the u-s department of agriculture says right now, both corn and soybean farmers are expecting a record fall harvest. cbs 2 news reporter mellaney moore visited with a family who makes their living off the land. land. harvey prizler, farmernat 19:37:46 this year the beans are fairly tall...williamsburg farmer harvey prizler has been

he learned from his dad. 19:34:27 we raise corn, soybeans, cattle, hay, small grain, oats and rye.he says part of knowing when your crops are ready to be harvested comes from years of experience.this year, he thinks yields are going to be good for both corn and soybeans.19:35:32 we it is the value of the crop is not there, so we're taking a discounted price on a lot of it compared to in the last few years.now, prizler is teaching his kids how to handle the challenges.chris prizler, farmer and iowa co. farm bureau president 19'25:54 we don't haul too much to the local cooperatives, but i've already heard stories about how they haven't emptied to 50 percent of their capacity, so they're looking to fill up mid-season taking grains, corn

not sure the good year will create noticeable price changes in stores.19:24:24 i would hope. do i honestly think they'll see it? no.what we do know, is the next generation is getting a good education on ?all aspects of farminga&especially the joys of the job. 19:28:07 it's a family operation. that's one thing that i really enjoy about it. there's not a lot of occupations that you can work day in and day out with your dad and your brothers. linn county supervisors made it official today, voting for the final time to raise the county's minimum wage. but now-- cities within the county have to decide whether they'll go along with it cbs 2 news reporter joe huisinga is in the newsroom with some communities' concerns scott the county wage goes to $8.25 this january with

the following 2 years county supervisors say the city of hiawatha is ready to go all the way but some other communities aren't so sure sure supervisor ben rogers says linn county's minimum wage would provide more liveable wages for the people who are currently forced to depend on the county when people are unable to meet basic needs they come to the county to receive these services 5 now the minimum wage discussion is shifting to individual linn county communits communitiesthey were all kind of on a wai now that it's passed the discussions at the city councils will get a little more serious. 10in cedar rapids city leaders say they're ready for $8. 25 but the moves to 9 and 10 25 are up for debate debate we'll get together as a city council and decide if the second step which the county has laid out is the right step or maybe we would adjust that a little bit each city has the power to create it's own wage rules to override the county. in marion they will be looking

the city. city. a lot of our programs particularly in the parks and rec. side for example might start a first year person out at a certain wage and then the second year person gets a bump then the third year person gets a bump, it's that cascade effect where those numbers really start to grow on you. 15 cedar rapids and marion are both worried about the lack of a youth wage wage i'm really concerned that the minimum wage if it gets too high employers are going to stop employing youth and i think that would be a tragedy 9 leaders from linn county, cedar rapids and marion all say they hope legislators will act and that change at a state level will resolve any future issues.covering the corridor joe huisinga cbs 2 news we have new information tonight about the death of a cedar rapids jefferson high school st. student.cbs 2 news first told you about this sad story friday.a boy had shot himself outside the auditorium right before classes started for the day.he passed away over the

they are reviewing social media posts made before friday. right now, there is no credible evidence anyone else at the school was threatened. today - counselors were on hand to help students and faculty at jefferson. "sitting down with them in a gentle, very non-judgemental way, talking about their concerns. again, we recommend talking directly about suicide so there's no confusion about what you're asking. and you should not be concerned that increase someones risk of suici" it is going to increase someone's risk of suicide. >> he says any mention of suicide should be treated very seriously no matter if the person has threatened it before. we do have a link to the foundation to crisis 2 hotline on cbs 2 iowa.com. we generally do not report on the decision to let you know about the teen's passing.

are gathering tonight to remember a classmate who lost his life over the weekend. 20-year-old nathan twedt was found dead just before eight saturday night in the iowa rive. river.the johnson county sheriff's office is trying to find out how he ended up in the river so if you know anything, give them a call. his classmates are holding a vigil for nathan at 8 at the campanile bell tower on campus. prolific athletes protesting on the sidelines during national anthems is racial equity is a constant concern.in the corridor - those concerns are making their way into the schools. schools.cbs 2 news reporter connor morgan is live in iowa city to explain what students - parents - and district administrators are saying about the current climate in the classroom. karen - we're just a few weeks into the school year - but based on recent student feedback - the district has its hands full in ensuring fairness in the classroom.

climate survey was given to students earlier this year. it asked them about their experiences at school... from their relationships with teachers to whether they think discipline protocols are the same for everyone. the goal - teacher to whether they think discipline protocols are the same for everyone. the goal to get a measure of equity in the district. minority students feel they are not treated fairly, they are less valued and they aren't getting the help white students get. >> we have to believe them. we have to brief that is their perspective, that is their reality. sohe climate survey, it is very concerning. >> we have to ensure that the culture and climate is conducive for students from all backgrounds to be able to achieve successfully in the school district. currently, i don't think we are there yet. >> reporter: be sure to tune in tomorrow night as i'll explain what the district plans to do going forward to address the inequity. connor morgan, cbs 2 news. a new play in iowa city is raising eyebrows and conversation about the

and the police. the play called black and blue was written over the summer when police brutality was a trending topic. we will take you behind the scenes and show you how the writer is taking a different angle on the controversy tonight on 10 news at 10. voters go to the polls tomorrow for a special election. they will decide the fate of a $2.5 million bond issue that would be used to repair and renovate the polls open tomorrow at 7:00 and close at 8 p.m. donald trump holds a one point lead over hillary clinton in iowa according to a poll released today. cbs 2 news state house reporter steffi lee breaks down what that really means. >> reporter: this new statewide poll shows that if the november election was only between donald trump and hillary clinton 43% of iowans would vote for donald trump and 42% would vote for hillary clinton,

reputation as a battleground state. >> i have been laying out plans since i showed up in iowa. >> reporter: it's a state where no one is a stranger to presidential politics. >> iowa is one of the closest states in the entire country when it comes to the presidential race. college and bipartisan firm raba research shows it's neck and neck between the front runners in iowa. donald trump barely inches past his opponent even in a four way race including libertarian gary johnson and green party candidate jill stein. poll results also show trump now leading among non-college educated voters - a group president barack obama previously won. republican strategist and raba

but founder brad anderson says hillary clinton can still win iowa - and one strategy that's worked for democrats in the past -- is the push for early voting. this poll comes just one day before donald trump returns to iowa for a campaign rally at the seven flags events center in clive. our mission at cbs 2 news is to connect the presidential candidates to our viewers to better inform and empower you. we have reached out to the candidates to participate in extended interviews not only with our station but our sister stations across the coun. country.we want to hear from you. tell us what you want to know from the candidates. please share your thoughts

raising taxes to pay for water quality.the new program that could soon be protecting iowa's land and water.

i'm hillary clinton and i approve this message. he's a race-baiting, xenophobic, religious bigot. donald trump is a phony, a fraud. he's not a serious adult. i can't vote for donald trump given the things that he said. i believe he's disqualified himself to be president. i just cannot support donald trump. cbs 2 this morning.when there's a medical emergency -- snap decisions made in an instant can be the difference between life and death. death.see the emotional reunion between one man with a

a bipartisan coalition is calling for a a bipartisan coalition is calling for a sales tax increase to fund water quality the iowa water and land legacy hopes the state will pass a sales tax increase of three- eighths of a cent. today they held a press conference by the ra in des moines to show strong - in my ten years of working on this - i've never been more optimistic - these diverse groups illustrate the willingness of iowans who come together to solve problems. problems.the group says this trust fund will use around 60- percent of its finances to

and coming up in sports sports beginning to look a lot like the old in ames -- why the cyclones aren't pushing the panic button just yet -- next on cbs 2. 2."cbs 2 news connects with you.call us at 1-800-222-kgan email us at news at cbs 2 iowa dot comconnect with us on facebook at facebook/kgan cbs 2. 2. from the terrorism alert desk in washington, i'm michele marsh. an from the terrorism alert desk in washington, an alarming

prime minister also says he expects more attacks in the months ahead. ahead.in australia, a man is uder arrest for stabbing another man just outside of sydney.police there are callling it an isis-inspired attack. this arrest comes days after isis urged followers to stab, shoot, poison and run over australians at iconic locations including the opera h. house.and, a british sniper took out an isis executioner from a mile away with a single shot. the s-a-s marksman took he was about to use a flame terrorist right before he was about to use a flame thrower to kill 12 people. the bullet hit the flame thrower's fuel tank killing the executioner and three others

the wind brought water to prairie farms. then windmills went away, but the wind remained. chuck grassley thought it was time to bring the windmill back. without the grassley legislation, and his effective leadership, the wind energy industry would not have succeeded. now, more than thirty one percent of all the electricity in iowa comes from wind. these turbines don't just produce clean energy,

iowa alone. google, facebook, microsoft and good paying manufacturing jobs have come to iowa for that energy. iowa produces more of its energy from wind than any other state. it started with a simple idea and the renowned work ethic of one senator. senator grassley is literally the father of the modern wind industry.

and now cbs 2 sports with zach hamil. >> here we go again. that's what they are thinking about losses. campbell and the clones are keeping calm as they head into big 12 play two games. no wins. a litany of questions on offense and defense for iowa state after their 42-3 loss to iowa on saturday. but matt campbell, just eight quarters into his tenure as head coach, isn't buying into that feeling of dread seeping into the cyclone's season. >> that's what we're trying to beat right now. we are trying to break that culture of woe is me, we're getting down, things are always

never supposed to be an overnight remedy.lazard: "i think we kind of thought of it -- but we didn't think it'd be this bad. like i said earlier, we just have to know that the process is taking its own path and we just have to stay along for the ride."and that ride now takes the cyclones into the conference schedule...with t-c-u on the docket this saturday.campbell: "it's a new adventure. obviously, we know we haven't gotten off to the start we wanted to -- but now, it counts counts. it's a conference football game. we get to go on the road -- 11 o'clock football game we gotta go play.""i think as much as we have to worry about tcu, we gotta address iowa state. we gotta address fundementals and details and we gotta take care of what gives us the best opportunity to be successful."mitch: "and as the cyclones head to fort worth to take on tcu and leave the friendly confines of jack trice stadium, a lot of fans wondering if the depth chart gets left behind as well -- but coach campbell says heading into monday afternoon's practice, joel lanning is still iowa state's

mitch fick - cbs 2 sports." to the links -- 2nd round fo the m-v-c -- mississippi divisional meet at st. andrews birdies were hard to come by -- because the course isn't easy -- but that didn't stop iowa city west's kyle jenkins -- he rolls in the chriper on 11 -- jenkins was the low man for the trojans with a 80 on the daycheck out this shot by -- wahlert's jon becker -- on 12 -- downhill --- and in for a bird -- becker cared an 85 for the golden eaglesxaiver's beckert carded an 85 for the golden eagle. xavier san martin a chance for birdie on 10. he just misses it. he taps it in for par. the saints are second.

i'm hillary clinton and i approve this message. i know more about isis then the generals do. john mccain, a war hero. i like people that weren't captured ok. donald trump compared his sacrifices to the sacrifices of two parents who lost their son in war. how would you answer that father? what sacrifice have you made for your country? i think i've made a lot of sacrifices, built great structures. i've had tremendous success, i think...

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