matt hammill - cbs 2 news 10 at 10. matt thanks.during last night's rally, the secret service arrestud one protester. protester.28-year-old andrew alemao is accused of throwing two tomatoes at donald trump during the iowa city event. event.this is video cbs 2 news sh during t rally and our cameras caught the tomatoes being thrown at trump.we've slowed that moment of his speech down - you can see one of your screen.another hits the curtains at the back of stage.alemao was escorted out of the event and is now charged with disorderly conduct.he bonded out of the johnson county jail this morning. the famous coffee 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 sanders seems to be doing well on the democratic side. republicans seem to be backing donald trump. meantime, our radad partners at k-c-j-j report that the hamburg inn will soon be un

matt hammill - fox 28 news. matt thanks.another impact on the markets is plunging crude oil prices. prices.but that's generally good news for consumers at the pump.gas buddy reports the average price of a gallon of gas in iowa remained steady last week, but well below two dollars a gallon.experts say there's little sign with demand expect to fall again that prices will spike anytime the butterburger is made of just three cuts of fresh midwest beef. nothing more, nothing less. so we got the sirloin, the chuck and the plate. no fillers; that's it. all prized cuts, all well-marbled for richness and flavor. this is where those three wonderful cuts of beef come together. you can just tell that blend is working in there. and we sear them, and that seals in the juices of the burger. it doesn't get any better than that. and that's the culver's butterburger. still to come on the fox 28 news at nine. nine.a teen who's taking his already advanced math skills to a whole other level.where his skill with numbers is taking him next -- when the fox 28 news at nine continues. someone just got a free

nervous.cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill is in the newsroom tonight with more on what this all means for your money, matt? ______________ the new year - is when a lot of people - - are advised to take a look at their retirement - to see if it's balanced - - or too risky.a day like this - can really make you wonder about the year ahead. ahead. nats - (( 1:24:00 )) " this is one of the worst starting days for the dow in over eight years. " nats - " ding ding ding " mike foley - and financial advisors across the corridor watched it happen - a slap in the face - as markets plunged - 467* points at the worst - - on the first trading day of 2016.mike foley - platinum advisory group (( 1:28:09 )) " it might be time to buckle up your seatbelts and might be a great time to reevaluae with your financial advisor. " about half - of all full time employees now have a 401-k - tied to stocks.. marv in north liberty - says he's invested for his family's future - but he tries not to look at the statements.marv - 20 years or so before i retire and then i'm retired military so i got that to fall back on

covering the corridor in cedar rapids - matt hammill cbs2 news ten at ten. matt thanks.a a w partnership between iowa works and hawkeye community college is looking to bring more women into construction.the college is taking its construction simulator to workforce development sites around the state.the simulator gives people a look at how to operate heavy machinery found now ten at ten continues with a look at tonight's other stories across the corridor. imon communications is now operating in iowa city.the cedar rapids-based cable company started working with businesses in the area last month.it's now taking sales orders throughout much of the city. right now, coralville is looking to immortalize legendary legendaryfootball coach hayden fry by building a bronze statue of the former head hawk. if approved, the 36-thousand dollar statue would stand at a spot along first avenue which is also known as hayden fry way.the city plans to hire kalona-based max-cast to design and create the statue, which woululbe unveieid at this year's fry-fest. that is cbs 2 news t

state.cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill joins us live from cedar rapids with reaction to this developing story.matt. ______________ for those who have watched governor branstad - - during his this is really out of character. it's true that millions of dollars come from renewable fuels - and jobs - - at places like a- d-m - - but the governor - has started a fist fight - in the republican party. " i think it would be very damaging to our state. " while governor branstad has declined to endorse any candidate for president - today he went out of his way to take a swipe atted cruz - - saying he's proven as president he'd be against corn based fuels and required ethanol use. " i believe that would be a big mistake for iowa to support him and i know he's ahead in the polls but the only poll that counts is the one they take on caucus night and i think it could change between now and then. " the comments are a direct assault on the candidate supported by iowa's powerful coalition of evangelical christians.they like cruz' - - conservative stand on immigration. family leader president bob vander p

issue.cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill was at the meeting and joins reaction new at ten.matt. ________________the whole idea is to give teachers more time for professional training - - so their students can be better educated.the school board - was expected to vote on this - - tonight - - but it never happened. happened. nats - kds bussescedar rapids school kids occasionally have early outs but the change would mean starting classes two hours late every monday morningnat saul - " our schools are for our kids not for our teachers " scores of parents told the board - their kids will lose the most productive learning hours of the day - and even though they can drop off their children at the normal time monday it'll l disruptive. saul foreman - " we are on a slippery slope if you think this schedule is to benefit the children it's not at all they'll need child care - and ah-leema kleema - waiting pick up her daughter says it won't just mess with parents routine." i think it'll be difficult for the children they're used to o at time of day or morningkristy schuley says she is a sin

fox 28 news reporter matt hammill joins us live with the story. matt ____________nearly one out out five iowans - works in agriculture - from making ethanol - to selling equipment.and from those we talked to - today at the 20-16 could be a challenging year for iowa. - "tractors" you could find it all - from the latest in ag equipment. " from the lower back to thth top of the neck. " to staying healthy amid the heavy lifting. but the focus for farmers - always comes back to finances. finances." a believe as agriculture goes the state of wa goes. "steve bohr helps farm families build and preserve wealth he says after profitable years - the state's ag indury is in for a reality check. check." some have spent that income, somemehave invesesd that income and some have saved that income .. well we're getting ready to give it all back, it's a little bit like we're at the gambling table and when you win a little you better put some in your pocket." pocket."" farmers are scared, they don't know where the market is going yet. "at stutsmans where growers come

"matt hammill - fox 28 news. we have much more on m-l-k day nine.including an option for kids who got a day off from school but still wanted to do something constructive on such a cold day.also... also...but he was fundamentally committed to love and fundamentally committed to non violence violencea local artist using his talents to pay tribute to the man behind the holiday, when the fox 28 news at nine someone just got a free 6" subway sandwich. just text offers to 782929 to sign up for weekly text offers. and you'll get a free 6-inch sub when you buy a 30-oz. drink just for signing up. marco rubio. he ran for senate saying he opposed amnesty... then he flipped, and worked with liberal chuck schumer to co-author the path to citizenship bill. he threatened to vote against it. and then voted for it. he supported his own dream act and then he abandoned it. marco rubio. just another washington politician you can't trust. jeb bush. he's a leader, so you always know where he stands. right to rise usa as we continue to

matt hammill - cbs 2 news 10 at 10. matt thanks.also during last night's rally, the secret service arrested one protester. protester.28-year-old andrew alemao is accused of throwing two tomatoes at donald trump. he was charged with disorderly conduct and taken to the johnson county jail where he was released this morning. while the state parties are rallying members across iowa right now, local teams in each county are also working for all candidates on both aisle.but we found out one of those volunteers really stands out.fox 28 news anchor and host -- --of iowa in focus, kevin barry, spoke to one dedicated republican in linn county. county. and it says thank you for your great help on my campaign in iowa.iowans have their own reasons for being part of the campaign process.laura joins me in thanking you for your steadfast support...but very few have handwritten letters from former presidents -- thanking them for helping them win the white house.sincerely, george, w. bush.joni scotter normally isn't lacking for words for

matt hammill fox 28 news. disputing that teachers need the training time to provide their students with h a bebeer education. but members want to study the proposal to make sure it's the best plan and that children won't be left home alone. matt thanks.there's also news tonight that could affect *older students. students.fox 28 news has learned about problems with how the federal government handles student loans.national correspondent kristine frazao lays it all out outin a story you will see onlylyon fox 28 news. news. when the housing bubble burst - so many in this country said - never again.but the govement accountability institute's peter schweizer says it *is* happening again, but instead of home buyers getting predatory loans -it's students."they're studying social work or they want to be a school teacher and those are very noble and important professions but the reality is you're not going to be able to pay a 200,000 student loan back if you're making 35, 40 or 50 thousand dollars a year." it turns out

back at his long, trailblazing career that came to a sudden end for fans.but first, first,i'm matt hammill live in cedar rapids.flu cases are on the rise - as temperatures fall.why that's not a coincidence - - and how to the fox 28 news at nine two similar outifits, one brand new, one gently used...can you spot the difference? difference?we'll find out tomorrow as we get quizzed by style encore from cedar rapids. that's tomorrow at 7 on fox28. a warning tonight from the iowa department of health -- the number of confirmed flu cases is on the rise.doctors say three different strains of the virus are circulating and are expected to spread in the next few weeks.fox 28 news reporter matt hammill spent the day talking with doctors in the corridor.he joins us live in cedar rapids with the latest.matt. ____ with snow and colder temps - the timing is not** a coincidence.- - the weather - makes our bodies - more susceptable is the only thing close - to a guarentee. - " flu shots clinic "a warning from the department of public health - to roll up your sleve now.after an early start to the flu season

state.fox 28 news reporter matt hammill joins us live from cedar rapids with reaction to this developing story.matt. ________________ for those who have watched governor branstad - - during his record time in office - - character. it's true that millions of dollars come from renewable fuels - and jobs - - at places like a- d-m - - but the governor - has started d st fight - in the republican party. " i think it would be very damaging to our state. " while governor branstad has declined to endorse any candidate for president - today he went out of his way to take a swipe atted cruz - - saying he's proven as president he'd be against cornased fuels and required ethanol use. " i believeve thatatwould be a big mistake for iowa to support him and i know he's ahead in the polls but the only poll that counts is the onthey take on caucus night and i think it could change between now and t tn. " the comments are a direct assault on the candidate supported by iowa's powerful coalition of evangelical christians.they like cruz' - - conservative stand on abortion - marriage - and president bob vander

well.fox 28 news reporter matt hammill shows us where they believe the initiative can help. city. - " obama finding a cure for cancer. " calling it - - his moon** shot - may over- simplify the war on cancer but researchers at the university of iowa - say it's the kind of intense focus on this horrible disease that's needed." the excitement in the field is greater than i've ever seen and the potential to make progress is greater than i've ever seen. " dr george weiner - says surgery - cancers right now - that meant death ten years s o.but if f the initiative means discovering how our own immune systems can fight cancer - how more research can be shared among doctors - and increase funding - it could help everyone touched by cancer - - his own parents died from the disease. disease." the precentage of cancer research grants that are funded by the federal government is in the range of 12% and on a daily basis i have outstanding researchers from our own institution with great ideas who don't have the funds to persue those ideas. " " varoom " "" just down the street - from the ca

service.fox 28 news reporter matt hammill is live in cedar rapids tonight. tonight.and continues _____________________ two major reasons for the surge in hiring - - one -- boomers retiring from the postal service - - but also - - a big bump in boxes - - coming to your front door. door. " the ice is really bad this winter. "neither snow nor rain nor heat -- is much more than a motto - for the men and women who walk the corridor mail routes.it can be brutal - - but if you're up to it - the help wanted sign is out.a surge - in inter-net shopping - and boxes on your porch - has u-s-p-s in high gear. " varoooooom. " "" with amazon using us as their primary deliver company including on sundays . we're seeing 40 to 60% growth rates on packages .. ((21:36:38)) .. so we're looking for carriers to help with the delivery. " enough openings starting at sixteen dollars an hour - the postal service is holding a job fair - here at kirkwood's saturday" love it everyday .. who could ask for more. " pierra say-ba says that's how he started - - part time.he couldve worked insi

chances.fox 28 news reporter matt hammill is in the newsroom to explain.matt... clean line - needs approval on two major issues. first it wants to know - whether it ca go ahead with the project.and later - - whether it can condemn* land.but the utilities board - refuses to separate those issues. and opponents here - say th's great news. news. nats - varrooomnats - (( 15:56:11 )) " we're gogog to feat this thing because it's not a worthy project. " on a frigid night in clarence - members of the preservation of haven't won the warbut they're celebrating is battle.theyey say y clean line wants to take land for power towers just south of town - and this is an indication the iowa utility board may not make it easy.pam hartrtg - clean line opponent (( 15:55:14 )) " it shows the private porperty rights are considered in this whole process, whether it's cleaenergy or not the private owner has rights. lisa dirks says the ruling means clean line will have to spend millions on easements - and still face the possibility of having the entire plan rejected.lisa dircks - clean

cbs 2 news reporterermatt hammill joins us live with the story. matt. nearly one out out five iowans - works in agricultur- from making ethanol - to selling equipment.and from those we talked to - today at the w-m-t - ag expo - - 20-16 could be a chlenging year for them - - and for iowa. - "tractors" you could find it all - from the latest in ag equipment. " from the lower back to the top of the neck. to staying healthy amid the heavy lifting. but the focus for farmers - always comes back to finances. finances." i believe as agriculture goes the state if iowa goes. "steve bohrhelps preserve wealth he says after profitable years - the state's main industry is in for a reality check. check." some have spent th income, some have invested that income and some have saved that income .. well we're getting ready to give it all back, it's a little bit like we're at the gambling table and when you win a little you better put some in your pocket." pocket."" farmers are scare they don't know where the mamaet is going yet. "at stutsmans where growers come for spray

chances.cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill hammillis in the newsroom to explain.matt... clean line - needs approval on two major issues. first it wants to know - whether it can go ahead with the project.and later - - whether it can condemn* land.but the utilities board - refuses to separate those say that's great news. news. nats - varrooomnats - (( 15:56:11 )) " we're going to defeat this thing because it's not a worthy project. " on a frigid night in clarence - members of the preservation of rural iowa alliance say they haven't won the warbut they're celebrating this battle.they say clean line wants to take land for power towers just south of town - and this is an indication the iowa utility board may y t make i ieasy.pam hartwig - clean line opponent (( 15:55:14 )) " it shows the private porperty rights are considered in this whole process, whether it's clean energy or not the private owner has rights. " lisa dirks says the ruling means clean line will have to spend millions on easements - and still face the possibility of having the entire plan rejected.lisa dircks -

researchers here at the university of iowa are doing something about it as well.cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill shows us where they believe the initiative can help and coming up in sports sportsthe panthers -- down early to the shockers -- could u-n-i rally for a big win in 2."cbs 2 news connects wit (donkey sound) (elephant sound) there's a big difference between making noise, (tapping sound) and making sense. (elephant sound) (donkey sound) when it comes to social security, we need more than lip service. our next president needs a real plan to hey candidates. enough talk. give us a plan. there are two democratic visions for regulating wall street. one says it's okay to take millions from big banks and then tell them what to do. my plan -- break up the big banks, close the tax loopholes, and make them pay their fair share. then we can expand health care to all, and provide universal college education. will they like me? no. you better believe it. i'm bernie sanders and i approve this message. week, ben jacobson put on his poker face and said -- sometimes it's best to have to push all the chips

take.fox 28 news reporter matt hammill continues tonight's team coverage with what they had to say, matt? ____________ amid all the debate today - - this really is the only** new wrinkle.the impact of mental health on gun violence - is the long running concern - - that's rarely talked about - until after the shooting stops. stops. " " twenty innocent children killed at sandy hook. a dozen movie goers murdered in colorado.just two of the mass shootings linked to mental illness. illness." it's a very ticklish issue .. and confidentiality. " "- " bang .. bang "jeremy hundred members with iowans for gun safety have worked hard for stricter laws - but feel the frustration of an iowa congressional delegation that won't stand against the n-r-a.he says the president had to do something - and the mentally ill having access to guns - is part of the problem. problem." if family members would come to them and say this person shouldnt have a gun, sheriffs should be a ble to do that and make a decision. " "" it's huge people are talking about it .. " it's been tabu for too long. " joan becker has live

well.cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill shows us where they believe the initiative can help right now in iowa city. city. - " obama finding a cure for cancer. " calling it - - his moon** shot - may over- simplify shot - may over- simplify the war on cancer but researchers at the university of iowa - say it's the kind of intense focus on this horrible disease that's needed." the excitement in the field is greater than i've ever seen and the potential to make progress is greater than i've ever seen. " dr george weiner - says surgery - radiation - - and chemo- death ten years ago.but if the initiative means discovering how our own immune systems can fight cancer - how more research can be shared among doctors - and increase funding - it could help everyone touched by cancer - - his own parents died from the disease. disease." the precentage of cancer research grants that are funded by the federal government is in the range of 12% and on a daily basis i have outstanding researchers from our own institution with great ideas who don't have the funds to persue those ideas. " " varoom " "" just

i'm matt hammill. wind chills are well below zero - and people are doing anything they can to keep the cold at bay.we'll take you to newbo to show you where people found a little warmth. and may the odds be in your favor - as the powerball jackpot, sets yet *another record - this time worldwide. (farts) well, that's the quittin' fart. see you monday. before you go, sweep out the tunnel entrance. since when do you give me orders? since you stood behind me when that bat flew into the tunnel. i don't like 'em-- they're tiny vampires. you're coming with us. is this where the ninja turtles live? welcome to my monthly criminal syndicate meeting. let us first take a moment to honor those we've lost since the last meeting. he is a big loss. all right, let's get down to business. i've discovered interlopers cutting into our smuggling business. normally, these men would be fed to my hungry croco-tigers. man: humblebrag. but they manage a tunnel that empties into a border agent's home-- the last place authorities

times.cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill shares your thoughts on whether the president is right in going it alone, alone,in today's say what. what. - - https://www.sc hooltube.com/video/6af096b90 5354dbcbdf7/ " the red coats are coming .. horse whinny " for obvious reasons - the founding fathers equated owning a gun with freedom. freedom. - " bang bang "for many that hasn't changed - but despite the second amendment - for the president - the images of sandy hook - the colorado movie theater - and umpqua college have him by-passing congress. congress." an executive order may be the only way to get something accomplished." jeff says responsible gun owners shouldn't* have a problem - with tougher laws. laws." there's very little accountability there so i think gun shows need to be as heavily regulated as going to a gun shop. " " i think it's a good thing because i think it would be safer for everyone if people who are buying guns actually " i mean obviously he's trying to make it harder for people to get guns. " but - ben says - fewer guns is not the answer. " it kind of puts fear into peol

capped.cbs 2 reporter matt hammil has this morning's say what. what. " spit ticket or i'll take ten spit ticket or i'll take ten powerballs " "" one point three billion is an amazing amout of money. " the question - - as even more people get in line to buy tickets - is it too much money. money." you're not gonna win if you don't buy a ticket and you're probably not gonna win if you do buy a ticket but at least you have a chance. " rocky says he doesn't even pay attention until the jackpot tops 300 - million - so one billion - is all the better better" its the game and that's just what it is, nobody wins it goes on to the next one .. that's the name of the game. " " t - emma ays - why not cap the winnings at five hundred million - and give the rest away. away." i personally feel it is a little too high, i feel like there's's lot better thing g the money could be put towards like donations to a charity or something i just feel like its a little too the winners who have lost it all all" it's alot of money to manage but it is a finite number and can

re-opened.it's been off the air for fourteen years, and that is s 2 news reporter matt hammil's inspiration behind thi morning's say what. what. nats music - https://www.yo utube.com/watch?v=grwbioir04c - " music 4 seconds " not that long ago - admitting you were a believer like fox mulder - - or that you thought you hadseen a u-f-o or r extra - terrestrial - w wld have meant strange looks and suggestions you cut back on adult beverages.and yet - - as far back as 1938's war of the worlds - clearly people considered the possibility.nat t (( 25:54:52 )) " i see strange lights in the clouds and stuff and i do think there's something out there. " sarah - says - there's juststtoo much information - x-files or otherwise - for sarah - ( ( 22:54:16 )) " for a aens you always hear about the ufos and stuff and i'm 100 percent a believer in that. " nat - (( 22:57:20 )) " i believe in ghosts .. not so much aliens or out of this world kind of stuff. " blake says - he's totally on board - with para-normal - activity - - but he says - - despite all that area - 51 talk - - he has trouble with mulder's theo

coununy into successful stars incuding carrie underwood and jennifer hudso as fox 28 news reporter matt hammill show us tonight, even some peoe from right here have hit the high notes. notes. - https://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=ky4y4a_teby " jesus take the wheel " in 15 years of american idol there have been hits hits- https://www.yo she bangs .. she bangs .. " and misses.nat - alisabeth https://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=ht7qu4ucphw " shame on me r tting my talent from right here in the corridor.nat https://www.yo utube.com/watch?v=c08d1kox9lo " i believe i'm the next american idol because i am something different. " "alisabeth von presley - changes like a cameleonand has enjoyed incredible success with her band four star fate. but she still remembers the scared kidid- discoveved on the idol bus tour - singing before her* idol - mariah carey - in season 12. 12. haaa i was in shock definitely .. .. to hear her compliment me was .. i lost words .. i didnt have anything to say ... nikki minage commented on my barbie tattoo ..... randy jackson complimented my voice tonend my elvis tattoo ..that was p

i'm matt hammill. after a north liberty man's service dog died, his community trying to find him a new one. how you can help provide a new best friend - and essential companion. plus, just hours to go until the iowa caucuses. we'll tell you who's making last-minute there has to be a way. carry the centimeter, divide by 3.14 something something something... [ beeping, whirring ] great caesar salad! and now the name your price tool shows people policy options to help fit their budget. is that a true story? yeah! people really do save an average of over $500 when they switch. i mean about you inventing it. i invented the story, and isn't that what really matters? tonight on fox 28 news at nine --the clinton's come to town. where the clinton family appeared tonight, and the big name now throwing its support behind hillary. hillary.then, republicans rally.why one says a stop at the local salloon helps him connect with voters. voters.and, help wanted.the local hospital looking to fill a lot of jobs and how t

hammill spent the day talking with doctors the corridor. corridor..he joins us live in cedar rapids with the latest. matt. ____ with snow and colder temps - the timing is not** a coincidence.- - the weather - makes our bodies - more susceptable to the flu - and a shot** a guarentee.e. - - flu shots clinic c a warning from the department of public health - to roll up your sleve now.after an early start to the flu season - four iowans have died and the peak usually comes in weeks." every year we have hundreds of people that miss work .. they miss school. " linn county public health nurse heather meador says the vaccine that missed the mark last year - is amatically improved. " the flu virus that was going around drifted, it changed , it mutated, we're not seeing that issue this year so this year's flu vacine is an excellent match to what we see in the coummunity right now " "" ding" " alrighty thank you so much. "at clark's pharmacy - one of the first in cedar rapids to offer shots - customers are like family. convenience is the key - for keing seniors healthy and d craig clark makes it so they can pull up