right now on cbs 2 this morning...what you can do to protect yourself from being a victim this holiday season. the new picks for donald trump's incoming administration. an update from the bakken pipeli h arrests and how construction in the hawkeye state is moving along. welcome to cbs two this morning...i'm dora miller,

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half of targeted homes and cars - aren't even locked.in addition to that, police saieves aren't just looking for cash and electronics anymore.the cases of counterfeit and forged checks have doubled in the last year.investigators say some checks are washed or erased and then copied or forged for huge amounts.banks encourage customers to use checks with high quality paper and even ink that's hard to erase.they say also helps to have a bank that knows you. " we're always looking for anything that might be out of the norm for ou say there's a big gap in checking sequence for example or a large amount that's been written on an account that our customer typically wouldn't do .. that's a red flag for us and we want to investigate that and take extra precautions. " police are also warning it's not a good idea to mail checks from an un-locked mailbox.they say the red flag telling the letter carrier there's mail to take, can also tip off thieves who steal and duplicate the checks. police in oelwein - have made two arrests in a counterfeit money operation.

searched two homes - and seized more than 4-thousand dollars in counterfeit cash -- a printer -- and other items used to manipulate currency. forrest spitzer and michael miller of oelwein have both been arrested.they face multiple felonies. strong storms - ripped through the southern parts of the u-s overnight - damaging several buildings and injuring several people in the area.cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson is at the breaking news desk with the latest.. stephanie?dora--at this time three people are dead and local officials are the damage---take a look at some video tornado were reported in the northeastern part of the state touching down shortly after midnight.dekalb county emergency manager reported four children are in critical condition after a twenty-four hour daycare was completely destroyed. right now storms are moving east.that's the latest from the breaking news desk--i'll continue to monitor this

president-elect donald trump has now named four more cabinet selections - and has sat down with a candidate who could potentially fill one of the biggest positions in the administration. last night - trump met with former critic and 20-12 presidential candidate mitt romney.the two have a had a checked past - romney actively tried to undermine trump's bid for the white house during the campaign.it was trump and romney's second past few weeks. "i've had a wonderful evening with president-elect trump. we had another discussion about affairs throughout the world. these discussions i've had with him have been enlightening, interesting and engaging." trump has picked banker and hollywood film producer steve mnuchin for treasury secretary. billionaire wilbur ross was his pick for commerce

to lead the department of health and human services. elaine chao - who served in the most recent bush administration and is married to mitch mcconnell -- is his pick for transportation secretary. mr. trump also stirred up controversy by tweeting that people should be punished if they burn the american flag.he suggested a loss of citizenship or even a year in jail.in 1989 - the supreme court ruled that flag burning constitutes free speech. that brings us to our question of the day.do you think it should be a crime to burn the american flag?to weigh in - click the question link on the homepage of cbs 2 iowa dot com. not long after president-elect donald trump won the election - a number of women started organizing a "women's march on washington."that event is set for the day after trump is sworn in.cbs 2 news statehouse reporter steffi lee --was at the capitol with efforts at the state level. "what has happened has happened with the election" heaven chamberlain says while she can't change the outcomes for this year's elections - she feels more motivated than

get women of all races, creeds, social economic standards and just get women together."togetherness - in a time where many feel division. organizers are planning a "women's march on washington" through facebook - generating more than two hundred thousand hits and more than five hundred thousand shares."it's motivated people to really see that they have a place in the united states, they are citizens that have a voice, and they need to take action right now."more than one hundred thousand people say they'll attend the event in d.c. - and plan on walking from the lincoln memorial to after trump's inauguration.for iowans who can't attend the event in the nation's capitol - heaven and heather are planning a local event here. -- they're hoping to walk from the iowa women of achieve bridge in downtown des moines - to the steps on the west side of the state capitol. heaven chamberlain, organizer 10:48:31:09 "it symbolically means that women are united together at a landmark that is named for us -- that is dedicated to us."they've also taken to facebook - and both hope the response on social

actual event."way bigger than what i had expected actually -- so by the time it actually comes around, i'm expecting an enormous crowd."in des moines. steffi lee cbs 2 news. national organizers say they've applied for a permit to have their march...their request is among at least ten others for the national park service to review. new this morning - two dakota access pipeline protesters -- who chained themselves to construction equipment -- are now in custody.the arrests were made yesterday in pilot mound, iowa. a group of protestors entered the construction site where two of them chained their wrists inside a p-v-c pipe wrapped in chicken wire and tar.after firefighters cut the pipe, they were forced to search for members of the group. we fully understand the risk of every direct action we take...and we are willing to take those risks and put our lives on the line because we deeply believe water is life therefore we must do everything in our human capacity to protect itin north dakota, the governor is ordering a

protesters at the standing rock camp.nearly 600 protesters have been arrested there since august. the controversial bakken oil pipeline that cuts through iowa is now complete.the line is now buried along its entire 343-mile route through the hawkeye state.workers are also nearly complete with clean up and ground restoration.but there were setbacks.some protestors vandalized construction equipment in jasper county this summer. it's and right now in it's degrees. c-b-s 2 this morning, a popular internet challenge is now being memorialized in the national's

outside courtesy of our weatherfirst skycama&- a bit of fog in the area this morninga&-temperatures around the areaa&- taking a look at regional temperatures we see highs are mild all around iowa - the regional satellite/radar is keeping conditions quiet - let's move ahead in time by taking a look at the midwest surface mapa&- moving into a closer view with our 'predictor' forecast we see mainly quiet conditions - today's forecast features clear skies & cooler temperatures- tonight's forecast has us looking for mainly clear & chilly conditions- the next three days show more dry and cool weather- our 7 day forecast does bring more cool weather

memorialized at the smithsonian museum of american history in washington d- c.it's to honor the ice bucket challenge that helped raise millions for a-l-s research. jan crawford has more. it was a social media sensationa&.17 million peoplea&our friends and coworkersa&along with presidents, billionaires and celebritiesa&all braving the "ice bucket challenge" that raised more than a hundred million dollars to fight als.

more than a that raised challenge" that raised more than a hundred million dollars to fight als.and it really got started with this - a blue plastic bucket jeanette senerchia used to mop her floors. she did the challenge for her husband anthony, who suffers from the degenerative disease.sot bonnie lilienfeld 141303 that was the first documented connection between als and the ice bucket.bonnie lilienfeld is curator of a new exhibit at the smithsonian's museum of american history, called "giving in america." 141325 you you think why would the smithsonian collect a mop bucket?//it really helps us tell the story that objects can really help us understand our history.vo it's displayed next to an alms box from the 1800s people would have used to raise money for charity. 141447 (bonnie) and then we have the march of dimes can that someone would have marched around thier community going door to door asking people in their community to contribute// 141510 that money would be collected and go into a pool and then into a bigger pool and in some ways it is not that different from the

it seems like one contribution can make a huge difference1415 12 it seems like the proverbial drop in a bucket when you do it once but when you do it 17 million times it really has an impact.vo drops in a bucket or from a bucket (nats challenge)..that become a deluge of good. jan crawford, cbs news, washington. it's now on this morning.and if you're in it's degrees.up next, a possible

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here's a look at some of the other things going on around eastern iowa on this wednesday morning... cedar rapids and marion are getting grants as part of the main street challenge from the iowa economic development authority.cedar rapids is set to receive 75-thousand dollars to help spruce up the old white elephant building in the newbo district.marion will also get 75-thousand dollars to improve the kuba and kurtz buildings.a total of 965- thousand dollars in state grants will help fund governor branstad is sparking debate over the future of the iowa public employees' retirement system.some conversvative groups suggest replacing the system with a defined contribution program - similar to a 4-0-1-k.many wonder whether that change would meet workers' needs."i am open to considering changes, but i want to assure people that we are not looking at eliminating anyone's benefits or changing it in a way that would create

hardships."opponents say public employees should be concerned about any potential plans to change the system.the program currently covers 350- thousand workers.thousand workers. the nurses' union at u-i-h-c are asking for an increase in pay in order to keep nurses working there.a six percent increase is being requested due to the understaffed hospital.with republicans having complete control over iowa legislation next year -- union officials are concerned about the possible changes bargaining law.the main goal of this negotiation is to keep the nurses and health care professionals who are working to stay. the big 10 - a-c-c challenge got a whole lot tougher for the hawks -- when freshman sensation tyler cook had surgery on his right index finger today and didn't make the trip to south bend -- cook is expected to miss 3 weeks never good news when it's your second leading scorer and rebounder but jordan bohannon

fill the void -- and did he ever -- the freshman from linn-mar droped in 7 three's to finish with a career high 23 he was on -- peter jok was not -- just 4 of 20 from the floor -- but that one sends iowa into the half down just 2and then cordell pemsl took over -- the former golden eagle -- banks it home for two of his 18 -- but notre dame too much in this one -- 4 irish finished in double figures -- hawks fall -- 92 to 78.when it comes to iowa state bask -- one thing is for sure -- the cyclones can pile up the points -- i-s-u is averaging just under 89 points per game -- so steve prohm isn't worried about that when cincinnati comes to hilton he's more focused on their rebounding -- and so far it's been good -- the clones have been out-rebounded just once this season -- and to them --the art of getting a board doesn't matter about height."we have to use our athelticism, we have to use our activity to make it tough

try to win the battle of the boards." "it's heart over height. it doesn't matter how big the other team is. just as long as we go out there and play our game, a strong game and do what we need to do, we will get the job done."huge m-v-c opener in girls basketball -- so big -- iowa state head coach bill fen-lee on hand to see -- linn mar host city high and he'd like this -- courtney jones -- who just committed to i-s-u -- dials long distance an connects for three linn-mar can work it too -- the ball movement to carly printy -- and she lives up to the name -- three from the freshman -- lions led by as many as 12but the little hawks would fly back -- aubrey joens -- takes it hard to the rack for two -- of her team high 14 -- city high gets the win -- 55 to 47.and all - conference honors were handed out by the big 10 today -- desmond king -- was named a unanimous first teamer for the second straigh year -- joining king on the first team --

johnson -- and josey jewell -- who leads the conference in tackles -- wound up -- second team all conference for the second year in a row. cbs-2 news connects with the corridor.call us with your story tips at 1-800-222-kganor email us at news at

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from an officer-involved shooting. the new information this morning on a tragic plane crash that killed dozens of people on their way to a soccer match. plus - what investigators are now trying to find out about the attacker at ohio state university. welcome to cbs two this

tonight in cedar rapids - friends and family of jeremie mitchell are hoping to raise money as he recovers from serious injuries.mitchell was pulled over by officer lucas police say there was an altercation between the two - that led to shooting.mitchell was hit and is now in the hospital.tonight from five to nine, a benefit will be held for him at the african- american museum of iowa.a benefit concert is also scheduled at gabe's in iowa city sunday night at seven. officer jones remains on paid administrative.a grand jury will recommend whether or not he will be charged in the shooting. meanwhile in iowa city - a team of law enforcement professionals --from across the country is

department.officials tell us this accreditation process helps them provide better service.the agency representatives will ride along, go through records and practices to give an evaluation and make sure everything is up to standards. basically what calea does, it allows us access to the current, best policing policies across the nation to keep is up to date with the current trends in law enforcement community members who are interested in being a part of this can share their thoughts in person or on the phone.we have those details on o website, cbs 2 iowa dot com. colombian authorities have now lowered the death toll from a charter plane crashsaying four fewer people were on board than what was first reported.71 people died in that crash - six passengers survived.the plane was carrying a brazilian soccer team to a championship match that was supposed to be held today.a candlelight vigil was held last night near the crash sight in colombia. new overnight - at least three people have been killed - by an outbreak

tennessee.the three victims all lived in a mobile home in north-east alabama.another person inside the home was critically injured.the national weather service issued several tornado warnings in northern alabama - but there was also a risk for twisters in mississippi - where multiple homes were destroyed.the storms also brought high winds - and heavy rains - which lead to several flooded roads across the region. still developing this morning - wildfires continues to spread in tennessee. cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnn news desk with the latest developments. stephanie?dora ---wildfires have ripped through tennesse since monday and so far three people have died from severe burns ...take a look at this video of a man driving through the fire---this is in gatlinburg tennesse. in this video you cabins and homes are engulfed in flames.dollywood is located here but has not been touched so far--fourteen thousand people had to evacuate and fourteen people have been transported to the hospital.on twitter...that's the latest from the breaking news desk---i'll continue to follow this story as it

isis is now claiming responsiblity for the attack on the campus of ohio state university earlier this week.federal investigators say it appears the suspect - who was killed - was inspired by radical terrorists - but right now they haven't found any direct link to the terror group.isis has been pushing supporters to carry out lone wolf attacks.eleven people were injured in the attack. (payne): he didn't say anything. he looked very angry he had just wrecked his car which is normal to be mad. but

accident.the suspect did post a potential red flag on social media before the attack, saying he was sick and tired of his muslim brothers being killed and tortured everywhere. chief political correspondent scott thuman takes a look, not only at the 18-year old student responsible for the attack...but also how his methods are so alarming ?and? difficult to defend against. the attack the played out at ohio state university monday, shocking, but not unheard ofa&in fact, what 18 year- of when a 20 year radical went on a stabbing spree in a minnesota mal in septembera&?a nd? paralells when a 31 year- old tunisian rammed a truck into a crowd in france this summer, killing 86.(nats video) "has not the time come, to defend the muslims?"in this video purprotedly released by the islamic state, as well as in it's on-line magazine 'rumiyah'a&isis encourages knife attacks and even gives tutorials (nats) french: you

moves" says this man.tactics that may be almost impossible to predict or preventa&with cars and knives, more universally accessible than guns.(na-20tu) "the guy ran a car through a crowd of students, he did it purposely." he, was a somali refugee who'd been described as kind by acquaintances, but facebook posts law enforcement believe to be his, paint a picture of a frustrated young mana& (na-20tu) 'i am sick and tired of seeing my fellow muslim brothers and sists killed and tortured' and 'i can't take it anymore'a&it reads.warning if there isn't peace there could be more 'lone wolf' attacks.(nats graduation)and ?if? this young man found his possible inspiration on-linea&then he is now being used to influence as wella&this post from this an organization that analyzes terror groupsa&shows artan's picture on twitter threads, being heralded for his murderous actions.(scott/tag) more on that facebook post believed to be his: it states

and calls the famed, now dead, terrorist anwar al-awlaki, a hero.on capitol hill, i'm scott thuman this attack is now re-igniting the talk of immigration on capitol hill.the suspect that was killed on campus was a refugee ?legally? living in the u-s.he came to america from somalia -- a known hotbed for islamic terror activity.during this year's presidential campaign, immigration and terror threats became a major topic.in light of monday's attack, lawmakers are again taking sides over new restrictions on refugees from countries like somalia. "im hopeful and optimistic that the new administration will put as a far higher priority keeping this country safe. and protecting us.. :31"we're a country of 320,000,000 now. and we need to do it right. and we need to pull together to do it right. not accuse each other of everything everytime there is an incident."president-elect trump previously recommended halting all immigration from

but critics say that's unfair to the millions of refugees trying to escape the same terrorists targeting america. efforts are now moving forward to memorialize the resilience of a cedar rapids ?neighborhood. the west side rising memorial has received a 75 thousand dollar grant from the hall- perrine foundation.it's a matching grant so another 75 thousand dollars in private donations is needed to secure the funds. project organizers hope this will serve as a centerpiece of renewed development. the memorial will a larger plaza some what like greene square with this beautiful piece of art for people to gather and reflect and have a place to get together and then around them they will see the development of housing and other properties so it will really signify that the west side is coming back. 22 if you are interested in giving to the project, contributions can be made to the greater cedar rapids foundation and marked for west side rising. we have

do that on our website cbs 2 iowa dot com. when it comes to the future of cedar rapids, the public is now invited to take part in the effort to look at the bigger picture.the cedar rapids public library held their first discussion on sustainability entitled "what the science says." citizens heard from university of iowa scholars about a host of challenges communities face when finding a path forward. "...create a healthier. better ,always improving cedar rapids." sustainable city talk will be held at the cedar rapids library on january 31st, at six. that one will focus on how local organizations are integrating sustainability in their daily operations. it's and right now in it's degrees.coming up on c-b-s 2 this morning... one man's clever prank to trick thieves

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it's something you need to keep an eye out for this holiday season - thieves stealing your packages right off your door-step.nathan o-neal shows us how one home-owner in las vegas found a way to fight back. as we approach the holidays,

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thousand jobs in indiana.he and vice president- elect mike pence will be in that state tomorrow for an official announcement.trump made keeping american jobs in the country a campaign promise. carrier announced in february that it would close two indiana plants.a union representing the workers says moving the jobs would save the company 65-million dollars in labor costs. a downtown new york city jewelry store is blaming trump tower's increased security for recent poor sales.tiffany's didn't mention donald trump said it's 5-th avenue store - which is right next to trump tower , has been affected by nearby chaos.they say traffic has turned some people away. trump tower has been a popular spot for protesters of this month's election. protesters around the country hit the streets for a different purpose on tuesday.workers rallied for a 15-dollar minimum wage at several different locations around the country - and that included at chicago's o-hare international airport.workers there nearly started a strike

despite the hiccup - the department of aviation said operations were running smoothly. patagonia made a record amount of money on black friday - and they're donating all of it to help the environment.the outdoor clothing and gear company made 10-million dollars - which is five times the amount of money they thought they would make. the money will go to nearly 8- hundred environmental groups around the world.the vice president of environmental activism at patagonia says the company came up with the idea to help bring people togeth after a divisive presidential election. it's right now it's degrees in still to come - what the president-elect says should be the penalty for burning the u- s

here's a look at some of the other news making headlines on this wednesday morning... authorities have arrested this woman - she's the mother of the toddler that was found

daughter was found outside in the rain - in galt last tuesday.the young girl was quickly identified and taken into protective custody.the mother has now been charged with neglect or abandonment of a dependent person. students in johnson county are preparing for their peace gathering tonight. at 4:30 this afternoon - parking lots at kirkwood elementary and north west junior high will be full of students, staff and community members. they're hoping hot chocolate and conversation can spread the message of peace and unity among schools and surround communities. starting tonight - the five trees for the season tree lighting ceremonies will begin in cedar rapids.the first event will take place in the kingston village district tonight at 5:15.then tomorrow and friday more tree lighting ceremonies will be held in places like the newbo district, czech village and downtown at greene square.this will be the second year for these ceremonies in cedar rapids. if you're just getting up, good morning -- it's now right now it's degrees in

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no arrests and how instruction in the hawkeye state is moving right along. are taking a long at u.s. 30, kirkwood boulevard. they would just freeze? no i thought we froze but we did not. there's going to be some changes in the weather coming up. welcome to cbs2 this morning i'm dora miller i'm filling in for jenee ryan the weather first forecast weather center and we have some bad news apparently. >> i do. >> you of thursday, friday left. >> know you enjoy because you're done with the day of work by 1:30.>> it is nice to get off earlier.>> will done with a full day of work by the price of right. >> yes yet to be wake an