One person was extracted from a vehicle and received minor injuries after a three-vehicle accident this week in Henderson County. According to the Henderson County Sheriff's Office, deputies and Hancock/Henderson 911 reported to the scene of an accident along US Highway 34 at 850th East. Deputies arrived finding that the eastbound lane was blocked by the accident. Traffic was stopped for scene safety for first responders. Gladstone and Biggsville Fire Department personnel extracted a person from a vehicle and they were transported to Southeast Iowa Medical by the Burlington Fire Department. The Illinois State Police are handling the accident. Also assisting at the scene were the Dallas City and Burlington Police Departments, DesMoines County Sheriff's Office, and Berg's Towing.
Authorities say a Davenport man drowned after falling through ice while fishing with his brother. The Des Moines County Sheriff s Department said in a news release that 71-year-old Patrick Vaughn
Authorities say a Davenport man drowned after falling through ice while fishing with his brother. The Des Moines County Sheriff's Department said in a news release that 71-year-old Patrick Vaughn died after being pulled from the water Monday evening in rural Mediapolis. Sheriff Kevin Glendening said a man called 911 asking for help. Responders found 69-year-old Michael Vaughn clinging to the ice and pulled him to safety. Glendening says they pulled Patrick Vaughn from the water after about 90 minutes of searching. He was pronounced dead at Southeast Iowa Medical Center.