moring iowa in hd. we are iowa's most accurate weather team. good morning iowa starts now " team. good morning iowa starts now " elias: good morning iowa! i'm elias johnson... sabrina: and i'm sabrina ahmed. it's x:00 a-m on tuesday november 10th elias: good to have everyone with us! and it's great to have central iowa's most accurate forecast with meterologist sam schreier! hey sam! sam: (sam adlibs) sam (sam adlibs) sam: weather adlib: you better get out and enjoy our warm day because tomorrow we bring rain back into the forecast

serious cold. tuesday is going to be a partly sunny day with highs in the lower 60s with a strong southeasterly breeze. tonight there will be mostly cloudy skies with low temps in the low 50s. wednesday we are going to see cloudy skies with rain and thunderstorms starting in the afternoon and lasting, at times off and on, through the evening. there is the possibility of a few severe storms mainly in south and southeastern iowa with strong winds and an isolated tornado as the main threats. after the rain passes we are going to see very windy and cold conditions move through the state thursday and friday with highs dropping into the 50s and 40s by the weekend. next weekend is looking very nice with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s. sabrina:

top five this morning.... sabrina: a norwalk elementary student had to be rushed to the hospital monday morning after being hit by a car outside school. the driver of the vehicle said his view was obstructed by the sunrise, and that the boy didn't look both ways before he crossed. parents feel the school needs to have a crossing guard out earlier. no charges have been filed. elias: in the number two spot this morning... elias: an update in the search for justice for jayda ...the five-year- old who died last year after overdosing on morphine inside of her mothers apartment. yesterday... her mother, tionne bloodsaw, plead guilty to one county of child endangerment causing serious injury, two counts of neglect and one drug related charge. those charges all carry a 10 year sentence- with a maximum of 40 years behind bars. sabrina: you need to know before you walk out the door... sabrina: after weeks of protests and the football team

president of the university of missouri has resigned. protesters say president tim wolfe failed to respond to racially-charged incidents at the university. but just hours after his resignition, the chancellor of the university announced he also was stepping down. elias: number four... elias: the owner of a popular store in des moines is mocking a downtown project. the owner of raygun put out this "donation bucket" to help city officials pay for the new hotel that will be connected to the iowa events center. city council approved the project last night... but raygun owner mike draper calls the hotel an unneeded money pit. sabrina: and finally in the top five... sabrina: only eight republican presidential candidates will take the primetime debate stage tonight...with chris christie and mike huckabee not making the cut. ben carson is likely to be a target...over the past week questions over

claims in his autobiography have put him on the defensive. the primetime and undercard debates will be held in milwaukee. elias: a revived push to raise minimum wage will have fast-food workers striking today...even in the metro. elias: workers from 270-cities are expected to walk out on their jobs, demanding a living wage of 15-dollars an hour and the right to unionize. joining the fight for 15 movement is the bernie sanders campaign....volun teers with the candidates campaign will be part of protests in iowa....including one planned at the mc-donald's on forest avenue this afternoon. thousands of protesters will also make their voices heard tonight at the republican presidential debate. sabrina: despite the backlash over a plan to privatize iowa's medicaid program, governor terry branstad is still pushing ahead with the takeover that begins january

the governor is defending his decision by saying 25 other states have made similar. this will affect more than 560- thousand iowans. "anytime there's big money at stake and a particular bidder doesn't get it, it's not surprising they may try to go to court. we're not going to be fearful of that and we feel that the appropriate proceedures were followed. " sabrina: branstad says the takeover will save the state money, streamline the process, and prevent confusion over prescriptions. the iowa department of human services will be available this evening for a medicaid enrollment event. that starts at 5- 30 in the polk county river place. elias: new this morning...some changes will be announced concerning the state's juneteenth observance. elias: juneteenth honors the date that president lincoln signed the emancipation proclamation, freeing slaves in the u-s... in iowa, it is celebrated on the third saturday in june... a press conference will be held today at the polk county

senior center reguarding the celebrations future. major changes in the custodian ship of the iowa juneteenth observance will be announced. sabrina: we're back with meterologist sam schreier... sam: (sam adlibs) sam: weather adlib: you better get out day because tomorrow we bring rain back into the forecast followed by some is going to be a partly sunny day with highs in the lower 60s with a strong southeasterly will be mostly cloudy the low 50s.

skies with rain and thunderstorms starting in the afternoon and lasting, at times off and on, through the evening. there is the possibility of a few severe storms mainly in south and southeastern iowa with strong winds and an isolated tornado as the main threats. after the rain passes we are going to see very windy and cold conditions move through the state thursday and friday with highs dropping into the 50s and 40s by the weekend. next weekend is looking very nice with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s. sabrina: this weekend, kinnick stadium will play host to two sports on the same day--a first of it's kind event. it all starts with "grapple on the gridiron" as the hawk's wrestling team hosts oklahoma state saturday morning. then the football team takes the field at

7 against minnesota. the pair of events could pump over 20- million dollars into the local economy in iowa city. but fans are most excited over the experience saturday provides... " i've said, and i don't think it's overstating it, saturday has the potential of being one of the greatest days in hawkeye history, to be able to witness a wrestling duel with 40 plus-thousand of my closest wrestling pals, buddies, and then to be able to go tailgate for a little longer and then comeback and watch us beat the gofers, which would be a pretty special day. " sabrbra: local hotels have been booked for two months now for the weekend, so hopefully if you're going, you already reserved a room. elias:: sticking with sports...some big basketball news for iowa state fans... senior forward georges niang was named a

american by the associated press... niang is isu's first preseason all-american since jamaal tinsley back in 2000. georges earned all-american honors from the a-p last season, averaging 15 points, 5 boards and 3 assists a game. isu opens the season friday in sioux falls versus colorado. sabrina at ((time check)) we'll take a at ((time check)) we'll take a short break, but have lots more good morning iowa still ahead... elias: coming up, how a hair style is helping support america's veterans... sabrina: but first...for r sabrina: but first...for those traveling into polk county...be safe this morning... the sheriff's office has automated traffic enforcement vehicles at two locations.... one at the ...five-hundred block of northeast 80th street and a second at

the ...13-hundred block of northwest 66th avenue so take care on the roads today... elias: let's also get a quick look at traffic... this is i-235 at valley west... [current conditions] good morning iowa continues after this! "your wathcing good

"your wathcing good morning iowa in hd with elias johnson, sabrina ahmed and we are iowas most accurate forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. this is good morning iowa." sam: weather adlib: you better get out and enjoy our warm day because tomorrow

we bring rain back into the forecast followed by some serious cold. tuesday is going to be a partly sunny day with highs in the lower 60s with a strong southeasterly breeze. tonight there will be mostly cloudy skies with low temps in the low 50s. wednesday we are going to see cloudy skies with rain and thunderstorms starting in the afternoon and lasting, at times off and on, through the evening. there is the possibility of a few severe storms mainly in south and southeastern iowa with strong winds and an isolated tornado as the main threats. after the rain passes we are going to see very windy and cold conditions move through the state thursday and friday with highs dropping into the 50s and 40s by the weekend. next weekend is looking very nice with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s.

tomorrow, the nation will pause to honor the men and women who risk their lives for our freedom. elias: but thanks to their barbers....some have gotten a head start celebrating veterans... how? by sporting a look that is often associated with the military. you may have already seen the hashtag buzz cuts showing up on social media... an american legion post in nebraska teamed up with a barber to host a buzz cut challenge to raise money....and show support for veterans. "you can donate if you want, or you can honor your grandad by getting a buzz cut or your dad. or maybe you have a...we have a lot female veterans right now...a lot of women in the service. you can honor your sister, or it might even be your mother," said hanel. elias:

both men and women sat down to have their heads completely shaved during the event... while others who weren't so brave... came just for moral support. all: (reax) sabrina: you can find more stories on local veterans....and events happening on veterans day on our website just head over to we are iowa dot com. sabrina we have lots more good morning iowa ahead...but first here's abc's reena ninan and kendis gibson

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better together . forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. certified by weatherrate the independent weather experts" sam weather adlib: put script here in green you better get out and enjoy our warm day because tomorrow we bring rain back into the forecast followed by some serious cold. tuesday is going to be a partly sunny day with highs in

the lower 60s with a strong southeasterly breeze. tonight there will be mostly cloudy skies with low temps in the low 50s. wednesday we are going to see cloudy skies with rain and thunderstorms starting in the afternoon and lasting, at times off and on, through the evening. there is the possibility of a few severe storms mainly in south and southeastern iowa with strong winds and an isolated tornado as the main threats. after the rain passes we are going to see very windy and cold conditions move through the state thursday and friday with highs dropping into the 50s and 40s by the weekend. next weekend is looking very nice with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s. sam toss back.

toss back. elias: well time now for another short break... but when we come back... it's that time of year -- open enrollment for health insurance. we have the five things you need to know -- before selecting your health insurance options. ...but first here's what happened

"you're watching good morning iowa in hd. we are iowa." elias: on your money now elias: picking out health insurance can be tricky. but local five has a few tips on what you should look for during what you should look for during your open enrollment. first, check your finances. especially since independent experts expect plans to cost more this year than they did in the past. and look at co- pays for visits or co-

insurances -- to see how much extra you'll spend to see your doctor. also, check to see if your doctors are considered in network. typically seeing someone off your plan will cost you more money. also consider contributing to a health savings account. money put into the account is tax- deductible. and finally check your plan...even if you are automatically enrolled for next year. make sure to review your options. elias: target becomes the latest store to announce it will open on thanksgiving.. the company also said all the deals will be available online on thanksgiving morning. target and other stores have faced criticism for opening early in the past. elias: that's a look at your money this morning... coming up after the break... sam's in with central iowa's most accurate forecast... but first... time for a quick look at traffic... this is i-235 at euclid... [current conditions] good morning iowa returns

"you're watching good moring iowa in hd. we are iowa's most accurate weather team. good morning iowa starts now " sabrina thanks for joining us on your [day of week] morning, i'm sabrina ahmed. elias: and i'm elias johnson... elias: weather is always first on good morning iowa... in with central iowa's most accurate forecast... meteorologist sam schreier. sam: (adlib toss) sam weather adlib: you better get out and enjoy our warm day because tomorrow

we bring rain back into the forecast followed by some serious cold. tuesday is going to be a partly sunny day with highs in the lower 60s with a strong southeasterly breeze. tonight there will be mostly cloudy skies with low temps in the low 50s. wednesday we are going to see cloudy skies with rain and thunderstorms starting in the afternoon and lasting, at times off and on, through the evening. there is the possibility of a few severe storms mainly in south and southeastern iowa with strong winds and an isolated tornado as the main threats. after the rain passes we are going to see very windy and cold conditions move through the state thursday and friday with highs dropping into the 50s and 40s by the weekend. next weekend is looking very nice with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s. elias: a young boy had to be rushed to the hospital monday after being hit by a car.

elias: the elementary student was hit while crossing the road to his school... it happened at lakewood elementary ... just a few minutes before the crossing guard would have come on duty. the driver of the vehicle said his view was obstructed by the sunrise, and that the boy didn't look both ways before he crossed. parents feel the school needs to have a crossing guard out earlier. " "its a scary corner, it needs all the protection they can get. " " we weigh safety versus costs in a situation like that. if this makes students safer we won't hestitate " elias: the student has been released from the hospital. police say he only had minor injuries because he was wearing his bike helmet. no charges have been filed. sabrina: monday brough an update in the search for justice for jayda...the five- year-old who died last year after overdosing on morphine inside of her mothers apartment. her mothers then boyfriend, deshaun trombone, was

sentenced to 65 years in prison for jayda's death.. and yesterday, her mother accepted a guilty plea deal. "how do you plea to counts 1, 2, 3,4? guilty" sabrina: tionne bloodsaw plead guilty to one county of child endangerment causing serious injury, two counts of neglect and one drug related charge. those charges all carry a 10 year sentence- with a maximum of 40 years behind bars. bloodsaw's attorney added she may be eligible for parole after serving 18 months -- but its not likely that it will be granted. sabrina: turning to news from your local election headquarters....t he stage is set in milwaukee as the republican presidential candidates prepare for their fourth debate.. the guidlines for tonight's debates have cut two from the primetime stage....and two from the event all together. sabrina: only the top eight will make an appearance during primetime....with chris christie and mike

huckabee being moved to the undercard debate. the deabtes will focus on jobs, taxes and the general health of the economy...but expect ben carson to be a likely target...over the past week questions over claims in his autobiography have put him on the defensive. meanwhile, goerge pataki and lindsey graham did not have the numbers to be a part of either debate this evening. sabrina: but be sure to share your thoughts on tonight's debates...what questions would you like to hear asked? let us know -- we may use your comments on-air. you can post you thoughts on twitter and facebook. or send us an email or give us a call . the contact information is on your screen. elias: we're back with meterologist sam schreier... sam: (sam adlibs)

sam: weather adlib: you better get out and enjoy our warm we bring rain back into weather adlib: and enjoy our warm we bring rain back into followed by some is going to be a partly sunny day with highs in the lower 60s with a strong southeasterly breeze. tonight there will be mostly cloudy skies with low temps in the low 50s. wednesday we are going to see cloudy skies with rain and thunderstorms starting in the afternoon and lasting, at times off and on, through the evening. there is the possibility of a few severe storms mainly in south and southeastern iowa with strong winds and an isolated tornado as the main threats. after the rain passes we are

conditions move through the state thursday and friday with highs dropping into the 50s and 40s by the weekend. next weekend is looking very nice with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s. elias: the owner of a popular store in des moines is doing their civic duty to help with a downtown project. well..not really... the owner of raygun put out this "donation bucket" to help city officials pay for the new hotel that will be connected to the iowa events center. city council approved the project last night... but raygun owner mike draper is mocking the entire project draper is mocking the entire project with this bucket -- calling the hotel an unneeded money pit. he says it's clear des moines will never be able to keep up with other cities trying to attract big events.

"(if it's such a slam dunk proposal, why don't des moines investors put in their money?) (i've already talked to mister draper. he knows my stance) " elias: city leaders admit the project wasn't profitable enough for private entities. the hotel will be a hilton with three hundred and thirty rooms. it's expected to open in two years. elias: at ((time check)) we'll take a short break....but we'll take a short break....but coming up a look at a very memorable trip for some local veterans.. sabrina: with veterans day tomorrow, local five is helping share the stories of those who gave so much to protect our country. elias: but before we go...as you get ready to start your day...be safe out on the roads.... des moines police will have mobile radar set up at two locations...

of guthrie and a second at the....45-hundred block of 50th so use caution while driving.. sabrina while we're at it... a quick look at traffic... this is i-235 at mlk... [current conditions] good morning iowa continues after this!

"your wathcing good morning iowa in hd with elias johnson, sabrina ahmed and we are iowas most accurate forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. this is good morning iowa." sam: weather adlib: you better get out and enjoy our warm day because tomorrow we bring rain back into

serious cold. tuesday is going to be a partly sunny day with highs in the lower 60s with a strong southeasterly breeze. tonight there will be mostly cloudy skies with low temps in the low 50s. wednesday we are going to see cloudy skies with rain and thunderstorms starting in the afternoon and lasting, at times off and on, through the evening. there is the possibility of a few severe storms mainly in south and southeastern iowa with strong winds and the main threats. after the rain passes we are going to see very windy and cold conditions move through the state thursday and friday with highs dropping the weekend. next weekend is looking lower 60s. sabrina: trending now... sabrina: some people hobbies... like this dental hygienist who is also a licensed trapper. she was called out to a mall parking lot in houston to

capture this big fella, who earned the nickname "godzilla." she says it took a while to wrangle the 12- foot, 800-pound gator....for the record, that puts the beast at seven times bigger than the dental hygenist... they eventually got him secured....and with help from a forklift from home depot.....got him to an alligator sanctuary. all: (reax) sabrina elias: we have more

good morning iowa coming up right after the break... but first here's what's coming up on "good morning america."

are iowa." elias: its called the trip of a lifetime, and for more than 140 veterans from boone county - a chance to get the thank you, some never recieved for their service. this morning we head to washington d-c for part one of "war stories" with the boone county freedom flight.

nat bus honks, yay! with cell phones rolling, and war stories flowing aboard 4 busesnat - sounds on the bus 146 veterans from boone county have reported for duty at our nation's capitol nat "the trees are thinning out so that's going to be to our benefit" today's mission will be one of the toughest these sailors, soldiers, airman and marines have been given: take everything in & stay awake for roughly 20 hours don batt - veteran organizer "when we were trying to recruit the vets to go on this flight, 80% of them said i don't want to take someone else's seat...and i can understand that, but once they're here they are fulfilling the trip of a lifetime." nat "thank you so much for your service" -"oh, you're welcome, i'd do it again in a second." 95-year-old clifford robinett will be 96 in three days nat "hi sweetie" he's waited a lifetime to see the world war 2

inspire clifford ronbiette wwii i'm just overwhelmed...it makes you speechless to try new worlds to try and describe. it's almost like being on hallowed ground like abe lincoln said at gettysburg." over a half century after his last patrol in the pacific - messages etched in stone are as real today as they were 75 years ago clifford ronbiette great fear and great danger and you knew it and anybody who said he wasn't afraid in certain situations wasn't true. everybody even in certain situations, he might put on a real big...but they were afraid. i remember and i'll never forget." nat - taps plays arlington cemetery has a way of reminding everyone the sacrifice made by so many charles lovin "you have to see it to believe it, and to see all the markers is sad." on this day - navy sailor charles lovin has the chance to

lost aboard the uss nevada, by laying a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier charles lovin "war is sad - its sickening. you're kind of numb, i mean its hard to explain i was standing there and i don't stand as well as i used to but its just numbness. it probably the greatest honor i've ever had." nat - marine corps song "first to fight for right and freedom..." each veteran is eager to honor their branch - marines broke out into song at iwa gima, sailors posed for pictures at the navy memorial ---- and everyone had the air force to thank for this view of washington dc... nat - "w 18 and line 98" but not everyone has looking forward to this day, until now vietnam veteran james lewis had been avoiding it for over 40 years james lewis

talked me into it and now that i'm here and everybody has been supporting us i am going to do it." -what's been the reluctancy? "i don't i just didn't want to think about it i guess." robert eugene schmidt is one of over 58- thousand names on the vietnam memorial wall, and just one of a handful boone county veterans are searching for nat - one two three when a familiar name is discovered nat - bryan wilson from curlew, iowa you can understand why so much pain surrounds this wall bruce schuller - vietnam veteran "he was my high school best friend. they talked him into re- upping, go back over for three months for an early out. two weeks they brought him back in a bag." nat "there you go sarge we got you - we didn't forget you." with a pencil and paper - a 40 year weight has been lifted james lewis

and the trip of a fulfilled war vet "i think it kind of gives you a chill when you yeah i'm glad i got to see it." nat - geese fly over memorial into sunset elias: tonight the story continues with with an emotional conclusion the veterans had no idea was coming. join us for part two of war stories as the veterans make their way back to iowa....on local five news at ten. elias: time for another short break...but before we go let's get a quick look at traffic... this is i-235 at west mixmaster [current conditions] sam says ??? he's in with central iowa's most accurate forecast next... good morning iowa continues

"n "now, we are iowa's most accurate forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. certified by weatherrate the independent weather experts" sam weather adlib: put script here in green you better get out and enjoy our warm day because tomorrow we bring rain back into the forecast followed by some serious cold. tuesday is going to be a partly sunny day with highs in the lower 60s with a strong southeasterly breeze. tonight there will be mostly cloudy skies with low temps in the low 50s. wednesday we are skies with rain and starting in the at times off and on, through the evening. there is the possibility of a few severe storms mainly in south and

with strong winds and an isolated tornado as the main threats. after the rain passes we are going to see very windy and cold conditions move through the state thursday and friday with highs dropping into the 50s and 40s by the weekend. next weekend is looking very nice with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s. sam toss back. sabrina

sabrina elias: a final look at the top five... all the news you need to know before you head out the door... right after this. sabrina:

sabrina: elias: let's get a final look at your top five.... sabrina: a norwalk elementary student had to be rushed to the hospital monday morning after being hit by a car outside school. the driver of the vehicle said his view was obstructed by the sunrise, and that the boy didn't look both ways before he crossed. parents feel the school needs to have a crossing guard out earlier. no charges have been filed. sabrina: elias: in the number two spot this morning... elias: an update in the search for justice for jayda ...the five-year- old who died last year after overdosing on morphine inside of her mothers apartment. yesterday... her mother, tionne bloodsaw, plead guilty to one county of child endangerment causing serious injury, two counts of neglect and one drug related charge. those charges all carry a 10

year sentence- with a maximum of 40 years behind bars. sabrina: elias: the third thing you need to know before you walk out the sabrina: protests and the threatening to strike...the president of the university of missouri has resigned. protesters say president tim wolfe failed to respond to racially-charged incidents at the university. but just hours after his resignition, the chancellor of the university announced he also was stepping down. sabrina: elias: number four... elias: the owner of a popular store in des moines is mocking a downtown project. the owner of raygun put out this "donation bucket" to help city officials pay for the new hotel that will be connected to the iowa events center. city council approved the project last night... but raygun owner mike draper calls the hotel an unneeded money pit. sabrina: pit. sabrina: elias: and finally... you'll want to know about this story in the big five... sabrina: only eight republican presidential candidates will take the primetime debate

stage tonight...with chris christie and mike huckabee not making the cut. ben carson is likely to be a target...over the past week questions over claims in his autobiography have put him on the defensive. the primetime and undercard debates will be held in milwaukee. sabrina elias: sam is in with a final look at central iowa's most accurate forecast... sam final weather adlib you better get out and enjoy our warm day because tomorrow we bring rain back into the forecast followed by some serious cold. tuesday is going to be a partly sunny day with highs in the lower 60s with a strong southeasterly breeze. tonight there will be mostly cloudy skies with low temps in the low 50s. wednesday we are going to see cloudy skies with rain and thunderstorms starting in the afternoon and lasting, at times off and on, through the evening. there is the possibility of a few severe storms mainly in south and southeastern iowa with strong winds and an isolated tornado as the main threats. after thrain passes are going to see very windy and cold