on this side of the globe, selim says things are different. different. "we had at least, since two days ago when donald trump said he's very disturbing statement, i think we had five people reaching out to us." us." "they don't have to fear us." selim says they plan to take advantage of any outreach event they can.if you'd like to see the full interview with selim, you can find it on our website.covering the corridor in cedar rapids, dora miller cbs 2 news ten at ten dora thanks.the university of iowa is making changes to its diversity policy.starting in 20-17, all incoming students to the liberal arts program will be required to pass a diversity curriculum.a new diversity and inclusion module is in the works for all students. students that are on campus now say its a great way inclusion going. "it's especially important you know, to be a well rounded, well person about other people's cultures and not so closed minded just to one specific ethicity of people. uni is also working on a similar program to improve the school's diversity. french police have no

imam hassan selim says outbursts like the ones happening in other parts of the world don't offend, but give them an opportunity to inform. "i don't think wwre handling islamophobia as s ch as we are just learning from it." it." "a lot of people don't have a chance to hear from muslims, they have a lot of chances to hear about muslims." muslims.s.it's just really sad to see people be that way."he says displaying such hatred -- like comments made by presidential candidate donald trump -- can spur more trouble overseas. overseas."they will use these kinds of statements and say 'this is what america is thinking about islam, this is what americans think about muslims' and they will fuel hahaed on the other side of globe, selim says things are different. different. "we had at least, since two days ago when donald trump said he's ry disturbingngstatement, i think we had five people reaching out to us." us." "they don't have to fear us." selim says they plan to take advantage of any outreach event they can.if you'd like to see the f fl interview with selim, you can find it on our website.cover

hassan selim is a relious leader at the islamic center of cedar rapids. he recently started a gofundme campaign to raise 30- thousand dollars for the salvation army to help struggling families. selim says he wants to help his neighbors and create a positive message surrounding the muslim community. " 8:06:56 comments that are made by certain people, certata politicians - the b b news comininfrom the middle east and even here we've been hit by terrorism so all of these things just fuel bad feelings and people don't feel comfortable, don't feel safe, don't feel like they can trust eachchther and i just w wted to share with some people the good news." if you want to help, you can find a link to his gofundme page with this story on kcrg dot com. the salvation army in cedar rapids hopes it spread some holiday cheer. more than 250 people turned out for a holiday meal yesterday afternoon. extra volunteers came together to make it happen. organizers say each year it gets a little bigger. major paul logan says this meal is all about the holiday spirt and spending

hassan selim is a religious leader at the islamic center of cedar rapids. he recently started a gofundme campaign to raise 30-thousand dollars for the salvation army to help struggling families. selim says he wants to help his neighbors and create a positive message surrounding the muslim community. " 8:06:56 comments that are made by certain people, certain politicians - the bad newsws coming frorothe middle east and even here we've been hit by terrorism so all of these things just fuel bad feelings and people don't feel comfortable, don't feel safe, don't feel like they can trust each other and i just wanted to share with some people the good news." if you want to help, you can find a link to his gofundme page with this story on kcrg dot com. 90 percent of peoplstill have some holiday shopping to do. that's according to the national retail federation. many shoppers in dubuque we spoke with today say they plan to finish this saturday. that is traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year. last minute or not, retailers say it seems shoppers are

hassan selim is a religious leader at the islamic center of cedar rapids. he recently started a gofundme campaign to raise 30- thousand dollars for the salvation army to help struggling families. selim says he wants to help his neighbors and create a positive message surrounding the muslim community. " 8:06:56 comments that are made by ceain people, certain politicians - the bad news coming from&the middle east and even here we've been hit by terrorism so all of these things just fuel bad feelings s and people don't feel comfortable, don't feel safe, don't feel like they can trust each other and i just wanted to share with some people the good if you want to help, you can find a link to his gofundme page with this story on kcrg dot com. thealvation army in cedar rapids hopes it spread some holiday cheer. more than 250 people turned out for a holiday meal yesterday afternoon. extra volunteers came together to make it happen. organizers say each year it gets little bigger. major paul logan says this meal is all about the holiday spirt and spending time with f

hassan selim is a religious leader at the islamic center in cedar rapids. he recently started a gofundme campaign to raise 30-thousand dollars by christmas eve for the salvation army. hassan wants to help those who are struggling. " 8:08:30 this is my first hope that these people will get the help they need. but also i want people to start changing their stereotypes about what islam is and who muslims are. i want people to know we are normal people we are just citizens who are trying to live a good life and be good people and good neighbor and that our faith preaches lovenot hatred, peace, not violence. " nats of christmas music at the the salvation army just got word about the fundraising campaign a couple of days ago. " 8:34:15 i was surprised it even happened." "8:41:27 the salvation army says any money hassan raises could help with programs throughout the year like this christmas meal" " 8:36:11 doesn't matter what faith it is - we reach out to our fellow human being when we see a need we want to address that need. so being able to work together is exci

hassan selim is a relelious leader at the islamic center of cedar rapids. he recently started a gofundme campaign to raise 30- thousand dollars for the salvation army to help struggling families. selim says he wants to help his neighbors and create a positive message surrounding the muslim community. " 8:06:56 comments that are made by certain people, certain politicians - the bad news coming from the middle east and even here we've been hit by terrorism so all of these things just fuel bad feelings and people don't feel comfortable, don't feel safe, don't feel like they can trust each other and i just wanted to share with some people the good news." if you want to help, yocan find a link to his gofundme page with this story on kcrg dot com. the salvation army in cedar holiday cheer. more than 250 people turned out for a holiday meal yesterday afternoon. extra volunteers came togethehe to make it happen. organizers say each year it gets a little bigger. major paul logan says this meal is all about the holiday spirt and spending time with friends. "it's o on

imam hassan selim said there's no bolder way to show pride for his new american citizenship - -"i have a big responsibility to join the ototr millions of american citizens who are speaking against him."because words like this for a country with an immigrant base - stick hard. hard.59 "that means a lot to cedar rapidians. it just runs counter to everything we believe in."and only remind cedar rapidians - love trumps hate. te. "i am an american - i'm a muslim and i'm proud of being both." wants more education on muslims, they're welcome to the cedar rapids islamic ten at ten. a 19-year-old boy - - is charged - - after linn county deputies - say he lead them - on a chase* - last night - with his he* w w drunk. drunk.deputies tried to stop - jeremy - mirkes - on 40th* street north - east.they say he took off - ran a red light - near 38th street and first avenue - and crashed into two c cs. he and his mother - went to the hospital for minor injuries. he's facing several charges - including drunk driving. president obama - and the rest of the first* faly - are in hawaii - tonight. they lande

imam hassan selim said there's no bolder way to show pride for his new ameran citizenship - -"i have a big responsibility to j jn the other millilis of american citizens who are speaking against him."because words like this for a country with an immigrant base - stick hardrd hardrd59 "that means a lot to cedar rapidians. it just runs unter to everything we beeve in."and only remind cedar rapidians - love trumps hatat hate. "i am an american - i'm a muslim and i'm proud of being both." wants more education on muslims, they're welcome to the cedar rapids islamic ceceer.steffi lee, foxox28 news. a 19-year-old boy - - is charged - - after linn county deputies - say he lead them - on a chase* - last night - wi his mother in the car - - while he* was drunk. unk.deputies tried to stop - jeremy - mirkes - on 40th* street north - east.they say he took off - ran a red light - near 38th street and first avenue - and crashed intowo cars. he and his mother - went to the hospital for minor injuries. he's facing several charges - including drunk driving. president obama - and the rest of the first*

hassan selim is a religious leader at the islamic center of cedar rapids. he recently started a gofundme capaign to raise 30- tusand dollars for the salvation army to help struggling families. selim says he wants to help his neighbors and c cate a positive message surrounding the muslim community. if you want to help, you can find a link to his gofundme page with this story on kcrg dot com. the salvation army in cedar rapids hopes it spread some holidadacheer. more than 25050 people turned out for a holiday meal yesterday afternoon. extra volunteers came together to make it happen. the salvation army is still working to reach its 790- thousand dollar christmas campaign goal. it still needs to raise about 330-thousand dollars. the money helps fund programs throughout the year. plan on another windy day in the area with highs around 30 degrees in many spots. along this cold front, a passing snow shower may occur, mainly along and north of a waterloo-maquoketa line. while no major issues are anticipated, a brief reduction in visibility could occur in any snow

hassan selim is a religious leader at the islamic center in cedar rapids. he recently started a gofundme campaign to raise 30-thousand dollars by christmas eve for the salvation army. hassan wants to help those who are my first hope that these people will get the help they need. but also i want people to start changing their stereotypes about what islam is and who muslims are. i want people to know we are normal people we are just citizens who are trying to live a good life and be good people and good neighbor and that our faith preaches love, not hatred, peace, not violence. " nats of christmas music at the salvation army the salvation army just got word about the fundraising campaign a couple of days ago. " 8:34:15 i was surprised it even happened." "8:41:27 the salvation army says any money hassan raises could help with programs throughout the year like this christmas meal" " 8:36:11 doesn't matter what faith it is - we reach out to our fellow human being when we see a need we want to address that need. so being able to work together is exciting" hassan