right now on cbs 2 this morning...what the candidates had to say in their very right now on cbs2 this morning, with the candidates had to say at the last debate for the presidential election next month . that took place here in iowa, involved the states longest- serving partition . the complicated steps parents can go through to go to a different school . we are taking a live look at i 80 12th avenue in iowa city . not too many cars out there on the road . if you are heading out, it should be smooth sailing for you .

morning . i am today ryan . lets check with cbs2 whether first forecast justin . if you have been missing the fall weather, we will hit you in the face with it . with 50s, breezy weather in cooler weather . a cool front is moving through . 47 degrees . we are down to 42 degrees head into the new hour . looking live over cedar rapids, the skies are clearing . that is why the temperatures are dropping . we are at 47 degrees in dubuque . 39 degrees in taman 39 degrees in decorah . trish glose at 50 miles per hour . satellite radar is featuring more of the clearing . statewide , we are watching a few showers in central and southern iowa . they will not be a factor in the forecast today . here is

temperatures around 53 degrees at noon . 56 degrees this afternoon . coming up, friday night football forecast . in 10 minutes, what is ahead for the day to day . now the presidential candidates will focus on the last few weeks before the election day on november 8 following the final debate, for the most part, this debate stayed on issues . opening up with a discussion about supreme court nominees . it did get heated several times about the wiki leak email hacks and how to handle syria . there was also a heated discussion about if donald trump would accept the peaceful transition of power if he loses the election . >> i will look at it at the time . i'm not looking at anything now . >> i for one am appalled that

one of our two major parties would take that kind of position . >> after the debate, the head of the republican national committee insured that -- assured that trump what except the results . they will both stay on attack until election day . tell us who you think one last night's debate . we have a poll up on our twitter account . do not follow us, just search cbs2 iowa in the poll is on the top of our page . so far looks like 63 percent of people think that hillary won . while 37 percent think donald trump one . that is out of 200 votes . put your voice in so we can get more of a consensus . do not forget to join us for a town hall discussion tonight about the final debate . watch your voice, your future at 6 pm on our channel 2.to or on our website, cbs2iowa.com . donald trump's recent claims of a rigged election now have one election official

auditor joel miller is testing voting machines which will count the votes in less than 3 weeks . he tells cbs2 news that the machines are held to a high standard to ensure security . he advises anyone who wants to see the machines firsthand to visit during the testing hours . >> we have professional force administrators, more than we have ever had . it is an insult to them when people start thki rigged in the county . i am offended by it . >> pulls across iowa open on election day at 7 am and they will stay open until my p.m. and they will stay open until my p.m . early voting is already underway . presidential debate was not the only debate will affect iowa voters pick longtime senator chuck grassley took on his challenger patty judge he is seeking his seventh term in

of iowa under former governor . the key topic was the supreme court . judge attach grassley . the latest poll shows grassley with a 17 point lead . corridor lawmakers in business owners are joining the fight to keep arctic and water safer . voters approved a sales tax increase six years ago to pay for improvements on our rivers and streams . cbs2 news anchor matt describes new battle is brewing . >> reporter: chemical runoff, erosion, sewage -- it all impact someone's it to get water downstream . the sales tax could mean $180 million a year to help farmers move buffers along streams and communities to save a habitat along rivers . >> we had a chance to make 2013

>> reporter: state senator says rivers and streams have reached a critical and dangerous stage . mayors from city -- cedar rapids and other cities in business owner support the tax and have finally forced lawmakers into action .>> we know the need is great and is a way to leave a positive legacy from -- for the next generation .>> everything about the environment has been the heart and soul of our business . >> reporter: this company is built on helping the environment . customers that they ship to across the globe love their natural products and demand corporate responsibility beyond that, knowing the money will preserve wetlands that can minimize flooding means a lot in the future that would save this city millions of dollars and eco lips equally .. .. this is where we live .. so we gotta take care of where we live. "

concerned about water quality too - but he's convinced improvements can be made without raising the sales tax. right now a new iowa city community school district webpae webpageis up and running - showing new attedance zones and voluntary transfer changes. and the changes - are complicated. first - as the district works to accommodate more students with more schools - district officials decided the best way to go - was change which high sc junior high's would eventually lead to. that upset some older students who would already be in high school when the switch happened. all because their upset student who were already in the school when the switch happens . because the families live in a place not designated to go to the school . to solve that problem, district leaders decided to change their transfer policies to allow some of the students to stay in the school they already attend . >> one of the things the board decided was that given our new

school, that we have room at our secondary schools to allow i was happy they put them out like they did. they were very open about them like they were. i'm also glad that they seemed to have found one now and said, 'this is it. this is the plan we're sticking with.' with.'there are documents - details - maps and an address search to see which elementary- middle and high schools your children are assigned.if you would like to see this information - we have a link to it on our website. a special task force in iowa city is meeting for the second time tonight.members will be talking about the student survey cbs 2 news brought you as a special report last month. students took the survey last semester - telling district leaders what they experience in their school environment. environment.the results showed three focus areas the district is now working on - teacher and mentor relationships - creating a more inclusive community - and a more disciplinary environment.the task force will develop recommendations and give them to the board in december.

degrees.still ahead - cubs or the debate?the big debate over what to watch last night in chi. chicago.in your cbs 2 weather first forecast we have...

6:11 am . weatherwise, not a bad day . cool and more father like . wind with gusts of 20 miles per hour . clearing in the skies . temperatures are cooler . upper 50s in the

this week first moves through monday night into tuesday . we went from 80s to 70s yesterday . 60 today . 53 degrees at lunchtime . 56 degrees this afternoon as cold front number 2 moves through . cedar rapids currently is 42 degrees . trish glose north and west at 50 miles per hour . makes it feel like 35 degrees . temperatures on the board, 39 degrees water lee -- range from low 30s around spencer -- were we will be tomorrow . 40 degrees in waterloo and 50s around davenport at the clouds moved off the temperatures will continue to drop this morning . 56 degrees is the high in des moines 53 degrees in mason city . the clearing is starting to take place in a little bit of

showers in southwest iowa . the entire complex moves off to the south . behind it, high pressure moving in . this low will pass to our north and will bring a few clouds into our friday evening . it will turn partly cloudy but we will stay dry . that is the good news . let's move clouds away as we head into the morning and afternoon . nice and sunny skies . it will look nice, but you will want a jacket . it will feel chilly . the wind out of the northwest . here is early friday . we will start with frost at temperatures drop to 30s . friday afternoon and evening, clouds will move back in . that is below passing to the north that turns friday night skies partly cloudy . the clouds quickly move out and back to sunshine . as we head through the day saturday and sunday . today, winds out of the north and mostly sunny . really in cooler . today 53

in iowa city . tonight, mostly clear and patchy frost . in the northern viewing area 30s . north breeze overnight . day tomorrow, sunshine and warmer -- not warmer, still chilly, that it will not feel as cool . the lack of wind will feel warmer . for saturday, looking good with the 60s . 65 dre 60s with sunshine . tuesday and wednesday, as you see a little bit of rain chance . all in all , pretty dry weather . friday night football forecast, as you watch the bands in the game 46 degrees friday night . a few clouds, and you definitely want to have a jacket in your hands .

tailgating saturday, we dropped to the upper 30s . by tailgate time, we should be in the lower 40s . >> we will definitely be wearing jackets . come by and say hello .>> do you have black and gold ? i'm talking iowa lack in gold .>> it is not boise . university of idaho is black and gold . awful mistake to make .>> there are two towns in idaho there's boise and the other one, right ? >> no . >> their black and gold is different . people will take care of you . they want to know if your black and gold because they will get you .>> i will be

it is the same right, idaho iowa ? >> depends if you are not from here . folks from iowa had a choice . what to watch . we have more on in her struggle . >> reporter: forget the flag here, but of the candidates were at wanted a different spin on tonight's events . the cubs were not the priority . >> people do not watch chicago sports religiously here truck lincoln squares coffee shop did not have that issue here either . >> i feel obligated . >> because it is a west coast game, i can catch the game after the debate . truck that

john . suck i will hit the previous channel button a lot tonight -- >> i will hit the previous channel button up what tonight . >> it feels like sports when you are at a make or break time with your team . >> reporter: who wants to watch the debate and let's watch the cubs game ? >> cubs game . >> reporter: a decision much easier for these guys . >> my parents do n watch it . >> so cute . i am sure it would not be hard if you are a kid . did you like to watch debates when you were a kid ? >> no .>> it is boring . >> now that there is fighting and boxing gloves, it is exciting .>> that is true . weatherwise, it is 42 degrees . coming up, the heartfelt

military father was forced to miss the big moment while he was protecting her freedom . it's not uncommon for autistic kids to flap their hands. and so when i saw that, that was completely disqualifying. i'm a republican, but this election is so much bigger than party. my son max can't live in trump world.

and she's smart. she can work with people to solve problems. i want to be able to tell my kids that i did the right thing when it really mattered.

welcome back -- it's now we're taking a look at your??????? your??????? welcome back and good morning if you are just joining us it is 6:20 am . let's look at your forecast . cedar rapids 56 degrees iowa city 57 degrees . a little cooler of north . -- north . breezy cooler day . have hot coffee this morning

as you head out the door . it will be a cool fall day . struck a high school senior came to the aid of a nine-year- old girl in san antonio at a football game . you might be wondering why . we explain how he saved in to save -- how he stepped in to save the day . >> reporter: abby knows her father's turning in california in the military . >> she understands that d >> reporter: saturday featured a moment where she missed her dad very much . on this field at high school . she is a cheerleader and was performing for all the dads and they lifted the girls onto their shoulders . >> it is heartbreaking to see your daughter is the only one without her father . >> i felt sad because i missed him .

someone running toward her . >> m&ms in the bleachers and hopped the fence . i went over and kneeled down and talk to her . after she was okay . >> reporter: senior matthew garcia . >> realized what he was doing . my heart melted . it was the most beautiful thing . >> i made her day . >> reporter: and emergency serious -- service for her father .>> i so nice . because my dad is serving for us . >> that is so precious . the high school senior was watching his younger brother play football . he remembers when his parents were deployed when he was a small child . he was sympathetic to her situation . it is now 6:22 am . if you are in harpers ferry it is 44

across borders . why hundreds turned out to defend clowns . 50s today and a breeze up north and west . we are cooler . take a look at the numbers . mostly sunny skies i will let you know how long the cool weather the average age of a homeless person is 9 years old. my dream is to help kids living on the streets with education.

wait, is that a basketball player? yes! -wow! my heart's about to jump out my chest man. charles you ought to be proud man. i'm just extremely grateful they were here giving them some encouragement- that's something that these kids are going to remember for a lifetime. did you see his big old feet? look.

today's look over downtown cedar rapids . 32 degrees cedar rapids waterloo at 41 degrees . trish glose out of the north at 12 miles per hour . it feels like 34 degrees . and decorah, they are 41 degrees . feels like 35 in northeast iowa . bust top forecast will be in the 40s this morning . if these

kids had home . 34 degrees tonight with frost in our northern using area . back to the 50s tomorrow . 39 degrees overnight tomorrow . friday night football temperatures are about mid-40s . saturday, sunday and monday mid to upper 60s with sunny skies . we do have rain moving in tuesday in wednesday's -- wednesday . we will talk more about that and focus on the weekends coming here's a look at some of on this morning... right now north liberty - the intersection of dubuque street and north liberty road is back open.work continues to widen the road and build a roundabout.the project is scheduled to wrap up in may. traffic on both roads is expected to increase because of the opening of the new- liberty high school.student will start attending liberty high next fall. developing this morning in cedar rapids - plans for a new

crews will break ground for construction of cedar bayou next spring.the indoor portion will cover more than 60- thousand square feet of space. developers tell cbs 2 news - the water park will not disrupt any of the events at hawkeye downs.cedar bayou is expected to open in early 20-18. today - coe college is hosting the 14-th annual playground of science.the free event runs from six to nine at the petersen hall of science. will be several scientific demostrations.it's geared toward elementary students but kids of all ages are invited. if you've got a clown phobia - you may want to look away because we are about to see a lot of clowns. hundreds gathered in mexico city on wednesday to defend their profession and condemn the so-called 'creepy' clown craze the clowns gathered at creepy clown craze . clowns

. they shouted we are clowns not killers . the event was part of an annual nattering of clowns from across latin america , which includes costume competition and shows several theaters . they say the series of violent incidents involving people in clown costumes hurts their image and also their income . they make a living as a clown and it sucks that people are ruining it . they are supposed to give kids smiles . we hope it works out it is x 20 8 am . coming up next, the teen -- team celebrating the birth into the

it's not uncommon for autistic kids to flap their hands.

than party. my son max can't live in trump world. so i'm crossing party lines and voting for hillary. i don't always agree with her, but she's reasonable. and she's smart. she can work with people to solve problems. i want to be able to tell my kids that i did the right thing when it really mattered.

right now on cbs 2 this morning...when we could find out if kinnick right now on cbs2 this morning, we find if a new stadium will be getting an upgrade to the end zone . how corridor students are taking action to stop gun violence in their own community . how both candidates respond to recent controversies in their campaign . we are three we will look at the us 30 in kirkwood labarge southwest if you are heading out now, you will have company . whether you are headed to work . there is no backup and smooth sailing for everybody . welcome to cbs to -- 2 this morning . let's check in with

ryan . for those of us that love fall, we can break out our sweaters today . take a look at what is going on . welcome to the weather center . here is what we are looking at . 54 degrees at midnight . we are down to 42 degrees . a chilly start to the day . cedar rapids, the official breakfast capital of america . here we downtown, 42 degrees . 41 degrees at waterloo . 49 degrees in iowa city . awfully chilly for where we have been . trish glose at 50 miles per hour and gusting to 20 . sunshine moves in, but we had the coolest part of the day were before sunrise . that will

degrees in afternoon . not a bad day . ticket jacket . sunshine will look nice, but it is deceptive work the wind has a bite . we'll see you how long we are stuck in these temperatures . we will do that with the forecast in 10 minutes . this morning the presidential candidates will be back on the campaign trial -- trail . the final debate was last nht hillary clinton went toe to toe for 90 minutes . trying to sway voters one last time before next month's election . both got a chance to respond to current controversies plaguing their campaign . for clinton it is the revelations that have come out in the past few weeks by leaked emails . last night, she blamed russia for the attacks .>> the russian government has engaged in espionage against americans . they have hacked american

of private people, of institutions . they have given that information to wiki leaks for the purpose of putting it on the internet work comp responded to the -- . trump responded to the several women that have accused him of sexual assault cases they want fame and clinton's campaign was behind it . trump also double down of an important topic, immigration . he still plans to build a wall along the mexican border and wants country of the 10 million immigrants in the united states border and once the border is secured, at a later date, we will make a determination as to the rest. but we have some bad hombres here and we're gonna get them out." out."tell us who you think won the debate - we have a live poll on twitter right now.if you'd like to vote - just search for our account at cbs

for the next few weeks - des moines will be home to several filmmakers as they shoot a new digital tv series on politics. embeds - features five reporters covering the presidential race starting in iowa.it's produced by fox news host megyn kelly and fifty shades of grey producer michael de luca.the first episode should be available for streaming on october 19th was a day nationally dedicated to stopping gun violence among youth.cbs 2 news reporter joe huisinga exlainsto show us what one cedar rapids high school is doing to get the message across. it takes a split second for a gun to change everything everything one of my close friends he everything . >> one of my close friends played basketball and he got

was playing with the gun that they were not supposed to . >> reporter: accidental or intentional, the decision to involve guns escalate the violence .>> we have had a lot of gun violence with teens, a lot of teens have guns . that is not right . it is unsafe . >> reporter: now, washington high school is putting the topic and focus >> every student in every staff member at washington high school stops in talks in robust conversa . what things we can do as a community to stop that . >> reporter: students are writing poems, essays and songs to help fuel the conversation and become a wider social media campaign .>> social media drives them because that is how they connect . >> reporter: the pledge a simple .>> i pledge is a student of washington high school that i will never bring a gun to school . i will never use a gun to settle a personal problem or dispute .

it . it is not worth taking some of life or losing one of your own because of a gun . it is not worth it . >> that was joe huisinga reporting . he wants students to understand the importance of reporting illegal weapons on and off campus . to save lives . today, we could find out if the board of regents oks renovations to the stadiums north end zone . the project with cost close money coming from donors . it would add upper and club level seating as well as new concessions, restrooms and a skywalk work the des moines register reports they expect the board to make the decision today . if approved, the first phase of construction will begin next summer . stuck in cedar rapids, volunteers are helping to help a nonprofit

>> reporter: for four years operation overnight has invited web designers and nonprofits to come and spend the night and update their websites . this year, there will be nobody spending the night in the building will remain empty . volunteers and nonprofits agreed to split the overnights it over into two work days . this year the websites will get revamped . some include an african american museum, habitat for humanity and a few others . this is jill metrics fifth year -- gl metric in their fifth year with this event . >> we are constantly amazed by the breadth of what the organizations offer and the depth of how it will help our community . this is our way to

people that are helping in our community . >> reporter: at 8 am volunteers and nonprofits will walk into the building and start working on their websites until midnight . they will start back up on friday . covering the corridor, stephanie johnson, cbs 2 news . struck a baseball team is celebrating this morning after pushing their ticket into the world series . with the exciting stuff the cleveland indians their first world series entry since 1987 . they beat the blue jays and game 5 last night by a score of 3 - 2 . next tuesday they will face the dodgers or the cubs . the cubbies tied the series at 2 - 2 blowing out the

played tonight in los angeles . also tonight, two of the oldest franchises in the nfl renew their old rivalry . the chicago bears take on green bay packers . both teams need a when coming off disappointing losses last sunday . bill sends says it is a special rivalry . field . when you go to games, it will be 10 minutes before kickoff and only 5000 people in the stadium . nobody watches warm off . we go to lambeau field, when the green bay packers, and the field, their 60,000 people in the stands . >> that came in tonight anything catch it here on cbs 2 and coverage starts after news

by cbs 2, just me, go packs go . it is 41 degrees in just up . this is what we are working for you . millions will be watching a unique live performance of rocky horror picture show on fox . we have a way for you to enjoy some musical fun with a giveaway you do not want to miss . it is one of the most notorious matchups in football this weeke the badgers . we have how you can stay on top of the game from tailgate until the final minute . that is on fox morning life -- live . your forecast features a chilly start as you head out and about . take a look at your weather first forecast . 44 degrees this morning . clouds moving out . full forecast details, including what is left

6:43 am . good morning, nice fault weekend comes our way . let's take a look at what is going on this -- 56 degrees this morning -- this afternoon . all in all nice weather . we get a taste of cooler weather the next couple of days . we have clearing skies this morning . trish glose are breezy at temperatures are cooler . 45 degrees at 9 am a high of 56 degrees this afternoon . we will do that with nice, sunny skies . cedar rapids have clouds moving out and we can start to see the clearing skies as we look from our broadcast tower at the corner of colin's . 42 degrees right now trish glose out of the northwest and it feels like 35 degrees this morning . 41 degrees in waterloo . 46 degrees a

city . highs range from 54 and spencer 258 in burlington . 56 degrees in des moines . a little bit of rain in southwest iowa . most of that we expect to fall apart . we should see our clouds move out . the boundary has been bringing the cooler air in and it continues to move off to the east . high pressure built in behind it -- the big blue h that brings us good weather for the days . once the cloud without this morning we will find more sunshine . a nice clear and cold frosty night tonight . as we look to the overnight hours, temperatures drop to the 30s . less chance of frost is in the forecast coming --, heading through the overnight hours . take a look weatherwise . low 50s in mid to upper 50s in the

decorah to waterloo . . upper 30s to highway 20 . north reeves 4 to 5 miles per hour friday is featuring sunshine . friday night football is going to be chilly with temps around 40 around 46 degrees sunshine at 65 degrees . sunday , upper 60s with sunny skies . monday, tuesday lower 60s . showers back in the forecast for tuesday afternoon . even better chance of showers on wednesday . ten-day trend is going to feature more 60s, even upper 50s next thursday, friday and saturday forecast always at cbs2iowa.com .

morning to you if you're just joining us . it is 6:46 am on this wonderful fall thursday morning . if you are in cedar falls it is 40 degrees . grabbed the hot drink and sweater as you head out the door . the most important stories for you on this thursday

we will start by taking in life luck at southwest 380 -- a look at southwest 380 . it is pretty good out there . if you out.right now - linn county auditor joel miller is testing

count votes in less than three weeks.he tells cbs 2 news the machines are held to a high standard to ensure security. miller invites anyone who wants to see the machines first hand to pay a visit during their testing hours. "we have more professional force administiring the elections now than we've ever had, and it's an insult to them when people start more than we have ever had . it is an insult to them when people start thinking the elections are rigged and >> pulled open at 7 am and stay open and someone p.m. at 7 am and stay open and someone p.m . if you cannot make it that they, early voting has already started last night, voters had the chance to watch the last presidential debate . also, to watch a debate between longtime senator chuck grassley and his challenger patty judge grassley is seeking the seventh term in the u.s. senate . judge is the

. a key topic was the supreme court . the latest poll show grassley with a 17 point lead . today, lawmakers and business owners are joining the fight for water quality in iowa . voters approved 3/8 of a cent sales tax increase more than six years ago to restore wetlands and two-step chemical passed the funding plan and the governor opposes raising sales tax . leaders in cedar rapids say the build their business on protecting the environment . jane wharton says it is a no- brainer, especially since it would preserve wetlands which can serve -- minimus severe flooding work >> it would save the city millions of dollars and equally

we have to take care of our environment >> governor branstad says he is concerned about water quality to . he is convinced improvements can be made without raising sales taxes . right now, and iowa city community school district webpage is up and running . it shows new attendance zones and voluntary trance for changes . those changes are complicated . it works to comment more district officials just added the best way to go and which high school some elementary students would eventually lead to . that upsets older students would already be in high school . because their families are now designated for different high school . to solve that problem, district leaders decided to change the transfer policy to allow some of the students to stay in school that they already know and expect >> one of the things that the

the new secondary school configuration and the location liberty high school, was to allow people to transfer their students from one school to another . >> they had various plans floating around . are very open about the plan and they found one and said this is that and we're sticking to it >> there are documents, details, maps and an address search to see which elementary, middle and high school your children are assigned . if you would like to check our website, cbs2iowa.com talking about the student is meeting for the second time tonight . members will talk about the student survey that we brought you as a special report last month . students took the survey last semester, telling district leaders what they experience in their school environment . the results showed three focus areas the district are working on . teacher, mentor elation ships, inclusive

task force will develop recommendations and give them to the board in december . struck it is 653 struck it is 6:53 am on this thursday morning . if you are in cedar

here are the three stories you need to here are the three stories you need to notice you thursday . donald trump and hillary clinton faced off two candidates to questions from chris wallace in las vegas . now the focus shifts to the last few weeks before the election on the campaign trail . tell us who you think won the debate . we have a light pole on her twitter right now . so far 218 people have voted . looks like hillary clinton has two thirds of the vote . make your voice known . today, we find out if the board of regents oks

it would add upper seating, concessions, restrooms and a skywalk . gary barnett expects to make the decision today . if approved, the first phase begins next summer . one half of the world series is that this morning . the cleveland indians beat the toronto blue jays last night to clinch the eight lcs to advance to their first world series since 1997 . their opponent is >> they play tonight in los angeles and head back to wrigley . best of 7 series . low 50s in the north . a bit breezy, but sunshine coming out . 7 a forecast is warming up as we had through son -- saturday, sunday monday . great

congressman blum actually co-sponsored a bill that could make it legal for a woman to be fired just for being pregnant. and blum tried to defund planned parenthood, even though women depend on it for critical care, like cancer screenings. i was diagnosed with breast cancer, and i know it was early detection that made a difference. it's not a political issue. it's about caring about all of our people here in this country.

captioning funded by cbs good morning. charlie about his comeback, mistakes in his marriage and his