that's just not an evicable way to come and go," said food bank of siouxland executive director, linda scheid. part of the 18th street viaduct project may include permanently closing 11th street at the railroad crossing. train honking. "train tracks are right outside the foodbank of siouxland's doors, but so is 11th street." food bank staff say closing 11th street would leave them with one point of access to their facility and in the winter, that's becomes an issue. "i would not be able to leave this building on a regular basis in bad weather because i can not get up that hill and when you start thinking about truck affic, obviously food bank of siouxland executive director, linda scheid. on the other side of the railroad tracks sits alignment specialists. the owner of the automotive repair facility says closing 11th street would hurt his business as well. "the viaduct, i'm 100% behind it. it's great, another avenue of getting over the trains like outer belt, it's fantastic. but my real problem is taking away 11th street. you're affecting a lot of people," said alignment specialists owner and

director linda scheid says closing the crossing would close off one point of access. that's a special concern in the winter, because the only other access is a short, steep hill. the owner of nearby alignment specialists is also concerned. he says 11th street is his bread and butter. jim scheer is running for senator r nounced yesterday he will seek k fourth term in the unicameral in next year's election. scheer represents norfolk the state legislature. he says education, roads and taxes will be his priority in this year's session. so far, nobody has filed papers to run against him. the deadline to do so is in february. and bikes for boys! the anonymous donor who bought new bicycles for the girls at girls inc. last week hasow done the same for the boys club. the boys were surprised with 225 new bicycles yesterday. it's a gift of more than 75- thousand dollars. each boy also received a lock and voucher for a new bike helmet. the first reviews are in for star wars: the force awakens. mary moloney has that and more in today's hollywood minute. << the stars have nothing b

said linda scheid, executive director of the food bank of siouxland. this year, the food bank of siouxland distributed nearly 2 million pounds of food. iowa will lift its ban on bird exhibitions on friday. it imposed the restrictions in may as bird flu spread through the state's turkey and chicken farms. the state agriculture department says no new cases of bird flu have been confirmed in iowa since june. this has been a record year for the ethanol industry in iowa. a trade group says the state's refineries produced a record of more than 4 billion gallons this year. iowa has more than 40 ethanol refineries and a dozen biodiesel plants. it produces more than 25 percrct of the nation's brad's here -- iowa fans have a lot of things to do before the rose bowl. one stop for many hawkeye fans iowa. we'll have a live report from california. and, the morningside men and cliff holiday tournament. sports rose bowl since 1981, and haven't wononn pasadena since 1959. but there is plenty of iowa history around the rose bowl -- and not just on the field. sports four

how you can offer a fulfilling my guest today linda scheid with the food bank of siouxland. linda, always a pleasure to see you. thank you, great to be here. this time of year the need especially great for the food bank. how can individuals and organizations in this community help you meet your goal? it's really very simple. hunger is a huge problem and there are a lot of people that are struggling with it. you're right, the holiday season is really built around food. how many of our gatherings are food oriented. you've got families that are trying to buy gifts and pay heating bills and those things and still provide meals so it becomes a very challenging time. it is a solvable problem. the two things we need most: we need people to make those financial donations so that we can go out and purchase the foods we need or of course to bring us the food. food drives at this time of year are phenomenal. if you drive around town you'll find a lot of compmpies and businesses that are doing food drives for us. sticker and logo on them so you know that it's coming to the food bank and

linda scheid, food bank of siouxland, says, "and we're talking [about] families that don't have a whole lot of resources, so these kids get home on friday afternoon and there might not be much in those cupboards for them to eat over the weekend. "ryan trotter, general sales manger, woodhouse, says, "this is one of those things, that you like to think you're giving people hope. more than anything, we're trying to change somebody's reality." deborah has done the local food bank challenge. last year hey raised $40,000. still to come... a great active and free way to start your new year details up ahead. fred: (fred) the new year's up, and we'll tell you about the return of 30s to our forecast, plus there isn't any th cold weather won't last much longer. fred: red) the hd radar is quiet. we have a mix of clouds and sun on the port neal welding company skycam. the low today was -3 and the high 25. it was a cold start--the lows this morning were below zero in many places. current temps are in to 20 mph. wind chills are single digits and teens. finally, we can see a warmup north and west of us

linda scheid with the food bank of siouxland. linda thanks so much for being here. thank you. your annual fundraiser empty bowls is coming up, this is a huge fundraiser for you guys. it really is. it is our signature event that's the biggest event of the year and we really are excited about it. of course every year is a little bit different. some of the basics are still the same, it's still the dinner with all the donated soup, and bread, and dessert then a wonderful silent auction with a big array of items to bid on. still very much aware of the hunger awareness piece of it which is represented by the hand crafted bowls that every guest gets to take home a bowl which is so cool. locally made. very special reminder of people who truly time. it's very important to get your tickets for empmp bowls because you sold out the last couple of years. you don't want to delay, they're on sale now. give us a call or hop on our website 712-255-9741 or siouxlandfoodbank.org website and we'll get you all set up so you don't miss out. it's a tremendous event. this year we have a new sponsor,

and breads-- those are the things we focus on," said food bank of siouxland executive director, linda scheid. if you would like to donate to the food bank of siouxland, visit our website and the link will be inside the story. a cloudy sunday throughout sunday for more we'll toss it over to meterologist tj springer temperatures are mild all across siouxland with most towns feeling the lower to middle 40's. but how long does the warmth last? a cold front is scooting its way through the region and will pass through the area this afternoon and evening. temperatures will begin to fall off quite substantailly through for most spots bottoming out in it was shaping up to be a relatively quiet third democratic debate last night pitted against an nfl game and christmas programs on television but a data theft scandal and a fight between the candidates and the democratic national committee gave new intrigue to saturday night's proceedings. nbc's chris pollone has a wrap up for us tonight. << a day after a data breach controversy led to a war of words between the bernie sanders and hillary clinton campai

that's just not an evicable way to come and go," said food bank of siouxland executive director, linda scheid. business owners say they want their voices to be heard. there's some changes for garbage collection and recycling in sioux city this holiday season. there will be no collections on christmas or new year's day. everything will be pushed back one day. also, christmas trees be accepted during the first two cut into four foot lengths. ron's forecast up next. then later in sportsfource extra: highlights from eight different basketball games all across siouxland. << >> winter weather advisory for knox, cedar, antelope, pierce, holt, clay (sd), yankton, and lincoln paris: there's a lot to do on a dairy farm. nobody's gonna do it for you. you haha 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

and breads-- those are the things we focus on," said food bank of siouxland executive director, linda scheid. if you would like to donate to the food bank of siouxland, visit our website and stocking stuffers are sometimes the hardest gifts to buy. coming up, we'll show you some ben: and i'll have your complete forecast next! << >> << a few spots will be foggy to start the day on what will not be the brightest of mondays. highs will be in the 20s and 30s across the area with a diminishing breeze. we'll get some limited clearing tonight that could result in a few peeks of sun tomorrow which will also be warmer and windier. there is a small chance of an isolated shower or two tuesday night/wednesday morning as a cold front moves through the area, and possibly an overnight snow shower wednesday night/thursday morning. other than that, most of the rest of the holiday week looks dry, cloudy and mild before a small chance of a rain/snow mix late christmas day saturday before temperatures take a tumble on sunday. see graphics. get high tech in a small package with stocking-sized gadgets to add to y

said linda scheid, executive director of the food bank of siouxland. this year, the food bank of siouxland distributed nearly 2 million pounds of food. opening christmas gifts is always an exciting time. but one boy was not impressed with his present this year. we'll share his story with you after the break. ben: and i'll have your complete forecast next! << >> wx timim @ 2:45 th monday & tuesday's winter ststm finally out of siouxland, the white stuff ii returning briefly here for our wednesday. a disturbance is moving just to the south of siouxland giving many places a quick inch or less. the snow will mainly be light in nature but it will create some slick spots on the roads with the surfaces cold after yesterday. the snow will exit early day. new year's eve will be much more pleasant with partly cloudy skies. the negative...the cold temperatures will be felt across the region. highs will barely make it to the 20 degree mark and that will last right into new year's day. a bit of a warming trend will take place over the weekend with most towns climbi

linda scheid with the food bank of siouxland. linda thanks so much for being here. thank you. your annual fundraiser empty bowls is coming up, this is a huge fundraiser for you guys. it really is. it is our signature event that's the biggest event of the year and we really are excited about it. of course every year is a ttle bit different. . me of the basics are still the same, it's still the dinner with all the dessert then a wonderful silent auction with a big array of items to bid on. still very much aware of the hunger awareness piece of it which is represented by the hand crafted bowls thth every guest getstso take home a bowl which is so cool. locally made. very special reminder of people who truly have an empty bowl at dinner time. it's very important to get your tickets for empty bowls because you sold out the last couple of years. you don't want to delay, they're on sale now. give us a call or hop on our website 712-255-9741 or siouxlandfoodbank.org website and we'll get you all set up so you don't miss out. it's a tremendous event. this year we have a new sponsor, we

my guest today linda scheid with the food bank of siouxland. linda, always a pleasure to see you. thank you, great to be here. this time of year the need is especially great for the food bank. how can individuals and organizations in this community help you meet your goal? it's really very simple. hunger is a huge problem and there are a lot of people that are struggling with it. you're right, the holiday season is really built around food. how many of our gatherings are food oriented. you've got are trying to buy gifts and pay heating bills and those things and still provide meals so it becomes a very challenging time. it is a solvable problem. the two things we need most: we need people to make those financial donations so that we can go out and purchase the foods we need or of course to bring us the food. food drives at this time of year are phenomenal. if you drive around town you'll find a lot of companies and businesses that are doing food drives for us. there are blue barrels with our sticker and logo on them so you know that it's coming to the food bank and helping people

director linda scheid says closing the crossing would close off one point of access. that's a special concern in the winter, because the only other access is a short, steep hill. parts of siouxland seeing some snow this morning. several schools are starting late... ben, what's the latest? << winter weather advisory for knox, cedar, antelope, pierce, holt, clay (sd), yankton, and lincoln counties this morning rain mixing with some snow and perhaps some sleet is moving across the viewing area this morning, so be sure to plan for a longer morning commute in anticipation of slick if not snow-covered roads and low visibilities. it will be east of the viewing area by around noon today leaving us with windy and cold weather with quite a few w ouds overhead. the wind will continue to be brisk both tonight and tomorrow as a few peeks of sun return, but a brighter day will be had on friday as temperatures remain near 30 degrees. we'll be much closer to 40 over the weekend with some decent sunshine before clouds return, but mild weather sticks around early next week. in the mean