alliant says that report used bad testing methods to show the high levels and that alliant has a third party conduct regular tests that are reviewed by the iowa department of natural resources at its coal ash sites. " 26:34 arsenic is toxic and can cause serious health problems." pam mackey taylor is based in cedar rapids and also the conservation chair of the iowa chapter of the sierra club. she calls for frequent testing for coal ash sites. we wanted to test water at certain points as well. the state hygenic lab in coralville provides home and farm water testing kits. kcrg-tv 9 purchased kits to conduct our own tests -- first on september 24th near the stoney point landfill in two locations -- moose drive as well as a nearby creek on wolf avenue. here is the threshold to watch for: " dr. wichman: 24:45 the epa established drinking water standard for arsenic in public water supply is 10 parts per billion. " in both cases, the arsenic levels near stoney point were well below that standard. just a trace back 1/3 of the standard here. we took the muddy, wet process of collecting water sa

alliant says that report used bad testing methods to show the high levels and that alliant has a third party conduct regular tests that are reviewed by the iowa department of natural resources at its coal ash sites. " 26:34 arsenic is toxic and can cause serious health problems." pam mackey taylor is based in cedar rapids and also the conservation chair of the iowa chapter of the sierra club. she calls for frequent testing for coal ash sites. we wanted to test water at certain points as well. the state hygenic lab in coralville provides home and farm water testing kits. kcrg-tv 9 purchased kits to conduct our own tests -- first on september 24th near the stoney point landfill in two locations -- moose drive as well as a nearby creek on wolf avenue. here is the threshold to watch for: " dr. wichman: 24:45 the epa established drinking water standard for arsenic in public water supply is 10 parts per billion. " in both cases, the arsenic levels near stoney point were well below that standard. just a trace back here... and less than 1/3 of the standard here. we took the muddy, wet process

alliant has now run similar hometown rewards programs in six communities. and the utility is looking for new communities to start the two-year energy- savings program next spring. bruce? thanks, dave. joe, even though workers are weatherizing those homes, today's weather is nothing at all like winter conditions. stay with your 24 hour news weather! three days in a row with highs near or above 70 for this time of the year is a rarity. tonight some fog develops in the western part of the state and will have to be watched to see if any makes its way into eastern iowa. the next big change comes thursday as a cold front arrives bringing showers and seasonable temperatures for the end of the week and the upcoming weekend. tonight: mostly clear low: 45-51 winds: s 5-10tomorrow: mostly sunny high: 67-73 winds: s 10-15tomorrow night: mostly clear low: 47-53 winds: s 5-15wednesday: mostly sunny high: 72 - low: 50 thursday: pm showers likely high: 63 - low: 54 friday: am showers likely high: 53 - low: 43 saturday: partly cloudy high: 49 - low: 34 sunday: mostly sunny

alliant says that report used bad testing methods to show the high levels and that alliant has a third party conduct regular tests that are reviewed by the iowa department of natural resources at its coal ash sites. problems." pam mackey taylor is based in cedar rapids and also the conservation chair of the iowa chapter of the sierra club. she coal ash sites. we wanted to test water at certain points as well. the provides home and farm water testing kits. kcrg-tv 9 purchased kits to conduct our own tests -- first on september 24th near the stoney point landfill in two locations -- moose drive as well as a nearby creek on wolf avenue. here is the threshold to watch for: " dr. wichman: 24:45 the epa established drinking water standard for arsenic in public water supply is 10 parts per billion. " in both cases, the arsenic levels near stoney point were well below that standard. just a trace back here... and less than 1/3 of the standard here. we took the muddy, wet process of collecting water samples near prairie creek -- with two sets of samples from the creek. first behind tait cummins

alliant hired the green iowa americorps team to do the work. members can't do large jobs like adding insulation or replacing windows. but if the audit finds air leaks, the members will caulk, add weather stripping to doors, and energy savings. dubuque wants to buy a water and sewer service that could become a money maker. buying twin ridge water for one point three million dollars last night. the private company services about 100 properties in the twin ridge subdivision in the key west area. dubuque city leaders says having more customers means more money for the city. a new presidential poll shows doctor ben carson several points ahead of donald trump. the new numbers come as the republican candidates continue to duke it out over upcoming debate rules. recreational use of marijuana. but if it passes it won't be completely free range. but right now, here's a look at today's opening farm markets. good morning! plan on another decent day across eastern iowa with many areas 70s again. one thing we are watching is the potential for fog development

after more than 100-years in service...alliant energy plans to shut down one of its power plants in iowa6 the plant in dubuque will be closed june of 20-177 according the our coverage partners the t-h media -- alliant planned to close the facility for quite some time. the plant doesn't everyday...and isn't needed to maintain reliable service. the thirteen people who currently work there will be offered jobs at other plants. dedeision 2016... we are about two months away from the iowa caucuses...and candidates have been pushing out their messages`for months...but 4 -o-p candidates in particular were all over your tv screeethis papat holiday weekend. . kwwl's lauren moss joins us now, and lauren t tese politcal aas were a part of an aareement with nbc network. that's right. you may remember..candidat es complained saying donald trump benefited from hosting saturday night live earrier this montt it cocoes down to federal equal time rule..and it's exactly what it sounds like. it requires networks who give a candidate fre air time in non-news shows like snl...to then offer the same time tt oth

ive checked in wiht alliant and mid american energy... there doesn't seem to be any we've got you coveed.... amand gilbert... kwwl news storm track seven meteoroligist eileen loan will have another look at the forecast for us coming up in a few minutes. this comes affer strong storms ripped through iowa yesterday -- trees being knocked over including this one on gilbertville road in black hawk county. luckily nobody was hurt. and in cedar falls -- the storms blew the roof off a building whhch houses hay. in dubuque -- trees landing on this house. we got this video from our coverage partner at t-h media. luckily the couple who lives here wasn't'thome at the time. when they got home -- they were most concerned about their cats. we were afraid that they went out, got out. but we found both t-h...eisenhower elementary in dubuque hasroof and water damage in the gym, art and music roooos but should ready for school this morning. these storms hitting a larges area of the state -- this is from corning, southwest of des moines. some trees down --

alliant hired the green iowa americorps team to do the work. members can't do large jobs like adding insulation or replacing windows. but if the audit finds air leaks, the members will caulk, add weather stripping to doors, and other small jobs to improve energy savings. bruce harreld is into his first week as the president of the university of iowa. he's hoping the rest of the week will bring fewer protests from student and staff calling for him to quit his job. first alert storm team meteorologist kaj o'mara joins us now. plan on another decent day across eastern iowa with many areas making it back to the 70s again. one thing we are for fog development over the southern half of the region this morning. should the fog develop, it will likely be out of here by 10am. plan on sunny sky once the patchy fog leaves the area . wednesday should be another good one with highs in the 70s, followed by cooler weather on thursday and friday. our rain chance continues to be on track, and mainly centered on thursday night, though there may be a lingering sho

alliant energy still owns cedar lake but the city is in the process of taking over the ownership, which would lead to funding for cleanup. " 43:20. they're passionate, they might have grew up around the lake and this was the first place they learned to fish but now they believe it should be enhanced for a new generation. " todd also said that people will soon see what he called 'small enhancements' for families or people who run or jog along cedar lake. a shell rock company that makes grain wagons and crop sprayers is set to layoff some employees later this month. a spokesperson with unverferth manufacturin g wouldn't say how many people this affects. but he says if the ag economy picks up, the goal would be to bring some of these people back. the layoffs begin november 30th. this weekend is going to be big for iowa city - in the number of people and the amount of money events will generate. with several hawkeye sporting events on the planner, there's a pep rally tonight at 5 at the weatherdance fountain stage in the ped mall. the wrestling team will host top ranked oklahoma state at 11

alliant energy has teamed up with the city of oelwein to help people reduce their energy costs. together they're offering energy audits and will weatherize any home for free. it's part of the "hometown rewards" to cut energy usage. so far, 60 oelwein home owners have signed up to get the free help. "we have newer windows, we have a newer roof but i'd like to see them come in and let us know what needs to be improved." americorps can't do large jobs like adding insulation or replacing windows. but if the audit finds air caulk, add weather stripping to doors, and other small jobs to improve energy savings. aviation experts believe a passenger plane that crashed in egypt broke apart in midair. now they're trying to pinpoint what caused the plane to disintegrate, killing everyone on investigators are working to find out what caused how a russian passenger plane to crash in the egyptian desert saturday, killing all 224 people on board. russia's metrojet airline believes external forces caused the crash, ruling out mechanical problems and pilot error. but others say it's too early to

friends of cedar lake president daleodd said alliant energy still owns the lake as the work is still ongoing for city to gain ownership of the lake. " riit now we knowowwe have a bunch ofofmud like most urban lakes and we believe something should be done and we can't leave it as it is." even as this group clearly wants a better lake -- with more to offer -- for decades to follow... in cedar pids, chris earl, kcrg-tv 9 news. people in alburnett will soon have a safer way to get to a sports complex just outside of town. wowokers have almoot fifiished pouring the concrete for a pathway leading from the town to the martin sports complex. the alburnett lions club received grants and donaqions, s well as money from the city, for the 38- thousanndollar project. the club wanted to build the pathway to keep people from walking on the side of the road, right next to a steady flow of traffic. "the shoulder of the road leading from town out to the complex is just n nt safe for peoole to be on. the cross country team does run it to come out here to use the trail that's around the complex and it's

alliant energy still owns cedar lake but the city is in the process of taking over the ownership, which would lead to funding for cleanup. " 43:20. they're passionate, they might have grew up around the lake and this was the first place they learned to fish but now they believe it should be enhanced for a new generation. " todd also said that people will soon see what he called 'small enhancements' for families or people who run or jog along cedar lake. you've heard of pizza delivery -- now another fast food chain is hoping to lure customers with convenience. the only question -- would you like it original plan on a pretty decent friday. while the wind will still be out there, it won't be nearly like yesterday with speeds of 15-25mph likely. highs will generally be in the 45-49 range. plan on another great weekend with highs well into the 50s both days. next week, another large area of low midwest. this one will be a slow mover and several days of rainfall continues to look likely. plan on wet weather monday through wednesday, and possibly into thursday if the system slows even more. en

alliant energy still owns cedar lake but the city is in the process of taking over the ownership, which would lead to funding for cleanup. " 43:20. they're passionate, they might have grew up around the lake and this was the first place they learned to fish but now they believe it should be enhanced for a new generation. " todd also said that people will soon see what he called 'small enhancements' for families or people who run or jog along cedar lake. a shell rock company that makes grain wagons and crop sprayers is set to layoff some employees later this month. a spokesperson with unverferth manufacturin g wouldn't say how many people this affects. but he says if the ag economy picks up, the goal would be to bring some of these people back. the layoffs begin november 30th. a dubuque county community will soon have a new coffeehouse. the asbury city council voted to sell a former one-room schoolhouse to two people from dubuque. they don't have a time frame for when the coffeehouse would open. a nonprofit group withdrew a proposal to preserve the 170-year-old structure as a community a

alliant energy still owns cedar lake but the city is in the process of takinnover, which would lead to funding for cleanup. " 43:20. they're passionate, they might have grew up around the lake and this was the first place they learned to fish but now they believe it should be enhanced for a new generation.n." todd also said that people will he calll 'small enhancements' for families or people who run or jog along cedar lake. dogs from all over the country will be splashing in dubuque today. the dockdogs world championships is happening. it's a national dog-jumping aquatics competition, and events go until sunday. this is video from a smaller competition in coralville this summer. you'll see big air, extreme vertical, and speed retrievalchallenges. matches start every morning at 9 at the five flags center. summertime is great for getting outdoors and stayg active.... but now that fall so is the cold. find out why that's not a bad thing when it comes to your health, coming up. winds aren't as blustery today, but are still blowing out of the w at 15-25 mph. they will die down into the eve

we also found a trace amount in allamakee county, a half-mile north of the alliant energy power plant on highway 76. " 24:50 for all of these intents and purposes, these are safe to drink, people can, based on the epa regulations, people can drink 2 liters of this water everyday for the rest of their life without adverse health effects. " for more results and why some people are pushing for more frequent state testing, head to this story on our website, kcrg dot com. republican presidential candidate carly fiorina is heading to des moines and then western iowa today to appeal to voters. she and doctor ben carson spoke at an event in wilton yesterday. more than 100 people showed up to the wilton community center for a chance to hear what two have planned for the presidency. neither has held political office. both candidates spoke about their personal paths and the reason they decided to run for the republican nomination. they touched on faith, took questions regarding energy, and both spoke about the need to stop isis. " "isis is an evil that must be defeated and the only way to defeat

accordinggo alliant energy's more than 700 are without power in linn county... almost 400 without power in benton county... and less than 50 are without power in johnson county... according to midamerican energrg... 27 peopel are without power in black hawk county. and i just spoke with waterloo police.... and they say a poll was down not long ago at the intersection of university and fletcher.... the area is w clear... and at time there aren't any roads that are blocked. keep watching today in iowa for waterloo... amanda gilbert... kwwl news. a wind advisory is in effect for the entire kwwl viewing area throughout the day. these storms much of the state yesterday -- this video isout of corning, southwest of des moines. some trees are down -- and there's damage to siding. knoxville saw some heavier damage -- trees going into homes -- and roofs damaged from the strong storms. and a possible tonado touched down near the des moines international airport. you can see some of the damage here at the airport's air national guard base. the family of a virginia man who d

near fairfax, we heard from a viewer that said a machine shed roof was ripped off.we also checked alliant energy. right now, they're saying about 200 people are without power in this area.we'll continue to stay out here and keep an eye on these storms as they pass through.for now, though, karen and scott, i'll send it back to you. our severe weather here in eastern iowa follows a day of active weather in central iowa. iowa.this is video from west des moines where they saw winds in upwards of 70 miles per hour in places. places.and here's video from coralville.adam peters posted this to twitter as he was sitting through what he described as sideways rain, hail and high winds on the coralville strip. across the nation and right here at home, americans are taking time today to say "thank you" to our veterans. veterans.we set aside the day to honor their service and sacrifice, and one veteran in particular was honored in cedar rapids - one of the area's oldest. cbs 2 news reporter joy howe was there. joy stand up llive:no better place to hold this today, than in the beautiful veterans memoria