unanswered questions- a family now has answers.the closure coming up, after decks of up answered questions, family has answers. jacob weteling chained the way americans see sex offenders. what iowa officials say about the system. plus. >> i think it would be well wot the yirl closing time. >> and what people at local beaches say about the recent restrictions and what other changes could be next. of the hottest days of the summer so far. we'll have more in your weather first forecast. a beautiful way toned the holiday week, but some clouds and rain cowl darken our blue skies. let's go terry for our first

with temperatures around 90. we're at 77 in cedar rapids. winds are out of the south at 8 mile an hour. there's the dew point standing tall at 88 degrees. we'll have a mild night ahead of us, a hot, humid theyday tomorrow, temperatures pushing 90, and then tomorrow night and wednesday, some thunderstorms are back in the forecast. 86 in mason city. temperatures will drop the 70s. that's a front that are be around for the next couple of days. as that gets chloeer and closer, the chances for thunderstorms will increase. tomorrow light, there's a chance of thunderstorms in the northern counties. on tuesday, the threat recovers. at least tonight, the radar is not showing much in minnesota or northern iowa. it will be a quiet night ahead and we'll have to wait until

conservative i con fillies schafly died today. the conceivetive activist helped decent the equal rights amendment. she also founded the elogy to preserve traditional gender roles. schlafly was 92. a minnesota family has some closure tonight after their son's body was found - 27 missing. 11-year-old jacob wetterling was riding his bike with a brother and a friend on an october night in 1989 when a masked man grabbed him. he told the two other boys to run as fast as they could or else he'd shoot them. that man, police thought, was danny heinrich. f-b-i officers interviewed him at the time of the abduction but were never able to charge him. heinrich ended up in police custody last year after a seperate case found child

heinrich led officials to jacob wetterling's remains - ending years of speculation. and while his freedom since the abduction has caused grief for many - the fact that he's behind bars now is comfort to some. experts expect as part of the deal, heinrich will plead guilty to the child pornography and not be charged with jacob's murder. legally - a victim's family would have to approve that kind of deal - suggesting the wetterling's agreed to it so heinrich would take them to their son. as the community continues seeking closure surrounding the case - details of wetterling's disappearance have played a major role in shaping laws. laws.cbs 2 news reporter connor morgan joins me live liveto explain how legislation named after jacob is helping protect children.connor? connor?karen.five years after jacob wetterling's disappearance - congress enacted the jacob wetterling act - setting forth guidelines for states to establish sex offender registry programs.more than two decades later - those laws

legacy. "when i first started, there was no national sex offender registry. there was no national tracking database. the jacob wetterling act actually led to the national sex offender registry laws requiring all 50 states to have a sex offender registry." jacob wetterling's disappearance in 1989 grabbed hometown headlines.(natsot jacob)"my whole name is jacob wetterling. my favorite food is steak."the tight-knit community of paynesville, minnesota - where wetterling called home - was reeling. back then - sex crimes weren't always made available to the public - so you probably wouldn't know if a sex offender was living in your neighborhood. "we were in an infancy stage of even having specialized programming. specialized programs in sex offender work back then was pretty, pretty rare."now - nearly three decades later - wetterling's story has proven instrumental to protecting children from suffering the same fate."the intention of the sexual offender registry is to

been convicted of a sex crime and that it is accessible to the public // it's public notification, and it's for community safety."megan kanka and pam lychner's cases built on the wetterling act - adding stipulations to increase public safety and awareness of sex offenders."those three cases kind of spear-headed this // that led to a national tracking database."the wetterling act also empowered iowa legislators to pass stricter punishments on sex offenders.there are more than 80 offens perpetrator on the sex offender registry - a drastic increase from when the system was created. "we're just 20 years out from that. anybody's that done any research on anything would say that we're just kind of getting out of the infancy stage."and as the system has evolved over time - the end result isn't what some had hoped for. "once you are on the sex offender registry, the assumption that our society makes is that you're

accurate." tomorrow night, two iowa experts weigh in. in my special report, why they say the sex offender registry doesn't always make americans safer. connor morgan, cbs 2 news ten at 10. in our vote 2016 campaign coverage today- today-labor day is traditionally the time when presidential campaigns kick into high gear. both republican and democratic candidates are courting voters in the battleground state of ohio today.right now - as you can see - according to cbs - iowa is state that is currently considered a toss up. up.today hillary clinton spoke to a group in cleveland.she promised she'll fight for american voters- saying she'll stand up for worker's rights and dignity.clinton also took journalists on her campaign american voters. clinton also took journalist on her campaign plane for the first time. across the town in -- across town in cleveland, the republican candidate spoke on

on jobs. he promised he will save american jobs. he says in america, manufacturing jobs not going in the right direction. rump also invited reporter on his private plane and says he'll do so more awn. our misis to connect the presidential conditioned candidates to our viewers to better inform and empower you. we've reached out to dand dat banish -- reached out to the candidates to conduct interview with our station station ace cross the country. president obama is leading the -- is leaving the 2k3w 20 economic summit short of a major deal goal, peace in syria. at the last minute, russia pull out of the deal. as the deal fell apart, the syrian city of alepo came under siege. president obama says the u.s. feeds russia for any progress

resource commission is considering a proposal to ban alcohol at a couple local swim areas.the places in mind, lake macbride beach and the pleasant creek state recreation area, have seen other changes recently as well. this is the first full season the beaches close at six p-m in the evening.documents from the natural resource commission show the change, as well as an agreement with local law enforcement agencies, has helped cut back on the number of arrests and citations.but they also the early closing hasn't been very popular with beachgoers. 16:34:41 "now, get off work at 5:00 and by the time you get out here, it's closed." closed."the state is considering the alcohol ban ?instead of the early closing time. the linn county mayor's bike ride brings hundreds of cyclists right through downtown cedar rapids. rapids.the annual ride showcases the need for continued transportation development.cedar rapids has worked to expand bike accessabilty through painted and protected bike lanes.cbs 2

they've seen improvments but they would like to see more connected trails. in solon- the water restriction is now lifted. lifted.the iconic water tower is now back in full service - with a fresh coat of paint.for almost a month - the city's endured water restrictions while the tower underwent renovations. a city official for more than a month, the city has endure restrictions while the tower underwent renovations. a contractor will return tomorrow to do more painting, is complete. hundred of iowans are rallying together to put a smile on a young girl's face. september 13 is a 10-year-old showed up at her home over the weekend to bring her more than a card or two. two.tommie clark explains why this little girl is inspiring massive love. package:dozens of cards packed these jeeps sunday afternoon...all for one little girl's birthday.[duration:0:07]

i know people are praying for me and thinking about me every day.">ava hutchinson started her brain cancer battle when she was just 2 years old and beat it at the age of 4.this past july a routine scan showed her cancer is back. [duration:0:09]?0792?01, 58:57- 59:06/ joni hutchinson, ava's mom? a day her family plans to make the most of-- her wants this year is some cards...[duration:0:12] ?0791?01, 53:17-53:29/ ava hutchinson, cancer patient? that simple wish went viral and now she's getting cards from around the country...[duration:0:04] ?0785?01, 27:56-28:00/ stephanie jones, grimes, ia? cards are even coming from across the ocean-- as far as india and australia.

drivers came together to bring a convoy of cards to her front door.[duration:0:05]?0784?01, 24:20-24:25/ jereomy faircloth, kellogg, ia? [duration:0:07] ?0791?01, 51:43-51:50/ ava hutchinson, cancer patient? ava's mom says it's a big deal for their family. [duration:0:09]?0792?01, 59:49- 59:58/ joni hutchinson, ava's mom? tommie clark reporting, ava has started chemo and her family is waiting to find out if she qualifies for a study... to figure out the next steps in her treatment. last week, her scans came back showing the cancer has ?not spread. that is cbs 2 news ten at ten -- the corridor's top stories and tomorrow's weather first forecast in the first ten minut. minutes.still to come... come...hermine continues to move up the northeast coast. the damage it's already caused

tomorrow on cbs 2 this morning. we could all use a little more inspiration to get us to the gym everyday. everyday.meet the one group of personal trainers saying they'll get you in shape -- or cbs 2 news continues to follow

coast. cbs news continues to follow her my, storm moving along the northeast cost coast. it's threatening several state ace long that coast. the storm brings with you it dangerous rip currents and storm surges. overnight, rough waters rocked a royal caribbean cruise ship headed to bermuda. one passenger says the whole boat started rocking and people were getting sick. last friday night, the storm made landfall in florida as a category 1 hurricane. look at this damage. lot of damage. power knock out, th expected to move out to sea within the next day or so. here at home, we have a case of the muggies again in september now. >> winds have turned back from the south here. they were gusty out there today. until we can get another front to come true thru, we'll have

a high today got town 88 degrees. our winds are currently coming in from the south at around 8 mile an hour. that idaho dew point is notable tonight. it's 5973 degrees. the moisture is back. on our satellite, while we're enjoying fairer skies here, the moisture is increasing along a front that will hang out here for 24 more hours. that means more sunshine for us and more if we get there in cedar rapids within that will be the first time we accomplished that since july 21. here's today's highs. there's our 88 degree reading. des moines did reach 90. here's omaha at 92. it will be setting right over the top of us during the day tomorrow. temperatures tonight are cooling back down, but only low sloely. moifs are in the mid or upper 70s. with the high dew points, the wind is still up from the

lows on 70. note this moisture coming from the subtropics here. the atmosphere will be moist for the next couple of days. here's the radar now. things are quiet around eastern iowa. a few storms tried to get going up there in minnesota. we're still seeing a few of those scattered around. these storms will stay up to north of us tonight and during most of the day tomorrow. a few of those cowl sink south to our area. in wednesday, as the front gets further and further to the southeast, it could be extended to eastern iowa. i think the primary threat will be heavy rain.

that this system and that comes in quickly on thursday night and friday cowl produce more rain in eastern iowa. i would aour eastern iowa counties are the favorite for the heavier totals. tomorrow, temperatures should be up there around 90 degrees. the dew points will be in the 70s, and we'll have ourselves another steamy day. our predictor shows all of the storms stay well to the north of us. tomorrow, we'll wake town sunshine. our highs will approach 90. there's some thunderstorms that start to work towards our northeastern western county. our forecast tonight is quiet. temperatures on the mild side. upper 60ed to lower 70s. south winds at 5 to 15. tomorrow, mostly sunny sky, breezy, warm, and very muggy. s cowl reach 9. mid towner 80 this is our northern counties. tomorrow nile knight, a chance

scattered across most of the area. beyond that, we have a break on thursday and additional storms on thursday and friday night. the week is looking outstanding with temperatures back in the 70s and some shine to boot. next on cbs 2 news, research shows some wine connoisseurs have developed a part of their brains that has doctors taking a deeper look. how this cowl be a break through for a -- could be a

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sommeliers are famous for their fine sense of smell and taste for wine. so tell yays are famous -- so them yays are -- sommeliers are famous for their sense of smell andtist for woin. why can they identify some smells that re of us can't? researchers look forward an answer that to that and what they found cowl lead to a breakthrough for alzheimer's. >> i identify the aromatic and flavor nuances in it. >> reporter: as a sommelier, he can identifylogical any ingredient in a wine. >> dry roses. very floral. >> reporter: and now research shows that and sense of smell has developed his brain. >> that's a lot more activity there.

did scan on 13 sommeliers and 13 non-experts. she town. the experts could detect scents the others could not but also discovered part of their brains are bigger, including areas susceptible to alzheimer's. >> the fact that they're bigger bodes pretty well for the sommeliers. it suggests they have some degree of protection. >> reporter: dr. banks says developing our sense of smell brains to help prevent disease. >> deafenly stopping to smell the roses a bit, to enjoy life, to think about your sensory experiences. >> reporter: harley say he'll toast to that. >> that's the best part. >> reporter: chris martinez, cbs news, las vegas. >> the participants in the study ranged from their 20 those their mid 60s. pat? tonight in sports, u

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in 20-14 - after a week one loss to u-n-i - i0wa state in 2014 after a week 1 loss to uni, iowa state turned around and upset the rival hawkeyes at kink stadium.

stadium -- at qinic -- at kinnick stadium. it wasn't -- at kinic stadium. -- at kinnick stadium. they hope to do it again. >> we learn, grow, and move on. >> reporter: what they move on of but i've been a part of it... haven't really heard much of anyone talking about if they're scared or nervous about them"rebuilding or not the cyclones aren't avoiding the topic topic"it 's something we;ve talked about since the day i got here... do you talk about it with you kids? absolutely you do. because i think if you don't your at fault" for if history's taught us anything: when it comes to the cy-hawk ga. game.."be prepared to get hit in the mouth. iowa will come. and they will play as hard as

learn""we're not very favored like we are every single week so we just gotta go out there >> we're not favored, like we are every single week. we have to fix our mistakes. >> reporter: and anything can happen. >> it's about who shows up. in hawkeye news , anthony nelson was a disruptive force, and the big 10 took noapts he was named the conference player of the week after f with 2 and a half forced -- 2 and half sacks and 2 forced fumbles. when uni put an fbs team on saturday, they put the rest of the fcs on height letter. the panthers are title contenders and this week's rankings reflect that. they moved up in the conference polls from number 5 to number 3.

mauer's team was slumping, dropping 4 of 5 as the regular season winds down. thankfully, the good vibes returned on monday. it was the regular season finale at veterans memorial stadium. this shot lands on the street. later in the 4th, jayla income dais at deep. he makes it 5-1 cedar rapids and 5 colonels pitchers kept the lumber kings at bay. sean poppin rolls it past gu keying. colonel end the regular season

a man in north carolina finished an impressive feat. p-g-a golf pro grig tonight, a man in north carolina finished an impressive feat. jimmy mcmulen set out to play 400 holes of golf in just 24 hour. that's a 3 and a half minutes per hole. he start yesterday around 5 p.m. and punished in just a lit over 24 hours today. he did it to raise money for the charity, which helps the kids of fallen and injure officers go to school. mick mullen hopes to donate -- mcmullen hopes to donate $5,000.

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>> stephen: let's see what donald trump is saying about hillary clinton now. >> she's the devil. >> stephen: huh. i wonder if that's true. amy, can you get me the devil, please? >> hello. >> stephen: thank you! >> she's good. >> stephen: okay, donald trump says that hillary clinton is you. >> i'm cool with that. >> stephen: wait, wait, you are? >> yeah, i mean, we don't agree on everything, but you have got to admit her nomination is historic. i feel like i'm part of something. wait, has anyone compared me to trump? >> stephen: no, not that i'm aware of. >> oh, good. i may be prince of lies, but i pay my subcontractors. well, i better get back to the pool of flaming excrement.