(sam adlibs) sam (sam adlibs) sam: (sam adlibs) sam: weather adlib: snow and ice were a huge problem in west and northwest iowa yesterday, but luckily today we shouldn't have to worry about either of them. we are going to see mostly cloudy skies with a few snow showers mainly scattered across northern iowa. the metro should stay warm enough that if any moisture drifts over us we would see just a few isolated rain showers. both rain and snow accumulations today will be very light and scattered, so travel impacts should be very low other than already slick roads from yesterday. highs today are going to climb into the upper 30s with a strong wind out of the south.

light snow showers left around, but accumulations should again be very small and scattered. wednesday is going to be cold and windy with highs in the mid 30s. we will warm into the 40s starting on thursday and lasting well into the weekend where a few 50s come back! elias: let's get into the top five this morning.... elias: two children had to be removed from a des moines home after police also discovered two people dead inside. police found the bodies of 36- year-old bryon howard and 31- year-old heather belieu at a home on the 39- hundred block of center street monday afternoon. neighbors say they're confused about the kids because they've never seen kids near the property. investigators are currently looking for a person of interest...35- year-old michael john wanchanic. sabrina: in the number in the number two spot this morning... sabrina: the safety of downtown des moines is in question after sunday's shooting in the busy bar district of court avenue

another injured. police tell us they think they know who the shooter is. but they aren't ready to name that person. authorities say the incident has not chanced the safety of the neighborhood. elias: the third thing you need to know before you walk out the door... elias: over to paris, where the "conference of parties" has brought 150 world leaders together with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas worldwide. spoke at the summit monday, saying the u-s is prepared to act but also stressed this must be a global has been point in climate change. sabrina: number four... sabrina: it's official, campbell will take the helm of iowa state's football team. welcomed to with an official the university. during the campbell told plans on being at i-s-u for a while the ground running for recruiting and turning the program around beginning with the 20-16 season. elias: and finally in the top five... elias:

i-80 opens today, meaning a shift in traffic for drivers in west des moines and waukee. the new grand prairie parkway is a diamond shaped intersection. it's the first of it's kind here in iowa, and one of just 19 in the nation. the idea is that the new traffic pattern will help people getting on and off the interstate. sabrina: new this morning....a racist remark carved into a door sparks an investigation at the university of iowa. sabrina: the remark was found carved into a bathroom door in the spence laboratories for psychology building monday. in an email, president bruce harreld told the university community the act was offensive and would not be tolerated. school staff quickly sanded down the door so that the remark could no longer be seen. the investigation comes at a time where concerns have been raised at campuses across the country over racism and hate speech. elias: the bakken pipeline project got some good

step closer to construction. construction. public utilities elias: the south dakota approved a permit for the pipeline. needs approval states that the pipeline crosses. the proposed diagonally the iowa utilities middle of evidentiary hearings. once those are finished, the board will makes its decision. south dakota is the first state to give its approval. sabrina: we're back with meterologist sam schreier... sam: (sam adlibs) sam: weather adlib: snow and ice were a weather adlib: snow and ice were a weather adlib: snow and ice were a

yesterday, but luckily today we shouldn't have to worry about either of them. we are going to see mostly cloudy skies with a few snow showers mainly scattered across northern iowa. the metro should stay warm enough that if any moisture drifts over us we would see just a few isolated rain showers. both rain and snow accumulations today will be very light and scattered, so travel impacts should be very low other than already slick roads from yesterday. highs today are going to climb into the upper 30s with a strong wind out of the south. overnight tonight there might be a few light snow showers left around, but accumulations should again be very small and scattered. wednesday is going to be cold and windy with highs in the mid 30s. we will warm into the 40s starting on thursday and lasting well into the weekend where a few 50s come back! elias: the holiday

clive later today.... elias: the cit's annual light the plaza event will take place this evening... this is the third year for the holiday lighting of aasheim plaza located at the corner of northwes 86th street and university boulevard. joining the mayor in the lighting ceremony will be the indian hills junior high choir and a special visit from santa. the event begins at six this evening with plenty of hot cocoa and cookies. sabrina at ((time check)) we'll take a short break but still have lots more good morning iowa still ahead... elias: that's right, coming up, the story behind a special holiday photo that has gone viral. sabrina: but first...for those traveling into polk county...be safe this morning... the sheriff's office has automated traffic enforcement

locations.... one at the ...eight-hundred block of northeast 50th avenue and a second at the ...27-hundred block of northeast 56th street. 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

"your wathcing good morning iowa in hd with elias johnson, sabrina iowas most accurate

schreier. this is good morning iowa." sabrina: the snowplows got to work in sioux city monday, clearing away the snow and ice dumped on the area from a winter storm. meterologists called it one of the biggest storms to hit the city - dumping up to 10 inches. luckily for siouxlanders, the snow is expected to be out of the area by this morning. sabrina: elias: (anchor toss to wx) sam: sam: weather adlib: snow and ice were a huge problem in west and northwest iowa yesterday, but luckily today we shouldn't have to worry about either of them. we are going to see mostly cloudy skies with a mainly scattered the metro should stay warm enough that if any moisture drifts over us we would see rain showers. both

will be very light and scattered, so travel impacts should be very low other than already slick roads from yesterday. highs today are going to climb into the upper 30s with a strong wind out of the south. overnight tonight there might be a few light snow showers left around, but accumulations should again be very small and scattered. wednesday is going to be cold and windy with highs in the mid 30s. we will warm into the 40s starting on thursday and lasting well into the weekend where a few 50s come back! elias: a precious moment involving a six month old a precious moment involving a six month old boy at an indiana

an internet sensation. sabrina: it's a unique first visit with santa.... the image shows little zeke walters, sound asleep with santa. jordan vandenberge tells us a bit more about this encounter. " (nats)) he's the most popular man in the room -- or in this case -- the entire mall. if you're willing to wait your turn, he'll while. "(if i've) if i've got the time, i'll read them the christmas and try to build as many memories with them as i can." even while posing for pictures, ' saolt nick leaves every kid mesmerized. ((nats shutter)) well, not quite every kid. six-month old zeke -- was snoozin' with saint nick. "(i looked) i looked at it through the eyes of a dad. it was going to be precious to me no matter what. he could have been screaming on his lap which would have never happened but that would have been just as precious

spend five minutes with donnie walters and you'll see just how energetic zeke is. most of the time at least. "(he started) he started to wake up a little bit and then crashed back asleep. the result was a picture that has gone crazy." after more than 30- million views on facebook -- crazy might be an understatement. he's the most viral santa in the world. the good kind of viral. "(no i've) no, i've had my flu shots and everything. i shouldn't have any of that." "(i couldn't) i couldn't even tell you how many people have reached out to tell me how happy they were that we shared the picture. (baby noise) is that what you think about it? you can see he's impressed by it all." "(i mean) i mean, it's exciting but i want to make sure everybody has a special memory, you know." a few days after the picture was taken -- zeke saw santa again. and it should come as no surprise what

walters says it's santa's calming demeanor -- and his unique approach to being the most popular man in the mall. "(he truly) he truly has a passion for what he does. without that, none of this would be possible to begin with . my wife is big on the hallmark movies around christmas time. as we walked away, my wife said, i think that might be the real santa."" all: (reax) elias: of course we also want to see your holiday and santa photos... be sure to share

dot com and clicking on the share it tab! sabrina we have lots more good morning iowa ahead...but first here's abc's kendis gibson and aditi roy with tech bytes. tech bytes: in today's tech bytes... kids' technology toy maker v-tech has bee in today's "techbytes" kids seem to be the target of a new data breach. >> toymaker vtech says the personal information of 5 million customers and their kids has been stolen. e-mails, home addresses, names and birth dates. swatch is teaming up for visa for its new smartwatch. it contains nfc technology. >> the new time piece which goes

year, is compatible with retailers around the world. and will google self-driving car be able to talk to pedestrians? >> the company is working on new technology allowing users to communicate with pedestrians. >> boy, imagine what the hand would say here in new york. all right, those are your "techbytes." >> have a great day. this is violet. she's been waiting for this moment for awhile. a moment other kids wouldn't think twice about.

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and northwest iowa yesterday, but luckily today we shouldn't have to worry about either of them. we are going to see mostly cloudy skies with a few snow showers mainly scattered across northern iowa. the metro should stay warm enough that if any moisture drifts over us we would see just a few isolated rain showers. both rain and snow accumulations today will be very light and scattered, so travel impacts should be very low other than already slick roads from yesterday. highs today are going to climb into the upper 30s with a strong wind out of the south. overnight tonight there might be a few light snow showers left around, but accumulations should again be very small and scattered. wednesday is going to be cold and windy with highs in the mid 30s. we will warm into the 40s starting

lasting well into the 50s come back! sam toss back.

in take a look at this today... elias: take a look at this viral video from china-- surveillance cameras caught mysterious images of three vehicles at a busy intersection, seemingly levitating off the street. you can see the two vans rise one after the other... and then a car in the opposite direction also jumps. the cause wasn't

however, nor was it weather- related... turns out...a steel cable that got caught up on a sanitation vehicle tripped the three cars. all: (reax) sabrina well time now for another short break... but when we come back... if you took part in cyber monday, you'll want to take a few steps to ensure those packages get to

"you're watching good morning iowa in hd. we are iowa." sabrina on your money now sabrina black friday and cyber monday have come and gone....but if you're expecting gifts at your door, be cautious. police and delivery services say police and delivery services say package theft doesn't happen often but it does pick up during the holidays. try to get your packages off your porch as soon as possible. or consider having future packages shipped to another location where you know somebody will be home to get it. and be a watchful neighbor. if you see something suspicious, report it. watchful neighbor. if you see something suspicious, report it. "17:06 sometimes we get lucky and catch them, people see things that don't look right and lucky and catch them, people see things that don't look right and they call police right away. " sabrina: if your packages are shipped through the u-s postal service you can log onto their website you would like your package

pick it up in person. sabrina: gifts, the new may be self- the national retail federation says nearly 60 percent of people are buying themselves presents. noticed. now offer rewards cards to shoppers who things or spend a certain amount. in order to get those perks -- buy something extra for themselves. sabrina: and the u-s is enjoying an ongoing gift....that of falling gas prices. triple-a says the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is two dollars, that's down percent from a year ago. gas-buddy says the cheapest gas in the country is at a store in indiana, where a gallon is just a dollar-39. the average for des moines is two dollars 23 cents...but there

the metro that have it under two bucks a gallon. sabrina 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 [current good morning after this.

"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

iowa's most accurate forecast... meteorologist sam schreier. sam: (adlib toss) sam weather adlib: snow and ice were a huge problem in west and northwest iowa yesterday, but luckily have to worry about going to see mostly cloudy skies with a few snow showers mainly scattered across northern iowa. the metro should stay warm enough that if any moisture drifts over us we would see just a few isolated rain showers. both rain and snow accumulations today will be very light and scattered, so travel impacts should be very low other than already slick roads from yesterday. highs today are going to climb into the upper 30s with a strong wind out of the south. overnight tonight there might be a few light snow showers left around, but accumulations should again be very small and scattered. wednesday is going to be cold and

into the 40s starting on thursday and lasting well into the weekend where a few 50s come back! sabrina: we stay on the sabrina: we stay on the topic of weather as we turn to our top story this morning... sabrina: welcome to december. some parts of the country are already bracing for their first major snowfall of the season. elias: this-on the heels of a dangerous ice storm that killed 14 people over the holiday weekend. abc's megan hughes has details. " script: the storm has created dangerous driving conditions in the upper midwest.

spinning out, snow plows out in force. in minneapolis - cars in ditches and jackknifed tractor trailers - driver 2 sot mn pkg:5:14 it was way too snowy for us to continue on the highway.. that driver's daughter used the break to build? nats a first snowman of the season. but the weather system moving through the middle of the country since thursday has also reminded us--it can be deadly. flash floods and icy conditions have killed at least 14 people. oklahoma's governor declared a state of emergency in all 77 counties. verbatim:" sabrina: new details this morning in a des moines death investigation....p olice have identified the two peopl found dead inside of a home monday on the 39-hundred block of center street..

old bryon howard and 31- year-old heather belieu dead. right now they do have a person of interest. they want to interview 35- year-old michael jjohn wanchanic authorities removed two children from a home monday, after the discovery of two people dead inside the house. a 9-1-1 call of someone being shot, sent des moines police to the home. neighbors say a couple in their mid to late 50's lived in the house. they reportedly were always throwing parties and had people coming in and out of the home. neighbors say they heard them arguing regularly, sometimes taking their fights outside. however it didn't appear physical. " stepped up to her a couple times, like he was going to [hit her], i don't know if it was because he was outside he decided not to, but it seemed like he could be a violent person." sabrina: we still don't know who the 911 caller was or how the children are related to the people found dead. but neighbors say they're confused about the kids because they've never seen kids near the property. those children --

toddler -- were unharmed but were taken to the hospital to be checked out. once again authorities want to interview 35- year-old michael john wanchanic in connection with this investigation. look for more on this story throughout the day here on local five. elias: sunday's early morning shooting has raised questions about safety in downtown des moines... it happened in the busy bar district of court avenue, just after one a-m sunday. police tell us they think they know who the shooter is. but they aren't ready to name that person. so is that area safe? police say this incident doesn't really change much. "you can't judge any neighborhood based on the actions of an individual, and that's exactly what this is. the person responsible for this is the person who pulled the trigger and that's where our focus is." elias: two men were

elias: and altoona police ask for help in finding these two men... the pair are suspects in a purse theft case... the purse was stolen from a vehicle parked at the altoona walgreens. the two men you see here were seen driving away. they took off in the black jeep shown here and are wanted for questioning. call altoona police if you have any information. sabrina: we're back with meterologist sam schreier... sam: (sam adlibs) sam: weather adlib: snow and ice were a huge problem in west and northwest iowa sam: weather adlib: snow and ice were a huge problem in west and northwest iowa yesterday, but luckily

have to worry about either of them. we are going to see mostly cloudy skies with a few snow showers mainly scattered across northern iowa. the metro should stay warm enough that if any moisture drifts over us we would see just a few isolated rain showers. both rain and snow accumulations today will be very light and scattered, so travel impacts should be very low other than already slick roads from yesterday. highs today are going to climb into the upper 30s with a strong wind out of the south. overnight tonight there might be a few light snow showers left around, but accumulations should again be very small and scattered. wednesday is going to be cold and windy with highs in the mid 30s. we will warm into the 40s starting on thursday and lasting well into the weekend where a few 50s come back!

a traffic alert this morning for drivers in west des moines and waukee. sabrina: a new interchange off i-80 opens today the new grand prairie parkway is a diamond shaped intersection. it's the first of it's kind here in iowa, and one of just 19 in the nation. local 5 got a chance to navigate the diamond-shaped intersection monday. the idea is that the new traffic pattern will help people getting on and off the interstate. but the main goal is to eliminate one big issue. "people aren't used to crossing over onto the opposite side of the road...the reason why you do that in the divergent diamond is to avoid one conflict...when you get up here, all you have to do is turn left and you get right onto the interstate going east bound." elias: so how does this new intersection

here's an info graphic that shows the flow of traffic. essentially both lanes of traffic cross at a stop light, then drive on the opposite side of the road over the overpass. there they hit another stoplight that lets you cross back to the proper side of the road. there are a lot of things put in place to make sure you stay on the right side of the road. sabrina: and today people in windsor heights will be back at the polls for a run-off city council election. charlene butz and zachary bales-henry are vying for the final seat on the city council. polls are open from 7 in the morning until 8 pm. voting is at two locations....wind sor heights community center and windsor heights lutheran church. elias:

we'll take a short break here on good morning iowa.. sabrina: coming up, we learn a little bit more about the new head football coach for iowa state... 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... one at the ....39- hundred block of east 29th - southbound and a second at the....18-hundred block of fleur - northbound 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

"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: snow and ice were a huge problem in west and northwest iowa yesterday, but luckily today we shouldn't have to worry about either of them. we are going to see mostly cloudy skies with a few snow showers mainly scattered across northern iowa. the metro should stay warm enough that if any moisture drifts over us we would see just a few isolated rain showers. both rain and snow accumulations today will be very light and scattered, so travel impacts should be very low other than already slick roads from yesterday. highs today are going to climb into the upper 30s with a strong wind out of the south. overnight tonight there might be a few

left around, but accumulations should again be very small and scattered. wednesday is going to be cold and windy with highs in the mid 30s. we will warm into the 40s starting on thursday and lasting well into the weekend where a few 50s come back! sabrina: trending now... sabrina: trending now... expect to see the hashtag giving tuesday across social media today... each year, the tuesday after thanksgiving is marked as giving tuesday...a global day of giving that seeks to partner charities, families, individuals, communities and

encourage philanthropy. you can find out more about how to be a part of this tradition by checking out giving tuesday dot org. all: (reax) elias: we have more good morning iowa coming up right after the break... but first here's what's coming up on "good morning

"you're watching good morning iowa in hd. we are iowa." sabrina: faith, football, and family were three big things matt campbell spoke about monday as he was officially named head football coach at i-s-u. elias: he also spoke x's and o's saying his philosophy is determined in and o's saying his philosophy is determined in this order: players, formation, then plays. local five's jordan furbee has more on this "players' coach". "players' coach".

right away where his priorities lie. "it's all about the players. it's not about matt campbell, it's about our players. kids don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care about them." "that was something out of coach rhoads, he was a players' coach and he genuinely cared about his players and as you can see coach campbell wants you to know he's a players coach." "very selfless, that positive attitude, i think that's the biggest thing players "in life change is inevitable, change happens, but greatness is a choice." "it's always good to have change and you know he's had a good track record and he's obviously doing the right things at these other programs and getting them to winning records and bowl seasons and the playoffs and that's what you like to hear." "since he does have that track record everyone is going to gravitate towards him and just believe what

"we just gotta have full faith in him and have a good, healthy relationship from team to coach perspective and if we get a tight bond and hit the ground running, we can do special things next year." i reached out to couple young men last night on on the phone. i'd like to keep that private for a later date." but that request went over the head of levi peters. "i got a chance to talk to him a little bit last night. you're telling us he gave you a call? ya i remmber him saying that he might want to punch me for telling you guys that, but to know that he looks at me as a leader and he felt that i was one of the guys to contact, that means a lot to me and i think that's a boost into this transition for me." sabrina time for another short break...but before we go

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

"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 snow and ice were a huge problem in west and northwest iowa

today we shouldn't have to worry about either of them. we are going to see mostly cloudy skies with a few snow showers mainly scattered across northern iowa. the metro should stay warm enough that if any moisture drifts over us we would see just a few isolated rain showers. both rain and snow accumulations today will be very light and scattered, so travel impacts should be very low other than already slick roads from yesterday. highs today are going to climb into the upper 30s with a strong wind out of the south. overnight tonight there might be a few light snow showers left around, but accumulations should again be very small and scattered. wednesday is going to be cold and windy with highs in the mid 30s. we will warm into the 40s starting on thursday and lasting well into the weekend where a few 50s come back! sam

sabrina

the top five... all the news you need to know before you head out the door... right after this.

let's get a final look at your top five.... elias: two children had to be removed from a des moines home after police also discovered two people dead inside. police found the bodies of 36- year-old bryon howard and 31- year-old heather belieu at a home on the 39- hundred block of center street monday afternoon. neighbors say they're confused about the kids because they've never seen kids near the property. investigators are currently looking for a person of interest...35- year-old michael john wanchanic. sabrina: in the number two spot this morning... sabrina: the safety of downtown des moines is in question after sunday's shooting in the busy bar district of court avenue that left one man dead and another injured. police tell us they think they know who the shooter is. but they aren't ready to name that person. authorities say the incident has not chanced the safety of the neighborhood.

neighborhood. elias: the third thing you need to know before you walk out the door... elias: over to paris, where the "conference of parties" has brought 150 world leaders together with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. president obama spoke at the summit monday, saying the u-s is prepared to act but also stressed this must be a global effort. the gathering has been described as an historic turning point in addressing the issue of global climate change. sabrina: number four... sabrina: it's official, former toledo coach matt campbell will take the helm of iowa state's football team. he was welcomed to ames monday with an official announcement at the university. during the address, campbell told everyone he plans on being at i-s-u for a while and plans to hit the ground running for recruiting and turning the program around beginning with the 20-16 season. elias: and finally... you'll want to know about this story in the big five... elias: a new interchange on i-80 opens today, meaning a shift in traffic for drivers in west des moines and waukee. the new grand prairie parkway is a diamond shaped intersection. it's the first of

iowa, and one of just 19 in the nation. the idea is that the new traffic pattern will help people getting on and off the interstate. sabrina elias: sam is in with a final look at central iowa's most accurate forecast... sam final weather adlib snow and ice were a huge problem in west and northwest iowa yesterday, but luckily today we shouldn't have to worry about either of them. we are going to see mostly cloudy skies with a few snow showers mainly scattered across northern iowa. the metro should stay warm enough that if any moisture drifts over us we would see just a few isolated rain showers. both rain and snow accumulations today will be very light and scattered, so travel impacts should be very low other than already slick roads from yesterday. highs today are going to climb into the upper 30s with a strong wind out of the south. overnight tonight there might be a few light snow showers left around, but accumulations should again be very small and scattered. wednesday is going to be cold and windy with highs in the mid 30s. we will warm into t 40s starting on thursday and lasting well into the