Samson Kimani
Digital Content Producer
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Samson joined the news team as a Digital Content Producer in March 2021. He is currently studying Journalism at the University of Iowa.
While studying at Kirkwood Community College, Samson held the position of executive producer for Kirkwood Student Production, where he created and produced several podcasts and videos for both KSP and Kirkwood's Official newspaper, Communiqué.
As a Kansas City native, Samson is an avid fan of the Chiefs and loves to talk about them to whoever will listen. He also loves playing ultimate frisbee and will join as many pickup games as he can.
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Illinois State Police are investigating a multi-vehicle accident Monday that injured three people.
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Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Donnellson Police Police assisted police on the scene.
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The event runs through Saturday night with a fireworks show and ends on Sunday at noon with a parade.
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Some dogs that come into the shelter are mislabeled and the humane society is looking to avoid that.
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A flock of sheep was on the loose in Eldridge Sunday, prompting a police pursuit.
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One pedestrian has been killed and two injured after an SUV entered the I-74 pedestrian bike path.
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Dozens of officers were named and remembered at the service including Knox County Deputy Nicholas Weist.
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Nation-wide last year, about 372 tons of prescription medicine were collected at almost 5,000 sites across the country.
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The City of Kewanee have euthanized the aggressive dog as it was deemed a danger to the community, according to police.
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Over 100 baseballs were given away to kids and parents at the event.
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The report does include citations to both cities and city officials have refused to comment on them as they work through the legal process.
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Hundreds of kids were searching for about 3,000 easter eggs Saturday at the first annual Davenport city-wide Egg Hunt.
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The schedule is subject to change as special events or weather conditions may affect the repairs and construction.
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The focus of the event was to get students, especially girls, excited about STEM and get them involved in local opportunities.
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Moline is currently ranked 10th in the challenge but is looking forward to hosting more events later this month.
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He has a preliminary hearing April 8.
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Police say the incident is still under investigation.
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Hundreds lined the streets to watch the nation’s only bi-state Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.
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Upon entry, firefighters found heavy smoke and fire at all three levels of the house.
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“This case sends a clear message that if you wish to do violence in our community, it will not be tolerated,” said Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane.
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Traffic was temporarily blocked on 24th avenue from 29 1/2 street to 30th street.
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All the proceeds from the event will go towards building and maintaining 9 bike trails in the Quad Cities Area.
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The suspension of the mandate is effective immediately.
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The focus of the fest is to learn about the different cultures in the QCA and how to respect them.
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The flowers are from the Park’s holiday display, Poinsettia & Lights.
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Police say the investigation is open and ongoing.
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The center will be open Sunday, Dec 19. from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday is the last day the toys will be available for pick-up.
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The credit union also has 6,000 holiday lights on display for all of December.
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Broadway Church gave away over 100 meals on Saturday, most of them delivered to homes in Rock Island.
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The city also hosted other activities earlier Saturday, such as visiting Santa, hand painting, and a reindeer dash.
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The Scott County Sno-Seekers will hold the 3rd annual Turkey Day Shootout Saturday at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
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A parent or guardian will need to be present with each kid at all the clinics.
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Special Olympics Iowa helps over 14,000 athletes with disabilities, from all 99 counties in Iowa.
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The budget for the fundraiser states that the giving is already underway, and an event organizer says it will continue for at least the next two weeks.
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Strike duty will resume after the vote until all the ballots have been counted and results reported to each group.
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Dozens of families attended the free event as it was canceled last year.
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Construction on the Center has been ongoing for three weeks and it is expected to open in fall 2022.
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About 300 kids and their families participated in the free event.
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This is the Club’s last one of the year.
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The Scott County Auditor held the first of three community presentations Wednesday at the Scott County Administrative Center.
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In the last 6 years, Tour de Brew has raised over $100,000 for various cancer programs.
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The theme of the ceremony was “Come to the Table”, with an emphasis on what students and teachers can bring to the table.
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Only 10% of pilots, airfield maintenance, and airport executives are women, according to Johnston.
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The Buffalo Pumpkin Farm is open every day, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.