night.cbs 2 news reporter joe huisinga spoke withboth party's state leaders about their final preparations. joe? thousands of volunteers have been working tirelessly to molize voters and get ready for monday night. the state looking to get some last minute support.across the state volunteers are staffing morerehan 16 hundred caucus sites.the caucus process is very different between the parties but it has taken a lot of time and effort on both sides to get them ready. "we've done over 300 trainings in the state and that's just the republican party the democrats also have their volunteer efforts as well so so were feeling about as ready we possibly can at this point in time" a big part of prpraring volunteers for this caucus has been teaching them how to use a new reporting system. "iowa is kind of famous for having cutting-edge technology for their reporting systems so this is a really good time for that and its going to be very fast, very efficiant, and very secure." secure."tune in on sunday as we take a c cser look at the new technology coming to the caucus joe huisinga, cbs 2 news, stil

joe huisinga, cbs 2 news live at five. right now, lawmakers in the iowa senate are hearing from the state's medicaid director on how prepared iowa is for privitizing the medicaid system. system.my colleague scott sanborn joins us now nowwith what they're karen - the plan to move iowa's medicaid system from state-controlled to for-profit last month. it was supposed to take effect january first, but after federal officials visited with patients, caregivers and state wasn't ready. that echoed the call of many who claimed the quick switch- over brought more confusion than it did answers. officials with the centers for medicare and medicaid services told state leaders their plan would be delayed until march first - providing certain conditions be met. those conditions include patients having a means for their questions to be answered and the program having proper state oversight. recent reports suggest the state would have to hire about 134 people to handle that oversight. and that would cost the state about 17-million dollars.

night.cbs 2 news reporter joe huisinga spoke with both partys about their final preparations. joe? joe?karen - this years causucs comes down to polictical passion and new technology. thousands of volunteers have been working tirelessly to mobilize voters and get readydy for monday night. night.candidates have swarmed the state looking to get some last minute support.across the state volunteers are staffing more than 16 hundred caucus sites.the caucus process is very different between the parties but it has taken a lot of time and effort on both sides to get them ready. "we've done over 300 trainings ininthe state and that's just the republican party the volunteer efforts as well so so were feeling about as ready as we possibly can at this point in time" a big part of preparing g volunteers for this caucus has been teaching them how to use a new reporting system. "iowa is kind of famous for having cutting-edge technololo for r eir reporting systems so this is a really good time for that and its going to be very fast, very efficiant, and very secure." secure."tune in on sunday as we

in cedar rapids joe huisinga cbs 2 news live at 5. another presidential candidate is channeling a famous singer hello from the cauaus night, if bernie wins i'm gonna die diethat's fmer arkansas governor mike huckabee in a video released by his campaign today.it's a parody of adele's popular hit "hello".he tweeted a link to the video this morning.it shows him on various campaign stops all across the state.huckabee won the iowa republican caucus in 2008.he's been hitting the state hard before monday's caucuses - making stops today in ames, boone, marshalltown and des moinin. new at 5 5an iowa city political hotspot has been sold for the first time since it opened.our radio partner's at k-c-j-j report that the hamburg inn number t t is under new ownership.the diner in downtown iowa city has become well known for its visits from presidential candidates, and for its "coffee bean caucus". the panther family has owned and operated the restaurant yet on who owns the diner now. some local students got a lesson iimmigration today. second grader

career.cbs 2 news reporter joe huisinga joins from the newsroom to explain.joe. scott a partnership between iowa works and hawkeye community college hopes to make a difference throughout the state.the college is bringing its construction simulator trailer to work force development sites with a special focus on attracting women to the industry. melanie klinesmith: i want to of the jobsite so that i'm not overlooked when it comes time to call a new person in. melanie klinesmith is just starting to refresh her memory she's been in construction before and she knows the payoff can be big for those that work hard.melanie klinesmith: when i test out as a journeymen can be making $50,000 a year and loving my job so i don't see why more women don't do it.carlos vega with iowa workforce development says in a titi of low unemployment its smart business for companies to reach out to women. carlos vega: although women have been in construction for a very long time no where near the numbers that men have and so the that men have and sosohe employers are reaching out they're gi

month.that's well below the national average and right now, it's creating a problem reporter joe huisinga shows us a program trying to attract women to sectors they might normally overlook. overlook. i want to be familiar with every aspect of the jobsite so that i'm not overlooked so that i'm not overlooked when it comes time to call a new person in.melanie klinesmith is just starting to refresh her memory she's been in construction before and she knows the payoff can be big for those that work hard.when i test out as a journeymen can be making $50,000 a year and loving my job so i don't see why more women don't do it. carlos vega with iowa workforce development says in a time of low unemployment its smart business for companies to reach out to women. although women have been in construction for a very long time no where near the numbers that men have and so the they're giving more opportunities to women.and the sinulators are a good way to spark some new interestjust because someone dosen't have the experience doing that type of work doesn't mean they can't do it.who you are doesn't matt

joe huisinga, fox 28 news. happening in iowa city right now. now.a mother is beginning a 25- year prison sentence for the death of her son. son.mireya balderas was charged in the death of 20- month-old marcus in 2012. balderas entered what's called an alford plea - where you do not admit guilt but recognize that the prosecution has enough evidence to support it's case against you.she made that plea in october and was sentenced today.her boyfriend, jorge perez,z,s already serving a 50-year-sentence in the toddler's death. turning to the city of washington washingtonwhere right now, four people are in custody as part of a burglary investigation. investigation.the washington county sheriff's office tells fox 28 news they raided a home on north iowa avenue.james estes and bobbie jean milford are facing burglary charges. deputies arrested two other people in the home for possessisi meth. of the campaign before the iowa caucuses and both parties have one last ent before voting begins. begi.tonight, the three candidates running for the democratic nomi

think.cbs 2 news reporter joe huisinga is here to tell us why. joy if your feeling chilled you may want to put on a sweater before touching that thermostat. if you live in a older home is a good idea to get your insulation checked. most older homes lack proper insulation to keep the heat in and the cold out.if you have a space heater running in your home turn down that fernace. those energy sources compete with each other resulting in a higher bill.also if you think closing off certain rooms or vents in your home helps, alliant energy spokesperson, "in reality your furnace is trying to heat the whole house. so you get the most efficent amount of performance out of your furnana if you let it heat the whole house and that way then the whole house is warm and you don't have those cold pockets in the area." area."foss says your energy bill will be the same whether ororot you close off those vents. coming up on live at 5... shopping saves lives. the new study that proves a little shopping a day, will help keep the grim reaper at bay. meanwhile, a live

cbs 2 news' reporter joe huisinga joins us now with how the water department keeps us clear of contamination. joe? joe?karen - water departrtdnt ememoyees work around the clock to make sure your water sticks with standards. water is a basic resource but it takes extensive time and effort to keep the faucet flowing and your water safe to drink. drink.every day about 35 million gallons of water pass through the city's two wastewater treatment pnts. all of that water goes through a 6 step filtration process to rereve sediment and harmful bacteria.following the 2008 floods the city was able to update water infrastructure to help keep water quality consistent.the treatment plant also takes the extra steps to maintain quality from treatment to tap. tariq balochwater utility managerwe do not have any lead piping in the cystem we also corrosion inhibitor which helps to prevent residential sites or specific sites for the lead and copper to leach into the water 19 19baloch also says that cedar rapids is lucky to source its water from a shallow auquifer that has good water quality from the start. back

there.here with the latest information is cbs 2 news reporter joe huisinga who watch for. but looking past them can be dire. trafficking victims are made to feel powerless and alone. it's isolation that can keep them from reaching out. out.authorities were in marion to help shed light on the problem.the blue campaign is designed to train law enforcement to recognize trafficing victims.lack of identification, poor physical appearence, or minors traveling with people other than their parents can all be red flags but trafficking victims don't fit a mold. "the veriety of victims is very complex very diverse in this field it knows no socio economic boundaries no racial boundaries no age boundaries." boundaries."if you do suspect a human trafficking situation do not confront the suspect or the victim directly.instead contact law enforcement to investigate.joe huisinga, cbs 2 news. right now, gun sales and applications to carry weapons state.according to the national instant criminal background check system, nearly 26-thousand firearm and background checks were conducted just las

home.cbs 2 news reporter joe huisinga joins us now with more. the giving tree theater could still be considered a newcomer to uptown marionbut the community has welcomed them with open arms. arms. we felt like there was an opportunity in the marion area specifically to start something and so we just kind of lept and went for it. 9 for the last 12 months giving tree theater has been putting on productions while performing good deeds for others. it has been a whirl wind, part of our mission is to give back to the local community so we actually donate a portion of or proceeds to local human services non profits.12so far giving tree has given more than 10 thousand dollars to area groups like foundation 2 and the ronald mcdonald house. but each show benefits a different organization.each cast will take a vote and decided and discuss and let us know what they come up with then we reach out to that let them know. 10now the cast of upcoming show harvey has decided to give their proceeds to the abbe center for community mental health. the focus on good t

in cedar rapids joe huisinga cbs 2 news the famous cofee bean jars at the hamburg inn number two in iowa city are starting to fill up.every four years, the restauant's "coffee bean caucus" lets customers toss a coffee bean into the jar of their favorite candidate.as you can see here, bernie sands seems to be dodog well on the democratic side. republicans seem to be giving donald trump the most votes. meantime, our radio partners at k-c-j-j report that the hamburg inn will soon be under new ownership.the panther family has owned and operated the restaurant since it opened 19-48.no word yet on who the panthers are selling to.we should learn that after the sale is finalized. temperatures will continue to warm up to near 40 degrees by this weekend. today highs were above freezing across eastern iowa. tonight won't be as cold with lows in the low to mid 20s and partly cloudy skies. through the night. new tonight at six managers at an eastern iowa ethanol company face multiple charges of federal tax violations. rapids grand jury indicted the owner and general manager of permeate refining in ho

huisinga joins us with more, joe? joe? karen the partnership between iowa works and hawkeye community college hopes to the state. state.the iowa workforce development center at lindale mall is currently hosting a construction simulation trailer. hawkeye community college is taking this simulator all over the state in an effort to draw more women to construction.the simulator gives people a look at how me common construction equipment operates.we spoke with melaine klinesmith who sees construction as as a better future. when i test out as a journeymen i can be making $50,000 a year and loving my job so i don't see why more women don't do it. it.in us toninit at 6 to learn more on why woman on the work site just makes sense for iowa companies.joe huisinga new tonight - a break in a cold case in wapello county. right now - two people are under arrest.the division of criminal investigation announced today that 28- year-old christopher yenger and 27-year-old zachary dye have been charged with murder. back in 2006, a birthday pa