slammed into haiti leaving in its wake widespread destruction. the storm now taking aim at the bahamas and u-s / gov. rick scott - (r) fl. :12 - :20 "with the storm going up our florida's east coast. we have to prepare for a direct hit." in florida, the governor has ordered people to evacuate barrier islands and low lying areas. in south carolina, bumper to bumper traffic lines the interstate out of charleston and surrounding areas. the rush on supplies and gasoline.. an indication those in the strike zone e (nat sot - family at gas station) "the main thing is their safety and our safety." following the governor's order tuesday, more than a quarter million people have been told to leave immediately.. with the rest of the state's coastline now on notice to evacuate thursday. (sot / gov. nikki haley - (r) sc :50 - :57) "we are not stable territory yet, we are still kind of moving as the storm moves. we are still seeing a zig zag motion as we go forward." hundreds of busses being moved in to assist. (sot / president obama) "i want to make sure everyone

take seriously." as residents and tourists scramble to get out of the way of hurricane matthew.. now moving closer to the u-s. sarah rosario daytona beach florida and to put this hurricane into perspective...it now covers an area larger than the state of texas. many forecasters still unsure what exact path hurricane matthew will take in the coming days with that in mind let's go to storm track seven chief meteorologist mark schnackenberg who is tracking hurricane 7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. here is additional forecast 7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. here is additional forecast

clouds return tonight with isolated showers overnight. a few showers are possible thursday morning with a better chance of showers and storms in the afternoon and evening. a few storms might be strong with gusty winds and downpours. the storms taper off around or shortly after midnight. friday is mostly sunny, but it is also going to be breezy and cooler. high temperatures near 60 are below normal for this time of year. the sky remains mostly sunny through the weekend with temperatures slowly warming to the upper 60s by sunday. strm meteorologist mark schnackenberg flooding 20-16 coverage tonight.

solution for future flooding. this was the scene in cedar rapids just last week-- as a major flood came through-- most-- buisnesses and homes avoiding heavy water-- in large part thanks to the temporary flood protection efforts. storm track seven's kristin rogers joining us live from downtown cedar rapids with more--kristin? since the flood of 2008 the city has been working on coming up with a permanent flood protection system-- the temporary protectiot more than 10- million dollars--by the time it's all taken down. this video taken during the recent flooding-- the city--still waiting on around 73-million dollars from the federal governement--that was promised and approved since 2008-- but the money was never given-- mayor corbett--hoping this recent flood-- helps cedar rapids get that federal money-- in order to build a more "earlier this year flooding in louisianna, earlier before that flooding in west virginia, fires

is a way for us to elevate and get to the top of the list again." the permanent flood protection plan includes 13 foot tall levees and permanent walls-- as seen here-- there would also be some removable walls. in the meantime cedar rapids is relying on city and state dollars to do what they can. there have been a number of are too excited about it-- i'll have more on that in the story i am working on for six-o-clock. we've got you covered live in cedar rapids--kristin rogers...kwwl news. there will be a groundbreaking in the newbo area next week for a 25- hundred foot long levee-- that city leaders say should protect those newbo buisnesses that were flooded last week---from future

on to decision 20- 16 a lot of people talking about the vice presidential debate from last night republican vp pick mike pence facing off with democrat v-p pick tim kaine tim kaine saying that the thought of donald trump is terrifying... mike pence coming back saying the clinton campaign is an avalanche of insults... both parties now looking ahead to this sunday's next presidential debate and a new poll from cnn says mike w night... 48 percent of registered voters who watched the debate say pence won while 42 percent say tim kaine four percent say neither won six percent say they both equally won republican presidential nominee donald trump receiving blessings he's in las vegas at the international christian academy children serenading him as he arrived trump even joined in for bible

eastern iowa today. the daughter of the democratic nominee stopping by the university of dubuque to talk to a crowd of more than 100. rather than giving the usual speech, clinton took questions from the audience on topics ranging from veterans affairs to the affordable health care act. she also talked about hillary's vision for more affordable (chelsea clinton) "my mom does believe that anyone should be able to go to community college tuition free. and she believes that anyone that comes from a family making 125 thousand dollars or less, which is about 90 percent of families in iowa, should be able to go to a state college or university tuition free." she also says hillary will try to implement a plan to help anyone graduating from a private college debt free. former president bill clinton walking back statements about obama care during a campaign stop for his

the craziest thing in the world. he also said it led to higher premiums for middle-class americans... now, clinton is trying to take "and i want to say this one thing about the health care law because that's another thing they've been trying to tangle there. i supported the affordable care act. i support it today." clinton now saying he supports obama care just a day after saying it was a crazy system. continuing coverage -- recent weather slowing a major road project -- but project organizers are optimistic. in the last two weeks -- workers on university avenue in cedar falls have been busy paving --and roundabouts are starting to take shape. traffic is set to flow on both sides of university by the end of november -- but project leaders will discuss progress during the next city council meeting. salon manager erika nielsen says

time to start a business. "it really is. so many people have commented that they drive by it every day, and they didn't know we were here. i think that's not good. that's not what we want to hear." project leaders say their main goal is to improve safety and accessibility -- while minimizing business impact during the project. local boys going beyond the books to learn a very important lesson ten boys at irving elementary school are enrolled in "boys to men"- a new program put on by volunteers every week. kwwl's lauren moss stopping by earlier today, she joins us now live in the studio. lauren? boys to men..and let me tell you, these 10 year olds are on their way. it's a ten week program- where they learn the ins and outs of being a gentleman- from how you should dress- to how you treat people.. and they are pretty that situation?" if you are not a gentlemen you

idea into reality. we sat down..we brainstormed and we figured instead of just being a mentor to one kid..if we i grew up you know with my dad..he was always around it was a lot of fun- i'm just trying to pass on what i've learned onto these kids so they can take it on themselves too. a 10 week program called boys to men- each week, a new lesson like going out of the for the right ocassion.. how to tuck in my shirt and stuff..how to put on a tie. from proper hygiene..to attitude these young men are learning it all. when you are a gentlemen you are more trustworthy.. and they are taking it seriously. you should be doing your school work instead of messing around because education is everything, education is power. a lesson on the way-

gentlemen.. "i like the way how you painted your nails..i like that a lot of men can learn something from these boys. they have six weeks left- but kevin and adam are hoping to take the program beyond the cedar valley..turning more boys into young gentlemen. we've got you coveredi their most recent lesson was "always be kind." local businesses are also helping out the program- yonkers donated polos that the boys made into official boys to men shirts. coming up... one eastern iowa girl is headed to the white house... and.... a new list of superfoods is released that's coming up in just a few minutes. --------- ---------

when my dad got the contract with donald trump, it was huge for our business. there was never any question about the quality of work... and the next thing you know, you weren't getting paid. when you're a small business, a big contract is everything, i mean, it's huge. but...if you don't get paid, it's devastating. if he treats the american people like he treated my father, on the trump taj mahal, we're...we're in trouble. the whole country's in trouble.

four-ten, he's running three miles rain or shine. six o'clock, chuck's at the office. when in iowa, he's still up early. working the farm, meeting iowans in all ninety-nine counties every year.

s. i'm chuck grassley, and i approve this message. isolated showers overnight. a few showers are possible thursday morning with a better chance of showers and storms in the afternoon and evening. a few storms might be strong with gusty winds and downpours. the storms taper off around or shortly after midnight. friday is mostly sunny, but it is also going to be breezy and cooler. high temperatures near 60 are below normal for this

with temperatures slowly warming to the upper 60s by sunday. storm track 7 chief meteorologist mark schnackenberg clear clear 717557 feels like: 71 30% from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. here is additional forecast information from k stormtrack 7 weather team: clouds return tonight with isolated showers overnight. a few showers are possible thursday morning with a better chance of showers and storms in the afternoon and evening. a few storms might be strong with gusty winds and downpours. the storms taper off around or shortly after midnight. friday is mostly sunny, but it is also going to be breezy and cooler. high temperatures near 60 are below normal for this time of year. the sky remains

with temperatures slowly warming to the upper 60s by sunday. storm track 7 chief meteorologist mark schnackenberg clear clear 717557 feels like: 71 30% from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: clouds returnig isolated showers overnight. a few showers are possible thursday morning with a better chance of showers and storms in the afternoon and evening. a few storms might be strong with gusty winds and downpours. the storms taper off around or shortly after midnight. friday is mostly sunny, but it is also going to be breezy and cooler. high temperatures near 60 are below normal for this time of year. the sky remains mostly sunny through the weekend with temperatures

storm track 7 chief meteorologist mark schnackenberg clear clear 717557 feels like: 71 30% from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: coming up... one eastern iowan making a meal at the white house! the reason why next and when the right time is to ---------

is being recognized in our nation's capital all for finding ways to encourage "healthy living." one girl is representing them all kwwl's amanda gilbert has the story. (nat) eating healthy.... and being active....it's what the fuel up to play 60 club every day...." this week.. a unique opportunity for the club...

is heading to d.c. where she'll be represneting iowa... "being an iowa i really understand agricultre." and she'll be representing her club... while meeting the first lady.... "it just shows that our program is really strong and if you set your mind to it, you can do it..." students from all over the u.s. ... will make and eat a healthy meal at the white white house garden with michelle obama... this meal is part of michelle obama's let's move initiative to end help prod everyone along to a better lifestyle and to eating healthier." showing how one meal can have a huge impact.....

olivia gets to eat with the first lady tomorrow. she was chosen for this opportunity after she won a contest at the fuel up to play 60 national summit. still to come on the k-w-w-l news at five... cabbage, cranberries, and cauliflower what all these foods have in common next and.... the holidays are only a few away... when to get the best deal for a --------- ---------

the f-d-a is asking you to stop and gels to teething children an investigation into reports of reactions caused by the products including seizures and breathing problems is ongoing no recall has been issued yet the nation's largest shopping mall will be closed on thanksgiving the mall of america will be closed for families to spend more time with their families

re-open at five a-m the day after thanksgiving it's not even halloween, but many are thinking about the holidays a new report from trip advisor revealing the best time to book hotels for christmas and new years you can find rates 20 percent cheaper than average when you book in november the best week? during the week of thanksgiving well if you don't really like ka you might like according to nutritionists, some ordinary foods are actuallty superfoods cabbage, cranberries and cauliflower all help boost immune systems, help to detox, and guard against heart disease and cancer another superfood? sesame seeds will boost blood levels and fight bad cholesterol here's a live look at the cedar rapids

mark schnackenberg has a final look at your weather next. we'll be right back --------- ---------

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tonight, catastrophic course, as hurricane matthew takes aim at the u.s. new emergency evacuations from florida to the carolinas. millions bracing for a potentially devastating blow. spy secrets stolen. another alarming breach. a man from the same company that of taking off with a stash. fire danger, concerns about the replacement phones from samsung after another smoky scare on board a plane. tail of the tape. what donald trump's running made denied on the debate stage. versus what trump actually said. and the price you pay for prescription drugs, a big fight over some of the most popular medicines from everything from arthritis to cancer. customers could be forced to pay a lot more.