right now, now,democratic presidential candidate hillary y inton is on her way to cedar rapids. she's holding a rally at washington high school. school.- in fact - it's the entire family - - bill and chelsea clinton - are with her in these final days before the caucuses.clinton just receiviv a big endorsement - - and the last iowa poll - - released just moments ago - shows her just barely in the lead. lead.cbs 2 news reporter - steffi - lee - joins us

in less than two hours - clinton and her family will walk through these doors to make their final push before the caucuses on monday. monday.this morning - the new york times editorial board endorsed clinton, saying she has effective meaeares against firearms, can help the working class and has skills to negotiate with congress.the times twice endorsed her when she ran for senate in new york and again during the 2008 democratic presidential primary.new numbers just out from the final des moines register iowa poll prior to monday night's caucuses also show.... we spoke to some heading to tonight's rally. they tell us they know this is a neck and neck race but they're confident in a clinton

"i don't know i think they're really close and i have to admit i would be fine with bernie too but i prefer hillary 's the expepeence the brains." brains."again, the event is again, the event is expected to fully kick off in about another hour.hear from the clinton's coming up tonight on the cbs 2 news ten at ten.and we'll of course have full coverage on caucus night on cbs 2 news and cbcb2 ioio dot com.in cedar rarads, steffi lee, cbs 2 news. several republican candidates are also criss crossing the state - for last minute support before the caucuses. that last iowa poll shows donald trump is still ahead - withtha five** popot lead - over ted cruz . meantime - governor chris christie - made a stop at the chrome horse saloon - in cedar rapids - toy..he's had a tough time getting any traction - the latest poll showing him - near the bottom.but he says he's

- in the final daysx - will help him - connect with voters "i'll have eight different town hall meetings in two days. and not every one of them is in a place like this. when you seeme in a place like this, within 20-25 minutes i become smarter and more charming, and better looking, i'm telling you!" you!"today the new york times - made its endorsement** - for a republican candidate. it calls - ohio governor - john - kay - sick - quote - the only plausible* choice - for republicans - tired* ofofhe tremist* front- runners."" meanwhile, the iowa secretary of state's office-- which oversees elections in the state-- is calling a mailer from the ted cruz campaign "misleading."secretary of state paul pate says the mailers are designed to look like official documents that accuse people of a "voting violation" for failure to turn out in past elections.pate

an "election violation related to the frequency of voting" and said it is quote - " not in keeping in the spirit of the iowa caucuses."cbs 2 news reached out to the ted cruz campaign for comment, but we haven't received a response. in california, the two remaining inmates who escaped from an orange county jail - have now been captured. the pair were taken into custody y san francisco. police say someone spotted a white van they were living out of in the parking lot of a grocery store.authorities say they say th found ammunition inside the van, but no gun. "sf police confirm the white van is in fact the same one stolen from los angeles is the me one we believed they were driving and possibly living out of." of."their caputure comes a day after the third escaped inmate, turned himself in, in southern california.

up - being a bigger** global threat - than - ebola. ebola.that's according to doctors treating the illness. as the virus - that can cause birth defects - continues totospread - many outside of south amreica - don't know much about it. the world health organization - is holding an emergency meeting - on moay - to decide whether - the zee-ka virus - should be considered a global* heheth crisis. "there should be concern that zika may have effects beyond what we originally thought including a little rash and given that we should take the right precautions." precautions."the zika virus is spread by mosquitoes - - right now there's no vaccine - and no cure. health-care is still one of the hottest careers - going - - and there are jobs in the corridor - - including at mercy medical center.the facility held a job fair this afrnoon - cruiting for a number of positions.many of

bonuses.we'll look at why there are so many jobs - and the positions - that are most in demand d - coming up tonight - on your cbs 2 news at ten. a real story of community - coming out of north liberty - tonight - - where people are rallying** to help a blind* man - whose - service* dog - passed away. away.todd bevans was devastated by the loss - but as cbs 2 news reporter steffi lee shows us, he has people who are helping him get through it. it. todd bevans and arvo were inseperable. inseperable."arvo was probably one of the better things that happened to me in my life"arvo was todd's service dog - after a car wreck a decade ago left him blind. blind. "i could see how much happier he was and how happy arvo made him."but his four- legged friend did more than just be todd's eyes. he became his strength. strength."so i coulullive ng, he really enjoyed walking with me and he did it up until the end."after six years of protecting todd -

serve, and died of cancer cancer."its the worst thing. going g ind stinks. and then getting a service dog was awesome. after you're used to having him(picture ... let track pause) - and then he's gone." gone.""one of the things you do to your community is you give back to it when you can....his community is shining light on this dark moment.todd and arvo used to visit bluebird cafe all the time. (break from previous soundbite) and this is one all way in which we e could help one person in the community"now this cafe's owner, along with the north liberty lions club, are raising money for a new dog for todd. todd.i think people really are just excited to see one of their residents recoveveand lili i said, get ck out and travel and live independently and for todd, help can't come soon enough - he's missing his best friend. "people still catch me probably trng to talk to it.t. bubuhe knows a new frieie is coming - thanks to his friends, who prove you don't need to see love, to know it's there. covering the corridor in north liberty steffi lee

fundraiser at the bluebirdrd cafe will be held on tuesday. there's also a go fund me page set up - you can find that on our website. people may not think of cedar rapids - as a diverse** community - but t e group is tryryg to change that perception. perception.today - the - illuminations** healing arts center - helped people - experience different forms of relion - and spiritual paths.they say it's all about - breaking down barriers. "the community impact, of course, is that we're meeting our neighbors, and we're all coming together and creating a connection despite the diversity. there's a beautiful diversity in cedar rapids and we get to come together and share that with eachother. and the more that we can share and connect through our diversity, then that leads to more peace!" peace!"today's event - included sessions on everything from - native american culture - to hinduism - and buddism. a big competition today to crown miss cedar valley. valley.the miss cedar valley

event at the cedar rapids public library.two titleholders were crowned in the miss category and one in the teen category.the winners will go on to compete for miss iowa a a miss iowa's outstanding teen in june.that will then allow them the potential to compete for the title of miss america.this was the third year for the annual event. still ahead - on your cbs 2 news at sisi- - in it - for the long haul. haul.the iowa state cyclones - are on a streak.see if it continued - with a huge game - against texas a-and-m - - coming up.

there are those who say we cannot defeat a corrupt political system and fix a rigged economy. but i believe we need to lift our vision above the obstacles in place and look to the american horizon. to a nation where every child can not only dream of going to college, but attend one. where quality healthcare will be a birthright of every citizen. where a good job is not a wish, but a reality. where women receive equal pay and a living wage is paid to all. an america where after a lifetime of labor, ere is time for rest and grandchildren.

but no longer carries so much of that burden alone. i know we can create that america if we listen to our hearts. and that journey begins here in iowa. i'm bernie sanders. i approve this message, and i ask you to join wiwi us at the caucuses on monday night. thank you. 2 this morning, we'll track the latest details coming from the campaign trail, just hours

iowa caucuses..join us monday morning for everything you'll need to know, before you caucus.see you at five. just in time for that big snowstorm that's on the horizon-- we are giving away a snow blower from midway outdoor equipment!it's going on now on our facebook page, kgan cbs 2.you can enter until february eighth.the winner takes home this snowblower. and you just *might nene it! we could be seeing some snow in our area soon. soon.rebecca - cope - el - man - is tracking the latest information - and is here with your complete forecast. i'm tracking the potential for a strong winter storm early next week... there is high confidence on heavy snow in parts of the midwest... the location of the heavy snow has been changing as models have been very inconsistent. the timing has been fairly consistent and impacts will likely occur after midnight monday thrhrgh wednesday morning. let's talk about today though and the rest of this weekend...mild day with highs in the 40s and

o fall, they'll be in near 30 for lows. its been calm in the midwest, one system will approach tomorrow but all of the moisture and energy with this bigger system is still in the pacific ocean. for tomorrow some areas of light rain and snow possible... as we get into monday there have been winter storm wacthes posted for parts of the midwest, including southwest iowa. those watches will likely be extended northwest in the next 24 to 48 hours.. models haven't been consistent but still show heavy snow moving hrghmidwest. scted ows d mild ligt inndsnow. we' the heavy snowpotential and wind. regardless, temperatures will drop behind this system

and coming up n sports sportsconference titles were on the line on the mat -- who was crowowd king of the m-v-c -- next on cbs 2. 2."cbs 2 news connects with email us at news at cbs 2 iowa dot comconnect with us on

one of the areas that i've been particularly interested in is the area of children. we intend to be sure that everybody in this room and every child in this state somebody. no matter where they're born, no matter to whom they are bor i want to make sure that every child has a chance to live up to his or her god-given potential. i've spent my life fighting for children, and i'm not stopping now. i'm hillary clinton,

from postal workers to nurses... he's been endorsed for real change: bernie sanders. endorsed by friends of the earth action as "a bold, fearless voice for the planet." the nation endorses bernie saying, "you can trust sanders because he doesn't owe his political career to the finincial overlords." the des moines register calls him, "a man of courage and principle." endorsed by council bluffs daily nonpareil because "he would build on obama's legacy

i'm bernie sanders and i approve this message. you'd think a break from the big 12 play would be a breath of fresh air for the cycles concidering they've played 2 top 5 teamamin their last 3 games -- but no -- in the big 12 -- s-e-c challenge they drew 5th ranked texas a & m. m.kind of a special game for steve prohm -- coaching against his mentor billy kennedytime winding down in the first half -- denote burton -- with the board --

cyclones and aggies went to the break tied at 30but burton wasn't done -- the steal and then w wch him hang in the air for the dunk -- he finsihed with 11 pointsbut the big man could do more than score -- he goes -- no look -- behind the head -- to jameel mckay -- who flushes it home -- burton keeping the clones in itthen it's georges naing -- with the baseline drive for 2 of his team high 15 -- on the play ninig would injure his hip but would finish the game later in the half tied at 56 -- monte morris -- comes up with the steal -- and completes the dine and dash at the other end -- giving iowa state the lead but texas a & m would go on a 12 to 2 run capitalized by danuel house -- bring down the house he finished a game high 20 -- as iowa state's 4 game win streak is snapped -- 72 to 62. marcus paige and north

collegethe last 4 games -- he struggled a bit t averaging under 4 points per game -- not the case todayfirst he hits the three off the screen -- then he uses the give and go for another triple --but the marion native did more than shsht from deep -- off the miss -- paige crashes the glass and tips it home for 2 and in the second half it was back to the old bread and butter -- another tree from paige -- he finished with 12 -- carolina cruzes -- 89 to 62. bill fen-lee and the cyclone men came up just short on a upset win over the 21st ranked sooners -- shawna jojoson led the way for i-s-u with 18 points and 12 rebounds. hawkeyes' -- austin blythe and henry krieger - coble playing in the senior bowl -- check out that catch by h-k-c he was doing good things in practice for the north squad all week -- and that translated to the game krieger coble caught 3 passes for 16 yards -- but his team lgst -- 27 to 16 -- u-n-j's deondre hall also

iowa's big 10 dual against minnesota was a total domination by the hawkeyes -- the 34 to 6 win was the largest in the series in 24 years -- thehehawks won 8 of the 10 matches and started it off with a bang -- thomas gilman pinned his opponent`in less than 80 seconds -- which set the tone for the rest of the team -- mething tom brands loves to see. "i think i talked about that earlier in the year... kind of controling my emotion. i'm wresltling hard, but i have to wrestle smart too so i can't lethose guys get to my legs, but i got the fall off of it so that's good." good." "there's the example... for a lot of reasons... and it all boils down to one reason and that is it's just his flat out motor. and not just wrestling... his mottor, attitude, and how his mind works in everything he does." speaking of wrestling -- it was a hugeday on the mats throughout the state of iowa on high school level with conference tournaments all over

v-c crowns on the lineand the p-hawks had plenty to cheer for -- at 106 -- conrad braswell takes home the title with a pinthen at 120 -- it's jefferson's brendan baker -- two points their part of his 21 to 5 tech fall win -- moving on up --- sam uthoff -- perfect on the ueason -- and he'd stay that way -- the pin givevehim the crown at 132and at 138 -- it's nelson brands -- the son of terry brands -- like father like son -- brands gets his 2nd straight conference title -- prairir would win the team title. we will right back to take one last look at your forecast

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