steffi lee reporting. >>> there is hope that lawmakers will expand the cannabis oil law. there is a proposal to allow the distribution and production of cannabis oil in iowa which is currently illegal. they passed a law and a bill to allow residents to use it to treat epilepsy. gift will fund a new neuroscience program at the university of iowa. the gift will allow the creation of the neuroscience institute. it will look for the causes of diseases that impact the brain and nervous system. >>> one local organization is asking for your help. how you can give families in need the holiday of their dreams. >> reporter: between black saturday and cyber monday, that's a lot of shopping. it is hope that you find it in your heart to do a little bit more -- hoped that you find it in your heart to do a little more. you may have shopped on small business saturday and shop for deals on cyber monday. the shopping doesn't start when the savings do. for chris ackman, needed -- are in a hard place during the holidays. there are still families that need to be adopted in the cedar rapids ar

steffi lee says how the iowa community is also paying tribute. >> reporter: scott, it is quiet here, but earlier today it was a somber and cars drove down jordan creek parkway -sot: jane potthoff 03:12:28:13 "we support you -- we feel your pain -- we share your pain."as the community and even the youngest of iowans stood in solidarity - for a fallen hero.sot: chief wingert 11:46 if god could handcrafta&he would look just like tony."moments before the funeral procession -- des moines police chief dana wingert had no shortage of praise for sgt. tony beminio. sot: chief wingert 11:46 tony wasn't just good - he was just people filled overpasses as they watched the procession go from lutheran church of hope to glendale cemetery - sgt. beminio's final resting place. nat pop 03:14:37:21 "this one wants to be a policeman when he grows up."terry brauch is a retired police officer and wanted his grandsons to feel the bond of the men and women in blue.sot: terry brauch 03:15:06:23 "there's nothing like the support of the policemen when a tragedy happens and to have all people come out too that

grad.cbs 2 news statehouse reporter steffi lee, was there. there. steffi: a somber yet touching tribute as hundreds gathered to pay their final respects to sgt. tony beminio.a stream of law enforcement cars drove down jordan sot: jane potthoff 03:12:28:13 "we support you -- we feel your pain -- we share your pain."as the community and even the youngest of iowans stood in solidarity - for a fallen hero. sot: chief wingert 11:46 if god could handcrafta&he would look just like tony."moments before the funeral procession -- des moines police chief dana wingert had no shortage of praise for sgt. tony beminio. sot: chief wingert 11:46 tony wasn't just good - he was just great - tony truly cared. people filled overpasses as they watched the procession go lutheran procession go from lutheran church of hope to glendale cemetery - sgt. beminio's final resting place. nat pop 03:14:37:21 "this one

respects.cbs 2 news statehouse reporter steffi lee, was there. there. steffi: a somber yet touching tribute as hundreds gathered to pay their final respects to sgt. tony beminio.a stream of law enforcement cars drove down jordan creek parkway - sot: jane potthoff 03:12:28:13 your pain -- we share your pain."as the community and even the youngest of iowans stood in solidarity - for a fallen hero. sot: chief wingert 11:46 if god could handcrafta&he would look just like tony."moments before the funeral procession -- des moines police chief dana wingert had no shortage of praise for sgt. tony beminio. sot: chief wingert 11:46 tony wasn't just good - he was just great - tony truly cared. people filled overpasses as they watched the procession go from lutheran church of hope beminio's final resting place. nat pop 03:14:37:21 "this one wants to be a policeman when he grows up."terry brauch is a retired police officer and wanted his grandsons to feel the bond of the men and women in blue.sot: terry brauch 03:15:06:23 "there's nothing like the support of the poli

:45 tragic news - transformed into a call of action.steffi: officer justin badge number.in dsm, steffi lee reporting. the visitation for officer martin is tonight from four to eight at a school in rockwell city. his funeral is scheduled for 11-40 tomorrow morning. 11-40 was officer martin's badge number. the urbandale police dep retiring that number. we're down to the final 24 hours of campaigning for hillary clinton and donald trump and signs point to a possible nail biter.our chief political correspondent scott thuman is in new york city tonight with our beyond the podium coverage. coverage.110716ape (pkg)-(on camera/scott)in new york because this is where both candidates will be tomorrow nighta&so if things go smoothly, we'll be here for both a victory and a concession speech in the same citya&but let's not get too far ahead of ourselves. we've got a frantic 24 hours we're seeing so far, today: (video)it's five states in one day for donald trump, trying to break down blue walls in states that republicans typically have a hard timea&it's critical to his trump trying to play down -- break

in des moines, steffi lee reporting. in linn county -- new supervisor stacey walker made history by being the first african american elected to the board of supervisors.but he had plenty of people there to share it with him. him.after the ceremonty -- walker shared a few hugs and tears with henry dawson -- who was the deacon at stacey's childhood church -- and was raised walker.stacey's mother was killed when he was a small . child.the judge who did the swearing in was kevin mckeever -- he's the first african american judge on iowa's 6th judicial district court.walker says seeing that is really great for the large group of african americans students in the audience. "this is a historic say and it's not about me, it's about the folks in the audience watching who know if they want to be a judge, that is a live they can achieve. if they want to be an elected official here in linn county, that is a life they can achieve. senator joni ernst is getting answers for another soldier suicide in iowa.she sent another letter to the

a steffi lee shows us this is a key member for i democrats to try and regroup for 2018 and 2020. majority control over the statehouse, some democrats a it is not time for a reflection but to also find new inspiration. >> if you start keeping score you kill the conversation. >> a key victory for republicans. dan johnson defeated mike rohde stole. is top priority is tax reform and improving mental health a bit. synthesize the systems. >> this is a changed election.>> matt mccoy is weary. the shifting control caput issues like public education funding and gun laws at risk. he expects more republican support for school voucher programs. providing state dollars for kids who want to send their and i think that but democrats believe there are ways to overcome this tough defeat - both at the state and national level.sot: pat rynard 04:48:34:10 "i think we need to bring in a lot of fresh new blood, we can't rely on these older politicians who we've run over and over again."former democratic campaign staffer pat rynard says it starts with the 2018 gubernatorial race. sot: pat rynard 04:52:

in des moines, steffi lee, cbs 2 news. the aclu of iowa tells cbs 2 news it is against any legislation calling for increased penalties.the any legislation calling for increased penalties. prosecuted aggressively - premeditated killing or a officer is already first degree murder which carries harshest penalities under iowa laws." in light of recent events, cedar rapids police will hold a community prayer service with a number of area pastors. called "to pray and serve," the event begins this sunday afternoon at three at several locations.if you would like to take part, you can go to the cedar rapids, marion or hiawatha police departments, or to the linn county sheriff's office. a southwest airlines employees is dead tonight after a world airport in oklahoma city. city.cbs 2 news reporter kevin barry is tracking the latest developments at the breaking news desk. oklahoma citysouthwest airlines employee killed suspected killer was found dead in a vehicle in the parking garage at will rogers world airport12:50 p.m. shots fired

cbs 2 news steffi lee has the response from both sides at the capital. >> reporter: some critics say iowa already ranks low in mental health that's an access to mental health treatments. this decision by the iowa supreme court will continue that negative impact. >> ultimately we all pay higher cost when mental health treatment appropriate level. >> matt mccoy says he is devastated with the iowa supreme court decision on the acted within the law when vetoing funding for the two mental health hospitals. democratic legislators like mccoy had argued a code in state law required iowa to have four mental health institutes - and branstad overstepped his boundaries. in our democratic efforts is to continue to raise awareness about mental health issues that iowa's dead last in the nation in terms of treatment for mental health conditions nate boulton is with hedberg and boulton - the law firm representing the twenty legislators and state employee union who sued branstad. branstad's spokesperson responded to the ruling -- saying in part "gov. branstad is committed to putting patients first, im

live in des moines, steffi lee, >>> he was arrested for assaulting him. patricia green got into a violent confrontation with her son two weeks ago. she is out on bond and is ordered to have no contact with her son.>>> a prayer service will be held sunday a prayer service will be held sunday, november 20, at 3:00 p.m. for the officers. local law enforcement agencies and churches are gathering at four locations. for more information you can head to our website, cbs2iowa.com. go to officer's families. if you can also donate to the families of the fallen officers by going to d-m-p-o dash c-u dot org. protestors are meeting right now to make a statement about an officer-involved shooting tuesday that left a cedar rapids man in critical condition at u-i-h-c i-h-ccbs 2 news reporter mellaney moore is live there and family members say this is where it happened.they say they are gathering here in hopes of showing a peaceful pro. protest.officials say around 1:00 in the morning tuesday, a cedar rapids police officer pulled over 37-year old jerime mitchell.they say

i'm steffi lee reporting. to regulate ourselves to death. >> now 10 at 10 continues with a look at other stores across the corridor. in iowa city the air's chamber of commerce is rewarding shoppers particular holiday list to local stores. 12 businesses are participating in a bike here holiday blitz. chamber representatives say there is no purchase necessary to sign up. tickets go into free drawings -- three drawings in december and there will be to $500 prize winners in each dying. you can get more information on the website cbs2iowa.com the tallest trash heap is the agency has proposed a lookout near the summit of mount rushmore. the $743,000 proposal includes a gazebo, landscaping, work on existing buildings at the landfill and if approved they want to start work on the project next spring to expect many believe mount rushmore is a hit there's that's highest point. it is the tallest man-made mass but the highest natural point goes to mount mercy university. alliant takes the top spot for tallest building but

steffi lee cbs 2 news. national organizers say they've applied for a permit to have their march...their request is among at least ten others for the national park service to review. new this morning - two dakota access pipeline protesters -- who chained themselves to construction equipment -- are now in custody.the arrests were made yesterday in pilot mound, iowa. a group of protestors entered the construction site where two of them chained their wrists inside a p-v-c pipe wrapped in chicken wire and tar.after firefighters cut the pipe, they were forced to search for members of the group. we fully understand the risk of every direct action we take...and we are willing to take those risks and put our lives on the line because we deeply believe water is life therefore we must do everything in our human capacity to protect itin north dakota, the governor is ordering a protesters at the standing rock camp.nearly 600 protesters have been arrested there since august. the controversial bakken oil pipeline that cut

grad.cbs 2 news statehouse reporter steffi lee, was there. there. steffi: a somber yet touching tribute as hundreds gathered to pay their final respects to sgt. tony beminio.a stream of law enforcement cars drove down jordan creek parkway - sot: jane potthoff 03:12:28:13 "we support you -- we feel your pain -- we share your pain."as the even the youngest of iowans stood in solidarity - for a fallen hero. sot: chief wingert 11:46 if god could handcrafta&he would look just like tony."moments before the funeral procession -- des moines police chief dana wingert had no shortage of praise for sgt. tony beminio. sot: chief wingert 11:46 tony wasn't just good - he was just great - tony truly cared. people filled overpasses as they watched the procession go from lutheran church of hope to glendale cemetery - sgt. beminio's final resting place. wants to be a policeman when he grows up."terry brauch is a retired police officer and wanted his grandsons to feel the bond of the men and women in blue.sot: terry brauch 03:15:06:23 "there's nothing like the support

steffi lee fox 28 news. national organizers say to have their march - and their request is among at least ten others for the national park service to review. there were also demonstrations today outside some of the most popular food chains in the country.fox 28 news anchor karen fuller joins us now to tell us what they are demanding from some pretty large companies. kelly fast food chains like mcdonalds and burger king are known for convenience and low prices.but workers say that's all happening at the expense of millions who work for wages that despite working full- time, leave them in poverty. number of workers walked off the job, demanding better pay and benefits.along with fast food workers - others at airports, hospitals and even uber drivers took part in today's call for a 15-dollar minimum wage.organizers call it a nationwide day of disruption. in des moines today --governor branstad is sparking debate over the future of the iowa public employees' retirement system. some conservative groups suggest re

in des moines steffi lee, cbs 2 news an iowa astronaut is officially the oldest woman in . space.peggy whitson is among three passengers on a capsule orbit minutes later but is now scheduled to dock with the international space station tomorrow.whitson will celebrate her 57-th birthday early next year.and she's got quite the fan base - i just checked and her facebook page has nearly 45-thousand likes. it's and right now in it's degrees.still to come - it's the last week of iowa high school football.see which eastern iowan teams could come the humble - hardy gray jay is poised to become the national bird of canada - but he's causing quite a flap. canadian known as the whiskey jack or canada jay. it beat out winged heavyweights like the chickadee - canada goose and the loon. the pick is controversial with headlines like "the gray what?" and hashtags like team-loon and attacks on whether or not he's photogenic enough. the process to chose the jay took nearly two years and included an it's now on this morning.and if you're in it's degrees. degrees.next in sports - state footbal

agenda.fox 28 news - state-house reporter - steffi - lee - - has more - on the g-o-p plans - and how democrats - hope to re-gr. group. steffi: now that iowa some democrats say it's not only time for reflection but to also find new inspiration. take pkg:sot: 05:08:07 "it's not always rs and ds and is out there -- you start keeping scoreboards of a person, you automatically kill the conversation right away."a key victory this year for republicans -- senator elect dan dawson defeating longtime former senate majority leader mike gronstal.his top priorities - improving mental health treatment and helping veterans.sot: dan dawson (r - senator elect) 05:09:33 "one of the things i want to try to do is work with the systems between federal state and county as opposed to the three entities doing different things."sot: sen. matt mccoy (d - des moines) 04:46:08:28 "this is a change election"but state senator matt mccoy is wary the shift in legislative control could put issues like public education funding and gun laws - at risk.he expects more republican support for a school voucher program - pro

steffi lee is in des moines hiv right n have touched so many lives. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. right here at the des moines police station, this memorial sitting in front of the department has grown a lot overnight. we've seen a lot of people come through outthe day yesterday pouring out the support, bringing flowers, putting up signs of support for both departments and bringing balloons. just making sure that people know that they support them. and we've even seen a lot of people coming through throughout the morning even day. right now, the lot of of sergeant tony beminio and officer justice tip martin has been devastating. officers were visibly upset sharing the heart breaking news during the press conference yesterday. they were both simpson college graduates, goal oriented, focus and worked their way up within their departments. beminio started with des moines police in 2005 after working for indianola poce with the urbandale police in august of last year. >> tony, he was just kind of the life of the party around here. he liked to j

in des moines, steffi lee, cbs 2 news the iowa pupil transportation association works with school districts statewide on transportation education. leaders tell cbs 2 news - they have questions about seat belt use they hope this study can an. answer."we're looking at how will the safety part of it be? iowa running -- most of our accidents are fender benders -- a car hits us or rear ends us." right now - local police are constantly working to meet a heightened demand for body came. cameras.but they're running into a few bumps in the road. both the cedar rapids police department and linn county sheriff's office plan to order them - but are working on developing policies for the cameras.vinton police department has worn cameras for four years...and although many experts say the positives outwei cameras have not been the end all be all. eric 20:31:35 "there's no way for any video camera, whether it's a body cam or security camera at a convenience store to fully replicate real life, there is no field of depth in a video." video."vinton police department says right now -- they are working to revis

in des moines, steffi lee, fox 28 news. the aclu of iowa tells fox 28 news it's against any organization says there are already laws in place to punish anyone who assaults or kills any law enforcement offic. officer."these cases are prosecuted aggressively - premeditated killing or a deliberate killing of a police officer is already first degree murder which carries harshest penalities under iowa laws." in light of recent events, cedar rapids police will hold a community prayer service with a number of area pastors. called "to pray and serve," the event begins afternoon at three at several locations.if you'd like to take part, you can go to the cedar rapids, marion or hiawatha police departments, or to the linn county sheriff's office. a cedar rapids business is now showing its support -- --for police after a viral video showed an interaction between an officer and a customer allegedly asked to leave.brewhemia says in the aftermath of the controversial video, they wanted to show respect to police the best way they know how.

grad.cbs 2 news statehouse reporter steffi lee, was there. there. steffi: a somber yet touching tribute as hundreds gathered to pay their final respects to law enforcement cars drove down jordan creek parkway - sot: jane potthoff 03:12:28:13 "we support you -- we feel your pain -- we share your pain."as the community and even the youngest of iowans stood in solidarity - for a fallen hero. sot: chief wingert 11:46 if god could handcrafta&he would look just like before the funeral procession -- des moines police chief dana wingert had no shortage of praise for sgt. tony beminio.sot: chief wingert 11:46 tony wasn't just good - he was just great - tony truly cared.people filled overpasses as they watched the procession go from lutheran church of hope to glendale cemetery - sgt. beminio's final resting place.nat pop 03:14:37:21 "this one wants to be a policeman when he grows up." terry brauch is a retired police officer and wanted his grandsons to feel the bond of the men and women in blue.sot: terry brauch 03:15:06:23 "there's nothing like the a tragedy

state house reporter steffi lee shows us how you can feed a lot of people this thanksgiving and it won't take up your wallet. >> this is one of the bidsiest weeks of the year for us. >> shop aisles at holiday in fluer drive. >> our customers are in a good mood. everybody happy for the holiday meals. >> holiday meals that won't break the bank. according to farm experts. turkey prices went up last year because of the bird flu. duh -- >> at the farm level turkeys prices down 10-15 cents a pound. at the retail level, we're down the mesh farm bureau survive, this year, a thanksgiving meal for ten, cost less than $50. >> but it is down from last year's record which was the first time it's ever been over $50. >> and it's a trend that's expected to last. >> we're likely to have stable to continued depressed feed grain prices so i would expect turkey prices to really be stable to lower going into year. >> steffi lee, fox 28 news. >>> next on the fox 28 news at 9. >> there's going to be a lot of emotion running through that on friday - the hawkeyes will host the huskers in the >>> on friday, the h

as steffi lee told you from des moines at the chuck grassley watch party it is chuck grassley who has been predicted the winner right both the ap and cbs news. >> turning out to the race for us district 1 which includes cedar rapids, dubuque and waterloo. you can see the results. we don't have any results from this race yet. it is early in the polls just closed 14 minutes ago. monica vernon to unseat first he is serving his first term in congress. >> moving to the debt -- second district which includes iowa city and washington. the democratic incumbent dave loebsack looking for his sixth surgeon dr. christopher peters has ???????? percent. percent. there are dozens of other races across eastern iowa right now.we are running all as you know there are dozens of other races across eastern iowa . we will be running those at the bottom of your screen all nighlo result on our website fox28iowa.com . >> linn county voters turned out in massive numbers. besides the federal and state contest they also weighed in on if you major ballot measures. matt hammill choices now in cedar rapids with wha

this thanksgiving as one more thing to be thankful for this holiday season.cbs 2 news reporter steffi lee shows us - you can feed a lot of people this thanksgiving - and it won't eat up your wallet. take pkg:nat pop cash register scan - bag - repeat.take sot: andy carlson - manager, store operations - hyvee 11:26:32:26 "this is one of the busiest weeks of the year for us." customers packed both shopping aisles and checkout lines at shopping for thursday's thanksgiving feast.take sot: andy carlson - manager, store operations - hyvee 11:26:53:05 "customers are just in a good mood, everyone's happy for their holiday meals."holiday meals that won't break the bank - according to farm experts.turkey prices went up last year because of the bird flu - but:take sot: david miller - director of research and commodity services, iowa farm bureau 11:07:04:04 "at the farm level, turkey prices are down 10-15 cents a pound. at the retail level, we're down slightly from a year ago" steffi: according to the american farm bureau survey - this year - to feed a thanksgiving meal f costs less than fifty dollars

in des moines, steffi lee, cbs 2 news. bjurstrom says officers' wives will continue to put the thin blue lines across the back windows of cars through saturday - at the des moines police station.here at broadcast park -- cbs 2 news will be taping blue lines to the backs of cars that come to our parking lot. that's between noon and six-thirty tomorrow. hurts donuts stepped up and started selling donuts with the thin blue line.100 percent of the money will go to the fallen officers' families. the company's last update says it's sold more than three- thousand donuts! the corridor erupted in celebration late last night after the chicago cubs took the world series title in extra innings.sadly though - the turn in iowa city. city.cbs 2 news reporter mellaney moore joins us live with the story, mellaney? karen - the last we heard, he's in critical contition at best.witnesses say he was climbing a light pole here in the ped mall when he fell. fell.police say he suffered major head trauma.we spoke with a witness today who says the

steffi lee is at the capital. >> what is happened has happened with the election. >> while she cannot change the outcome of the election she feels more motivated than ever to speak up. >> we want to get women of all races, creeds and together. >> organizers are planning a women's march on -- and washington on facebook. >> this has motivated people to see they have a place in the united states and our citizens that have a voice. >> with an 100,000 people say they will attend the event in dc. >> it's important that women are united at a landmark. >> they also take into facebook. both hope the response on social media will parallel to turn out on the day of the event. >> expected. when it comes around and expecting an enormous crowd.>> organizers say they have applied for a permit to have their march and their request is among 10 others for the national park service to review. >> when it comes to the future cedar rapids the public is invited to take part in the effort to look at the bigger picture. tonight at the cedar rapids public library city leaders heard the first public iowa schola

40:02 "as i travel the state, i'm encouraging young girls and women to serve, etc"in des moines, steffi lee, cbs 2 news. coming up on the cbs 2 news at noon,an elusive- yet ?very popular fast food item inspires nationwide hunts. how you can find one near you - simply by picking up your there are new rules for hybrid and electric cars travelling at low speeds, so pedestrians >>> there are new rules for hybrid and electric cars traveling at low speeds so that people walking can hear them coming. >> they are now required to make noise when moving forward or in reverse while driving up hour. federal safety regulators say the noise could prevent 2400 pedestrian industries every weight watchers is recalling their smart ones chocolate chip cookie dough sunday because of positive tests for lysteria in the cookie dough. the recall affects smart ones 'best by' the 28th of december through july. weight watchers asks customers to return the ice cream to the store for a full refund. mcdonalds is making it easier for sandwich... to find the mysterious item. mcdonalds is launching a mcrib finder app... it

steffi lee, des moines, cbs 2 news. adds to the already deadly year for des moines area police departments. just months ago - they lost two other officers in a head-on collision on interstate 80. they were transporting a prisoner when a drunk driver hit them while going the wrong way down the highway.all four were transporting a prisoner when a drunk driver hit them going the wrong way down the highway all four people involved in that crash died. then in august a west des moines offic back to the apartment after hit and run case. according to the officer, 114 officers have lost their lives in the line of duty this year alone. closer to home cedar rapids officers mourned the loss of these two brothers. >> we are family. every day we put our lives in the line. >> the chief says the collect give of the department is with des moines in urbandale this morning. he says the tragedy hits everyone in the profession hard. this year there have been following a number of officer- involved shootings with black victims - a lone gunma

cbs 2 news reporter , steffi lee, brings us more information. >> i could not get in my front door last night because of the stuff piled up. >> reporter: a des moines police sharp -- sergeant. choke back tears on thursday talking about the constant stream of love that officers are getting from the community. not the only way people are pouring out their love.steffi: as the ongoing flow of support continues right here at the des moines police department - several officers are also getting the community to show their support by using a roll of blue tape.take nat 1:03:04:00 "this is blue paint tape -- go ahead and pull up to this awesome minivan here."melissa bjurstrom and rachelle herman flagged down cars with blue tape in hand - 01:13:54:17 "i'm just going to jump in" plastering a thin blue line on the back of their windshields as an sign of support.sot: melissa bjurstrom 1:11:224:22 "you prepare for this -- when you sign up for the job -- and i love my husband and wives and we should stand by them." they brought their children with them to honor both departments.take sot: jaxton herman:

cbs 2 newsreporter steffi lee starts our team coverage and is live now with the details from that conference. emotional emotional day police did reference a youtube video allegedly filmed by the suspect.in the video seen here - a man believed to be greene the stands of a high school sporting event.the officers say they escorted him out of the stadium after receiving a number of complaints of him waiving a confederate flag.the video was posted mid-october. posted mid-october.today - des moines police say they are having their detectives look at it. cbs 2 news also learned scott greene's mother was arrested assaulting him.criminal complaints show scott greene was wearing his deceased father's dog tags - when his he was wearing his deceased father's dog tag when his mother tried to tear them from his neck. green grabbed his mother's hand. she hit and scratched his face, according to court documents. is help was ordered to have no contact with her son. she is due in court later this month. >>> we continue our team coverage with cbs 2 news dora? that was one of the many incidents that scott green

steffi lee - cbs 2 news ten at 10. the american farm bureau survey shows an average price for a sixteen pound turkey - is slightly more than twenty- two dollars - less than a buck- fifty a pound. pound turkey slightly more than $22. >>> we want to know what your experiencing out there. did you see a difference on your receipt after shopping? join the conversation happen kgan-cbs2. >>> a number of stores open tomorrow. imaginers at linndale mall tell us retailers will be ready. they'll be open from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. tomorrow. and the mall will reopen 6:00 a.m. on black friday. >>> and for why celebrations have you out going to the mall, be sure to send us pictures. download the news app and up load your photos. to see t, column. it's free for android and apple. >>> and the corridors top stories and the weather first forecast in the top ten minutes. >>> still to come, the voice of the hawkeyes on the final home game of the year. as iowa hopes to finish an up and down year on the strong note. >> and the radar is now

steffi lee explains this year's judicial retention elect. election. designed to look like an election ballot - you may have seen these big black yard signs calling to remove justices appel, cady and hecht. sot: drew zahn, the family leader 07:51:20:17 "we're ballot over and vote no on the three iowa supreme court justices."social conservative group the family leader was one of the main forces driving out three justices after the unanimous 2009 decision on same sex marriage in iowa.this year - they're urging iowans to think back to that ruling - as well as the court's 2015 decision to strike down the telemedicine abortion ban.sot: drew zahn, the family leader 07:51:46:28 "these three justices are a prime example constitutional limits to their own power -- and that's why they need to go."steffi: the iowa state bar association says these justices have made every decision based on the law and by voting yes to retain the justices - it ensures that political motivations won't get into the courts.nat pop guy cookchair of the fair and impartial courts committ

killed.cbs 2 news reporter steffi lee is live in des moines to show us how the officers touched the lives of so many others.good morning steffi. we're live at the des moines police station this morning and you can see behind me just how covered this memorial is here with the police car - with flowers, signs, balloons. balloons.the loss of both des moines police sergeant tony beminio and officer justin martin is devastating - officers from des moines and urbandale police were visibly upset sharing this heartbreaking news with the public.beminio and martin were both simpson college graduates - goal oriented, focused and their departments.beminio had been with des moines police since 2005 after working for indianola police department - martin's team says they had high hopes for his future within urbandale police. sgt. scott dwyer, indianola police department 19:42:40 "tony was goal oriented and i think thats why he took a step to go to des moines. he was a good family man."chief ross mccarty, urbandale police department enough to hire a very good young man - we hired him august 2015 - he sta

steffi lee says how the iowa community is also paying tribute. >> reporter: scott, it is quiet here, but earlier today it was a somber and cars drove down jordan creek parkway -sot: jane potthoff 03:12:28:13 "we support you -- we feel your pain -- we share your pain."as the community and even the youngest of iowans stood in solidarity - for a fallen hero.sot: chief wingert 11:46 if god could handcrafta&he would look just like tony."moments before the funeral procession -- des moines police chief dana wingert had no shortage of praise for sgt. tony beminio. sot: chief wingert 11:46 tony wasn't just good - he was just

one more thing to be thankful for this holiday season.cbs 2 news reporter steffi lee shows us - you can feed a lot of people this thanksgiving - and it won't eat up your wallet. take pkg:nat pop cash register scan - bag - repeat.take sot: andy carlson - manager, store operations - hyvee 11:26:32:26 "this is one of the busiest weeks of the year for us." customers packed both shopping the hyvee on fleur drive -nat popfitting in last minute shopping for thursday's thanksgiving feast.take sot: andy carlson - manager, store operations - hyvee 11:26:53:05 "customers are just in a good mood, everyone's happy for their holiday meals."holiday meals that won't break the bank - according to farm experts.turkey prices went up last year because of the bird flu - but:take sot: david miller - director of research and commodity services, iowa farm bureau 11:07:04:04 "at the farm level, turkey prices are down 10-15 cents a pound. at the retail level, we're down slightly from a year ago" steffi: according to the american farm bu this year - to feed a thanksgiving meal for ten - it costs less than fifty d

house and senate.cbs 2 news reporter steffi lee explores how women are taking steps -- women are taking steps -- to continue pushing the glass ceiling in iowa. iowa. steffi: a record number of women ran for state legislatures nationwide, including here in iowa. and season, there's still a lot of interest from women wanting to get involved in politics.nat pop hillary clinton "to all the little girls who are watching this: never doubt that you are valuable, and powerful, and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams."words of encouragement from hillary clinton - conceding to president-elect donald trump after election day.possibily enough encouragement to spark immediate inspiration.sot: dianne bystrom, catt center for women and politics 05:49:12:04 "from wednesday through yesterday --- i people that just signed up for more information on ready to run"ready to run is a non- partisan campaign training program at the carrie chapman catt center for women and politics.every other year - the classes guide women towards a life of leadership at

steffi lee has the response mental health beds and access to mental health treatment and this decision by the iowa supreme court wi that negative impact. ultimately we all pay higher cost when mental health treatment does not occur at the appropriate levelstate senator matt mccoy says he's devastated with the iowa supreme court's decision on the closures of both clarinda and mount pleasant mental devastated with the iowa supreme court's decision on the closures of both clarinda and mount pleasant health institutes. the supreme court upheld a lower court rulings in favor of terry branstad thursday saying he acted within the law when vetoing funding for the two mental health hospitals and closing them. >> for him to unilaterally decide to close these facilities , we believe voted legislative intent. >> argued that a code in state law requires i will to have for mental health institutes. winds at overstepped his boundaries. the law firm branstad. >> the only way out is to improve the legislation statue. >> branstad spokesperson is bonded to the ruling saying in part governor. branstad is

house and senate.cbs 2 news reporter steffi lee explores how women are taking steps -- to continue pushing the glass ceiling in iowa. iowa. steffi: a record number of women ran for state legislatures nationwide, including here in iowa. and despite a tough election season, there's still a lot of interest from women wanting to get involved in politics.nat pop hillary clinton "to all the little girls who are watching this: never doubt that you are valuable, and powerful, and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams."words of encouragement from hillary clinton - conceding to president-elect donald trump after election day.possibily dianne bystrom, catt center for women and politics 05:49:12:04 "from wednesday through yesterday --- i was >> from wednesday until yesterday we have over 25 people who just sign up -- signed up for more information already to run. >> it is a campaign training program for women in politics. every other year the classes guide women towards a life of levels. >> the biggest problem for women is not that they cannot get

cbs 2 news reporter steffi lee brings us a unique way some central iowans are supporting men and women in blue. blue. take sot: paul parizek 49:05:04 "i couldn't get into my front door last night because of the stuff that was piled up."des moines police sergeant paul parizek choked back tears wednesday talking love officers are getting from the community.covered with flowers, balloons - and notes -- you can now hardly see the squad cars at both des moines and urbandale police stations. nat popthat's not the only way people are pouring out their love.steffi: as the ongoing flow of support continues right here at the des moines police department - several wives of police officers are also getting the community to show their support by using a roll of blue tape.take nat 1:03:04:00 "this is blue paint tape -- go ahead and pull up to this awesome minivan here." melissa bjurstrom and rachelle blue tape in hand - 01:13:54:17 "i'm just going to jump in"plastering a thin blue line on the back of their windshields as an sign of support.sot: melissa bjurstrom 1:11:224:22 "you prepare for this --

. >> steffi lee fox28 news. are live at line bridge at czech village where they are bouncing back from the flood 2016. will take you to the runway show you what they are doing when we get back. >> construction season starting to wind down. i will let you know where you might want to avoid during your fox 28 morning live, not sure what to do with your don't worry - our gardening expert joins us to give you all the tips and tricks. that's tomorrow >> if you traveled along blairs ferry wrote in cedar rapids you been. don't worry it was by design. demolitions crews were turned down the silos on the property with her north town market is going up right now. the effort to help cedar rapids businesses recover from a lengthy shutdown during flood 2016 is taking on a community feel. dora miller is live in czech village to show us what they are doing. >> >> reporter: photojournalist is hitting the runway right now. the fashion show showed these it was here in czech village at line bridge. this is a community event. it was

in des moines, steffi lee reporting. medical marijuana supporters are hopingstate lawmakers will expand iowa's limited cannabis allow the production and >>> lawmakers plan to allow their production of cannabis oil in iowa which is currently illegal. the legislature passed a law that allows iowa residents to possess the oil to treat epilepsy. that law is that to expire in july. >>> next on fox 28 at 9 pm . >> they propose one of the largest anywhere in the midwest. a closer look at where and why coming up next.>>> i will tell you where you could see some tomorrow on fox 28 morning live, they've headlined across eastern iowa - now they're coming to our studio. you'll hear from caught in the crypt. that's tomorrow morning right right now, [ music ] >>> right now, plans are announced for a mega industrial park that will be a game changer for the court or economy. big cedar industrial center be located near the iowa airport. we are live in cedar rapids to explain what all of this means, matt cuesta mark >> this time it is tal

he takes office - could hurt business for a lot of iowa farmers.fox 28 news statehouse reporter steffi lee --continues tonight's team coverage. take pkg:nat pop donald trump videopresident-elect donald trump released this youtube video promising when his new administration takes over the white house --take sot: donald trump video 1:01:00:02 "i am going to issue our notification of intent to withdraw from the trans-pacific partnership -- a potential disaster for our country."many iowa farmers support the trans-pacific partnership.they said this countries would cut trade barriers and open new markets - allowing more imports and exports.take sot: craig hill, president - iowa farm bureau 11:11:31:17 "i don't want to limit my access."it's disheartening for farmer and iowa farm bureau president craig hill.take sot: craig hill, president - iowa farm bureau 11:10:26:28 "if we look back to 1994 when nafta became the law, we only exported as dollars of goods to canada and mexico. since then by 2015, it was 38.6 billion dollars of goods -- agricultural goods to trump promising to withdraw from the tp

steffi lee takes a closer look at the research with this that one date could go to a bus near you. >> reporter: when this school bus leaves on its route starting monday -- >> today's the first test with seatbelts. >> students from several schools using this bus will have to wear seatbelts as part of a study by tim white public scho says while the national highway safety administration suggest all school buses have seatbelts -- >> there is not a lot of real data about if it's safer. >> one thing the school district will be looking for in its study is how students respond for having to put a seat belt on. >> we want to measure how the kids respond as they get in the best concert that and buckle up how students behave with this seatbelts. >> we don't want to test the bells for an accident or anything like that. >> this is the first of two buses the district will use for its study. they hope to have usable feedback by the end of the school year. >> we want to gauge the public's reaction. >> the i want pupil transportation association says works with school transportation and leaders tell

steffi lee way some central iowans are supporting our men and women in blue. >> i couldn't get into my front door last night because of the stuff that was piled up. >> reporter: des moines police sergeant pa richt zek choked back tears talking about the constant stream of love are getting from the community. covered with nows are, balloons an notes, you can now hardly see the squad cars at both des moines and urbandale police stations. as the ongoing flow of support continues here at the police police officers from the department are also getting the community to show their support by using a roll of blue tape. >> would you like a blue line, ma'am? >> i'm just going jump in. >> they flagged down cars with tape in and plastering a thin blue line on the back windshield when you sign up they brought their children with them to honor both departments. >> it is porn for everyone to -- it is important for everyone to know he could die too and his family loved him a lot. "hopefully the officers will feel the overwhelming love and support despite the people that don't love them."take sot: rach

cbs 2 news reporter steffi lee is at the capitol and has the potential impact for us. >> reporter: experts say people shouldn't only focus on the day to day volatility of the fm markets but to also focus on long-term goals. although interest rates are going up, this still a lot lower than historic averages. elected, overnight, we saw some pretty negative market reaction but then it turned around. >> reporter: robin anderson says there is no need for immediate worry about the u.s. economy despite unsrpty about internet internet's policies. >> whether it be positive things like infrastructure spending or more negative things like the protectionist trade policies he has. >> he seems to be moderating his tone from his campaign and i believe the economy would get a boost, greater infrastructure spending, lower taxes and less regulation. >> reporter: one area that could impact iowa agriculture and manufacturing is what trump decides on his trade policies. >> if we implement higher tariffs on a particular country, will that country retaliate and put higher tariffs on our goods. i think trans-paci

iowa.cbs 2 and fox 28 news statehouse reporter steffi lee is in des moines and joins us cbs 2 and fox 28 news is monitoring tonight's results with the candidates.incumbents and challengers are anxiously awaiting to see who the winners and losers will be. be.we continue tonight's team coverage with reporter joe huisinga with reporter joe coverage with tonight's team we continue we continue we continue tonight's team coverage with reporter joe huisinga with the blum while we continue to monitor the latest numbers coming in, we are also digging into the 'voice of the voter' here in eastern iowa.cbs 2 and fox 28 news political reporter and host of 'iowa in focus' kevin barry -- --joins us now with our panel we'll go back to kevin in just we continue to follow the second district race, where democrat dave loebsack is seeking re-election.cbs 2 and fox 28 news reporter connor morgan is in iowa city and connor has the congressman voters, kevin?of corridor with our panel joins us now barry -- --in focus' kevin host of political and fox 28 now to cbs 2 we go back eastern iowa. here in the voter

iowa.cbs 2 and fox 28 news statehouse reporter steffi lee is in des moines and joins us monitoring tonight's results with the candidates.incumbents and challengers are anxiously awaiting to see who the winners and losers will be. be.we continue tonight's team coverage with reporter joe huisinga with reporter joe coverage with tonight's team we continue we continue we continue tonight's team coverage with reporter joe huisinga with the blum while we continue to monitor the latest numbers coming in, we are also digging into the 'voice of the voter' here in eastern iowa.cbs 2 and fox 28 news political reporter and host of 'iowa in focus' kevin barry -- --joins us now with our panel we'll go back to kevin in just we continue to follow the second district race, where democrat dave loebsack is seeking re-election.cbs 2 and fox 28 news reporter connor morgan is in iowa city and connor has the congressman voters, kevin?of corridor with our panel joins us now barry -- --in focus' kevin host of 'iowa reporter and news political and fox 28 now to cbs 2 we go back eastern iowa. here in the voter' the 'v

cbs2 news steffi lee is covering the senate race and joins us live. >> reporter: good evening. right now we are here at the here in downtown des moines. as you said earlier we are following the race closely between grassley and judge and many would call this a blowout election. right now he has a commanding lead in the race. the des moines register poll said grassley had a double- digit lead over judge with a 23% lead among iowa voters and judge frequently has run a campaign about she is the that he can't ignore and that is a refusal to hold confirmation hearings on the supreme court vacancy. he has been outspoken on many issues including the rising epipen cost and pressuring them to explain the price hikes and he has campaigned across the state pushing their vote and as you said earlier he is running for his seventh term in the u.s. senate and a lot of people has said he has worked hard and right now a lot of the issues the judge has been -- pressed he is expected to take the stage at 10:30. we are live in des moines. she had another longtime incumbent hoping to retain his sea