breezy night as lows fall into the low 30s. tuesday looks mostly cloudy with dry and breezy conditions with highs back in the mid 40s. there is a chance we'll see a wintry mix showers in northwest wednesday morning. the remainder of the but cold with highs in friday. next week we back towards the 40s, but as of now it's looking like we won't christmas. sabrina: let's get into the sabrina: let's get into the top five this morning.... sabrina: an arrest has been made in the death of a union county woman found in a farm pond earlier this month. during the investigation another set of remains were found in thayer.

dillinger faces two counts of first degree murder, and is being held in the union county jail pending further investigation. sabrina: in the number two spot this morning... sabrina: the discovery of a man's body between two homes in fort dodge is under investigation. ems responded... and the man was pronounced dead on scene... the manner of death is being ruled suspicious... an autospy will be conducted in the coming days... the identity of the man is not being released at this time. sabrina: the third thing you need to know before you walk out the door... sabrina: the popular attraction jolly holiday lights has been cancelled for the season. storms and power outages forced it to close over the weekend. organizers say the light display must now close for the rest of the season due to high rainfall and the city's projections that the rivers will crest above flood stage this week... sabrina: number four... sabrina: the final republican presidential debate for 20-15 will feature the top nine candidates on the las vegas stage during prime time.

a debate earlier in the evening. heading into the debate, two new debate, two new weekend show donald trump. however, trump the center podium for the debate. the democratic candidates will hold their final debate of the year saturday in new hampshire. sabrina: and finally in the top five... sabrina: today, governor terry branstad becomes the longest serving governor in american history. his seven thousand 642nd day of service to the state of iowa surpasses that of george clinton of new york who served as governor for 21 years between 17-77 and 18-04. as part of the celebration, governor branstad will host an open house at his office in the state capitol beginning at ten this morning. sabrina: in other news...fort dodge police are on the lookout for a man they say fired shots inside of a bar sunday morning.

fight broke out inside of dodger tap bar witnesses say thats when 23 year old jordan foy pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots. no one was struck by a bullet... but several charges will be filed against foy for the incident, as soon as he is found. "at this time we dont have any information that would say he is a danger to anybody else we believe he is still in the area but we're not 100 percent postive on that. " sabrina: foy faces several charges including a felony count of intimidation with a weapon... as well as reckless use of a firearm and felon in possession of a weapon. police ask anyone who knows of his whereabouts to contact them. sabrina: the man accused of killing a couple inside of their home will be back in court today. sabrina: michael wanchanic faces two counts of first degree murder in the deaths of bryon howard and heather belieu. during his initial court appearance, wanchanic's bond was set at two-million dollars. howard and belieu were found dead inside of a home on center

wanchanic into custody the next night following a four-hour standoff on highway 141 in woodward. he'll apparently be represented by a public defender. sabrina: the weather causing some issues around the metro...as rains continue to fill area waterways. last night, walnut creek hit 6 feet, and is projected to get as high as 10 and a half feet. because of this, the clive greenbelt park and trail are closed. stay with local 5 for more closures and for when these areas are back open. sabrina: now, here's a look at the national weather service's forecast for rivers in the metro. the raccoon river near fluer drive could see water as high as 17 feet before it crests--that's 5 feet above the flood stage. they also project the river will have minor to moderate flooding near racoon river park in west des moines and in van meter. sabrina: we're back with meterologist sam schreier... sam: (sam adlibs)

weather adlib: rain continues to fall sam: weather adlib: rain continues to fall across the state today with more records expected to be busted as totals keep stacking up. many places across central iowa have already gotten around 1 to 2 inches of rain, and i am fully expected roughly another inch possible today, although an isolated report of nearly 2 inches is possible. underneath the cloud cover and rain temperatures are only going to climb into the mid 40s. on top of being very cold and rainy, it is going to be windy with speeds of 15 to 30 mph. the rain will end this afternoon and we will see a cold and

fall into the low 30s. tuesday looks mostly cloudy with dry and breezy conditions with highs back in the mid 40s. there is a chance we'll see a wintry mix to a few snow showers in northwest iowa tuesday night into wednesday morning. the remainder of the week is looking dry but cold with highs in the low 30s going into friday. next week we warm up a bit again back towards the 40s, but as of now it's looking like we won't see that white christmas. sabrina: new this morning, some iowa fans got a look at the rose bowl trophy last night... sabrina: dozens of hawkeye fans celebrated the team's upcoming rose bowl game at a party in coralville. the event, put on by rose bowl officials, featured live

pair of tickets to the big game. fans also got the chance to take pictures with the rose bowl trophy. " " scott jenkins rose bowl management committee

traffic enforcement vehicles at two locations.... one at the ...44- hundred block of delaware avenue and a second at the ...nine- thousand block of northeast 94th avenue so take care on the roads today... sabrina let's also get a quick look at traffic... this is i-235 at valley west... [current conditions] good morning iowa continues after this!

morning iowa in hd with elias johnson, sabrina ahmed and we are iowas most accurate forecast with meteorologist sam

sabrina: preparations are underway in the powerful already moved over the country. melor make landfall on it was forecast to reach the philippines as a weaker typhoon -- but is gaining strength as it nears the islands. (anchor toss to wx) sam: adlib toss. weather adlib: across the state today with more records expected to be busted as totals keep stacking up. many places across central iowa have already gotten around 1 to 2 inches of rain, and i am fully expected roughly another inch possible today, although an isolated report of nearly 2 inches is possible. underneath the cloud cover and rain temperatures are only going to climb into the mid 40s. on top of being very cold and rainy, it is going to be windy with speeds of 15 to 30 mph. the rain will end this afternoon and we will see a cold and

tuesday looks mostly cloudy with dry and breezy conditions with highs back in the mid 40s. there is a chance we'll see a wintry mix to a few snow showers in northwest iowa tuesday night into wednesday morning. the remainder of the week is looking dry but cold with highs in the low 30s going into friday. next week we warm up a bit again back towards the 40s, but as of now it's looking like we won't see that white christmas. sabrina we have lots more good morning iowa ahead...but first here's abc's reena ninan and

more good morning iowa ahead...but first here's abc's reena ninan and richard bacon with tech bytes. reena ninan and richard bacon with tech bytes. tech bytes: hello! in today's tech bytes.. a warning from twitter. the company is sounding an alarm to some users..that the hey there, in today's "techbytes," a warning from twitter. >> yeah, the company is sounding an alarm to some users that their account may have been targeted by state-sponsored hackers. >> the company says a small group of accounts were targeted but that there is no indication that any personal data was stolen. more troubles for the hoverboard. according to swegway, amazon has stopped selling its line of scooters along with several other brands pending a safety review. >> the move comes after several fires have been linked to the

putting a new spin on the concept of a driverless car. their mind-controlled vehicle allows drivers to take complete control without using their hands or feet. >> currently there are no plans to put the high-tech automobile into production. >> good, good. it sounds like a terrible idea. those are your "techbytes." >> have a great day. you know that "wow, i'm starving" feeling? well now at subway you can "make it deluxe!" 50% more meat on any 6-inch sub for just 50 more, for our 50th anniversary. it's 50 for 50 on our 50th. so when you're craving that little extra... ...get to subway and make it deluxe.

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"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 rain continues to fall across the state today with more records expected to be busted as totals keep stacking up. many

gotten around 1 to 2 inches of rain, and i am fully expected roughly another inch possible today, although an isolated report of nearly 2 inches is possible. underneath the cloud cover and rain temperatures are only going to climb into the mid 40s. on top of being very cold and rainy, it is going to be windy with speeds of 15 to 30 mph. the rain will end this afternoon and we will see a cold and breezy night as lows fall into the low 30s. tuesday looks mostly cloudy with dry and breezy conditions with highs back in the mid 40s. there is a chance we'll see a wintry mix to a few snow showers in northwest iowa tuesday night into wednesday morning. the remainder of the week is looking dry but cold with highs in the low 30s going into friday. next week we warm up a bit again back towards the 40s, but as of now it's looking like we won't see that white christmas. sam toss back.

in take a look at this today...

sabrina: a holiday themed world record attempt in georgia this weekend had hundreds puckering up. more than two hundred couples met to beat the record for the most couples kissing under the mistletoe at once. they joined hands and kissed for at least ten seconds under mistletoe. it was all part of the "holiday in the park" celebration at six flags over georgia.. pictures from the event showed an official guinness world records plaque commemorating the occasion. all: (reax) sabrina time for another break here on

we still have lots more ahead... but first... time for a quick look at traffic... this is i-235 at euclid... [current conditions] good morning iowa returns after this. sabrina: : and do you have a story for us...or a comment you want to share? well be sure to contact us. you can email us or call our newsroom... we're also on facebook.... "we are iowa local 5 news" and twitter "we are iowa 5 news" if you see news break... let us know. we are iowa and

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. sabrina: weather is always first on

iowa... in with central iowa's most accurate forecast... meteorologist sam schreier. sam: (adlib toss) sam weather adlib: rain continues to fall across the state today with more records expected to be busted as totals keep stacking up. many places across central iowa have already gotten around 1 to 2 inches of rain, and i am fully expected roughly another inch possible today, although an isolated report of nearly 2 inches is possible. underneath the cloud cover and rain temperatures are only going to climb into the mid 40s. on top of being very cold and rainy, it is going to be windy with speeds of 15 to 30 mph. the rain will end this afternoon and we will see a cold and breezy night as lows fall into the low 30s. tuesday looks mostly cloudy with dry and breezy conditions with highs back in the mid 40s. there is a chance we'll see a wintry mix to a few snow showers in northwest iowa tuesday night into wednesday morning. the remainder of the

the low 30s going into friday. next week we warm up a bit again back towards the 40s, but as of now it's looking like we won't see that white christmas. sabrina: on to our top story...the investigation of a death in union county, leads to the discovery of a second body. sabrina: a lorimor man is now behind bars, accused of killing his ex sister-in law, loretta dillinger. police arrested jerry ray dillinger during a traffic stop on saturday evening, after conducting search warrants at dillinger's house and another home in thayer. loretta dillinger was originally found in a pond in rural lorimor on december second. investigators used dogs and excavation equipment, and found the remains of a second person at 401 4th street in thayer.

special agent: "we can't get into the specifics of what everyone has been telling us, but through that investigation that we started on the second with the union county sheriff's office, which obviously led us to the arrest." wayne tucker, lorimor resident: "it's just hard to believe that it would ever happen in lorimor, small town. you just don't have it here. we don't have any kind of violence here." sabrina: dillinger faces two counts of first degree murder, and is being held in the union county jail, pending further investigation. sabrina: meanwhile, fort dodge police are investigating the cause of a suspicious death. just before 8 a.m. sunday morning police got a call about an unknown adult white man lying on the ground between two houses on north 8th street... ems responded... and the man was pronounced dead on scene... the manner of death is being ruled suspicious... an autospy will be conducted in the coming days... the identity of the man is not being released at this time. sabrina: the weekend weather proved to be problematic for a popular holiday attraction. sabrina:

lots of rain here in central iowa. organizers announced sunday afternoon that jolly holiday lights at water works has to close for the season.... the park was closed down satruday night, but power outages kept the lights off again yesterday. they say the light display must now close for the rest of the season due to high rainfall and the city's projections that the rivers will crest above flood stage this week... sabrina: and, here's a look at the national weather service's forecast for rivers in the metro. the raccoon river near fluer drive could see rivers in the metro. the raccoon river near fluer drive could see water as high as 17 feet before it crests--that's 5 feet above the flood stage. they also project the river will have minor to moderate flooding near racoon river park in west des moines and in van meter. sabrina: we're back with meterologist sam schreier... sam: (sam adlibs)

weather adlib: rain continues to fall across the state today with more records expected to be busted as totals keep stacking up. many places across central iowa have already gotten around 1 to 2 inches of rain, and i am fully expected roughly another inch possible today, although an isolated report of nearly 2 inches is possible. underneath the cloud cover and rain temperatures are only going to climb into the mid 40s. on top of being very cold and rainy, it is going to be windy with speeds of 15 to 30 mph. the rain will end this afternoon and we will see a cold and breezy night as lows fall into the low 30s. tuesday looks mostly cloudy with dry and breezy conditions with highs back in the mid 40s. there is a chance we'll see a wintry mix

showers in northwest iowa tuesday night into wednesday morning. the remainder of the week is looking dry but cold with highs in the low 30s going into friday. next week we warm up a bit again back towards the 40s, but as of now it's looking like we won't see that white christmas. sabrina: just over a day before the final g-o-p debate for 20-15, there's a shift in the race for the white house.... a republican underdog now coming in strong, and moving to the top of recent polls. abc's stephanie ramos has the latest on the republican race. "script: the horse race between the gop presidential candidates is heating up. with senator ted cruz....on the fast track in iowa..... running neck-and-neck with donald trump. it's a swift rise for the texas senator - a 21

percent vs cruz in october 19 dmr poll at 10 percent). cruz and trump up nice with each changed this weekend at cruz for opposing subsidies. then on sunday sot trump on fox: "when you look at the way he's dealt with the senate, where he goes in there like a -- you know, frankly, like a bit of a maniac cruz in response ...tweeting this video, saying "in honor of my friend @realdonaldtrump and good-hearted #maniacs everywhere" but in the end ?.trump still wants to work with cruz?saying?he sees cruz playing a part in his administration... this back and forth kicking off after cruz could be heard on tape behind closed doors questioning trump's and rival ben carson's ability to run the country. tag: the republican candidates will stand on the debate stage for the 5th time tomorrow. chris christie is back on the main stage.... after being dropped to

while...trump will be front and center again...this time flanked by ben carson and ted cruz. stephanie ramos abc news washington. " sabrina: today adds a new entry into the u-s history books, as governor terry branstad celebrates becoming the longest serving governor in u-s history. this will be branstad's seven thousand 642nd day of service to the state of iowa his time as governor now surpasses that of george clinton of new york who served as governor for 21 years between 17-77 and 18-04. now two events scheduled for today will mark branstad's big honor. during the day, an open house will be held at the governor's formal office in the state capitol. then this evening, a milestone dinner will be held at the state fairgrounds. tickets to the dinner are 50 dollars a person, with proceeds going to the governor branstad iowa history fund. sabrina time for another short break, but there's more ahead here on good morning

strength and spirit are gaining her praise throughout her community. hear her story in iowans to know sabrina: 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 ....14- hundred block of pennsylvania - northbound and a second at the....six-hundred block of 40th 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 iowa continues after this!

morning iowa in hd with elias johnson, sabrina ahmed and we are iowas most accurate

schreier. this is good morning iowa." sabrina: major damage in texas, after a tornado strikes a town to the north of houston. the storm left its mark on a pair of businesses, as well as hitting several trailer homes. luckily no injuries have been reported. utility crews have been working to restore power in the area. sabrina: anchor toss to wx sam: adlib toss. sam: weather adlib: rain continues to fall across the state today with more records expected to be busted as totals keep stacking up. many places across central iowa have already gotten around 1 to 2 inches of rain, and i am fully expected roughly another inch possible today,

report of nearly 2 inches is possible. underneath the cloud cover and rain temperatures are only going to climb into the mid 40s. on top of being very cold and rainy, it is going to be windy with speeds of 15 to 30 mph. the rain will end this afternoon and we will see a cold and breezy night as lows fall into the low 30s. tuesday looks mostly cloudy with dry and breezy conditions with highs back in the mid 40s. there is a chance we'll see a wintry mix showers in northwest iowa tuesday night into wednesday morning. the remainder of the week is looking dry but cold with highs in the low 30s going into friday. next week we warm up a bit again back towards the 40s, but as of now it's looking like we won't see that white christmas. sam toss back.

trending now... sabrina: season has sparked generosity....and there are plenty up on social families in south dakota, and new went to make their layaways at toy r us or wal- mart, only to discover that been paid off. anonymous santas have been heading to their local stores and paying off layaways for they have never met. merry christmas for the families. all:

sabrina we have more good morning iowa coming up right after the break... but first here's what's coming up on "good morning america." "good morning america tease "

"you're watching good morning iowa in hd. we are iowa." sabrina: 15 months in the hospital can be difficult for

ten year old that's what life has been like for an ankeny girl.. ... but its not her health problems that are making her name known throughout her community... its her spirit and personality that makes her this week's iowan to know. local five's nikki davidson has her story. " " the hospital isn't the place many would choose to spend a holiday season... but for 10 year old lelani it's been her home for more than year... shes suffering a condition that causes her heart to grow faster than her body... and complications have kept her doctors busy... 1:25:35 she has gotten told a few times shes kinda like a cat, because she has 9 lives... others have said more like 30. recently she got a heart transplant... now shes waiting on a kidney transplant before she can go home... its great news for lelani... but family says she's more concerned with helping others... worried about younger kids she mets in the hospital. she would say if i stay here forever can they just go home? its her giving nature

lelani has three brothers...and her medical stay has put a strain on her family... friends say recently they noticed the family needed help.. 1:37:19 we're going through cupboard after cupboard in the kitchen, and on oh no. we're in bad bad trouble. so they got together... and held a benefit in her honor to support the family through this journey. 1:37:48 i'll bet we can get people in our community to help out, and low and behold we made it happen. and although lelani couldn't be here physically... technology reminded her shes far from alone... (theres daryl) making this holiday hospital stay (laugh) a reminder that it can be wonderful life. 1:33;42 shes amazing, incredible we are grateful for it. sabrina: lelani is in the hospital in iowa city... money raised from that benefit helped the family with medical costs and travel costs... sabrina time for another short break...but

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 after this!

most accurate forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. certified by weatherrate the independent weather experts" sam weather adlib: put script here in green rain continues to fall across the state today with more records expected to be busted as totals keep stacking up. many places across central iowa have already gotten around 1 to 2 inches of rain, and i am fully expected roughly another inch possible today, although an isolated report of nearly 2 inches is possible. underneath the cloud cover and rain temperatures are only going to climb into the mid 40s. on top of being very cold and rainy, it is going to be windy with speeds of 15 to 30 mph. the rain will end this afternoon and we

fall into the low 30s. tuesday looks mostly cloudy with dry and breezy conditions with highs back in the mid 40s. there is a chance we'll see a wintry mix to a few snow showers in northwest iowa tuesday night into wednesday morning. the remainder of the week is looking dry but cold with highs in the low 30s going into friday. next week we warm up a bit again back towards the 40s, but as of now it's looking like we won't see that white christmas. sam toss back.

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

elias: let's get a final look at your top five.... sabrina: an arrest has been made in the death of a union county woman found in a farm pond earlier this month. during the investigation another set of remains were found in thayer. jerry ray dillinger faces two counts of first degree murder, and is being held in the union county jail pending further investigation. sabrina: elias: in the number two spot this morning... sabrina: the discovery of a man's body between two a man's body between two homes in fort dodge is under investigation. ems responded... and the man was pronounced dead on scene... the manner of death is being ruled suspicious... an autospy will be conducted in the coming days... the identity of the man is not being released

sabrina: elias: the third thing you need to know before you walk out the door... sabrina: the popular attraction jolly holiday lights has been cancelled for the season. storms and power outages forced it to close over the weekend. organizers say the light display must now close for the rest of the season due to high rainfall and the city's projections that the rivers will crest above flood stage this week... sabrina: elias: number four... sabrina: the final republican presidential debate for 20-15 will feature the top nine candidates on the las vegas stage during prime time. the bottom four will take part in a debate earlier in the evening. heading into the debate, two new polls released over the weekend show ted cruz taking the lead over donald trump. however, trump will still be at the center podium for the debate. the democratic candidates will hold their final podium for the debate. the democratic candidates will hold their final debate of the year saturday in new hampshire. sabrina: elias: and finally... you'll want to know about this story in the big five... sabrina: today, governor terry branstad

governor in american history. his seven thousand 642nd day of service to the state of iowa surpasses that of george clinton of new york who served as governor for 21 years between 17-77 and 18-04. as part of the celebration, governor branstad will host an open house at his office in the state capitol beginning at ten this morning. sabrina elias: sam is in with a final look at central iowa's most accurate forecast... sam final weather adlib rain continues to fall across the state today with more records expected to be busted as totals keep stacking up. many places across central iowa have already gotten around 1 to 2 inches of rain, and i am fully expected roughly another inch possible today, although an isolated report of nearly 2 inches is possible. underneath the cloud cover and rain temperatures are only going to climb into the mid 40s. on top of being very cold and rainy, it is going to be windy with speeds of 15 to 30 mph. the rain will end this afternoon and we will see a cold and breezy night as lows fall into the low 30s. tuesday looks mostly cloudy with dry and breezy conditions with highs back in the mid 40s. there is a chance we'll see a wintry mix to a few snow showers in northwest iowa tuesday night into

the remainder of the week is looking dry but cold with highs in the low 30s going into friday. next week we warm up a bit again back towards the 40s, but as of now it's looking like we won't see that white christmas. sabrina have fantastic start of your week. good morning, erica. wicked weather slamming the western half of the country. >> tornado on the ground. >> tornadoes touching down. damaging dozens of homes. winds tossing these train cars. and whiteout conditions make roads hazardous. and record heat in the east. shorts to water-skiing on the great lakes. get ready for a white hot christmas. ted uz shaking up the race for president. surging the top in iowa. donald trump calls him a maniac. how the senator is firing back, as the candidates get set to face off. in tomorrow night's big showdown. out of control.