Five still missing after collapse of Iowa apartment building

DAVENPORT, Iowa (NewsNation) — At least five people are still missing following the partial collapse of a six-story apartment building in Davenport.

The city wants to demolish the 116-year-old building, calling it dangerous and unstable. However, some residents are still not on board, saying they believe people are still trapped inside — possibly alive.

During a search on Tuesday, some animals were rescued, but no human activity was found. City officials said finding anyone still in the building is their number one priority, but fear that at least two of the people might be stuck inside rubble that was too dangerous to search.

The three other missing residents are not believed to have been in the building when it started collapsing Sunday evening, said state Rep. Monica Kurth. Mayor Mike Matson confirmed at a news conference that not all the residents were accounted for.

Dozens of protesters have held their ground outside the apartment building, fighting to prevent the city from taking down the entire bui...