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're coming off a very warm and beautiful weekend to a cooler and more overcast next few days. today it's going to be a mostly cloudy day with mild and calm conditions. highs today are going to be able to climb into the mid 40s with our lows falling down to about 30 degrees. tuesday we're going to be partly sunny with a bit more of a breeze and highs still in the mid 40s. we'll fall into the 30s starting wednesday and lasting into friday with a small snow chance early thursday morning. we'll warm back up this weekend with a small rain/snow mix chance.

sabrina: let's get into the top five this morning.... sabrina: we begin in the courtroom, where jury selection begins in a four-year- old case... alexander fazzino is charged with his wife's 2012 death in boone. prosecutors say he hit and killed emily fazzino in the family's bath tub. the trial was delayed five times since then. local 5 will be in weinishiek county later this week to cover the trial. elias: in the number two spot this morning... elias: in the defamaition suit against bill cosby, the comedian's wife is scheduled to give her desposition give her desposition today. the couple have been fighting to stop the lawsuit. eight women sued cosby claiming he protrayed them as liars after

sexually assaulting them. they are among the 50 women who have made such claims, which cosby has denied. sabrina: the third thing you need to know before you walk out the door... sabrina: a bill requiring drivers to pay more attention to cyclists on iowa's roadways has survived the legislature's first funnel week. the measure would force vehicles to change lanes to safely pass a bike. its designed to prevent accidents and injuries. such laws are on the books of 37 other states. sabrina: elias: number four... elias: the republican presidential race seems to be narrowing into a three-way race after saturday's south carolina primary. donald trump got a second win in the nomination process, with ted cruz and marco rubio fighting for second. jeb bush announced he would suspend his campaing...which leaves ben carson and john kasich challenging the top three contenders. nevada hillary clinton scored state's caucus, doubts in her

sabrina: and finally in the top five... sabrina: the hawkeye state could be on the verge of a possible dentist shortage. university of iowa researchers say that the number of dentists in the state that are nearing retirment has doubled between 19-97 and 20-13. data shows that during that time, the number of iowa dentists aged 55 and older went from 23 percent to 42 percent. the study also says that rural areas would be most likely to notice the shortage. elias: across the state, iowans are working to resolve an ongoing issue in the foster care system... elias: groups such as the iowa d-h-s, juvenile courts services, and iowa kids net are coming together to deal with the disproportionat e number of children of color in the foster care system. foster parents such as monique clark have taken center stage in finding a solution. she currently has three children of her own, along with one adopted child and two

others in trying to create change. " elias: iowa kids net says the uneven number of minority children in the foster care system did improve from 2014 to 2015. and they want to keep that progress moving forward. sabrina: the warmer temperatures aren't the only sign that winter is winding down in iowa... saturday marked the deadline to remove any man-made ice sheds off of the state waters, before getting fined by the d-n- r. overall, the thickness of the ice has stayed the same... but the strength of the ice has deteroriated.... officials say if the ice near the shoreline is breaking down, it's usually a sign that it's all

place to ice fish central iowa. conservation officer: our area here in that the ice is that we don't have ice fishermen out. we don't recommend that people being out ice skating or ice fishing on the lake, and farther south, it's even worse." sabrina: for those still wanting to get in some late winter ice-fishing...the d-n-r suggests heading to places like clear lake still ice. we're back with sam schreier... sam: (sam adlibs)

very warm and cooler and more overcast next few days. today it's going to be a mostly cloudy conditions. highs today are going to be able to climb into the mid 40s with our lows falling down to about we're going to be more of a breeze and highs still in the mid 30s starting wednesday and lasting into friday with a small snow chance early thursday morning. we'll warm back up this weekend with a small rain/snow mix chance. sabrina:

morning, ames officials want to talk to citizens about a community program... sabrina: today will be the first of two public forums designed to educate those in ames about the city's community development block grant program the program funds projects aimed at community revitalization and economic development. city officials will also take time to gather feedback about its 2016-2017 annial action plan projects. the forums will be held in the city council chambers at city hall. elias: at ((time check)) we'll take a short break, but still have lots more good morning iowa ahead... sabrina: coming up...a canadian island offers americans a new home...in case they fear who may become the

elias: 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 ...eight-thousand block of northwest 37th street and a second at the ...58-hundred block of northeast 27th 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]

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

meteorologist sam schreier. this is good morning iowa." elias: the pacific islands of fiji will be under a state of emergency for the next month...after a deadly cyclone passes over the islands.. the country moving into clean up mode, with all schools being shut down for the week. tropical cyclone winston hit fiji with winds of more than 180- miles-an-hour. elias: (anchor toss to wx) sam: adlib toss. sam: weather adlib: we're coming off a very warm and beautiful weekend to a cooler and more overcast next few days. today it's going to be a mostly cloudy day with mild and calm conditions. highs today are going to be able to climb into the mid 40s with our lows falling down to about 30 degrees. tuesday we're going to be partly sunny with a bit more of a breeze and highs still in the mid

wednesday and lasting into friday with a small snow chance early thursday morning. we'll warm back up this weekend with a small rain/snow mix chance. sabrina a canadian island

move there if donald trump is elected president. elias: jeanne moos has the story of the website that's encouraging americans to come to a trump-free zone. " --reporter pkg-as follows-- when donald trump deals with protesters... (nat sound) "get him out." he doesn't mean out of the country. but for those who want to voluntarily leave.... (rob calabrese) "hi americans. donald trump may become the president of your country. if that happens and you decide to get the hell out of there, might i suggest moving to cape breton island." (jeanne moos/cnn correspondent) "first of all, where is cape breton?" it's in nova scotia, along canada's eastern coast. (nat sound) boy is it beautiful. (rob calabrese/runs cape breton if donald

"and nobody has a handgun." cape breton radio d-j rob calabrese is no donald trump fan. his "if trump wins" website started as a joke. come on up to cape breton... (rob calabrese/runs cape breton if donald trump wins website) "where women can get abortions, muslim people can roam freely, and the only "walls" are holding up the roofs of our extremely affordable houses." there are answers to questions like "how do i immigrate to canada?" though often... (rob calabrese/runs cape breton if donald trump wins website) "they want to know if they can bring their cats to canada." the website has been flooded with hundreds and hundreds of inquiries. (jeanne moos/cnn correspondent) "would you consider moving to canada if donald trump were elected president?" (woman) "i'm thinking berlin." (woman #2) "i would do it in a heartbeat. i would." (woman #3) "no i'm an american. i'm gonna stay here no matter who's president." (woman #4)

president." they need people. (rob calabrese/runs trump wins website) "absolutely. we have an unsustainable population decline." housing is a bargain. waterside houses selling for 200- thousand dollars. sure, rob has gotten some angry emails from trump supporters. (rob calabrese/runs cape breton if donald trump wins website) "why would anyone want to move to canada? especially some isolated known- cape breton." something now. cape breton's motto...your heart will never leave. "get him the hell out of here will you please?" all: (reax) sabrina time for a short break, when we return... an upcoming festival will have plenty of people taking a "day off" to celebrate a classic 80's movie!

most accurate forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. certified by weatherrate the independent weather experts" sam weather adlib: put script here in green we're coming off a very warm and beautiful weekend to a cooler and more overcast next few days. today it's going to be a mostly cloudy day with mild and calm conditions. highs today are going to be able to climb into the mid 40s with our lows falling down to about 30 degrees. tuesday we're going to be partly sunny with a bit more of a breeze and highs still in the mid 40s. we'll fall into the 30s starting wednesday and lasting into friday with a small

we'll warm back up this weekend with a small rain/snow mix chance. sam toss back. sabrina:

toss back. sabrina: in take a look at this today..."leisure rules" for a day in may sabrina: this year marks the 30th anniversary of the movie "ferris bueller's day off"....and fans will have their chance to celebrate in may... "ferris-fest" will hit the streets of chicago, with plenty of film- themed events including a special screening, tours

re-creation of the famous parade scene.....where matthew broderick had everyone one "shaking it up". all: (reax) elias: well time now for another short break... but when we come back... we take a look at your consumer news....with a stern warning issued for the makers of the hoverboard...the latest must-have

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ta tdrsaraod."you're watching good morning iowa in hd. we are iowa." elias: on your money now elias: hoverboard makers may soon get hit with recalls if they don't get their act together. that's the warning from the consumer product safety warning from the consumer product safety commission issued to manufacturers, importers and retailers. some models of the self- balancing scooters are prone to catching fire and exploding. several airlines have banned hoverboards...an d new york city hoverboards...an d new york city has banned them altogether. elias: it seems lots of

astronaut... after a call for applications, nasa says it has received a record 18- thousand-300 applications for its astronaut candidate training program. that's nearly three times the number the agency got in 2012 -- the most recent class. before that, the previous record was set in 19-78, when the agency got eight- thousand applications. however, of the thousands who apply, only between eight and 14 people will be chosen. elias: and some good news for coffee drinkers...that morning cup cut your chance of developing a type of liver disease. researchers type of liver disease. researchers studying the effects of coffee say two cups a day could cut your chance to develop alcohol-related cirrhosis by 44- percent. but experts say coffee will never balance out all negative affects of excess alcohol.

and finally....take about a unique hair sale... a four-inch lock of beatle's legend john lennon....sold at auction over the weekend....for 35-thousand dollars. heritage auctions described it as the largest lock of lennon's hair ever offered at auction. a hair dresser on the set of "how i won the war" clipped the hair for lennon's role in the movie.. that was back in 19-67. 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...a quick accurate forecast... but first...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: we're coming off a very warm and beautiful weekend to a cooler and more overcast next few days. today it's going to be a mostly cloudy day with mild and calm conditions. highs today are going to be able to climb into the

30 degrees. tuesday we're going to be partly sunny with a bit more of a breeze and highs still in the mid 40s. we'll fall into the 30s starting wednesday and lasting into friday with a small snow chance early thursday morning. we'll warm back up this weekend with a small rain/snow mix chance. elias: taking a look at the courtroom today...a long- awaited trial begins in weinishiek county elias:

year old fazzino case enters the courtroom this morning. today marks the start of jury selection ... alexander fazzino is charged with his wife's 2012 death in boone. prosecutors say he hit and killed emily fazzino in the family's bath tub. the trial was delayed five times since then. local 5 will be in weinishiek county later this week to cover the trial. stay with us for the latest developments. elias: and twom men arrested for a decade old crime in ottumwa will also be in court today... in january, christopher yenger and zachary dye were arrested and charged with two counts of felony murder. they are accused of intentionallys starting a house fire that killed two people in 2006. nathan messer and seth anderson died of smoke inhilation. originially the cause of the fire was undetermined. police reopened the case in january after learning new information. "" just goes to show when people think they get away with murder, we're always

elias: according to iowa courts online, both are expected to iowa courts online, both are expected to plead not guilty during the arraignment at the wapello county courthouse. sabrina: turning to national headlines and the latest in the cosby defamtion lawsuit... sabrina: today the comedian's wife is scheduled to give her desposition in the defamation suit... the comedian has been figting to stop the lawsuit.. eight women sued cosby claiming he protrayed them as liars after they publicly accused him of sexually assaulting them. they are among the 50 women who have made such claims, which cosby has denied. cosby faces separate criminal charges of sexual assault in pennsylvania. sabrina: and a man faces charges in michigan after a weekend shooting spree that left six people dead. police say 45 year old jason dalton opened fire at three different locations across

dalton was an uber driver. the company says he passed a background check and police say he has no criminal history. sabrina: and finally, the u-s supreme court will be back in session today...the first time since the sudden death of justice antonin scalia. chief justice john roberts is expected to mention scalia's passing from the bench prior to oral arguments getting underway this morning. elias: new this morning...iowa could be on the verge of a dental crisis... elias: the hawkeye state could be heading toward a possible dentist shortage. university of iowa researchers say that the number of dentists in the state that are nearing retirment has doubled between 19-97 and 20-13. data shows that during that time, the number of iowa dentists aged 55 and older went from 23 percent to 42 percent. the study also says that rural areas would be most likely to

" "i think that some have to do with services that are available in bigger cities. we're also seeing a trend from solo to group practice. you find more group practices located in urban areas."" elias: researchers didn't offer any fixes to the potential problem, but said their data simply suggests preparation is needed. they plan to share findings with the iowa dental association. plus, help rural communities understand the data and in turn develop strategies for the future. sabrina: we're back with meterologist sam schreier... sam: (sam adlibs) sam:

weather adlib: we're coming off a very warm and beautiful weekend to a cooler and more overcast next few days. today it's going to be a mostly cloudy day with mild and calm conditions. highs today are going to be able to climb into the mid 40s with our lows falling down to about 30 degrees. tuesday we're going to be partly sunny with a bit more of a breeze and highs still in the mid 40s. we'll fall into the 30s starting wednesday and lasting into friday with a small snow chance early thursday morning. we'll warm back up this weekend with a small rain/snow mix chance.

checking in with the statehouse....iow a cyclists could see a new law in their favor... sabrina: a bill focused on road safety for bicycles has survived the first funnel week of the legislative session. the bill would require drivers to change lanes in order to safely pass a bike. that driver wouldn't be allowed to return to the right side of the road until safely passing the cyclist. the idea is to prevent accidents and injuries. patrick wilson, des moines resident: "i mean it is a safety concern. it's concerning to ride down the road in fear of other people coming up behind you and hitting you from behind." sabrina: 37 other states currently have similar laws on the books. currently the fine for improperly passing a cyclist is $250 dollars. sabrina: today's moral monday meeting will be focusing on gun safety in the hawkeye

will go over legislation from recent years aimed at broadening both gun rights and access to firearms. elias: at ((time check)) we'll take a short break here on good we'll take a short break here on good morning iowa... sabrina: coming up, how a community has come together to help a manson teen....in this week's iowans to know. 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 three locations... the first at the 24-hundred block of woodland - west bound a second one will be at the seven-thousand block of fleur - that one facing north bound and the final one at the 28- hundred block of easter lake - east bound. 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

"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." sabrina: hockey fans got a special treat sunday...as the minnesota wild took on the chicago blackhawks in an outdoor game. the rink was set up inside of the minnesota vikings stadium...which only added to the enjoyment of the home team crowd.. the wild able to get the win...which puts them four and oh under new head coach john torchetti.... sabrina: anchor toss to wx sam: adlib toss. sam: weather adlib: we're coming off a very warm and

overcast next few days. today it's going to be a mostly cloudy day with mild and calm conditions. highs today are going to be able to climb into the mid 40s with our lows falling down to about 30 degrees. tuesday we're going to be partly sunny with a bit more of a breeze and highs still in the mid 40s. we'll fall into the 30s starting wednesday and lasting into friday with a small snow chance early thursday morning. we'll warm back up this weekend with a small rain/snow mix chance.

elias:: we're in that gap between winter and spring where a lot of us... just want to go on vacation. that's especially true for one fourteen year old girl in manson... sabrina: and theres a bittersweet reason her community wants to help check a lot of places off her travel bucketlist... local five's nikki davidson has her story in this week's iowans to know.,.. (hotel looks cool) when alexis meyer's family plans their yearly summer trip... they go all in. (think you can hike up there) we're talking hours around the computer screen... scheduling every day carefully so they can see the most... (snaps) disney world... (snaps)

grand canyon.... those are crossed off the list... a sightseeing bucket list... that's different than any other. 4:04:20 we're trying to get the most important things done now. despite all these vacations..... most of the traveling 14 year old alexis has done... is to places like this (snaps) to hospitals, and doctors offices. she's got a rare condition.... 4:08:27 after years of testing, doctors and travel and until we finally have answers. neuropathy ... which means when she was younger she lost nearly 60 percent of her hearing...and had to get cocoulear implants... now shes facing another crippling battle... significant vision loss. 3:55:41 doctors say between 16-18 she'll be considered legally blind. alexis is dealing with the diagnosis... by making a list. 3:41:15 i'm trying to go to places before i can't see anymore. and at the top?

3:45:20 it"s just kind of fun to go places. her parents hope to make her dreams come true, but a trip like that... 4:01:06 we're trying to figure out whats feasible, for a family of five it's not the easiest to pick up and go. and alexis isn't the type to wait for a miracle... so she's gotten busy. she's braiding... baking... and stringing into action...creating jewerly... dog toys and dog treats to fund her dream trip. (bead tray) with her condition it's not always easy, her careful art requires the use of all of her senses... 4:11:26 her senses are not where they are supposed to be... (plastic) 4:12:11 we're trying to get her to do things everyday to keep her moving and active. but so far... with the communities help... shes raised more than four thousand dollars... an amount this family says is all thanks to small town iowa. 4:06:50 we're thankful for the family and friends they are the suppport... thats why we live where we live. sabrina:

organizing a benefit for alexis. it gets better fort dodge and beyond will be holding a spagetti supper in march. they're hoping to raise enough money to send alexis to paris. all: (reax) elias: 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 gas prices - average national price fell 5 cents over the past two week good morning. topping "america's money" -- gas prices. heading lower again.

$1.71 a gallon, almost 15 cents less than a month ago. >> we're not likely to see significant changes in the future because crude oil prices have stabilized. retailers are pulling hoverboards from their shels. the government declared that none of them are certified as safe. >> they've been at the source of more than 50 fires. the feds want the industry to follow requirements set earlier this month. and marvel's "deadpool" is on top of the box office. >> it's on track to become one of the most successful r-rated movies ever, after taking in $55 million over the weekend. >> "kung fu panda 3" was second.

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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 we're coming off a very warm and beautiful weekend to a cooler and more overcast next few days. today it's going to be a mostly cloudy day with mild and calm conditions. highs today are going to be able to climb into the mid 40s with our lows falling down to about 30 degrees. tuesday we're going to be partly sunny with a bit more of a breeze and highs still in the mid 40s. we'll fall into the 30s starting wednesday and lasting into friday with a small snow chance early thursday morning. we'll warm back up this weekend with a small

sam toss back. elias: trending now...a push to see a movie character...take on a real life 30s starting wednesday and lasting into friday with a small snow chance early thursday morning. we'll warm back up this weekend with a small rain/snow mix chance. sam toss back.

trending now...a push to see a movie character...take on a real life role... elias: it seems beating up bad guys isn't the only thing marvel's "deadpool" seems to be good at... the latest comic-inspired film is still topping the box office, and proving there may be room for "r" rated super hero stories. but the "r" rated super hero stories. but the reactions from fans has gone from the big screen to the small screen...

petition has been started to get deadpool ---the character--- to host saturday night live... as of this morning it is up to more than 73- thousand signatures online... we want to clarify...this is not to get the actor ryan reynolds to host....but his character from the movie... all: (reax) sabrina time for another

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. elias: : 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 we want to cover the stories that are

"you're watching good 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... sabrina: donald trump picks up a second state, while the republican party loses another presidential contender over the weekend. elias: iowa lawmakers working to make the roadways a bit safer for cyclists across the hawkeye state. sabrina: and research from the university of iowa shows a possible shortage of dentists on the horizon. elias: time now for another short break... but when we come back... why groups across iowa are coming together to deal with an ongoing issue in the state's foster care system sabrina: plus sam's in with a look at your morning forecast! another full hour of good morning iowa... is right after this. " nexstar copyright"

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 monday february 22nd 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're coming off a very warm and beautiful weekend to a cooler and more overcast next few days. today it's going to be a mostly cloudy day with mild and calm conditions. highs today are going to be

mid 40s with our lows falling down to about 30 degrees. tuesday we're going to be partly sunny with a bit more of a breeze and highs still in the mid 40s. we'll fall into the 30s starting wednesday and lasting into friday with a small snow chance early thursday morning. we'll warm back up this weekend with a small rain/snow mix chance. sabrina: