MercyOne Genesis welcomed the first baby of 2025 at 3:05 a.m. Wednesday in Davenport, a girl named Royalty Ann Newell. Royalty is 6 pounds-6 ounces, and 18 inches long. Her mother is 17-year-old ...

Tasia Newell held her newborn, Royalty Ann, close Wednesday, surrounded by half a dozen loved ones in her hospital room in Davenport. Royalty Ann Newell was the first baby born in the new year in ...