CLINTON, Iowa (Iowa’s News Now) — Early Sunday morning, the Clinton Police Department responded to a call where one individual suffered a gunshot wound. The shooting took place at an apartment complex on the 2000 block of S. 18th St. The adult male was taken to Mercy Once Hospital in Clinton where he later died from his injuries. After investigating, the Clinton Police Department and Major Crime Unit of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation arrested and charged Marquis D. Winston. He was charged with murder in the first degree, violating his parole and felon in possession of a firearm. The police will continue the investigation and are not releasing the victims name until his family has been notified.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa’s News Now) — Traffic fatalities in Iowa hit highs not seen since 2016. With only a couple of days left in 2023, the DOT reported a seven year high for traffic fatalities, as 375 people died on Iowa roadways this year. There’s been about a 12% increase in traffic fatalities compared to 2021. DOT officials said Iowans have more than 90% compliance for seatbelt use, but it doesn’t reflect that in the fatality data. Officials said the increase in fatalities in November and December compared to 2022 goes back to a lot of vehicles veering off the road or crossing the center line. Safety measures that the DOT has started incorporating include adding center line and edge line rumble strips to the construction of new roads and increasing paint markings from four inches to six.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa’s News Now) — Cedar Rapids police are investigating after an act of vandalism at a local church. Someone spray painted the words “free Gaza” on both sides of the Cedar Rapids Christian Church’s sign on 727 Collins Road NE Thursday. The church released a statement on Friday morning, “regarding the hate speech and property damage.” “The leadership at Cedar Rapids Christian church is saddened that someone chose to deface our sign yesterday. By doing so, they have hurt their cause by showing ignorance and hatred. This event demonstrates the need for the love of Christ to overcome the evil found in this world.” Cedar Rapids police said they took the report of criminal mischief on Friday morning, but didn’t release and other details.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa’s News Now) — If you’re ready to get rid of the Christmas tree, you can drop it off for recycling in Cedar Rapids. Trees can be dropped off at Prairie Park Fishery at 2125 Otis Road SE through January 14, 2024. Drop-off is available daily between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. There are signs indicating where the drop-off area is. Trees dropped off at Prairie Park Fishery will be placed on the ice to use as fish habitat when the ice melts in the spring. All tinsel, ornaments, decorations, stands, watering packets, tree wrap, and netting must be removed from trees before disposal. Flocked trees, wreaths, and garlands cannot be recycled.
