2025 before a notary from Sarasota County Other companies that Wold was part of have also sold properties Of the six properties the Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus has tracked that Wold was an owner of outside of Andrew Wold Investments and Davenport Hotel LLC Wold and affiliated companies have sold at least 25 properties since the collapse The combined sale prices combined of all the properties totals about $4.8 million Wold also sold his own Bettendorf home for $2.35 million in December 2023 a state board that mediates public records disputes will consider whether to make a criminal investigative report into the building collapse public at its May 15 meeting Agents with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation began investigating at the request of the city of Davenport within days of the collapse The report was delivered to the Scott County Attorney's Office in April 2024 for a decision on whether to bring criminal charges Scott County Attorney Kelly Cunningham announced her decision not to bring charges earlier this year Members of the public and media outlets have requested the report through open records laws the county is requesting a ruling from the Iowa Public Information Board that the report not be released because of potential safety threats to the building owner and manager The Department of Public Safety has filed a motion to intervene arguing that it is the lawful custodian of the record The Department of Public Safety states it responded to multiple requests for the report and provided a seven-page summary of the immediate facts and circumstances The Department of Public Safety is requesting that the Iowa Public Information Board refuse to issue an order or make a limited determination that Scott County is not the legal custodian of the report Sarah Watson and Anthony Watt contributed to this report tours the site of The Davenport building collapse Monday The 80-unit apartment building in downtown Davenport collapsed May 28 A search and rescue member stands outside The Davenport Emergency personnel walk around the scene of The Davenport partial building collapse Monday Emergency personnel take a break at the scene of The Davenport partial building collapse Emergency personnel walk around the scene of The Davenport partial building collapse "Charge them with murder" is chanted at the intersection of 4th and Harrison streets as a small group gathers with signs near the site of The Davenport on Monday "Charge them with murder" is chanted at the intersection of Fourth and Harrison Streets as a small group gathers with signs near the site of The Davenport Kim Reynolds talks with Davenport Fire Chief Michael Carlsten as the governor tours the site of The Davenport building collapse talks with Davenport Fire Chief Michael Carlsten as the governor tours the site of The Davenport building collapse Monday Kim Reynolds tours the site of The Davenport building collapse Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly A jury found Wade Gittings guilty on Monday Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Per his request cremation will be accorded and no services will be held He was united in marriage to Cindy Muhlenburg on November 9 For the past 24 years he had been the loving partner of Mary Gilmore until her passing on November 8 Michael had been a forklift operator at Caterpillar until they closed and then worked in maintenance at The Mark of the Quad Cities and his favorite wrestlers were Hulk Hogan and John Cena As an animal lover he was particularly fond of cats He was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren and encouraged them in all their endeavors whether it was coaching his son Shawns teams or cheering from the sidelines Those left to honor his memory include his son Shawn (Amy) Swaim of Morrison IL; daughter Tarah (Josh) Lively of Ankeny William Cox; brothers Kenneth Jones of Rock Island IN; and friend Larry Bonnichsen of Davenport he was preceded in death by granddaughter Neveah Swaim Memorials may be to the family in care of Shawn or Tarah Online remembrances may be expressed at www.hmdfuneralhome.com This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors features conversations with Louisville’s biggest newsmakers and personalities places and traditions that make the River City such a vibrant and diverse community The half-hour weekly program also features stories that explore Kentucky’s largest city Kentucky who now considers herself a proud Louisvillian she was best known for her nine years as anchor of Good Morning Kentuckiana on WHAS (ABC) in Louisville. In addition to her duties as host of the educational current events show News Quiz she will host and produce a lifestyle conversation show Kelsey earned a journalism degree from the University of Kentucky and a master’s degree from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism She spent several years in New York City as a producer for cable networks CourtTV and MSNBC before moving into a reporter position before landing in Louisville in 2008.  she was voted “Best Kentucky TV Personality” by Kentucky Living Magazine and chosen as “Most Admired Woman” in Media by Today’s Woman magazine is being ‘mom’ to three children After 20 years as head coach of the Bellarmine Knights Men's Basketball team and 46 years of coaching in Louisville Davenport led the school to its first NCAA D2 Championship and into a new era as a NCAA Division 1 His coaching and life philosophy are the same: help others the best you can Hear his inspiring story of coaching kids in Louisville Emily Albrink is an accomplished soprano and Louisville native who recently released her debut album "Force of Nature," dedicated to her late mother She tells stories of motherhood and more in this Mother's Day tribute Paste this code where you want the video to appear We provide online video of PBS national programming for KET viewers Please allow KET to access your web browser's location to watch this video 600 Cooper Drive, Lexington, KY 40502859.258.7000800.432.0951 2025 at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Monday at the funeral home She graduated from Lost Nation High School in 1956 She married Stanley Benischek in 1957 in Lost Nation Prior to her retirement she worked as a travel agent for AAA and later worked in claims for Mel Foster Insurance Music was a huge part of Mary’s life She played in several blue grass bands over the years first in Light at the River and most recently with the Front Porch Pickers She hosted the annual Blue Grass Jam and Old Time Music Festival at Eden Valley Refuge from 1982 – 2023 She was a member of Saukenuk Paddlers Canoe Club and led several canoe trips encompassing the waterways of Iowa She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution She also enjoyed family vacations and travel this included touring the Swiss Alps by train Survivors include her sons Mark (Donna) Benischek of Davenport John (Gretl) Benischek of Florida; grandsons Luke (Emma) Benischek Jake (Emilee) Benischek all of Durant; sister Regina Reyes of Davenport; and longtime companion Jim Lyon of Silvis She was preceded in death by her sister JoAnna Lund memorial contributions may be made to the family Click to watch Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text (563) 326-7711[email protected] City of Davenport | All Rights Reserved | Powered by CivicLive | © 2025 Civiclive A Memorial Mass to celebrate Mick’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m May 9th at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home from 4 until 7 p.m. Additional visitation will take place from 9:30 a.m memorials may be made to Humility Homes and Services Mick graduated from Assumption High School in 1965 Ambrose College in 1973 with a degree in Business Administration and Economics Mick and Becky moved back to the Quad Cities and Mick went to work for Vollertsen & Britt in downtown Davenport he also served as an adjunct professor at St becoming a favorite of students with his engaging teaching style and sense of humor Mick worked as a housing counselor with United Neighbors and their Dream Program Mick proudly served our country in Vietnam He carried the wounds of his service for the rest of his life but his family’s love and devotion never wavered his son’s gift of a kidney extended his life and deepened the bonds he treasured most Mick’s family would like to thank the many caregivers who stood by him in his final years the post-transplant team at the VA Hospital in Iowa City Sarkar and Team Dolly at the VA Medical Center in Davenport who became like family through their care and compassion and the kind of simple joys that left a lasting mark He played his Martin guitars and sang baritone in musicals with Becky and the kids always happiest when the house was full of music and laughter He made sure little things became big memories — handing his kids balloons at Happy Joe’s and watching them drift into the sky as they made a wish making “dirt and worms” ice cream for special treats and shaking popcorn in paper bags for movie nights at home He was the referee for volleyball games and spirited family ping pong tournaments and fall Saturdays spent cheering on his beloved Hawkeyes Bix race mornings were a family affair too with Mick leading the charge through the streets of Davenport often with a few kids running right alongside him sharing his legendary tales with friends and family along the way weaving laughter and memories into every chapter of his life Mick found ways to bring his family into the classroom often inviting his kids to join his lessons Mick made sure that what mattered most was never missed — the love of family and the stories that would be told for years to come Those left to honor his memory are his wife of Davenport; his children and their spouses: Jim (Andrea) Pracht all of Davenport; his grandchildren: Arthur and Emmett; his brothers: Marty (Celia) Pracht of Ashburn Virginia; Steve (Darlene) Pracht of Atlanta Georgia; Matt (Melanie) Pracht of Laurinburg North Carolina; his extended family: John Hasenmiller of Phoenix Arizona; Steve (Jeanne) Hasenmiller of Scottsdale Arizona; and Mary (Dave) Herrmann of Pittsburgh Mary Anne Chouteau of Davenport; the extended Chouteau family; and his nieces He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother Margaret Hasenmiller Pracht; his brother and sisters-in-law Mick’s legend lives on in the family traditions and the love he passed forward with every chapter of his life TampaHoy.com es la división en español de WFLA - News Channel 8 On Your Side ofreciendo las noticias más importantes de la Bahía de Tampa Encuentra información actualizada sobre sucesos además de ser la casa oficial de los Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mantente informado con lo que sucede en tu comunidad cars were lining a portion of Harbor Drive S Indian Rocks Beach heard a loud boom followed by a pink plume of smoke Lee Hughes was arrested Thursday and has since been fired from Pinellas Preparatory Academy Tampa Fire Rescue said crews were battling a fire at a mechanic shop and scrap yard facility on West Osborne Avenue Monday evening 'We've got to get this right': Attorney representing ferry crash survivors weighs in on case The News Channel 8 Team presents the latest information on the events of the day and timely updates on local sports Rebecca's forecast for Monday night- increasing chances for rain this week 'People want answers': Attorney for family in Clearwater ferry crash voices concern A non-profit started by a small group right here in Tampa Bay are now making a big impact in providing resources for neglected children Chairperson for Joshua's House Annual Child Abuse Awareness Benefit the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom to share more details about the work they do in the community and how they create awareness Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd provided an update on the Davenport "shoutout" over the weekend that left three high schoolers injured at a prom after-party Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd provided an update on the Davenport "shoutout" over the weekend that left three high schoolers injured at a prom after-party Three teens were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in Davenport the Polk County Sheriff's Office said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd noted the location of the rental complex (in red) to a nearby Wawa where a mob breaking out in fights was called in about 45 minutes prior to the shooting Osceola High School officials said counselors would be on campus Monday to assist those affected but did not give other details of the incident Saying three teenagers from Osceola High School who were shot in a Davenport altercation early Sunday morning “had no part of the disturbance,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd gave an update Monday about the incident He said shots came from three types of guns — a .380 caliber much like an AR-15 — in the shootout that occurred around 3 a.m An 18-year-old Middle Eastern male and two African-American 17-year-olds a female with bullet grazes on her right shoulder and forearm and a male who got shrapnel in his eye and may lose sight in the eye were shot in a car that served as “the backstop” for the shooting they were just where they shouldn’t have been after midnight,” the Sheriff said Judd noted video evidence shows a large gathering of people at a nearby Wawa less than an hour prior The gathering moved to a short-term rental at the resort He said Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies shut down a large party earlier in the night A total of 33 shell casings were found from the three firearms Bullets hit a nearby second-story apartment window and multiple cars nearby “We’re working our way through a lot of video Why is it that there were over 100 people there and we’re doing our best to figure this out Elizabeth Kennedy said in a social media post late Sunday night that grief counselors would be on campus Monday to help any affected students but did not release information about the incident "Our hearts and thoughts are with the students and families involved I am extremely thankful that all three students survived," she 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Zarb School of Business hosted its biennial alumni gathering on April 23, drawing a packed house of graduates, faculty, and special guests to celebrate progress, connection, and the power of business and creativity. A highlight of the evening was a keynote from acclaimed Broadway producer Ken Davenport whose productions have garnered Tony Awards and global acclaim The evening was made possible thanks to alumnus and Zarb Advisory Board member Douglas Maine who played a key role in bringing Davenport to the gathering Davenport blended humor with insight as he demystified Broadway’s business mechanics “Producing theater is the riskiest investment you’ll ever love to make,” Davenport quipped sharing lessons from decades in the industry He emphasized the value of merging art and commerce calling Broadway “not just a business—it’s a big business.” Davenport walked the audience through the lifecycle of a Broadway show—from idea to stage to potential global franchise—drawing fascinating parallels between Broadway and startup ventures “Every show is like launching a startup,” he explained raise the money…That’s how I create a solid business.” Davenport addressed the challenging economics of Broadway noting that only 20% of shows turn a profit “It’s about knowing that it is a risk He also highlighted Broadway’s global impact from national tours and licensing deals to international productions It ripples around the world,” he said. “The world is a better place if there is more theater in it.” Hofstra senior vice president for development and alumni affairs and a proud Zarb alumnus reflected on the vibrant atmosphere of the evening and the strong sense of community it fostered “Ken Davenport’s participation in the event brought incredible energy and perspective to our community,” Kelly said “His success on Broadway and his insights into the business behind the arts exemplify the kind of innovation and leadership we instill at Zarb.” in downtown Davenport to protest reported discussions by U.S House Republican leadership to defund organizations such as Planned Parenthood Advocates for Planned Parenthood rallied in Davenport Sunday to protest reported discussions by U.S House Republican leadership to defund the groups such as Planned Parenthood as part of its budget reconciliation process The rallies are being held in the Congressional district of U.S a Republican representing southeast Iowa who sits on the Energy and Commerce Committee A second demonstration was organized in Indianola cutting Planned Parenthood from funding would have dire consequences on sexual and reproductive health care across the state at a time when thousands of Iowans already can’t access care," organizers of the rally stated in a news release The Hyde Amendment already prevents federal monies from going toward abortions but Planned Parenthood receives Medicaid and other federal funding for other reproductive care such as contraception and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases According to a report from Catholic news service OSV News House Speaker Mike Johnson said budget reconciliation — what President Donald Trump calls the big beautiful bill — could be used to "redirect funds away from big abortion and to federally qualified health centers." Fox News reported House Republicans were considering defunding organizations such as Planned Parenthood — ones that provide abortions and receive federal funding for other services — to meet reduced spending targets According to the Government Accountability Office Planned Parenthood Federation of America affiliates received about $148 million in Health and Human Services grants or cooperative agreements and $1.54 billion in Medicare The Quad-Cities does not have a Planned Parenthood location. A clinic in Bettendorf closed in 2017 after the state cut funds to family planning providers that offer abortion services The next closest clinics are in Iowa City and Peoria Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter "We're not lying to you," Mayor Mike Thoms said "We're telling you the facts as we know them that very day National and local union leaders gathered Tuesday in Davenport for what organizers called a "Field Hearing" by the "Department of People Who W… The cuts impact 22 year-round AmeriCorps members along with six individuals who were weeks away from starting summer contracts The book was published as part of a new progressive publishing project called The American Unity & Integrity Project (563) 326-7711[email protected] There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Thanks for visiting from injuries sustained in an automobile accident A public funeral service to celebrate Logan’s life will be held at 1 p.m at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home Memorials may be made to the family (there are two go fund me accounts on Meika Thomas and Devon Reyes Facebook pages) a son of Tina Reyes and Absalom Jacob Walker He attended Williams Junior High School and Davenport West High School where he excelled at football and would later join the QC Night Hawks Logan worked with several different roofing companies based in the Quad Cities along with traveling many miles to work far from home Logan had a great faith and believed his body was a temple He worked out daily at Top Shape Gym and was always eating healthy  Those left to honor his memory are his parents Tina (Jeremy) Reyes-Woods and Absalom Jacob Walker; siblings: Kyle Reyes-Woods Sue Woods(The Whole Woodpile); great-grandfather Buster Albertson; bonus grandma Shyanne (Kevin) Foreman and Justin Walker; many cousins(close in age); Yasmine He was preceded in death by his grandparents Click to watch This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Thanks for visiting the beloved daughter of Devin and Mikaela Davenport of Oakham leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her the cherished only child of her parents and the only grandchild on both sides filling their lives with immense joy and love  Tatum was a silly and lovable baby who brought endless smiles to her family Tatum adored watching “Miss Rachel” and joyfully banging on her xylophone everything” with her eyes wide in wonder at the world around her She brought warmth and laughter to every room her impact on those who loved her will last forever  The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Criterion Early Intervention and to the dedicated men and women of Worcester Emergency Medical Services whose tireless efforts to save Tatum will never be forgotten  Relatives and friends are invited to visit with her family on Monday 2024 from 4-6 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Worcester with her funeral service to immediately follow at 6:00 pm the family kindly requests donations to be made to a cause that is close to their heart: The Beggs Laboratory Congenital Myopathy Research Fund c/o Boston Children’s Hospital Trust  Tatum will forever be remembered for her bright spirit and the immeasurable love she brought to her family 14vs4Davenport CMU's Mikey Murphy (1) is congratulated by coach Jake Sabol as he rounds third on his way home after his three-run homer Monday at Theunissen Stadium.Photo by: Sydney Kline '26 - @sydney.kline.photographyChippewas Bounce Back With Run-Rule Victory Over Davenport4/14/2025 7:11:00 PM | Baseball Smith homer; CMU looks to big weekend MAC series with Miami (Ohio) A tip from the Iowa Crimes Against Children Task Force has led to the arrest of a Davenport man on nearly two dozen charges alleging he possessed child sex abuse materials is alleged to have possessed more than 100 videos and about 190 images of child sex abuse materials according to Davenport police arrest affidavits Rupe is charged in Scott County District Court with 23 counts of purchasing or possessing a depiction of a minor engaged in a sex act Each of the charges is a Class D felony under Iowa law that carries a prison sentence of five years According to the arrest affidavit filed by Davenport police officer Matthew Johnson the tip from the Iowa Crimes Against Children Task Force was received by Davenport police on Sept had been made to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children ranging from July 31 Those reports were found to be linked by a shared IP address Several search warrants were then served on various internet service providers and social media companies as part of the investigation Rupe's Dropbox account was seized by law enforcement in October of 2023 that account was found to contain 34 videos depicting child sex abuse materials Authorities seized Rupe's cellphone on Jan The phone was found to contain about 190 images of child sex abuse materials Several of the images depicted children as young as 4 to 7 years old while five of the images were identified as previously identified child sex abuse materials The phone also contained 75 videos of child sex abuse materials with victims as young as 4 to 7 years old receiving and sending child sex abuse materials to other users online and admitted to viewing child sex abuse materials involving children under 5 years old An arrest warrant was issued Wednesday by Scott County District Judge Korie Talkington He was being held Saturday in the Scott County Jail on a bond of $75,000 A check of Scott County District Court electronic records on Saturday did not show that he has made a first appearance on the charges The Justice Department Inspector General has released a harshly critical report about the FBI's handling of investigations into allegations of child exploitation And this report identifies multiple ways in which the FBI is continuing to fall short in these types of investigations Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email An alleged member of what Davenport police are describing as a nation-wide fraud ring has been arrested for allegedly participating in the fra… A former assistant city attorney has filed suit against Davenport alleging discrimination and harassment based on her gender and race as a whi… A former Bettendorf man who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two children in Vermont is now charged in Scott County after authorities learne… A Prophetstown teen died Wednesday when the dirt bike he was riding collided with another vehicle the Whiteside County Sheriff's Department said