definitely got a lot of attention in des moines," said rick bertrand sioux city senator. earlier this year...sioux city senator, rick bertrand...helped to pass a bill that would have defined fantasy sports as a game of skill. "we pushed it through the house and it got through the state government committee in the house and it stalled on the floor and i think that's where we are at moving into this next session," said bertrand bertrand says...opponents in the legislator were concerned about the impact it would have on the state's there is also fear from critics that the lure of huge jackpots could fuel gambliing addictions. however, gambling therapist...jamaine mauer says the size of the winnings don't play a role in addiction. "a lot of the activity that's happening in the brain is similar to getting high off of some type of substance," said jamain mayer gambling therapist at jackson recovery centers. "so they're constantly trying to recreate that high," said mayer. the hawkeye state is one of 7 in the nation with restrictions on daily fantasy sports. as for nyoki at the

senators rick bertrand..and bill andersen... were honored with awards for their role in helping to pass a 10 cent gas increase... that officials say was vital to the project. the last five years to try to find a way to see this road completed and highway 20 now, on the fast track, on the road to completion in 2018 i think that's tremendous, it's exciting"said bill anderson, jessica rae: 286 million dollars have been mplete the of the project. that's a a finished by the end of 20-18. jessica rae: still to come... manufacturer is hoping to move forward with a new norfolk, nebraska. the latest on that project when we come back. scott: jessica rae scott: scott: good morning siouxland. here's a check of conditions outside on the port neal welding company skycam hd and the king's pointe skycam hd in storm lake. we've hahaa few wet days in the arar and the hd radar currently shows some light showers continuing as we approach lunchtime with wet snow also attempting to mix in. temperatures are cool in the 30s and 40s and a wind is blowin

senators rick bertrand..and bill andersen...were honored with awards for their role in helping to pass a 10 cent gas increase...that officials say was vital to the completion of the project. "we have worked for the last five years to try to find a way to see this road completed and highway 20 now, on the fast track, on the road to completion in 2018 i think that's tremendous, it's exciting"said bill anderson, 286 million dollars...have been allocated to complete the remaining 40 miles of the project. and again...that's all expected to be completed at the end of 2018. reporting live in studio deborah souverain abc 9 news. tim on cam: america is a land of immigrants. but now a debate over syrian immigrants has state and local agency's planning for the future. because of security concerns, iowa is one of several states looking to keep those immigrants from entering. sioux city's mary j. treglia community house offers assistance to newly arriving immigrants and workers we talked with say not allowing immigrants across state boarders goes against everything we stand for. "it's counter produ

senators rick bertrand..and bill andersen... were honored with awards for their role in helping to pass a 10 cent gas increase... that officials say was vital to the completion of the project. "we have worked for the last five years to try to find a way to see this road completed and highway 20 now, on the fast trara, on the road to completion in 2018 i think thatat tremendous, it's exciting"saibill anderson, jessica rae: 286 million dollars have been allocated to complete the remaining 40 miles of the project. and again... that's all expected to be finished by the end of 20-18. jessica rae: thousands of people across iowa will soon need to renew their carry and conceal permits. over 2000 people obtained permits in 20-11 after a law went into effect that made it easier to get carry permits. they were valid for five years andare now up for rerewal. sheriff's s departments have voiced concern over how to handle the surge of people wanting updated permits but there is also a safety concern. "iowa doesn't make you shoot for your per

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senators rick bertrand..and bill andersen... were honored with awards for their role in helping to pass a 10 cent gas increase... that officials say was vital to the completion of the project. jessica rae: one of the most listened to women on radio is bringing her advice to siouxland. delilah will be the speaker at next year's women's power lunch. the united way of siouxland confirmed delilah for its popular annual event. often called the prah of radio," delilah is also the author of three books, the founder of the non-profit "point hope" and a single mother of 13 kids, 10 of whom are opted. the 16th annual women's power lunch is april 27th at the marina centre in south sioux city. tickets are on sale now and proceeds help fund scholarships and grants for single parents in siouxland. jessica rae: next year's tulip court was announced for the 76th annual tulip festival in orange city and senior from unity christian high school ava grossmann was crowned this year's tulip festival queen! congratulations! this is ava and the rest of