Welcome to FR.
Thanks for the first-hand information. I always thought Iowa was pretty laid back and crime free. I guess I'll have to rethink that.
I think it may just be Davenport, not Iowa in general. It reminded me of the dysfunctionality of Washington, DC, but on a smaller scale.
Anyhow, if you're interested in crime out there, try this link "http://www.scottcountyiowa.com/cjaac/documents.html".