dr. cynthia wolff from mercy medical center is here to tell us more. is radon lurking in your home? mercy medical center and the siouxland district health department are joining forces to increase consumer awareness of the dangers of radon gas. radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that causes no immediate health symptoms, but exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the u. s. most alarming, iowa has the highest percentage of homes with elevated radon levels in the nation. each year, more than 20,000 americans lose their lives because of radon. radon is a breakdown product of uranium found in soil, rocks and water and seeps into homes from around a home. it can also enter through cracks in the foundation, floor or walls, through hollow- around floor drains, pipes and sump pumps. radon doesn't discriminate; it can be found in new homes, old homes and in homes with or without basements. the most effective way to family is with a available for only $5 at siouxland district health in sioux city. the and easy to use >>> breaking news tonight. with just three days u

dr. cynthia wolff from akron was named the recipient of the president's award at the north american primary care research group's annual meeting. wolff, was honored for her commitment to inform her community about radon is a tasteless, oderless gas that kills 400 iowa's annually from lung cancer. wolff said she is humbled to receive the honor. so far she's given out 750 radon home testing kits since 2012. jessica rae: mcdonald's is turning french fries into a dessert item... but you have to go to japan to taste the fries smothered in chocolate. mcdonald's japan announced it was adding the "mc- choco potato" to its menu. the french fries are drizzled with milk chocolate and white chocolate sauce. the fast food giant says the combination creates what it calls "a wonderfully salty and sweet harmonious taste." jessica rae: still to come... in just a few days the ragbrai route will be announced? we'll take a look at that when we come back. scott: joining us this morning. let's get a check of conditions outdoors on the port neal welding check of conditions outdoors on the port neal welding compan

dr. cynthia wolff from mercy medical center is here to tell us more. is radon lurking in your home? mercy medical center and the siouxland district health department are joining forces to increase consumer