VOLGA, Iowa (KCRG) – Just after 7 p.m. on Saturday, the Clayton County Sheriff’s office received reports of an accident in Volga. After investigating, officials learned that a pickup truck was driving southwest on Domino Road near the Volga U Campground when the truck accelerated and passengers in the pickup truck’s exposed rear bed were ejected. During the incident, two adult men sustained life-threatening injuries and were taken to MercyOne Elkader Hospital. Then, the men were taken to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics by air ambulance for critical injuries. The names of the victims haven’t been released and the incident is still under investigation.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – The city of Cedar Rapids is asking people to report trees blocking any city right of way, sidewalks, or streets following Friday’s storm. City leaders said it’s the responsibility of the residents to remove debris from private property. Those requiring assistance should stack the debris in the city’s right-of-way or within 10 feet of the street in front of their house if they don’t have a sidewalk. The city asked people to report the location of the debris requiring pickup by calling the city at (319)286-5747. The city of Cedar Rapids’ Solid Waste and Recycling division accepts yard waste collection as normal in YARDY carts. Small residential loads can also be taken to the Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Marion location.
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) -Officials say two females are safe after a near drowning Saturday afternoon in Buchanan County. Crews responded to 3 Elms River Access around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Bystanders reported one female began struggling to swim when her friend was able to rescue her and drag her to land. Independence Fire crews rescued both swimmers from the bank and returned them to the boat dock.
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa (KCRG/KCCI) – The Division of Criminal Investigation is looking into an incident in which a Bloomfield police officer shot someone during a traffic stop on Wednesday night. The officer pulled over an erratic driver at about 9:30 p.m., but during the investigation someone else showed up. The officer fired a shot, hitting one of the people there. That person is in the hospital getting treatment. The officer was also injured, but is expected to be ok. No additional information has been released in this case. Police have not identified anyone involved. The police officer involved has been placed on leave, pending the Iowa DCI’s investigation.
