karen, nina wilson is a junior at coe college. for the last five years, her mom and her have sent holiday cards to wounded warriors and veterans across the country. this year, they're hoping to send even more cards, and not t just for christsts. we wanted to send to people who came back because they felt forgottenfive years ago, nina wilson was watching a christmas commercial when she felt inspired to sese holiday cards to veterans. veterans. i saw a hallmark commercial where a little girl sent her dad a ca while he was overseasso she started collecting christmas cards, writing inspirational quotes, and sent 200 cards that year. year. the next year was 28 hundred and its just kind of escalated from thereshe says this year she hopes to sd six thousand. but she needs your help. help. i wasashoping people get their own holiday cards, write in them and then just mail them to me."wilson says pictures, bookmarks, friendship bracelets and inspirational quques are e perfect things to put in each card.but keep out your last name, address a

nina wilson has spent the last five years collecting holiday cards and sending them to troops and veterans.she started with 200 cards and hopes to send at least six thousand this year. year.to find out how to send to find out how to send the cards and in just a few hours -- the u-s attorney's office for the northern district of iowa is holding a press conference in cedar rapids to discuss federal laws used to combat domestic violence.the goal is to raise public awareness toto prevent domestic violence against all victims.it starts at 9:45 at waypoint services. it's after the break... break...the career jump start that many corridor students will get today while they try cbs 2 this morning...the latest personal attacks that two presidential candidates from the same state traded in last night's debate. the latest developments on a military blimp that cut loose from it's teather in maryland. the world series is heading back to new york -- see if the royals could open up a 2-game lead after a thrilling game 1 finish. welcome to cbs two this morning...cbs two this welcome to cbs two this morning...

during the past five years, nina wilson has clected veterans.she started with 200-cards - and is now up to sending around six thousand this year.and she'd love to have your help.you can write your first name on a card and send along pictures, bookmarks, friendship bracelets or inspirational quotes.she says it means a lot to *both the receiver *and the giver. "whether it's just sending cards or pictures, or pics of your pets, or whatever its something that could put a smile on someone's face. and i think it's important." important."wilson hopes to sendards for othth holidays toif you would like to send some cards, just go to cbs two iowa dot com for information. there's also a public card signing event at coe college coming up on november 5th. a-f-s-c-m-m-local 29-85 made an eleven-hundred dollar donation today to the patriot guard riders.the ceremony took place at the iowa medical and classification center in coralville where many employoys are represented by the union. ose involved great opportunity go give back. "it's a great honor to be able to give back to the community and to or

nina wilson has spent ththlast five years collecting holiday cards and sending them to troops and veterans.she started with 200 cards and hopes to send at least six thousand this year. year.to find out how to send the cards s d what to o include, log on to our website, cbs 2 iowa dot com. in coralville, a-f-s-c-m-e local 29-85 made an eleven-hundred dollar donation today to the patriot guard riders.the ceremony took place atatthe iowa medical and classification center where many employees are represented by the union. the patriot guard is a non-profit organization of motorcyclists who work to honor fallen military heroes. there's a new, more progressive way of recycling on the pedestrian mall in iowa city...the city's rolling out "big belly" -- solar-powered trash and recycling compactorsrs cbs 2 news reporter dora miller explains explainsthe added value to the environment -- and what people think about these new machines it'll catch your attention... t it's not its good looks that'll draw you in...it's your trash."if i had garbage on hand, i'd put it in there now." now." "they're called big p

nina wilson has spent the last five years collecting holiday cards and sending them to troops and veterans.she started withth00 rds and hopes to send at least six thousand this year. year.to find out how to send the cards and what to include, log on to our website, cbs 2 iowa dot com. ininust a few hours -- the u-s attorney's office for the northern district of iowa is holding a press conference in cedar rapids to discuss federal laws used to combat domestic violence.the goal is to raise public awareness to prevent domestic violence against all victims.it starts at 9:45 at waypoint services. you've heard the saying a penny saved is penny earned. a man from louisiana stood by this his whole life. life.ortha anders is cashing on his 40 0 ar nny collection because his insurance company will no longer insure the pennies he keeps at his house.he has about half a million pennies valued at more than 5,000-dollars. keeps all the pennieieside 15 huge water jugs! jugs!anders said he didn't want to turn his pennies in. he'd rather break a dollar before spending a penny.he said if he was at your house and

nina wilson has spent the last five years collecting holiday cards and sending them to troops and veterans.she started with 200 cards and hopop to send at least six thousand this year. year.to find out how to send the cards and what to include, log on to our website, cbs 2 iowa dot com. don't forget -- cbs 2 connects with you - call cbs 2 if you see news happen.800 222 kgan. you can also email tips, pictures, and even video --to news -- at cbs 2 iowa dot com. that's a quick look at your thursdsd morning news.gegemore iowa dot com!have a great

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