their current mayor amy nielsen recently won a seat in the iowa state house, and will be vacating her post here in north liberty many are finishing last minute preparations for thanksgiving dinner soon they'll be preparing for a new mayor current mayor amy nielsen newly elected as a state representative -- opening the job as mayor the city council can choose to select a new mayor or a special election can be held "more than likely we're going to end up having a special election. i don't know what would prevent that at this point, really." to trigger a special election someone would only have collect 26 signatures something matthew pollock intends to do once nielson resigns "it's democracy. our people deserve a voice. we shouldn't be able to just pick someone to be the mayor. i believe everyone should have the opportunity to go out and vote for who they think best represents them as a people." 18-thousand call north liberty home

north liberty's current mayor amy nielsen was elected to the iowa state house and will ve 9th. the city council has 40 days after nielsens resignation to either appoint a new mayor or hold a special election. if they do appoint a mayor -- a special election can be forced by "we do know of at least one pursuing collecting signatures once i resign so that they can don't know what would prevent that from happening at this election to happen signatures of 15 percent of voters from the last regular city election have to be collected which adds up to only 26. the world's oldest pilot is turning 99-years- old next month --and he's from the state of iowa. despite being nearly 100 years old --ernie smith says he wants to keep going. emily szink catches up with him to find out what keeps him

north liberty mayor amy nielsen was elected to the iowa state house. because of that, she'll give up her job as mayor. she must do that by january 9th. the city council then has 40 days to appoint a new mayor or hold a special election. if they do appoint a mayor -- a "we do know of at least one resident who is has made it trigger a special election. more than likely we're going to end up having a special election. i don't know what would prevent that from happening at this point." a big issue the new mayor will have to face is how to deal with happening today -- a very big rivalry in this part of the country. iowa hosting nebraska today at kinnick. there's a lot on the line for both teams. iowa is trying to finish the regular season strong. the hawks have bounced back with two straight wins after losing two in a row.

north liberty's current mayor amy nielsen was elected to the iowa state house and will vacate her position as mayor by january 9th. the city council has 40 days to either appoint a new mayor or hold a special election. if they do appoint a mayor -- a special election can be forced by collecting signatures of voters. resident who is has made it known that th a once i resign so that they can up having a special election. i don't know what would prevent that from happening at this point." in order for the special election to happen signatures of 15 percent of voters from the last regular city election have to be collected. at halftime of the iowa - game -- two eastern iowans were honored as heroes. fireifghters credit ken blazek and brock staley with saving a woman trapped in her cedar rapids home after an explosion in june.

north liberty mayor amy nielsen was elected to the iowa state house. because of that, she'll give up her job as mayor. she must do that by january 9th. the city council then has 40 days to appoint a new mayor or hold a special election. if they do appoint a mayor -- a special election can be forced if voters collect enough signatures. "we do know of at least one resident who is has made it trigger a special election. more than likely we're going to end up having a special election. i don't know what would prevent that from happening at this have to face is how to deal with how much north liberty is growing. happening today -- a very big rivalry in this part of the country. iowa hosting nebraska today at kinnick. there's a lot on the line for both teams. iowa is trying to finish the regularas the hawks have bounced back with two straight wins after losing two in a row. nebraska still has a chance to

for a new mayor.right now - amy nielsen holds that title - but she won an open seat for the iowa house on tuesday night. night.the johnson county auditor tells cbs 2 news - she must resign before heading to council will either appoint a new mayor - or residents can petition to hold a special election. in marion - there's good news for your corridor commute. commute.the roundabout at seventh avenue and seventh street opens today.city leaders plan to hold a grand opening ceremony at four this afternoon.they tell cbs 2 news - it's part of a long-term plan to ease congestion between sixth and seventh avenues. in cedar rapids - residents got a chance to voice their opinions on plans to revamp mount vernon road. meeting at all saints school - was the third and final public forum.city leaders asked residents to ?give their input on ?designs and other opportunities for the area near 10-th street south east and 44th street south east.the city hopes to adopt a ?final plan before the end of the year. don't forget -- cbs 2 connects with you - call cbs 2 if you see news happen.800 222 kgan. you can

amy nielsen has served as north liberty's mayor for almost two years.amy nielsen, nl mayor19:08:21 it's been exciting and exhausting and challenging and rewarding and everything that you would be. i've absolutely loved it. i've met so many fantastic people.now she will have to resign as mayor before taking a new direction, representing district 77 in the state house of representatives.johnson county auditor travis weipert says once that happens, the city council has 40 days to appoint a new mayor.travis weipert, johnson county auditor 18:56:09 if they appoint, the citizens of north liberty can petition to have a vote. if they decide not to petition and go along with the council's that person will be up for election come november of next year.weipert says right now the office is looking into the specifics of how many voters >> reporter: right now the office is looking into the specifics of how many voters that petition would need if it happens. he said this kind of change is not uncommon for a city like north liberty. >> reporter: when you have so many new people coming in all the time w

mayor.right now - amy nielsen holds that title - but she won an open seat for the iowa house on tuesday night. night.the johnson county auditor tells cbs 2 news - she must resign before heading to the state capitol.then - city council will either appoint a new mayor - or residents can petition to hold a special election.mayor nielsen hopes for a new face in north liberty politics. amy nielsen 19:09:38 i hope that the next mayor or north because i think that again there's been so much of the same group kind of making the decisions. i think having some more new people in is really good for north liberty. liberty.nielsen will go to des moines in early january to be sworn in to the iowa house. cedar rapids will soon have a new mayor. mayor.at least for a day.this afternoon we find out who of you - won the c-r gavel challenge. mayor ron corbett challenged residents to spend money at businesses forced to close down during the flooding threat in september.folks were then asked to share photos at those locations with the hash-tag c-r-gavel challenge. today mayor corbett will announce who won -

amy nielsen 19:09:38 i hope that the next mayor or north liberty will be someone new >> you hope that the next mayor of north liberty will be someone new because i think that there has been so much of the same group kind of making the decisions. i think having some more new people in is really good for north liberty. to the iowa house. >>> cedar rapids will soon have a new mayor too. at least for a day. this afternoon, we'll find out who won the cr gavel challenge. mayor ron corbett challenges people who live here to spend money at businesses forced to close down during the flooding threat in september and october. folks were then asked to share photos while they were there with hash tag cr gavel challenge. today, the mayor will who won at 3:30. >>> a massive soybean crop this year might actually be a good thing for farmers markets. usually when crop production is higher than expected, farmers lose money. but this year's soy crop is just a monster. in this case, that is a good thing because demand is new the roof. soy is still one of the top the u.s. and also in asia. all about 5% of

they are amy nielsen is on her way to winning a seat for i will house for district 77. counsel and they will have to find a new mayor. >> we are following i was congressional races with beginning district 1. here it is . monica vernon still leading with congressman rod blum who is looking for his second term. monica byrne -- burden well known for her leadership. this is a tight race and one that could matter in washington when it is decided. >> let's go to district 2. loebsack still has a commanding lead over dr. christopher pierce. he's a local surgeon who has a practice in coralville. he's a us army surgeon. 50% to 42% with 40% of the precincts reporting. we will continue to monitor these results and bring you we are also digging into the 'voice of the voter' here in eastern iowa.fox 28 news political reporter and host of 'iowa in focus' kevin barry -- --joins us now with our panel next on cbs 2 and fox 28 -- --we'll take a break from the campaign to update the road to a state title.your first highlights of the night from the state volleyball when this election night

with current mayor amy nielsen about her move to the state house and learned what the city can do now. voter turn out yesterday.here in north liberty, residents now have more decisions to make about their leadership. leadership.amy nielsen has served as north liberty's mayor for almost two years.now she will have to resign as mayor before taking a new direction, representing district 77 in the state house of representatives.the johnson county auditor says once that happens, the city council has 40 days to appoint a new mayor. he says this kind of change isn't uncommon for a growing city like north liberty. sot scripttravis weipert, johnson county auditor18:56:09 if they appoint, the citizens of north liberty can petition to have a vote. if they decide not to petition and go along with the council's appointment, then that person will be up for election come november . .nielsen will go to des moines in early january to be sworn in to the iowa house.covering the corridor in north liberty, tomorrow on cbs 2 this morning - we're live at the mistletoe market at mercy medical center - how yo

north liberty mayor amy nielsen won her bid for the iowa house. the city will now have to select a new mayor or hold a special election to finish out her current term. it's and right now in it's de. degrees.still ahead - we head to check in with how the internet is reacting to president-elect-trump. in your cbs 2 weather first people are waking up this morning to a new president and many people are reacting to the news on social media. media. cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson is at the breaking news desk. stephanie what are you seeing? it's and you're watching cbs 2 this morning...and if you're in it's degrees. degrees.still ahead - the stock market is reacting after an historic presidential election. how traders across overseas stocks - and dow futures - which bet on the direction of the dow jones - plunged more than 800 points as donald trump surged when the polls closed last night. trading in s-and-p and nasdaq futures had to be briefly paused - after those stocks plunged too.the new york stock exchange opens at 8-thirty this morning - we'l

in a race that attracted some attention when the candidates emerged, amy nielsen has won house district 77 -- that's western johnson county. the democratic mayor of north liberty defeated republican royce phillips 57 to 42. in district 95, which covers rural linn and buchanan counties, republican louis zumbach, of coggon, keeps his seat. zumbach defeated democratic challenger richard whitehead 58% attention in the region. and in district 96 - jones county - republican incumbent lee hein, of monticello, wins again. hein beat democratic challenger matt hanlon by 30 points as hein will return to the iowa legislature. to recap, republicans gain control of the senate -- and maintain control of the iowa house 55 to 45. we'll be right back. thanks kaj. sports is next and we're back with more election thanks kaj. sports is next and we're back with more election tournament last night. xavier took on marion in the 4a quarter- finals...indians trailing midway through the opening set but kenzie redmond dials up an ace to pull marion within one... --then it's isabella sade with the block....indians

in a race that attracted some attention when the candidates emerged, amy nielsen has won house district 77 -- that's western johnson county. the democratic mayor of north liberty defeated republican royce phillips 57 to 42. in district 95, which covers rural linn and buchanan counties, republican louis zumbach, of coggon, keeps his seat. zumbach defeated dem to 42% in another race that drew plenty of attention in the region. and in district 96 - jones county - republican incumbent lee hein, of monticello, wins again. hein beat democratic challenger matt hanlon by 30 points as hein will return to the iowa legislature. do you have any pet questions? if so... we can answer them. if you have a question for doctor ryan steen call us ---, thanks for being here. midday. donald trump will be the next president of the united states. he beat democrat hillary clinton with 276 total electoral college votes. clinton public conceded during a speech earlier this morning. president obama will meet with trump at the white house tomorrow. he says the meeting is to update trump on the transition into the

they are amy nielsen is on her way to winning a seat for i that means she will have to vacate on the north liberty counsel and they will have to find a new mayor. >> we are following i was congressional races with beginning district 1. here it is . monica vernon still leading with congressman rod blum who is looking for his second term. monica byrne -- burden well known for her leadership. this is a tight race and one that could matter in washington when it is decid >> let's go to district 2. dave loebsack still has a commanding lead over dr. christopher pierce. he's a local surgeon who has a practice in coralville. he's a us army surgeon. 50% to 42% with 40% of the precincts reporting. we will continue to monitor these results and bring you we are also digging into the 'voice of the voter' here in eastern iowa.fox 28 news political reporter and host of 'iowa in focus' kevin barry -- --joins us now with our panel next on cbs 2 and fox 28 -- --we'll take a break from the campaign to update the road to a state title. highlights of the night from the state volleyball tournament -- when

a corridor town will soon be looking for a new mayor.that's because - north liberty mayor amy nielsen won her bid for the iowa house. the city will now have to select a new mayor or hold a special election to finish out her current term. don't forget -- cbs 2 connects with you - call cbs 2 if you see news happen.800 222 kgan. you can also email tips, pictures, and even video --to news -- at cbs 2 iowa dot com. that's a quick look at your wednesday morning news.get wayne: whee! you're going to bali! jonathan: it's a zonk snowed-in living room. wayne: you've got the big deal! both: (high pitched voices) teeny-tiny box. - i've got to accelerate. wayne: you got it! - (screaming) wayne: go get your car! - let's make a deal! jonathan: it's time for ?let's make a deal?. now here's tv's big dealer, wayne brady. wayne: hey, america. welcome to ?let's make a deal.? i'm wayne brady. thank you so much for tuning in. right now, every single day, who wants to make a deal? there's a pirate right there-- the pirate. the pirate. the pirate. come here, christine. everybody, have a seat, have a seat. si