center director marcia poole says the exhibit helps bring this part of sioxuland history to life. "we're known here at the center for our animatronics--lewis, clark, and of course seamen the dog and our prarie dog. now we have the central figure in the planning, the beginning of the core of discovery's journey all the way to the pacific ocean," said marcia poole, director at the lewis and clark interprative center. the interpretive center showcased the new addition this weekend. soup. dessert. and art. still ahead on "around the world a president has to grapple with, sometimes you can't even imagine. that's the job. and she's prepared for it like no other. a tireless secretary of state, standing up against the abuse of women and girls. negotiating a cease-fire in gaza, leading the diplomacy that keeps us out of war. and she's the one leader who has what it takes to get every part of the job done. i'm hillary clinton, and i approve this message. <

singer-songwriters jack and mike langley, who performed a variety of old winter blues.director of the center, marcia poole tells us, is a great way to kick off the new year. 3 "you know, the holidays are over. i think we all know that winter is finally here, and what better way to lift the spirits and start the long journey through winter than music."the father and son singers 3 and songwriters have been performing together on-stage for nearly 40 years. 3 3 city officials in cape girardeau, missouri are cautiously optimistic that the mississippi river may have peak.measurements taken of the river levels as of 2 p-m- yesterday, have the level at 48-point-49 feet, and appears to be falling.the previously projected peak level was listed as 50 feet by early this morning but the tide seems to be turning for residents of the area. 3 "well you wish they took the buyout years ago / now we're dealing with this again and nobody wants to have to deal with something like this. (ever think you're going to see something like this in your lifetime?) you don't plan on seeing floods like '93 like this one; these are reall

what better to have music a wondeful tie with history right here in interpretive center director, marcia poole. the langleys bill themselves as an "old time" multi-instrumentali st group. << ben's back with one more look at the weather forecast.

planning, the beginning of the core of discovery's journey all the way to the pacific ocean," said marcia poole, director at the lewis and clark interprative center. the event also had a cookie-decorating station. kids were able to make their own peace medal that would have been given to natives as a sign of friendship. a 20-year-old university of iowa student recently becomes the first female iowa kristen rogers has the story for us tonight << for 20-year-old megan reaska this moment "i solomly swear or affirm, that i will support and defend, that i will support or defend, the constitution of the united states, the constitution of the united states." was something she had been thinking about for awhile, as she became the first female iowa national guard combat engineer. (cg: megan reaska/ first female iowa national guard combat engineer) "it's like a huge step in someone's life to join the military, to serve your country, that everyone is here able to walk on this free land because, well i'm not the only reason but i'm part of the reason everybody's able to walk to free land you know and it's

plannini, the beginning of t t core ofofiscovery's journey all the way to the paciiic ocean," said marcia poole, director at the lewis and clark interprative center. the interpretive center showcased the new addition this weekend. at-home dna tests are growing in coming up next, we'll show you how these tests can give you more info about yourself and your pets too. ben: and i'll have your complete today in america, the top 1/10 of 1% owns almost as much wealth as the bottom 90% this great country wall street, corporate america, wealthy campaign donors have so much influence that the only way they are defeated is when millions of people begin to stand up and say loudly and clearly, "enough is enough." forecast next! << >> << it's quick and easy... d-n-a tests shipped right to your door. more and more people are using online services to discover ancestry and health traits in their genetics. mark barger explains. << at-home testing's now an option for new insights into your d-n-a. ancecery.com clients can u u it for more infnfmation about their online family tree. (sot: catherine ball, ancestrydna

director of the center, marcia poole tells us, its a great way to kick off the new year. 3 "you know, the holidays are over. i think we all know that winter is finally here, and what better way to lift the spirits and start the long journey through winter than singers and songwriters have been performing together on- stage for nearly 40 years. 3 city officials in cape girardeau, missouri are cautiously optimistic that the mississippi river may have reached its peak.recent measurements taken have the river level at 48-point-49 feet, and appears to be falling.the previously projected peak level was listed as 50 feet by early this morning but the tide seems to be turning for residents of the area. 3 "well you wish they took the buyout years ago / now we're dealing with this again and nobody wants to have to deal with something like this. (ever think you're going to see something like this in your lifetime?) you don't plan on seeing floods like '93 like this one; these are really on."3 crews will continue to inspect wall and levee structures several times a day while the water remains ele

tie with history right here in siouxland," said lewis and clark interpretive center director, marcia poole. the father-son singers describe themselves as an "old time" multi- instrumentalist group. one of the most popular new year's resolutions is to lose weight. but this year, people are focusing on changing their minds. up next, we'll show you how technology can track your brain. << >> << wx timer @ 2:45 dense fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. today dense fog this morning will not below a half-mile, but someeicy spots on the roads too, so be surr to allow ample time for your morning commute. clouds will remain persistent the rest of the day which will keep temperatures in the 20s before winds pick up tonight, which should help keep the fog away, but a little bit is certainly not out of the question with clouds sticking around. we'll get a little bit of sunshine back tomorrow and a strong south breeze which will help give our temperatures a boost back into the 30s. precipitation chances return in small fashion with flurries possible wednesday and an isolated mix on thursday. the better

tie with history right here in siouxland," said lewis and clark interpretive center director, marcia poole. the father-son singers from today describe themselves as an "old time" multi-instrumentali st group. the iowa national guard was called in to help with flood recovery efforts in missouri. the guard was tasked with transporting clean water from other water districts to the towers in jefferson county. they brought 15 tankers with them - each one able to carry about two- thousand gallons of water. they say the entire process from fill-up to drop off to return 60 to 90 minutes. the parents of an iowa man -- killed while serving in afghanistan are honoring their son's life. shirley descorbeth has the story. << hugs and tears fill dubuque regional airport. "i have an awful empty feeling in my heart...and that'll take time to heal." nearly 100 people including family members, area law enforcement and others...came out to show their solidarity and honor the parents of joseph lemm. the 45-year-old soldier and n-y-p-d detective from bernard...was one of six u-s soldiers killed in december when

planning, the beginning of the core of discovery's journey all the way to the pacific ocean," said marcia poole, director at the lewis and clark interprative c cter. the interpretive cenenr showcased the new addition this weekend. time for weather with meterologist ben dorenbach. << << << << while it won't be the prettiest looking day, it'll still be fairly mild with temperatures in the 20s, hahaly any sunshine and d eady southerly winds. with clouou remaining ovovhead tonight, expect temperatures not to drop too much, so it'll be nothing like the cold that we saw a couple nights ago. those of you in western parts of siouxland could however see some light snow that might put down a coating of the white stuff by tomorrow morning. the rest of the viewing area will see intermittent snow showers during the day tomorrow that won't accumulations by as president, i will defend this nation, but i will do it responsibly. i voted against the war in iraq, and that was the right vote. must never forget the lessons of that experience. isis must be destroyed, but we should not do it alone. we need an interna

better to have music a wondeful siouxland," said lewis and clark interpretive center director, marcia poole. themselves as an "old time" multi- instrumentalist group. here's meterologist t.j. springer with the forecast. << << dense fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. today dense fog this morning will not only cause visibilities to drop below a half-mile, but some e y spots on the roads too, so be surr to allow ample time for your morning commute. clouds will remain persistent the rest of the day which will keep temperatures in the 20s before winds pick up tonight, which should help keep the fog away, but a little bit is certainly clouds sticking around. we' >>> this morning on "today's take" superstar jennifer lopez on her new tv show and the two people who have changed her life. >>> then, al and his wife deborah get personal opening up about their 20-year marriage. >>> and from the new comedy superstore emmy winner america ferrera is here. all that and more coming up now. >>> from nbc news, this is "toys's take" with al roker, natalie morales, al roker and tamron hall live from studio 1a i