"celebrating christmas in the corridor - i'm matt hammill hammill holiday mansion tours at brucemore continue until the end of the year. for more informatatn, you can head to our website - cbs 2 iowa dot com. coming up on the cbs 2 news at noon,we'll see how one corridor organization is working hard to make sure everyone has the chance to get christmas is a time to give back, and he inhe corridor, mission of hope is doing that today. today.cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson. johnson.has been live there all afternoon to give us a look at what they're doing. stephanie hows it oking now? now?merry christmas kelly, you are e ght mission of hope e all about giving back. right now volunteers are prepping. live in cedar rapidsds.. stephanie johnson cbs 2 nnews. news. thanks, stephahae! justin has your weather to go next... my mom's name is irene, and she has alzheimer's. adult daycare costs so much, i have to take my mom to work with me. eventually she'll require around-the-clock care. i worry about what the next step is. my mom deserves the best care she can get. so i met hillary clinto

hammill. hammill. coming up on cbs 2 news, it's almost here -- the hawkeyesfirst rose bowl in twenty f fe yearar-- what you'll need to know about next cbs 2, the first tv station to cbs 2 this morning.researchers have found new benefits of a very simple technique, thatat both mothers, and their newborn babies.that's tomorrow cbs 2, the first tv station to cbs 2, the first cbs 2, the first and coming up in sports... sports...aloha, 12:30 a.m. wake up call! the u-n-i panthers in hawaii all week, highlights from last night's america is not just electing a president, we're also electing a commander in chief. that choice matters. because ststngthening the econony, making healthcare more affordable, raising incomes. all of that depends on us being both secure at home and leading the world. i will getetp every single day and do whatever it takes to make sure our country is safe and strong. whether it whether it will require a couple e tra cups of coffee or forgoing late night talk shows -- being a de

hammill. and coming up in sports... sports...hoopopafter hours s hohou-n-i fared in hawaii last being a dedicated u-n-i men's basketball fan akes on a whole new definition this week -- and last ninit's 12:30 a.m. tip-off.. the start to the panthers' week at the hawaii diamond classic.... classic....polo-clad coa jake and the panthers taking on the host team first.., first quartete jeremy morgan n with the steal, the cross court hustle, and the muscle to bring it down for the panthers first points of the game -- wod be 34-25 hawaii at the half...and the rainbow warriors olling to start the second half, aaron valez as the crowd goes wild... it's no monmouth bench celebration but solid saluterom hawaii...t bohannon beyond the c to make it a six point game -- and become the u-n-i all time leader in three's --but it wouldn't be enough... isaac fleming with the steal and more -- chaos ensues -- the hometown rainbow warriors defeat the panthers 68- the popo bo-ryan era the post bo-ryan era beginning tonight in madison, badgers

perfect.fox 28 news reporter matt hammill is live in the newsroom#with the latest. matt? ______________ thehe are me amazing deals - on line - - free shipping - - gift cards - buy one - get one.but police also want us to keep in mind - there can be - a dark * side - - as you type in - your - credit** card number. number. - " keyboard ordering " 121 - million on line shoppers - this week - means plenty of opportunites for cyber thieves.and if you worry - - that's a good thing. thing." i'm hoping everybody's just a little bit paranoid to be conscious s attention to the sites that they're using. "iowa city crime prevention officer - r - a mee-bus - warns - only use trusted web-sites - with the security indicatorsrs- and if an order form asks for social security - and phone numbers - get off that site. site. " absolutely a red flag ... ... unfortunately the arara lot of scammers out there right now that are looking to get as much information as they can to make life truly difficult for a lot of victims. " "" it can be bad - people lose thousands of dollars because their credi

"celebrating christmas in the corridor - i'm matt hammill holiday mansion tours at brucemore continue until the end of the year. we have put a link to all that information on our website, along with the rest of matt's stories. still to come at 6. how a group in cedar rapids help spread christmas cheer a little early for *veterans in my mom's name is irene, and she has alzheimer's. adult daycare costs so much, i have to take my mom to work with me. i worry about what the next step is. my mom deserves the best care she can get. so i met hillary clinton. i could tell that she was moved by my story... because she teared up. being able to pay for daycare... to know that my mom is safe while i work so that i can continue to support us. hillary clinton has proposed real things that could help us. christmas morning right here on cbs 2.it's the season of giving, and one man is receiving something most people take for granted..see how his christmas gift, will forever change his life.that's tomorrow on cbs 2 this morning. instead senior care - touches the lives - through the - be a santa to a se

matt hammill cbs 2 news ten at ten. also in san bernardino, bernardino,the f-b-i says the two shooters in wednesday's attack trained at a gun range in los angeles before killing 14 people. people.in fact, they were there just days before attack, according to range managers. president obama and others in the federal government have called it an act of terror. however, investigators say there is no evidence the couple was directed by a terror network overseas, such as isis. a new terror alert warning system is in the works from the department of homeland security. security.the current system requires a specific, credible activated. this new effort will include an intermediate step. president obama says his administration is responding to the evolving threat of terrorism and the change is part of that.this is the third change to the warning system since the september 11th attacks. cbs 2 news ten at ten corridor's top stories. stories.a total and complete block of all muslims from entering the u-s. s.that is the call today

"celebratingng christmas in the corridor - i'm matt hammill holiday mansion tours at brucemore continue until the end of the year. we have put a link to all that information on our website, along with the rest of matt's stories. coming up on live at 5...avoid holiday hazzards.the five simple steps you can take to avoid food allergies at get togethers. togethers.meanwhile, this is downtown cedar rapids as drivers head home on this christmas eve in the corridor. let's check in with marissa scott for your weather. bernie sanders passed more amendments in a republican congress than any other member. cracked the gridlock with john mccain to strengthen terans' healthcare. bernie sanders. a consistent, principled, and effective leader. building a future to believe in. sanders: i'm bernie sanders and i approve this message. christmas morning right here on cbs 2.it's the season of giving, and one man is receiving something most people take for granted..see how his christmas gift, will forever change his life.that's tomorrow on cbs 2 this morning. ((kelly) the hawkeyes are officially rose bowl bo

"celebrating i'm matt hammill hammill holiday mansion tours at brucemore continue until the end of the year. we'll put a link to all that information on our website. we'd like to say congratulatio ns to brande ulrich and chad rawson.brande is a sales account executive here at cbs 2 news.chad proposed to her today, using our billboard on collins road.here's how he pulled it off - brande was told one of her's account's billboard messages was wrong. so when she went outside to tata a look, she saw chad's proposal.chad and their son jace, were waiting for her, ring ready-to-go.brande said still to come on the fox 28 news at nine. nine.it's not just families that gather on christmas, but faiths as well.we'll talk to local leaders about one of the busiest times of the year, under the e eeple.but first... first... a growing online trend having an impact on adoption. im sheila gray. hear one family's christmas dream coming up in more t tn 100- my mom's name is irene, and she has alzheimer's. adult daycare costs so much, i have to take my mom to work with me. i worry about what the next step is

perfect.cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill hammillis live in the newsroom with the latest. matt? ______________ there are some amazing deals - on line - - free shipping - - gift cards - buy one - get one.but police also want us to keep p mind - there can be - a dark * side - - as you type in - your - credit** card number. number. police say - police say - even be careful of searching on google.some of the choices may sod like a big* retailer - but may be fake.- - andhe theft doesn't end there.theft doesn't - - and the fake.but m m be big* retailer - sound like a searching on careful of searching onongoogle.some of the choices may sound like a big* retailer - but may be fake.- - and the theft doesn't end there.police say a lot of packages - get stolen from front porches - - so make arrangements with the shipper - or a police say - even be cceful of searching on google.some of the choices may sound like a fake.- - and the theft doesn't end there.police say a lot of packages - get stolen from front porches - - so make arrangements with the shipper - or a neighbor.matt hammill cbs 2

i'm matt hammill, you can find all of our christmas in the corridor locations on our website -- cbs 2 iowa dot com. out for the long hall -- sportsnaz long done for the year -- why the decision was 2. for lynn's family, the big stress is paying four hundred dollars a month in medical and drug costs for aidan. for other families it's higher deductibles, premiums and co-pays that keep adding up. that's why we've got to crack down on price gouging, cap out-of-pocket costs, and fast track approval of less expensive generic drugs. because we've got to get health care costs under control for lynn's family and for yours. that extra rest that steve prohm gave naz long on sunday -- just got a hole lot longer -- both prohm and long announced today that the senior guard will miss the seasonlong played in the first 8 games for the cyclones -- averaging 12 points and 31 minutes per game -- but persistant discomfort forced him to shut it down and focus on his ongoing recovery from the arthroscopic surgery he had on both hips during the offseason . -- long will seek a medical redshirt the road to re

"celebrating christmas in celebrating christmas in the corridor - i'm matt hammill hammill holiday mansion tours at brucemore continue until the information, you can head to our website - cbs 2 iowa dot com. it's coming up... up...why fiat-chrysler is recalling hundreds of thousands of jeeps and s-u-v's. it's still to come... come...why you may be in luck today if you're still waiting fed- right now on cbs 2 this morning...the rush corridor businesses saw as shoppers tried to beat out the final buzzer before christmas. how you can make sure a grinch doesn't steal your christmas while you're not at home. ve ways you can make sure everyone can enjoy their christmas meal even if they have food allergies. merry christmas friends!thank you for joining us on this special morning.i hope your day today is a joyous one!what weird weather we've been having lately...i know you're all wondering what today holds. justin, what are we in for today? a person was found dead yesterday afternoon at a car wash in waterloo. waterloo.the waterloo cedar falls courier reports the body was und around 2-30 at the k

the whle family together, to share the spirit of the season.this morning cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill continues to explore some of your favorites favoritesas we celebrate christmas in the corridor. cocoidor. " varoom "in the tradition of the old world where christmas brings warmth to a long winter -the amanas invites you in from the cold " accordians "welcome the tannebaum forrestwhere crowds are gathering for the glitter - and creative color that fills the fest hall barn - - with the beauty y the season andbrings wide eyed wonder - to visitors - in awe of what they see." many of them walk that first step in and they just stop because they'rjust mesmerized by everything." david rettig says from the scores of christmas trees - decked out by local groups and businesses - to the amazing german pyramid fill with stars of the season - amana has been the place to find years." people love it - it's a tradition for a lot of people we have folks that come every year for the e st 25 years or so and they come from chicago and they come from kansas city and locals also. " " mason .. oooh mason ..

special.cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill hit the road for some amazing displays in keokuk. okuk. " we are in candy cane lane .. w wch is the main entrance to city of christmas " it's the sweetest place on earth and jean meyer is not bragging. your ride through the city of chrismas display - in keokok - is voted number one in iowa.a steady stream of cars - to see this wonderland of more than a million lights. including t t crcrson - becon that reflects - on parts of three states." this is our 40 foot tall red christmas tree that can be seen from the illinois shore. " after 27 years - t tnty thousand cars - come for musical - trains - the heavenly lane of angels - - and incredible new surprises. " every year when the lits go on on thanksgiving evening it boggles my mind even though i pretty much know what it's gonna be." you'll see babies - making their first christmas memoriesd youngstersrs- waving out the windowsas they pass busy elves in santa's work - shop." pound pound " " it's just different .. it's just a kick. " richard malloy - the elf who buildt some attractions say

merry christmas "celebrating christmas in the corridor - i'm matt hammill hammill santa wants you to know he's left walker for this season - for his big trip christmas eve, but he'll definitely be back next year. babies born at st - lukes maternity center receive one of their first gifts before they're even a day old. old.volunteers knit tiny baby hats tgive to each infant. when a baby is born - a hat is placed on their head to keep them warm.this couple has a special hat - one with a christmas tree on it. volunteers knit pink, blue, and holiday themed hats throughout the year.then they deliver the hats to the hospital - and parents say it's a welcome surprise. "oh absolutely, yeah. oh, it's really thick too and nice and warm. he's diggin' it! put him right out (chuckling) (chuckling)roughly 220-babies lukes.matt and priscilla hepker are the proud parents of little izaiah scott.we wish still to come on the fox 28 news at nine... nine...tens of thousands of kids in iowa could be caught in health insurance limbo.how governor branstad's privatization plan for medicaid has some parents s

delivered.cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill explains what you can do to combat these porch pirates.matt... the good news is - - there are more options than the bad news is - - it's a very easy crime to commit - - and it's a holiday surprisenobody wants -- right before christmas. christmas. " rumble rumble rumble " with millions of packages on the move for christmas - unfortunately it means - millions of chances - for thieves." as more packages are being mailed out because of online shopping there's more opportunity for peole to realize hey i can go fishing. " fishing on front porches. shopping on line - means all those presents go to your house or apartment.if you're at work - they sit for hours - in plain sight. home security videos - from all over the country - show gifts - being snatched - in a matter of seconds. seconds." somebody can pull up or run up and grab the packages and jump back in the car and drive away. " cedar rapids police are already investigating their first case.they suggest - having items shipped to work - if your employer allows it.at a time when tracking technolog

first...i'm matt hammill - live - at broadcast park. it doesn't take a fortune - to make christmas brighter -0 for kids in the corridor. how you can do it - - later fox 28 news at nine. i love a gourmet cheeseburger as much as anybody. d that's why we created the pub burger at culver's. my favorite cheeseburger starts with great beef. when you get that burger in your hand and the juices are flowing, you want to devour it. chef, we're going to make a pepper grinder pub burger. i'm stoked, man.n. we've got a little wisconsin swiss and wisconsin cheddar. those are the criteria for me fresh beef, bacon, wisconsin cheese. the four-peppercorn mayo really sets this burger apart. this is the ultimate bacon cheeseburger. our new pepper grinder pub burger. join us tomorrow for fox 28 morning live.with winter just weeks away - many people are starting to show signs that they may have the flu. flu.we're getting some tips from experts a aut what you can do if you catch it yourself.that's tomorrow on fox 28 morning live. on this "giving tuesday" we d

i'm matt hammill we have a liink to all the information on this week-end's aisle of lights in coralville on our website, cbs 2 iowa dot com. that is cbs 2 news ten at ten -- the corridor's top stories and tomorrow's weather first forecast in the first ten minutes. minutes.but we are just getting started.coming up... working to make the season bright for those stuck in a hospital. cbs 2 this morning.one family came up with a creative way to get their child to sleep.we'll show you what it is, and how it could help your child get tomorrow on cbs 2 this morning. ((kelly)) temperatures are mild in the 30s and 40s 40s october lives, tempes. will be mild into sunday 50s passing clouds are showing up over iowa iowa highs will be in the mid 50s 50s highs were in the upper 40s to low 50s with no rainfall 40s a storm in the pacific will bring rain this weekend weekend 1-2" of rain expected expected on e model show 1-4" another all some passing some passing clouds and mild with lows near 40 40 partrt sunny and warmer with highs in themid 50s 50s temperatures will stay mild through sunday with rain o

hammill joins us live liveto explain why it's a a critical day for ttusands of local kids. matt. you know the goal - - to make sure every kid in the corridor - has a gift to open whenthey wake up christmas morning.thursday - - is o o of the last days - - as time is running out. out. nats horn siren - (( 9:22:40 )) " siren .. woooooooooooonk woooooooooo oonk. " nats - (( 9:19:21 )) " his is the finishing touches before next week when we give out everything. " only three days left - - and a critical need for kids in the corridor.this year toys for tots will try to put smiles on the aces of more than two thousand kids.major barbara logan - with the salvation army - says layoffs and medical bills - mean some families are hurting for the holidays.major barbara 9:15:4: )) " you know sometimes it's a little embarrassingngor people to have to ask, but it's just a people in need. " more than one hundred toys for tots boxes are all over the community - -from caprprtti's near l ldale - - t t u-f-g - - down-town.ashleigh belin - ufg (( 9:25;18 )) " we just encourage people to get involved in

runoff.today, the mayor-elect spoke with cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill who joins us from the newsroom. matt? ____________ a bout 15 - percent of the population in waterloo is african american.hart says while he's proud* to be first - it definitely - was not* part of his - platform platform " varoooooom " waterloo is decked o o for christmas - but down the street quentin hart already has his gift - and is still on the phone saying thank you. you." the community spoke loudly and i'm just blessed and happy abououthe outcome of the election. "the front page notes the history - the kid who grew up here - part of the 70's - de-segregation busing to grant school school" some of our bosnian n community .. " but hart says his supporters know he's not focused on being a black mayor - - just the best* mayor. " i want`to be the mayor that could erase all those river i'm african american and i'm absolutely proud of who i am. " - " it's insanity " part of hart's platform - to stop the gun violence. violence." i think it says waterloo is ready to move into a new chapter. " michaed muhammad has known

merry christmas "celebrating christmas in the corridor - i'm matt hammill hammilla7 and coming up in sports -- another game down to the wire for the cyclones -- could the cardiac clones come from behind again -- find out next 2. making it to the rose bowl for the first time in 25 years is a great accomplishment and the hawkeyes are definately proud of that feat but getting to pasadena isn't what this team wants to be remembered by -- the hawks returned to practice this week and started preparing for stanford -- on christmas eve, they'll fly to cali and contniue those preparations all the up until game day -- because this is a business trip with one goal -- win the rose bowl. "we just gotta maintain our focus because we got a big opportunity ahead of us here to win a rose bowl game. and we're not satisifed with just being in the rose bowl and playing in the game--we wanna win the game." game.""we're playiing in the rose bowl -- this is gonna be an amazing experience, something that you'll always remember, you'll never forget, and you'll tell your children but when twenty five years co

hammill. hammill. you still have time to catch the christmas lights of wyoming.the city plans to leave them up until the new praised as one of america's best mayors who governed as a pragmatist. bernie sanders passed more amendments in a republican congress than any other member. cracked the gridlock with john mccain to strengthen veterans' healthcare. bernie sanders. a consistent, principled, and effective leader. building a future to believe in. an impressive december storm moved through the hawkeye state and across the central u- s today bringing us rain, gusty winds, lightning and thunder today. we even saw some snow in our northern counties.our forecast summary shows temps bottoming out in the 30s and highs staying in radar shows some light rain and snow showers in eastern iowa. some roads are wet, slick, icy and snow covered so be careful on the roads.reports of little to no accumulation of snow plus rain 30-50 mph.predictor shows partly to mostly cloudy skies with snow showers tomorrow.

merry christmas "celebrating christmas in the corridor - i'm matt hammill hammilla7 to see other light displays right here in the corridor, head to our ebsite, cbs 2 iowa-dot com. if you're just getting up, good morning -- it's now still to come... come...the heart warming moment when one family realized they'll be together for the holidada. hohodays.you're watching c-b-s 2 this morning -- covering the

edition, we traveled a little farther to show yoyosomething ery special.fox 28 news reporter matt hammill hit the road for some amazing displays in keokuk. keokuk. " we are in candy cane lane .. which is the main ntrance to city of christmas " it's the sweetest place on earth and jean meyer is not bragging. your ride through the city of chrismas display - in keokuk - is voted number ononin wa.a steady stream of cars - starts at dusk every night - to see this wonderland of more than a million lights. including the crimson - becon that reflects - on parts of three states." this is our 40 foot tall red christmas tree that can be seen from the illinois shore. " after 27 years - twenty thousand cars - come for musical - trains - the heavenly lane of angels - - and incredible new the lights go on on thanksgiving evenini it boggles my mind even though i pretty much know what it's gonna be." you'll see babies - making their first christmas memoriesand youngsters - waving out the windowsas they pass busy elves in santa's work - shop." pound pound " " it's just different .. it's just a kick. " rich

i'm matt hammill we have a liink to all the information on this week-end's aisle of lights in coralville on our website, cbs 2 iowa dot com. it's now on this morning. morning.after the break... break...why even hawkeye season ticket holders might be shut out of the rose bowl in pasadena. dad: i'm on it. culligan man: dude. don't do it yourself. dad: no? culligan man: no. anncr: leave it to the experts. with a culligan whole-hohoe water softening system, you get better water, and service you can actually count on. dad: hey, culligan man. culligan man: hey! dad: this is great! here's a look at s se of eastern iowa's top stories -- on this morning... in cedar rapids -- the first phase of the highway 100 extension is on schedule and on budget.this is videof the progress we shot near edgewood road this summer.the d-o-t says *some* traffic problems in that area might be eliminated in just a few weeks. the city visual arts commission gather input for the design of the overpasses the area. keeping with traffic in cedar rapids, starting today, east- bound traffic on 8th avenue between the 8th ave

delivered.fox 28 news reporter matt hammill spent the evening postal investigators about what you can do.matt... _______________________the good news is - - there are more options than ever - - to stop thieves.the bad news is - - it's a very easy crime to commit - - and it's a holiday surprise nobody wants s - right - before christmas. " rumble rumble rumble " with millions of packages on the move for christmas - unfortunately it means - millions of chances - for ieves." as morerepackages are being mailed out because of online shopping there's more opportunity for peole to realize hey i can go fishing. " fishing on front porches. shopping on line - means all those presents go to your house or apartment.if you're at work - they sit for hours - in plain sight. home security videos - from all over the country - show gifts - being snatched - in a matter of seconds. seconds." somebody can pull up or run up and grab the packages and jump back in the car and drive away. " cedar rapids police are already case.they suggest - havingng itemem shipped to work - if your employer allows it.at a tim

tim hurley by more than 15- hundred votes in tuesday's runoff.today, the mayor-elect reporter matt hammill who joins us from the newsroom. matt? ____________ a bout 15 - percent of the population in waterloo is african american.hart says while he's proud* to b bfirst - it definitely - was not* part of his - platform platform " varoooooom " waterloo is decked out for christmas - but down the street quentin hart already has his gift - and is still on the phone saying thank you. you." the community spoke loudly and i'm just blessed and happy about the outcome of the e ection. "the front page notes the history - the kid who grew up here - part of the 70's - de-segregation busing to grant school school" some of our bosnian community .. " but hart says his supporters know he's not focused on being a black mayor - - just the best* mayor. " i want to be the mayor that could erase all those river lines and boundary lines, but i'm african american and i'm absolutely proud of who i am. - " it's insanity " part of hart's platform - to stop the guguviolence.. violence." i think it says waterloo is read

celebrating christmas in the corridor - i'm matt hammill it's now on this morning. morning.after the break... break...the recognition one cedar rapids native is getting for his career best performances last weekend. welcome back -- it's now we're taking a look at your_______ your_______ here's a look at some of eastern iowa's top stories -- on this morning... in cedar rapids -- construction crews at the new c-r-s-t center hoisted the final structural beam into million dollar office tower now officially tops out at eleven stories.it is expected to be finished by this summer. applications are now open for a new confidentiality program in iowa -- called safe at home -- helping survivors of domestic violence -- sexual abuse and human trafficking. iowa is joining 33 other states that already have similar programs keeping victims' addresses confidential.organizers say it's the best way to get victims out of abusive situations.a full launch of the program is set for january first. iowans are among some of the most generous people in the country.volunteering and civic life

i'm matt hammill, you can find all of our christmas in the c cridor paris: there's a lot to do on a dairy farm. nobody's gonna do it for you. you have to get out there and do it yourself. bernie sanders is a well-known friend of family farms. bernie cannot be bought out by big money. bernie's opinion cannot be purchased. it's time for our next president to get in there, roll up his sleeves, take off the gloves, and take on wall street, take on big business, take on big money, and get the working class back to where they should be. he's a rock. just ahead on the fox 28 news at nine. nine.a new option in the corridor if you're struggling to get your eight hours every night. night.and later, just because he's the longest serving governor in american history doesn'n'mean terry branstad avoids criticism.more of our exclusive 1-on-1 interview -- 18-million adults struggle with sleep apnea according to the national sleep foundation. foundation.but as fox 28 news reporter steffi lee shows us - when the regular treatments don't work, there's a new option at the physician's clinic of iowa. iowa.see

special.cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill hit the road for some amazing displays in keokuk. keokuk. " we are in candy cane lane .. which is the main entrance to city of christmas " it's the sweetest place on earth and jean meyer is not bragging. your ride through the city of chrismas display - in keokuk - is voted number one in iowa.a steady stream of cars - starts at dusk every night - to see this wonderland this night - to see this wonderland of more than a million lights.including the crimson - becon that reflects - on parts of three states." this is our 40 foot tall red christmas tree that can be seen from the illinois shore. " after 27 years - twenty thousand cars - come for musical - - come for musical - trains - the heavenly lane of angels - - and incredible new surprises. " every year when the lights go on on thanksgiving evening it boggles my mind even though i pretty much know what it's gonna be." you'll see babies - making their first christmas memoriesand youngsters - waving out the windowsas they pass busy elves in santa's work - shop." pound pound " " it's just

cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill takes us usto marion as we celebrate christmas in the corridor. corridor. when you're out cruising on your sleigh ride - this might be worth a detour detourit's the kind of block much.this entire neighborhood - is decked out - and glowing in the night sky over marion marion it kind of reminds me of being a kid .. you know your parents would go through certain neighborhoods and drive the long way home cuz you wanted to see that one display of lights ((cover rest?)) and i think it's pretty cool .. it really adds a lot to the season "mike schultete- i i just one of the elves - on oak park circle just off albernette road - -keeping spirits and lights bright - along the christmas curb side. santa lives herere- -along with a few of his electric reindeer who greet all the guests with a nod nod some of the homes are right off the front t a glititring christmamacard and high tech techwhile others celebrate the classics classicsand just down the street " you're a mean one .. mister grinch . " " the grinch isn't just stealing christmas - - he's committing li

night.fox 28 news reporter matt hammill has the story as part of our christmas in the corridor series. series. nat - music as the warmth of the holiday season spreads christmas color across coralville nat (( 6:43:42 )) " crinkle crinkle bag "there is one more huge projecnat light lighter (( 6:45:11 )) " pop .. (( 6:42:47)) .. light the candle. "for elves and volunteers to finish before the weekend.terry kaeding - coralville special events ((6:49:02 )) " it is fun when you go and see and look down a street that maybe has the whole street lit with the baba " terry kaeding says when - thousand luminaries will glow with the spirit of the season for the 35th aisle of lights.terry kaeding - special events (( 6:49:12 )) " it is just magical i guess and it's fun to see kids faces light up and look at that look at this. "nat people? " " candles flickering inside their protective paper pouches - as thousands of people enjoy the simple beauty.nat - " varoom ?"bus tours cruise through the aisles and the best neighborhood decorations - like the amazing christmas creation of dave and roxanne bahnse

cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill takes us usto marion as we celebrate christmas in the corridor. corridor. when you're out cruising on your sleigh ride - this might be worth a detour detourit's the kind of block party you just don't see that uuch.this entire neighborhood - is decked out - and glowing in the night sky over marion marion it kind of reminds me of being a kid .. you know your parents would go through certain neighborhoods and drive the long way he cuz you wanted to see that one display of lilits ((cover rest?)) ) nd i think it's pretty cool .. it really adds a lot to the season "mike schulte - is just one of the elves - on oak park circle just off albernette road - -keeping spirits and lights bright - alononthe christmas curb side. -along with a few of his electric reindeer who greet all the guests with a nod nod some of the homes are right off the front of a glittering christmas card and high tech techwhile others celebrate the classics classicsand just down the street " you're a mean one .. mister grinch . " " the grinch isn't just stealing christmas - - he's commi

. >> he interviewed mark hammil and the trailer. we can tell you he's in the movie. >> we're going back. >> both mark and carrie lost weight for their roles and reported 85 pounds between them. but carrie told me she was the one who insisted she slim down. >> oh, they're saying they're forcing me. no one forces me to lose weight. i force them to force me. >> you did? >> how did that go? >> made me lose weight. i'd look stupid if i didn't lose weight. how did the relationship changed in the film. >> probably sick of each other. you have more force than i do. what's up with that? sibling rivalry. you had a better relationship with dad. that means you are an idiot. and christmas must be weird around our house. >> he can put a kink in that relationship and the rumors on line that luke has gone over to the dark side. you will have to wait and see. at the kennedy center. >> i think the fans are going to love it. >> they were also honored. cbs preparation president and leslie munez made it a date with his wife julie. thissis what makes cbs

past.tonight cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill explores an ares that's all about tradition - as we celebrate christmas in the corridor. corridor. " czech music 4 seconds "they are decking the grand halls in the village and in the czech and slovak museumthe majestic christmas tree soars to the ceiling covering in unique ornaments ornaments" it's like a and we see people all christmas season long taking family pictures in front of it" the decorations of del mills - compliment a classic collection of toys from your child-hooda traditional slvak christmas tree with incredible intricately woven wheat hangings -and a wall of glittering - glass blown - hand painted ornaments from the czech republic.stefanie cone says it's a mix of beauty - and old world. world." there are ornaments that look like ginger break cakes because that's a very traditional way to decorate in the czech and slovak republics with fruit .. nuts .. cookies .. straw ornaments .. very home made and down to earth. " " buzzzzzzzzz "but the stars of the show can be found in window - wonder-land on 16th avenue.if they look familiar -

edition, we traveled a little farther to show you something very special.cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill hit the road for some amazing displays in keokuk. keokuk. " we are in candy cane lane .. which is the main entrance the sweetest place on earth and jean meyer is not bragging. your ride through the city of chrismas display - in keokuk - is voted number one in iowa.a steady stream of cars - starts at dusk every night - to see this wonderland of more than a million lights. including the crimson - becon that reflects - on parts of three states." this is our 40 foot tall red christmas tree that can be seen from the illinois shore. " after 27 years - twenty thousand cars - come for musical - trains - the heavenly lane of angels - - and incredible new surprises. " every year when the lights go on on thanksgiving evening it boggles my mind even though i pretty much know what it's gonna be." you'll see babies - making their first christmas memoriesand youngsters - waving out the windowsas they pass busy elves in santa's work - shop." pound .. it's just a kick. " richard malloy - the elf who b

todd hammill is for the southeast river forecast center. rivers throughout the southeast and shares information with the national weather "all the ground is saturated. so instead of that soaking running off. right now all of the rainfall we're getting and it's causing the rivers rise and the areas around them to flood. he says we've seen so much rainfall that..."we don't the ground to recover. we don't have time for the river recover and so they just keep filling up."in columbia chuck ringwalt news19 center says to look out for local forecast updates.to do so... be sure to follow news19 on social media... and sign up for text alerts on wltx dot com. 3 newberry county residents continue to see some flooding issues this morning. sheriff lee foster says yesterday... three people had to be evacuated from their homes on wheeler street... because of the high water levels.several roads in the county are blocked off by barricades... due to the heavy rainfall. foster says if you e in a low lying area or live near a creek ... you need to be aware of

i'm matt hammill - - the hawkeyes just got the news - and some fans are already making travel plans for the rose bowl.the advice travel agencies have, if you want to make the trip.plus, rare sickness.the help an anamosa family needs, after their toddler became ill. gail: mm-mm. (indistinct chatter) (sighs) it was pretty amazing, huh? well, i mean, it's no hope diamond. (laughs): what? i gave him the friggin' hope diamond to give to her! that's a $350 million diamond, carol. he gives her this stupid piece of medical equipment? it's so cold and impersonal. and i'll tell you this much. i am done trying to help this turd. i set him up for the victory and he just tinkles on it. i'm so done with him. just done, d... hey, tandy? you want to go get a drink? i'd love to! (chuckles) oh, let's get out of here. (chuckles) heedless of the wind and weather fa la la la la la la la la. hey, guys. sorry to interrupt. i have something i want to say. you know, all this secret santa stuff has really kind of worked on me. i'm like, i don't know, feeling things. todd? i know things haven't been great between

cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill takes s us usto marion as we celebrate christmas in the corridor. corridor. when you're out cruisingon your sleigh ride - this might be worth a detour detourit's the kind of block party you just don't see that much.this entire neighborhood - is decked out - and glowing in the night sky y er marion marion it kind of reminds me of being a kid .. you know your parents would go tprough certain neighborhoods and drive the long way home cuz you wanted to see that one display of lights ((cover rest?)) and i think it's pretty cool .. it really adds a lot to the season "mike schulte - is just one of the elves - on oak park circle just off albernetteroad - -keeping spirits and lits bright - along the christmas curb side. -along with a few of his electric reindeer who greet all the guests with a nod nod some of the homes are right off the front of a glittering christmas card and high tech techwhile others celebrate the classics classicsand just down the street " you're a mean one .. mister grinch . " "" the grinch isn't just stealing christmas - - he's committ

i wish everybody a very merry christmas ande a happy new year. " ande a happy new year. " im matt hammil it's now on this morning.still to cce... come...the cedar rapids native and u-n-i panther who's getting national attention for welcome back - - it's now we're taking a look at your_______ here's a look at some of eastern iowa's top stories -- on this morning... the iowa secretary of state's office is holiding a news conference today for the launch of the safe at home program.safe at home keeps the address for victims of domestic abuse -- sexual abuse and other violent crimes confidential.today's news conferencecearts at 11 and d will outline how survivors can be a part of the program. in cedar rapids - the last structural steel beam will be put in place for the new c-r-s-t center downtown.a "topping out" ceremony will be held at t -30 wiwi everyone involved in the project signing the beam.the new c-r-s-t center is expected to be finished this summer. if the world of college basketball didn't know who wes wasphun was -- before u-n-i played iowa state in the played iowa state in the big

past.tonight, fox 28 news reporter matt hammill explores an area that's all about tradition - as we celebrate christmas in the corridor. corridor. " czech music 4 seconds "they are decking the grand halls in the village and in the czech and slovak museumthe majestic christmas tree soars to the ornaments" it's like a magnet for*people to coe to and we see people all christmas season long taking family pictures in front of it" the decorations of del mills - compliment a classic colltion of toys from your child-hooda traditional slvak christmas tree with incredible intricately woven wheat hangings -and a wall of glittering - glass blown - hand painted ornaments from the czech republic.stefanie cone sasa it's a mix of beauty - and old world." there are ornaments that look like ginger break cakes because that's very traditional way to decorate in the czech and slovak republics with fruit .. nuts .. cookies ....straw ornaments .. very home made and down to earth. " " buzzzzzzzzz "but the stars of the show can be found in window - wonder-land on 16th avenue.if they look familiar - you're probably no

protected.gun sales have seen record numbers so far this holiday shopping season.cbs 2 reporter matt hammil explains how tha't's continued in the corridor. corridor. nats gugu - " boom on the indoor range - midwest shooting is seeing a lot of long time - gun owners - qualifying to renew their gun permits.nat - cocks gun - (( 9:27:34 )) " click click " nats while see gun - (( 9:20:26)) " there's alototf fire time inquireies. " but out front near the gun displays - - general manager chad christoph - saysthere are a lot of new faces.it's the same story - - all across the corridor.shop owners say people of all ages who have been thinking about it - are finally buying guns.chad says - (( 9:23:14)) " maybe never had one or the last time they had firearms was in the service during world war two .. that are mply saying the world is getting crazy and world events look familiar and i want the ability to defend." ernie (( 9:07:44 )) " one of the best selling things right now is just smaller guns people can conceal. " at cedar valley outfitters in marion - the store is never empty.nats with video of f

iowa.and on this christmas eve morning, cbs 2 news reporter - matt hammill travels to a town where the decorations have people taking a second lap - as we celebrate christmas in the corridor. " varooooom "as you drive east through the darkness on highway 64 - it is the moment - - you are never expecting expecting " click " " " hallelujah - hallelujah "let there be lights - - thousands and thousands in a colorful canopy of christmas - thats sparkled in thats christmas - thats sparkled ninty** years. years." well it's all done by elves - yes, it's done now by the lions club .. but the elves used to do it. " jim eichhorn - is the only elf remaining - taking the trip downtown - every night - for 35 holiday seasons - to turn on the town.it is a labor of love for everyone - - as the big - bright 25 - watters - - glow over - head.for some - a destination - to reflect on childhood memories - and for memories - and for random passersby - a surprising oasis - glowing in the dark. dark." it's kind of like tonight the traffic slowed down considerable just usually they're whipping right through her

matt hammill fox 28 news. president obama says his administration is responding to the evolving threat of terrorism and vowed the us and its allies will defeat extremist groups including isis.as part of that elution - the department of homeland seserity will entually unveil a new terror alert warning system.the current system requires a specific, credible threat to the u-s to be activated. this new effort will include ananintermediate step. this will be the third change since the september 11th attacks. lawmakers continue to dissect the president's speech on sunday.it was only the 3rd address he's delivered from the oval office.fox 28 news senior political correspondent scott thuman shows us why it's being criticized more not for what the president said, but what he left out. out. (na-=80su-obama) "herere what i want you to know: the threat will overcome it."-increased gun control & congressional war approval, just some of the tools the presidede called for but critics and those worried about future attacks, a

com.cbs 2 iowa dot our website --locations on the corridor christmas in all of our you can find matt hammill,in amana .. i'm the corridor christmas in maybe the paris: there's a lot to o on a dairy farm. nobody's gonna do it for you. you have to get out there and do it yourself. bernie sanders is a well-known friend of family farms. bernie cannot be bought out by big money. bernie's opinion cannot be purchased. it's time for our r xt president to getetn there, roll up his sleeves, take off the gloves, and take on wall street, take on big business, take on big money, and get the working class back to where they should be. he's a rock. sanders: i'm bernie sanders and i approve this message. - it's now we're taking a look at your_______ your_______ here's a look at some of eastern iowa's top stories -- on this morning... more lay-offs are on the way for the local john deere plant in waterloo.4545ore positions wiwi be eliminated effective january 18th.those employees will join nearly 600 others who have been laid off at the waterloo facility in the past 18 months.this comes as deere ntinues to s

fox2 8 news reporter matt hammill takes us to marion as we celebrate christmas in the corridor. corridor. when you're out cruising on your sleigh ride - this might be worth a detour party you just don't see that much.this entire neighborhood - is decked out - and glowing in the night sky over marion marion it kind of reminds me of being would go through certain neighborhoods and drive the long way home cuz you wanted to see that one display of lights ((cover rest?)) and i think it's pretty cool .. it really adds a lot to the season "mike schulte - is just one of the elves - on oak park circle just off albernette road - -keeping spirits and lights bright - along the christmas curb side. santa lives here - -along with a few of his electric reindeer who greet all the guests with a nod nod some of the homes are right off the front of a glittering christmas card and high tech techwhile others celebrate the classics classicsand just down the street " you're a mean one .. mister grinch . " " the grinch isn't just stealing christmas - - he's committing lights larceny - right off all bri

past.tonight, fox 28 news reporter matt hammill explores an area that's all about tradition - as we celebrate christmas in the corridor. corridor. " czech music 4 seconds "they are decking the grand halls in the village and in the czech and slovak museumthe majestic christmas tree soars to the ornaments" it's like a magnet for*people to coe to and we see people all christmas season long taking

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way.fox 28 news reporter matt hammill found an incredible place to do some *time traveling as he takes us road trippin' - toolumbia, missouriri missouri. " it is amazing .. it really runs the gammit from ancient to modern and i think people don't realize how much we have here. " as another group of eager visitors - wanders callaway - whispers that she has the best job in the world - at the mizzou nuseum of art and archeology. while that