Davenport
Coverage of Davenport in the Nexus archive.
- Father accused of throwing 7-month-old baby into doorframe for pulling his hair
Laserdrick Dashaun Fowler, a father in Davenport, Iowa, was arrested after intentionally throwing his 7-month-old baby into a metal doorframe, causing critical injuries including a brain bleed and skull fractures. The infant required CPR and hospitalization, and Fowler faces felony child endangerment charges.
- Iowa Declared War on Chronic Absenteeism. Now It’s Gaining Some Ground
Iowa passed a law requiring schools to notify parents and create attendance plans for chronically absent students, leading to a significant decline in absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism in Iowa fell from 21.6% in 2023-24 to 16% in 2024-25, outpacing the national decrease. The state also implemented data tracking tools and accountability measures under the Every Student Succeeds Act.
- Arizona Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Charge
An Arizona man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. The sentencing occurred on May 26, 2026, in Davenport, Iowa.
- 8 people, including 3 who couldn't swim, rescued from California cave amid rising waters
Eight people, including three who couldn't swim, were rescued from a California cave amid rising waters. The rescue mission took place at Panther State Beach, south of Davenport in Santa Cruz County. California first responders bravely executed the rescue on Sunday night.