have central accurate forecast with meterologist sam schreier! hey sam! sam: (sam adlibs) (sam adlibs) sam: weather adlib: mostly sunny and cold day with windy through the evening. our snow has stopped from last night leaving most of central iowa with about 1 to 1.5 inches, but even that little amount has left some roads in poor shape. the sun will be out today so even though our highs will be in the low 20s we may still melt a bit of that snow off some of the side walks. tonight we'll be mostly clear with very deep and arctic air slamming down over the metro. our lows tonight should bottom out near -3 degrees with wind chills below

colder to the north. we're going to see clouds return saturday only allowing us to warm up into the mid teens. snow is still looking fairly likely saturday night into valentines day morning, however the track of the snow may have shifted east a bit. the metro now looks to get roughly 1 to 2 inches and eastern iowa has a better chance of seeing 2 to 4 inches. next week will start a bit cooler with highs in the 30s but we are headed for a big warm up with 50 degree air likely to slide over us by next thursday and friday.

let's get into the top five this morning.... sabrina: after a week of meetings, the iowa utilities board still hasn't reached a decision on the bakken pipeline. since monday they have been revealing what they learned during months of hearings and sworn testimony. the board has asked its legal team to put together a pros and cons list on the project. they meet again next friday. elias: in the number two spot this morning... elias: secretary of state john kerry says major world powers have agreed to a ceasefire in war-torn syria....and will provide immediate aid to the country. diplomats hope the ceasefire can be fully implemented in just one week. however, the agreement does not apply to any terror organization operating in syria. sabrina: the third thing you need to know before you walk out the door... sabrina: missouri officer anthony piercy waived his arraignment thursday... he faces an involuntary manslaughter charge in the death of brandon ellingson..

driving drunk on a boat in 20- 14....ellingson fell overboard and drowned while handcuffed.. a jury trial will now be set. elias: number four... elias: the iowa hawkeyes headed to indiana last night, facing the challenge of playing a dangerous hoosier team on their home court. despite solid numbers, the hawkeyes unable to get the victory....and indiana coming out on top 85 to 78... they are now in a three-way tie for first in the big ten. sabrina: and finally in the top five... sabrina: the fight to stop managed care in iowa moves through the statehouse... the iowa senate passed a bill thursday to terminate the contracts the state has with three companies.....hopi ng to end governor branstad's plan for privatized medicaid. house republicans say they will not even consider the bill when it arrives, elias: an ames pedestrian had to be taken to the hospital after being side-swiped while crossing

morning.... was crossing near the corner lincoln way when the driver, hit her. investigators was looking at turning and hit the victim. the driver immediately stopped to help, as did a few other people. " " she looked down looked at her phone got distracted. looked pedestrian"" elias: the driver will be charged with failure to yield, and could face additional charges. the victim was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, but will be ok. sabrina: the zika virus outbreak contunues to get attention...inclu ding from some researchers in iowa... sabrina: ames-based newlink genetics is working to develop a vaccine for the mosquito carried zika virus. it's been linked to serious health issues including birth defects. of the two species of mosquitos known to carry zika, one is found here in iowa. but researchers

know about zika right now than what they do know. " " its all in theplanning stages, for every company its in the palnning stages. like i said, this virus wasnt recognized as a threat. " sabrina: right now, newlink genetics does not have a timeline of when a vaccine could be developed. the c-d-c says all the cases inside the u-s right now are from people who somewhere else zika. they say anyone areas should protect themselves. pregnant women are being told not to go at all. elias: we're back with meterologist sam schreier... sam: (sam adlibs)

weather adlib: we are looking at a mostly sunny and cold day with windy conditions lasting through the evening. our snow has stopped from last night leaving most of central iowa with about 1 to 1.5 inches, but even that little amount has left some roads in poor shape. the sun will be out today so even though our highs will be in the low 20s we may still melt a bit of that snow off some of the side walks. tonight we'll be mostly clear with very deep and arctic air slamming down over the metro. our lows tonight should bottom out near -3 degrees with wind chills below -10 degrees across the metro and likely we're going to see

allowing us to warm up into the mid teens. snow is still looking fairly likely saturday night into valentines day morning, however the track of the snow may have shifted east a bit. the metro now looks to get roughly 1 to 2 inches and eastern iowa has a better chance of seeing 2 to 4 inches. next week will start a bit cooler with highs in the 30s but we are headed for a big warm up with 50 degree air likely to slide over us by next thursday and friday. elias: for the first time since hillary clinton's new hampshire defeat to bernie sanders in the democratic primary, the two candidates faced off - both now looking to nevada... and south carolina -- sabrina: and each hoping to convince a more diverse population that they are the better choice for the democratic nomination. so what were the moments that mattered the most? here's abc's lana

" script: zak intro: there were just 2 candidates on the stage, but president obama was very much present in last night's debate, as clinton tried to make the case that she alone was the successor to the obama legacy. (pkg) sanders sot: "i do have a disagreement here." the differences were substantive , but subtle in last night's democratic debate. clinton sot: "we agree that wall street should never be allowed to wreck main street again. but here's the point i want to make tonight. i am not a single issue candidate and i do not believe we live in a single issue country.." hillary clinton trying to reset after being walloped in new hampshire gfx: the demographics now changing...voters more than 90 percent white in iowa and new hampshire... but in south carolina, more than half of democratic voters could be african americans-- the fireworks really coming at the end with this contentious moments clinton sot: " ...the kind of criticism that we've heard from senator sanders about our president i expect

someone running for nomination to succeed president obama." sanders sot: "madam secretary, that is a low blow. tag: about losing the hampshire, she devoted her career to -quote- mkae their own choices even if that choice is not to vote for me. lz abcn, w" elias: at ((time check)) we'll take a short break, with lots more good morning iowa still ahead... sabrina: coming up, with valentine's day almost here....we'll share the story of a romantic reunion....decade s in the making. elias: but first...for those traveling

county...be safe this morning... the sheriff's office has automated traffic enforcement vehicles at two locations.... one at the ...16- hundred block of northeast 70th avenue in ankeny and a second at the ...22-hundred block of northeast 80th atreet in altoona 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

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

meteorologist sam schreier. this is good morning iowa." weather adlib: mostly sunny and cold day with windy conditions lasting our snow has stopped central iowa with about 1 to 1.5 inches, but even that little amount has left some roads in poor shape. the sun will be out today so even though our highs will be in the melt a bit of that snow off some of the side walks. tonight we'll be deep and arctic air slamming down over the metro. our lows tonight should bottom out near -3 degrees with wind chills below -10 degrees across the metro and likely colder to the north. we're going to see clouds return saturday only allowing us to warm up into the mid teens. snow is still looking fairly likely saturday night into valentines day morning, however the track of the snow may have shifted east a bit. the metro now looks to get roughly 1 to 2 inches and eastern iowa has a better chance of seeing 2 to 4 inches. next week will start a bit cooler with highs in the 30s but we are headed for a big warm up with 50 degree air

by next thursday and friday. elias: they say true love never dies - elias: they say true love never dies - sabrina: a veteran u.s soldier and an australian woman, separated during reunited .... and romance. " script: as love stories go ( natsot ) in the making 93 year old norwood thomas last held his war time sweetheart in london shortly be d day in 1944 lost in the fog of war ...going their separate ways to opposite ends of the world

..married other people but that link was never lost [take: upsot] ( natsot ) thanks to technology and the world wide web ...they found each other ...reconnecting over skype last year [take: upsot] ( upsot, joyce durrant ) the get together swept people away ...stumping up the funds for norwoods airfare to find his fair lady it was a 17thousand kilometre journey from the us to adelaide three days it took the war vet to get here .... now he is back in the arms of the one who got away ... [take: upsot] ( natsot ) and he is not letting go "

(reax) elias: well time for a short break....coming up.. looking to spend a little time in chicago? well how about staying in a room

"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 we are looking at a mostly sunny and cold day with windy conditions lasting through the evening. our snow has stopped from last night leaving most of central iowa with about 1 to 1.5 inches, but even that little amount has left some roads in poor shape. the sun will be out today so even though our highs will be in the low 20s we may still melt a bit of that snow off some of the side walks. tonight we'll be mostly clear with very deep and arctic air slamming down over the metro. our lows tonight should bottom out near -3 degrees with wind chills below -10 degrees across the metro and likely colder to the north. we're going to see clouds return saturday only allowing us to warm up into the mid teens. snow is still looking fairly likely saturday night into valentines day morning, however the track of the snow may have shifted east a

looks to get roughly 1 to 2 inches and eastern iowa has a better chance of seeing 2 to 4 inches. bit cooler with highs headed for a big warm likely to slide over us friday. sam toss back. sabrina: in take a look at this today... sabrina: you can now feel like you're spending a night in vincent van gogh's bedroom, and you don't have to leave the u-s to do so. the art institute of chicago recently commissioned a recreation of van gogh's "yellow house" bedroom for an exhibit opening sunday. the exhibit pays tribute to three paintings van gogh created of the room in the late 19th century.

that room through air-b-n- b. all: (reax) sabrina elias: well time now for another short break... but when we come back... looking to have the typical valentine's day date? well get ready to reach deep into your pockets... ...but first here's what happened last night on jimmy kimmel live.

"you're watching good morning iowa in hd. we are iowa." elias: how much do you plan on spending on your sweetheart this valentine's day? a study by bank rate shows that

valentine's day date will run you just over five hundred and twelve dollars... that includes a box of chocolates, a dozen roses, dinner for two, champagne, and a gift of diamond earrings... without the jewelry, it comes out to almost 190 dollars... elias: if a movie is part of your plans...then why not try out the newest theater in the metro... the nextgen cinemark theater in altoona opened thursday, after about nine months of construction. the luxury- themed theater has 12 auditoriums with huge recliners, as well as enhanced sound systems. nextgen says it's a new way to enjoy a movie, and the guests are big fans already. jim pierce, altoona: "the seats alone, they just blew my mind. they're all electronic and they recline and are really, really comfortable. it's almost has a home theater experience, but obviously you can't get the screen or the sound or the digital quality of the film at home."

you can even buy your tickets through an app. elias: and the iowa events center will have plenty of visitors this weekend....as it hosts the annual home and garden show. you may have seen sam out there thursday meeting with the home and more than 53- feet of garden landscapes to walk through, as guests... the home and garden show goes through sunday, you can buy tickets at the door or online. elias: well time for a short break...just ahead sam' has central iowa's most accurate forecast... but first...a quick look at traffic... this is i-235 at euclid... [current conditions] good morning iowa returns after this. "you're watching good moring iowa in hd. we "you're watching good

"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: we are looking at a mostly sunny and cold day with windy conditions lasting through the evening. our snow has stopped from last night leaving most of central iowa with about 1 to 1.5 inches, but even that little amount has left some

our highs will be in the low 20s we may still melt a bit of that snow off some of the side walks. tonight we'll be mostly clear with very deep and arctic air slamming down over the metro. our lows tonight should bottom out near -3 degrees with wind chills below -10 degrees across the metro and likely colder to the north. we're going to see clouds return saturday only allowing us to warm up into the mid teens. snow is still looking fairly likely saturday night into valentines day morning, however may have shifted east a bit. the metro now to 2 inches and eastern iowa has a better chance of seeing 2 to 4 inches. next week will start a bit cooler with highs in the 30s but we are headed for a big warm up with 50 degree air by next thursday and friday. elias: board wraps up its week of hearings on the bakken pipeline... elias:

undecided on the almost four billion dollar project. sabrina: the board spent the week revealing what they've learned several months through testimony and hearings... despite no decision, some work has began as though it would be approved. but even now board members are getting more information from both sides of the issue...making the decision even more difficult. geri huser, iowa utilities board: "it's a struggle. i don't like that part of this process. " sabrina: board members of their decision, will want to oil. those local five has spoken with say the board is being very deliberate throughout this whole process....includi ng taking the right steps to come to a decision. don tormey, iub spokesman: "it sounds like the board is trying to really narrow down the issues that they need to address and they're asking staff to help them do that." sabrina: before their next meeting on the pipeline next friday....the board's legal team has been asked to put together a pros and cons list

meeting, but again, there's no timeline for when they must the meeting will can also be streamed online... elias: statehouse where iowa senators are trying to stop managed care... elias: families on been faced with "what managed pick." it's part of the to change over the state's medicaid program to private companies. but the iowa senate voted terminate the contracts the state has just started with three out-of- state companies, hoping that will governor's plan. "pam jochum - 4:29 thousands of iowans and have expressed their frustration and anger over a system that htey cannot get answers to their most basic questions." jason schultz 19:43 i stand here today in opposition to this bill because i believe it would set us back,

and take us to the wrong destination. elias: one thing to keep in mind, the federal "centers for medicaid and medicare services" still has to give it's approval for the plan to move foward. so far they have not done that. three republican senators helped in passing the bill thursday... but house republicans say they will not even consider the bill when it arrives... the medicaid changes affect more than 560- thousand iowans...and are set to take effect on march 1st. sabrina: of course both the pipeline and the medicaid changeover have been big topics for debate in iowa... and we want to know how you at home feel about these issues... so keep you comments coming... you can post you thoughts on twitter and facebook. or send us an email or give us a call . we'd love to hear what you think! the contact information is on your screen. sabrina: we're back with

sam schreier... sam: (sam adlibs) sam: weather adlib: day with windy conditions lasting through the evening. our snow has stopped from last night central iowa with about 1 to 1.5 inches, but even that little amount has left some roads in poor shape. the sun will be out today so even though our highs will be in the low 20s we may still melt a bit of that snow off some of the side mostly clear with very deep and arctic air slamming down over

with wind chills below metro and likely colder to the north. we're going to see clouds return saturday only allowing us to warm up into the mid teens. snow is still looking fairly likely saturday day morning, however may have shifted east a bit. the metro now looks to get roughly 1 to 2 inches and eastern iowa has a better chance of seeing 2 to 4 inches. next week will start a bit cooler with highs in the 30s but we are headed for a big warm up with 50 degree air likely to slide over us by next thursday and friday. sabrina: it's been almost two years since the drowning it's been almost two years since the drowning death of brandon ellingson... sabrina: the young man died while in police custody in missouri...after an arrest for driving drunk on a boat ellingson was in handcuffs when

boat...the arresting officer, anthony piercy, now facing manslaughter... thursday, piercy waived his arraignment on the charge. the officer had not originally charged in ellingson's death. but after a year of investigating, a special prosecutor formally charged him with involuntary manslaughter. a jury trial will be set. sabrina: : protestors outside the morgan county courthouse in missouri yesterday, say they want trial moved to a different county. they say piercy is too well known and well liked there, for a fair trial. elias: this morning, the search continues for a man wanted by des moines police.... randal caswell is wanted after several recent thefts and has two outstanding warrants. he's 46 years old and has a scar over his left eye. caswell is violent, police say, so don't approach him. he also has several aliases. police are asking anyone with information to call crime stoppers.

and in sports this morning...the iowa hawkeyes faced a test in indiana last night... while not dealing with a ranked opponent....they did have to face a dangerous hoosier team at the historic assembly hall. jarrod uthoff led iowa with 24 points, but it wasn't enough to get the win... the hawkeyes now in a three- way tie with indiana and maryland for first in the big ten. sabrina at ((time check)) we'll take a short break here on good morning iowa.. elias: coming up, its friday, so we take a look at new releases hitting theaters.. 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 three locations... the first at the 16-hundred block

hickman...looking eastbound a second at the 27-hundred block of boston....west bound.. and the third at the four- hundred block of 42nd...that's northbound. so use caution while driving.. elias: 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 forecast with meteorologist sam morning iowa."

it may look like a winter wonderland....bu t for residents of a pennsylvania neighborhood, a broken water main means they have no water for now... the burst pipe shot water over homes, power lines, and trees, forming plenty of icicles in the cold temps... but it also had water backing up into basements of nearby homes...and left some major damage to be dealt with....not something you can just "let go"... sabrina: anchor toss to wx sam: adlib toss. sam: weather adlib: we are looking at a mostly sunny and cold day with windy conditions lasting through the evening. our snow has stopped from last night leaving most of central iowa with about 1 to 1.5 inches, but even that little amount has left some roads in poor shape. the sun will be out today so even though our highs will be in the low 20s we may still melt a bit of that snow off some of the side walks. tonight we'll be mostly clear with very deep and arctic air

tonight should bottom out near -3 degrees with wind chills below -10 degrees across the metro and likely colder to the north. we're going to see clouds return saturday only allowing us to warm up into the mid teens. snow is still looking fairly likely saturday night into valentines day morning, however the track of the snow may have shifted east a bit. the metro now looks to get roughly 1 to 2 inches and eastern iowa has a better chance of seeing 2 to 4 inches. next week will start a bit cooler with highs in the 30s but we are headed for a big warm up with 50 degree air likely to slide over us by next thursday and friday. elias: trending now....a good samaritan trips up a suspect... elias: in the u-k...a good samaritan got his foot involved in a foot chase...allowing police a chance

suspected drug dealer... officers were trying to catch the fleeing man....luckily a bystander sticks out his leg tripping the man and allowing him to be captured.. social media erupted with praise for the swift-footed stranger, who the cops are now looking to thank. all: (reax) sabrina we have lots more good morning iowa ahead...but first here's abc's reena ninan and kendis gibson with america's money. america's money fuel prices

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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 mostly sunny and cold through the evening. our snow has stopped from last night leaving most of central iowa with about 1 to 1.5 inches, but even that little amount has left some roads in poor shape. the sun will be out our highs will be in the melt a bit of that snow

mostly clear with very deep and arctic air slamming down over the metro. our lows tonight should bottom out near -3 degrees with wind chills below -10 degrees across the metro and likely colder to the north. we're going to see clouds return saturday only allowing us to warm up into the mid teens. snow is still looking fairly likely saturday night into valentines day morning, however the track of the snow may have shifted east a bit. the metro now looks to get roughly 1 to 2 inches and eastern iowa has a better chance of seeing 2 to 4 inches. next week will start a bit cooler with highs in the 30s but we are headed for a big warm up with 50 degree air likely to slide over us by next thursday and friday. sam toss back.

it's friday... time for "local 5 at the movies.".. elias: first up...."deadpool" stars ryan reynolds as marvel's infamous "merc with a mouth." reynolds play a former special forces op who undergoes a disfiguring transformation to overcome cancer....and ends up with an accelerated healing ability and insanity... "deadpool" is rated r....and is definitely not a superhero movie for the kids....

"deadpool" is rated r....and is definitely not a superhero movie for the kids.... the movie is expected to be the big hit of the weekend and already has a sequel greenlit. all: (reax) sabrina: next is the possible ladies' choice for the valentine's weekend... rebel wilson and dakota johnson star in "how to be single".. the movie is a lighthearted look at having fun while avoiding commitment. wilson plays johnson's fun-

shows her how life. "how to be single" is rate r. all: (reax) sam: and finally...its time to hit the more... ben stiller and owen wilson return for another send-up of the fashion world in "zoolander two." this time they must stop a conspiracy to kill the world's most beautiful people. zoolander 2 is rated pg-13 all: (reax)

time for another short break here on good morning iowa .... a quick look outside as you get ready to start your day....when we return, a look at the top stories in our morning refresh. sabrina: : 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 if you see news break... let us know. cover the stories that are important to you.

morning iowa in hd. we are iowa." sabrina: welcome back everyone....as we wrap up our first hour, let's take a quick look at the top stories... elias: we recap your headlines...in the morning refresh... elias: the iowa utilities board wraps up a week of hearings to review everything it has gathered about the bakken pipeline project. sabrina: and hope is growing for peace in war- torn syria....as world powers reach a deal for a ceasefire in the country. elias: the officer facing charges in the brandon ellingson death now awaits his trial date to be set. sabrina time now for another short break... but when we come back... bernie sanders and hillary clinton have their first face-off since his big win in new hampshire. elias: plus sam's in with a look at your morning forecast! another full hour of good morning iowa... is

"you're watching good moring iowa in hd. we are iowa's most accurate weather 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 friday february 12th 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: we are looking at a mostly sunny and cold day with windy

our snow has stopped from last night leaving most of central iowa with about 1 to 1.5 inches, but even that little amount has left some roads in poor shape. the sun will be out today so even though our highs will be in the low 20s we may still melt a bit of that snow off some of the side walks. tonight we'll be mostly clear with very deep and arctic air slamming down over the metro. our lows tonight should bottom out near -3 degrees with wind chills below -10 degrees across the metro and likely colder to the north. we're going to see clouds return saturday only allowing us to warm up into the mid teens. snow is still looking fairly likely saturday night into valentines day morning, however the track of the snow may have shifted east a bit. the metro now looks to get roughly 1 to 2 inches and eastern iowa has a better chance of seeing 2 to 4 inches. next week will start a bit cooler with highs in the 30s but we are