renee schulte is on trial...accused of using inside, confidenditial information to help get one of those out-of- state companies selected to take over iowa's medicaid. the iowa hospital association has been opposed to the governor's plan from the start and says this trial is only one of many concerns. "greg 24:39 i think there's a lot of concern about the process that's been pursued and timelines tha thave been pursued, and ultimately whether it's in the bst interest of iowans across the state. " sabrina: governor branstad said he wouldn't talk about the trial that's underway, but says he's going to take the necessary steps to modernize and improve medicaid in iowa--while eliminating duplicate services. elias: at ((time check)) we'll take a short break...but have some spooky news ahead on good morning iowa.. sabrina: coming up, it seems some haunted houses may be scarier than you think...we'll explain why. elias: but before we go...as you get ready to start your day...be safe out on the roads.... des moines police will have mobile radar set up at two locations... one at the ....17- hundr

former state legislator renee schulte had worked with the department of human services for two years before taking a job in february with well-care just days after governor branstad revealed his plans to privatize the state's medicaid program... "would you agree you did a better more competent job of writing wellcare's response due to your 2 years as a state contractor?...yes"attorney's representing aetna, who lost out on the bid questioned an email schulte sent to wellcare employees just weeks before new state medicaid director mikki steir took the job... "you are saying to ms. steckel by the way it isn't public yet but our friend mikki will be named new medicaid director, it will be announced later this week and i presume that to be a smiley face correct? yes." but wellcare attorney's stood firm... "she had a role with the state and that role ended and then she had a role with wellcare so the allegation that aetna has brought just has no evidence to support it"companies were also told to refrain from contacting certain individuals involved in the bidding process during specific bla

former state legislator renee schulte took a job with wellcare in february of 2015 under a week after governor brandstad made the decision to contract out services for the state's medicaid...attorneys representing the three companies that did not receive the bid question a string of emails from schulte discussing the possible members on the committee scoring the bids from each group and as well as a direct email from schulte to the state's medicaid director mikki stier just days after the may 27th bid proposal deadline, while wellcare attorney's say the email occurred after the proposal was sent and when stier was removed from the bidding process, critics say it was all during a black out period where no communication was supposed to occur out of fairness to all bidders... "where my mistake came was i thought that meant she was not part of the quiet period because she was recused. it was later i had another understanding that she was still under the quiet period and i shouldn't have been talking to her at all." schulte claims mikki stier had recused herself from the bid selection proc

just days after "wellcare" was selected to oversee the process...former state legislator renee schulte took a job with the company. three others companies lost out... they claim schulte is the reason why. evidence submitted yesterday shows she exchanged emails with the state medicaid director during a blackout period meant to ensure fairness to all the bidders. the lawmaker who want the oversight committee to look into this say it's necessary because this is the largest contract in state history. they're asking for a meeting on november 18th. a veteran who served in the vietnam conflict is finally receiving his medals. congressman dave loebsack presented the medals to robert swan in newton today. swan received the purple heart and the bronze star... to name a authorities told swan's mother that he had been killed in action... when his jeep hit mine. instead... swan was thrown out of the jeep and thrown 600-feet down the side of a mountain. he says he survived by sleeping during the day and stealing food and water from villages at night. 17:02:08-17:02:36 i got caught. i crawled during

a former iowa lawmaker on trial, renee schulte, accused of using inside, confidenditial information to those out-of- state companies selected to take over iowa's medicaid. the iowa hospital association has been opposed to the governor's plan from the start and says this trial is only one of many concerns. there's a lot of process that's been tha thave been pursued, and ultimately whether it's in the bst interest of iowans across the state. " stephanie: governor branstad said he wouldn't talk about the trial that's underway, but says he's going to take the necessary steps to moderniz and improve medicaid in iowa--while eliminating duplicate services. jack: children living in deplorable conditions as we take a look around iowa now. the parents charged with endangerment. jack: police went to anthony arbuckle's house in perry to serve an arrest warrant for him failing to pay child support. when officers went inside, they found the house was in complete disarray. there say there are piles of trash, rotten food, and cockroaches throughout the house. four children and their mother were living

former state legislator renee schulte took a job with the company... three other companies that lost out on the bid... say schulte is the reason why... they say she exchanged emails with the state medicaid director during a blackout period meant to ensure fairness to all the bidders. "i didn't think about what type of employee she was when i hit send, i thought of her as a resource". "she had a role with the state and that role ended and then she had a role with wellcare the hearing into the alleged conflict of interest will resume tomorrow morning. any decision could eventually be appealed to district court. beggars night is tomorrow in des moines... and kids aren't the only ones looking forward to it... according to a study from yahoo.... 68-percent of parents admit to eating their children's halloween candy. the same parents also said they waited until their child goes to sleep to do it. so here's a tip for kids.... hide the peanut butter cups... that's the candy 20-percent of parents say they like best. tonight winds will become less of a factor as

a former iowa lawmaker on trial, renee schulte, accused of using inside, confidenditial information to help get one of those out-of- state companies selected to take over iowa's medicaid. elias: our pumpkin carving skills to the test...against and we have been who did it the best... and here we have poll--and it looks like sabrina has the that can change... but we also have entry... check this out....it's a sam-o lantern... ((reax)) be sure to keep sending in your votes to our facebook page--we'll reveal our sabrina: meterologist sam schreier is keeping a close watch on the conditions... hey sam... sam/ weather adlib: sabrina: elias: you want to party >>> ghoul morning, america. biggest, scariest, most hilarious halloween in times square. you've seen us "frozen," have a ball with george and amal and even get a visit from baby prince george. now, it's that momentt that only comes once a year. get ready to be scared. it's our most spook-tacular halloween ever. you never kno what will happen live as we say ghoul morning, america. ghoul morning america invites you to our "monster mash" dub

renee schulte is on trial...accused of using inside, confidenditial information to help get one of those out-of- state companies selected to take over iowa's medicaid. the iowa hospital association has been opposed to the governor's plan from the start and says this trial is only one of many concerns. "greg 24:39 i think there's a lot of concern about the process that's been pursued and timelines tha thave been pursued, and ultimately whether it's in the bst interest of iowans across the state. " amanda: governor branstad said he wouldn't talk about the trial that's underway, but says he's going to take the necessary steps to modernize and improve medicaid in iowa--while eliminating duplicate services. amanda: another change for medical insurance-- sunday will see the start of a insurance-- sunday will see the start of a three-month window to enroll or re- enroll in coverage through the health insurance exchange. for those needing help in several local health will hold an enrollment fair counselors will be on hand at the davis center for to help. you will need a current i-d, last your la

formr state legislator renee schulte took a job with the company. three other companies that lost out on the bid... say schulte is the reason why. they say exchanged emails with the state medicaid director during a blackout period meant to ensure fairness to all the bidders... i didn't think about what type of employee she was when i hit send, i thoht of her as a resource" she had a role with the state and that role ended and then she had a role with wellcare the hearing into the alleged conflict of interest will resume this morning... any decisionould eventually be appealed to the distct court. iowa hit the jackpot with its ethanol business... "dupont" is opening the world's largest "cellulsic ethanol plnt" in nevada. the plant will produce 30 million gallons of ethanol a year... to power thanks to a deal with "procter and gamble." the plant is expected to create 85 permanent jobs... and 150 seasonal positions. an opening ceremony is being held at the facility this morning... starting at ten. crews are working on a water main break on des moines no