stephanie johnson, back to you. >> stephanie, thanked -- thank you. a curfew is in place for the evacuation areas. curfew begins at 8:00 tonight and goes until 7 am tomorrow morning. there is also a curfew in effect for areas and copay low -- in pay low for evacuation areas. they will repeat every night until the flooding threat is over. >>> if you are displaced, the american red cross has emergency shelters open. go to saint paul methodist church in cedar rapids. also in cedar rapids is the cedar hills community red cross shelter. in cedar falls, a location at the university of northern arrow -- iowa. locations at www.cbs2iowa.com city leaders are also asking people to secure yard waste, recyclables and garbage cans. there will be no trash removal inside the flood zone but trash service will continue as normal outside the flood affected areas. the city will also be flexible with extra bags and trash outside of the evacuation zone. >>> it's 12:08 pm, a live look at the time check. a neighborhood hit so hard in 2008. crews are working to repair a brand

stephanie johnson is there. we will check in with her. >>> good morning, for those of you that have school today, it will be a sunny and cool start it to the day, and make sure you grab your jacket and 52 degrees here, coming up around 7:00 a.m. for the bus stop. and hour by hour, as we go through the morning, we will be in the 50s, by the time we get to noon, and then in the low 60s. it will be sunny and much cooler than we experienced the last couple of days. right now, the temperatures roos -- across the area. 50 in cedar rand. and waterloo, 51. wind speeds out of the west from 6 to 13 miles an hour. and the cold front is suburbing through. taking the -- is pushing through, taking the clouds with it. we will be back to sunshine here as we head into the afternoon. our predictor shows not much in the way of clouds today. we will keep the sun around. clear skies tonight. we could see maybe a scattered showers move in, and late tomorrow afternoon, and they will be light at best and your forecast today, sunny and

morning.cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson is live - -at jefferson right now with the latest.stephanie? campus was put on lockdown following a shooting early this morning. stephanie johnson is live at jefferson right now with the latest. >> reporter: right now the scene is clear and classes have resumed at jefferson high school. earlier today, parents and the cedar rapids police department was called after they responded to a call before 8 student suffering from a gunshot wound behind the school's auditorium. the student was a 15-year-old boy. we're working on obtaining his name but police confirmed the gunshot wound was self- inflicted. the student was taken to the hospital and the school was placed on lockdown. the cedar rapids community school district alerted parents that the school was dealing with the emergency medical situation and that it was secure. not do enough to alert them of the emergency happening here. >> do you think is doing a good job? >> absolutely not. there could be better communication when it comes to situation like these. >> i found out from facebook. not from

dead.cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson johnsonis at the apartment complex where it happened, stephanie. kevin -- we're learning that police were called out to the valley high apartment complex on edgewood road northwest for a domestic disturbance. department tells cbs 2 news the shooting happened around 9- thirty last night.the person killed was a 25 year-old man-- his name has not been released at this time-- he died overnight at saint luke's hospital. this was an officer involved shooting--the names of the officer's shooting have not been releasedthe iowa division of criminal investigation is actively investigating it at this time---state officials with that's the latest at this time. covering the corridor in cedar rapids stephanie johnson cbs 2 news. we have a developing story in the korean penisula. penisula.the united states sent nuclear capable -- super-sonic bombers over south korea in a show of force.the move is intended to warn north korea after the isolated country's latest nuclear test and to settle nerves in south korea.the bombers were escorted by south korean jets about 7

and now - we will check in with our next reporter - cbs 2 reporter stephanie johnson. johnson.she's also live in cedar rapids - ????? ?????stephanie ?? we want to remind everyone - that there are two shelters open right now in cedar rapids. this is for any resident who can go to the cedar hills community church on e- avenue northwest.or saint paul's united methodist church, on third avenue southeast.more than 80 people are staying in red cross shelters. shelters.up north - the emergency shelter at uni in cedar falls closed yesterday - because no one was staying there anymore.and today - the shelter at grace baptist church in waverly will close as well - due to a very low it's and right now in it's degrees. degrees.live look right now at ? first forecast we have... it's and you're watching cbs 2 this morning... morning...and if you're in it's degrees. degrees.right now we'll take a welcome back -- it's now we're taking a look at your??????? moving on - cbs 2 and fox 28 reporter mitch fick is also live in cedar rapids. rapids.mitch can you tell us where you are what you'r

in cedar rapids, stephanie johnson, cbs 2. back to you guys. >> i hope they are able to go back to stephanie. if you can still hear us, stephanie, how long did it take you guys, just from a point of reference, to get from broadcast park to where you're at down there this morning? >> it's a difference down here. when i came down here, it's just so much water. when i was driving down here, the streets are blocked off, and you can see the water down the storm drain. back at park, it's very dry. down here, it's much different. the neighborhood is quiet. there's barely any electricity on. it's kind of eerie. that's what's going on down here. it took us about -- probably about, to get down here, probably about 12/13 minutes to get down here. it wasn't too bad of a travel time. but when we came down here, it definitely was a difference between neighborhoods. vibrant. this one, we drove down here, all the homes had sandbags in front of them. it was just a much different look down here. >> thank you, stephanie. we'll continue to check b

and now - we will check in with our next reporter - cbs 2 reporter stephanie johnson. johnson.she's also live in cedar rapids - ????? that there are two shelters open right now in cedar rapids. this is for any resident who needs a place to stay - they can go to the cedar hills community church on e- avenue northwest.or saint paul's united methodist church, on third avenue southeast.more than 80 people are staying in red cross shelters. shelters.up north - the emergency shelter at uni in cedar falls closed yesterday - because no one was staying there anymore.and today - shelter at grace baptist church in waverly will close as well - due to a very low population. it's and right now in it's de. degrees.right now - heading to a live look at ????. ????.in your cbs 2 weather first forecast we have... . >>> good morning. a looking at the river current is 21.77 feet and expected to rest at 23 feet in a major flooding stage. here is the latest. i did mention 21.77 feet and a cup olf hours it was -- couple of hours ago it was more but we have a levingaling off. -- leveling off.

cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson is live in iowa city with a preview. hey kevinwhat is happening this weekend?how much does the event cost?who would enjoy this event? live in iowa city... stephanie it's and you're watching cbs 2 this morning...and if you're in it's degrees. degrees.just ahead...hillary clinton's return to the campaign trail after more than three days of rest. introducing longhorn's great american steak dinner for $12.99. plus an appetizer or a dessert. only at longhorn steakhouse. you can't fake steak. i'm hillary clinton and i approve this message. donald trump says he alone can fix the problems we face. well i don't believe that's how you get things done in our country. it takes democrats and republicans working together. that's how we got health care for 8 million kids. rebuilt new york city after 9/11. and got the treaty cutting russia's nuclear arms. that's how you solve problems and that's what welcome back -- it's now we're taking a look at your??????? your??????? the department of justice has issued subpoenas to wells fargo over

stephanie johnson is here to explain what that is. stephanie? >>reporter: people from the community and students past and present are sharing their stories of how the university of iowa has impacted their lives. tonight and pr will host the event -- letter npr will host the event and he will work with a variety of people.stories range from surviving hard times lives. it's all welcoming bruce harold to the university. >> president harold came up with the idea of really showcasing things that are going on on our campus or things that have happened in the past or things that might happen in the future. >>> the series my iowa story will tick off tonight from have to 7:00. people are welcome to share stories as well. friday the university welcome the new president was harold at the auditorium. stephanie johnson. "cbs2 news." >>> still ahead on the "cbs2 news at noon." piece of technology many of us have in a pocket or purse right now and throughout the day and how thieves are now using it to access your personal counts. >>> "cbs2 news" connects with

stephanie johnson is live in coralville right now, at the trade show at fry-fest 2016.how's it going stephanie? coming up on the cbs 2 news at noon,what tropical storm herm-een could mean zika virus in florida. florida.and - if you're planning on hitting up kinnick stadium tomorrow for the hawkeyes kickoff or just making plans for the holiday- you won't want to miss vernon: a lot of childish bickering stopping you from getting things done. sounds like washington, but it was my house as i raised three daughters while starting a small business. i'm monica vernon. we've got to help hardworking families with affordable childcare, expanded family sick leave, because it's time to get something done for the middle class. tropical storm hermine could also have a devastating effect on florida's f >>> tropical storm hermine mosquitoes.the biggest problem is standing water, which attracts mosquitos.in the lead up to hermine, florida officials removed even the smallest traces of water to stop the spread of zika.but the storm is a double-edged sword. "the good news about hurricanes is that they ca

controversy.cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson is here to explain why there's been so much backlash. backlash.dora, colin kaepernick says he won't stand up to show pride in a flag---for a country that oppresses black people and people of color. color.historically, anthems set standards, ideas, define who we are as a people. the national anthem didn't become official until some eighty years ago when president herbert hoover signed legislation to make it the national anthem.president hoover signed it during the great depression---a hard time for the country. however--this is not the first time the national anthem has come under fire. but this is not the first time the national anthem has come under fire. it was under fire as well during the civil didn't conform to the ideas of the unified country in the north, then you were considered a traitor. and you know, this song is not for you, that you don't abide by the ideas of what the united states of america is all about. >> reporter: stephanie johnson, cbs 2 news. >>> the smithsonian national history an culture is about to open its doors

cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson is here to explain the dangers. stephanie? stephanie?kelly, the drug codeine has been used as pain relief for children for years. now it's been linked to dangerous side effects including death. codeine is most commonly found in children's cough medicine. also most doctors prescribe it to children as a pain including death. codeine is most commonly found in children's cough medicine. most doctors prescribe it to children as a pain reliever. medical experts say the human body changes codeine into morphine. depending on how fast the body breaks down the medication, children can overdose on it. doctors from the mayo clinic say there are plenty of safer alternatives were children's pain. >> the risks of using oxycodone are different and much less than those with codeine. >> if your child is using coding the fda advises parents to stick to a schedule. doses in a day. stephanie johnson, cbs2 news. >>> in iowa city the word of adjustment will decide if a couple can build a 7500 square foot home that looks like an extending. last week the board p

. >> stephanie johnson joins us live from the scene of where it happened. >> reporter: that shooting took place outside of this home in this area of rain here. she was pronounced dead at the university of iowa hospital. police responded to a shooting southeast. at 7:50 2 am. officers arrested three male suspects, two were caught on bever avenue and the third was caught on washington avenue. all three suspects are in police custody. the girl succumbed to her fatal gunshot wound at the hospital. louise murray, and grandmother who lives in this neighborhood said her grandchildren are friends with the young lady who passed away. >> i hate to see my grandkids cry. i do. i hate to see them cry over something. it's hurtful. but you know what? they will see many more. >> reporter: the suspects are in custody right now. they include two juveniles and one adult. police believe all the suspects involved in this incident are in custody and do not pose a threat to the cost -- public. investigation going. stephanie johnson, cbs2 news. >>> a woman was rescued from floodwaters yesterday. >> firefigh

stephanie johnson, cbs2 news. college park -- at college park court southwest in cedar rapids. police were called to the home after 2 am. crews rushed him to mercy medical center where he died an hour later. >>> cedar rapids police are working to figure out what led to the stabbing. officers took several people into the department for questioning. so far they have not announced any arrests. police are withholding the name of the victim until the family can be n >>> at the university of iowa the man who oversees ui health care is stepping down from his leadership role. jean robillard will remain as a faculty member of the department of pediatrics. he first came to the university in 2010 and became vice president of medical affairs in 27 -- 2007 he filled in as interim president for the current president took the job. >>> federal investigators are beginning to piece together a timeline leading up to the train crash that killed one and they are reviewing video taken 10 minutes before the train jumped barriers and slammed into a wall inside the hoboken terminal thursday. the crash

stephanie johnson is here to explain. ncaa is the latest backlash against house bill 2 which some say can lead to discrimination against lgbt people. the ncaa said its decision to pull seven college championship events out of north carolina is a direct result of house bill 2 . a state law that opponents say allows discrimination of lgbt people. >> fairness and inclusion right at the heart of what the ncaa does and what universities do. so for our university presidents, this was the proverbial, no-brainer. >> reporter: hb2 requires transgender people to use public bathrooms corresponding to the sex on their birth certificate. it also excludes gender identity and sexual orientation from antidiscrimination protection. state republicans called the ncaa decision, absurd and silly. >> i don't know what the ncaa privacy and safety of their athletes. if they were standing up for that, they would care far more about the women who are being raped by baylor football players. >> reporter: in july, the nba announced it would move the

county.right now, now,cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson is live in ??? some of the damage left behind by the storms.stephanie? stephanie? live in ... stephanie johnson, investigators are still piecing together the plot that led to a series of explosive devices on the streets of new york and new jersey.and they are looking for two more witnes. witnesses.the f-b-i released this surveillance image of two men that are believed to be thieves that took one bomb out of a piece of luggage they stole.authorities stress the men are ?not? considered suspects, but they want to know what else was in the bag. bag.as for the suspect, ahmad rahami remains hospitalized for gunshot wounds received during a shootout with police. there are accusations of violence against his family in the past, but a grand jury failed to bring charges against rahami in 2014. new this morning - a u-s fighter jet has crashed into the pacific ocean just off the coast of japan. japan.a japanese coast guard official says it's unclear how many people were on board -- but at least one person was r

laws.cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson is here to explain how leglislation is helping to protect countless other children. children.stephanie? stephanie?five years disappearance - congress enacted the jacob wetterling act - -setting forth guidelines for states to establish sex offender registry programs. more than two decades later - there are more than eighty offenses that can land a perpetrator on the iowa sex offender registry.experts say wetterling's death is not in vain. "the intention of the sexual offender registry is to identify individuals who have been convicted of a sex crime the public // it's public notification, and it's for community safety." safety."tune in to the cbs 2 news ten at 10 tonight to hear how the sex offender registry doesn't always accomplish it's intended purpose.in the newsroom stephanie johnson cbs 2 news. the developments from that minnesota cold case are sparking interest in a decades old missing child case in iowa. iowa.yesterday marked 34 years since johnny gosch disappeared from a west des moines family are holding on to hope they'll find out w

weather we're having, this weekend - there's an event for the whole family - cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson is live in cedar rapids - to explain why you youwont want to miss the newbo art festival. festival.good morning guys, guys,what's new at the fest sot script scriptcovering the corridor in cedar rapids stephanie johnson cbs 2 news. it's now on this morning. morning.and if you're in it's degrees. degrees.coming up next...the strong words iowa's opponent into saturday. saturday. oin? just checking my free credit score at credit karma. what the??? you're welcome. i just helped you dodge a bullet. but i was just checking my... shhh... don't you know that checking your credit score lowers it! just be cool. actually, checking your credit score with credit karma doesn't affect it at all. are you sure? positive. so i guess i can just check my credit score then? oooh "check out credit karma today. credit karma. give yourself some credit." welcome back -- it's now we're taking a look at your??????? here's a look at some of eastern iowa's top stories -- on this morning... a robins man is homeless

stephanie johnson cbs 2 news. federal officials are part of a task force now investigating a clash between protesters of that pipeline and private security guards in north dakota.on september third -- people from both parties reported injuries. members of the standing rock indian reservation said about 30 protesters were pepper- construction site.a state agency that regulates private security firms is also looking into the incident. right now -- iowa city leaders are trying to make a plan so more people can afford to live there.in june -- they put together 15 affordable housing recommendations -- and have gotten thoughts from residents and local organizations over the past two months.now -- the city council is trying to decide which idea to move forward with. tracy hightshoe, iowa city neighborhood services coordinator07:28:27 "a lot of figure out which idea they will mo >> a lot of people don't make much money but the our economy needs them. >> reporter: leaders say university students add to competition for hous

laws.cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson is here to explain how leglislation is helping to protect countless other children. children.stephanie? stephanie?five years after jacob wetterling's disappearance - congress enacted the jacob wetterling act - -setting forth guidelines for states to establish sex offender registry programs. more than two decades later - th offenses that can land a perpetrator on the iowa sex offender registry.experts say wetterling's death is not in vain. "the intention of the sexual offender registry is to identify individuals who have been convicted of a sex crime and that it is accessible to the public // it's public notification, it's public notification, and it's for community safety." safety."tune in to the cbs 2 news ten at 10 tonight to hear doesn't always accomplish it's intended purpose.in the newsroom stephanie johnson cbs 2 news. the developments from that minnesota cold case are sparking interest in a decades old missing child case in iowa. iowa.yesterday marked 34 years since johnny gosch disappeared from a west des moines neighborhood.friends a

"tribes".cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson joins us now live at the theatre kevin, tcr is getting a lot of pushback from the deaf community because they beleive the theater did not do a good job promoting it to them. the theater's choice to use an actor who can hear has caused a lot of conversation on social media among the deaf - no deaf actors auditioned. but members of the local deaf community tell cbs 2 news---the casting call was written in english--the deaf community uses american sign language to communicate. they say the theatre didn't do enough to reach out to them. we believe that any injustices tcr may have committed were not intentional. we think it just comes with lack of awareness, lack of understanding what resources are available and not undesrtanding options today t-c-r's artistic director will artistic today t-c-r's artistic director will meet with members of the deaf community in cedar rapids. both parties hope to form a partnership to improve the play and the portrayal of the main deaf character "billy." "billy."the play opens october 21-st.covering the corrido

helpful.in the newsroom stephanie johnson cbs 2 news. an update in orlando - a new memorial is now up around the pulse were killed earlier in the summer.a new fence was added around the building - featuring local artists work - that honors all the shooting victims.the city of orlando installed the fence yesterday - and rain storms didn't prevent several people from coming out to see it first- hand. new this morning - -police in las vegas have arrested a suspect that injured two people at a major u-s airport.the two victims were both shot in the airport's parking garage and they're in stable condition this morning.the suspect off -- right now police say the shooting suspect had previous relations with the woman -- authorities are calling it a domestic-related incident.no flights were delayed. the u-s justice department has now opened a civil rights investigaiton into a fatal police shooting of an unarmed black man in tulsa, oklahoma.this is video released by the tulsa police department - showing the moments leading up to the shooting on f

covering the corridor in cedar rapids stephanie johnson cbs 2 news. for the thousands of homeowners -- --who ?are able to get back home -- there are some things you need to keep in mind. be sure to check for any standing water in your basements or drains. if you find some near any outlets or wires -- call your utilities provider right away and get the electricity turned off. a licensed contractor has to come in and repair any you can verify if your contractor is licensed by calling the number on your screen. before you turn the lights back on -- have the city inspect the area to make sure it's safe. another danger to keep in mind is carbon monoxide poisoning. some generators, stoves, water heaters, and other gas powered equipment could release toxic fumes if they're not properly maintained. carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that can kill.when you go back your pilot lights are lit. if you have a generator - public health officials remind you to keep it outside. just days after the university of iowa unveiled a new plan to prevent sexual a

class.cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson is live in the newsroom to explain. good morning kevin---both you and i can remember september 11th like it was yesterday but most students in school are just learning about it. social studies teachers say they are used to asking students remember about 9/11 - but that's starting to be impossible.nathan hellwig - a history teacher at iowa city high school - has his students speak with their family members who lived through the attacks and document what they are told.despite being born post-9/11 - hellwig says his students are still interested in learning about that day. everybody's watching. everybody is engrossed in it. usually when the bell rings, it's 'hey, we're moving on to the year where students are very silent." silent."most middle and high school students use social media to gather information. information.and hellwig says it is not uncommon for students to stay after class - asking him questions about why the terror attacks happened. stephanie johnson cbs 2 news. the v-a estimates about 20 veterans commit suic

wages.but as cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson shows us - they're ready to welcome folks back to celebrate. celebrate. that's right guys - in fact - patrons back last night. and pub 2-1-7, right there, will re-open tonight. tonight. businesses we talked to say they have a lot of work of ahead of them.and their employees are ready to get back to work - after missing almost a full week of work.but that wasn't all that was missing during - they tell can't wait until the city is back to normal. "we've all been working in bars for a really long time and i would say the best part is just like your communication with people," geoff 08:18:24 "we're a big community downtown, we all help each other out when we need different things, being able to, i mean as soon as need is open i'll be down there getting a pizza." need pizza says they have plans to reopen by next wednesday.you can find the full list of openings on our website...cbs -two iowa dot com.covering the corridor in cedar rapids stephanie johnson other business owners who prepared for the flood are now trying to figure out how they

stephanie johnson is there. she is going to give us a live look. >>> and your school day forecast, it will be cool than we've seen the last few days. temperatures will be in the low 50s for when the kids get on the bus. by the time they get out of school this afternoon, sunshine, cool. temperatures in the mid to iper 60s. we'll be back to t latest river levels and tore casted crest and what you can >>> welcome back. 644 team teem on this monday morning. we are just getting in the cedar rifr at vinton currently at 21.77 feet. it is currently cresting right now and will do so through the morning hours with major area. the latest observation has the river at 18.55 feet. at 1 a.m., the river was at 17 feet. you can see it's risen about a foot and a half in just the last several hours and expected to rest around 23 feet as of tomorrow afternoon with major looding around the cedar rapids area. independent at crest yesterday do. currently at 16.66 feet. it is slowly receding but not expected to fall flood stage until l

sot script scriptcovering the corridor in cedar rapids stephanie johnson it's now on this morning. morning.and if you're in it's degrees. degrees.coming up next...the special retreat for kids and families who need it the most. welcome back -- it's now we're taking a look at your??????? your??????? >>> 6:19 on thursday morning taking a quick look at what it will feel like at the bus stop. cool and crisp, 55 degrees. hello fall. you will want to pack a sweater and maybe a jacket today to. is starting to get chillier outside.>> it would be a good day to go horseback riding. we know that is a sport that takes patient and skill. >>> they show's house six children and their families are getting much needing -- needed healing. >> reporter: they say she has not had this much fun in months.>> awesome was so much fun. >> reporter: the eight-year-old has a rare form of leukemia. her life has been a blur of doctors and chemotherapy. >> this week i felt good i was pain really. >> reporter: kia in 19 other patients took part of pony therapy. patients and their families learn to ride in care for

stephanie johnson's -- stephanie johnson joins us to explain.>> reporter: they hope his death was a wake-up call to end unbalance. last night dozens of his family and friends met at his gravesite. they wanted to celebrate his life and reflect on the past year without him. his mom says they have had ups and downs but they hope that his death was not in vain. we all have to do something it can't just be one person.>> reporter: in 2015 they responded to six homicides. so far, this year, there have been three homicides and one in voluntary manslaughter. >>> we are learning more details between the tenants details in the discovery of jacob wetterling's remains. he was kidnapped and sexually assaulted then murder. the man suspected of killing wetterling agreed to plead guilty to one count of child pornography in exchange for a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. attorneys say he did not have evidence to go for murder charges. >> the bind we were in, he believes he didn't but we did not have proof. >> he would've been convicted of murder and sentenced by laws on the books in 1989. he would hav

class.cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson is live in the newsroom to explain. good morning kevin---both you and i can remember september 11th like it was yesterday but most students in middle and high school are just now learning about it. social studies teachers say they are used to asking remember about 9/11 - but that's starting to be impossible.nathan hellwig - a history teacher at iowa city high school - has his students speak with their family members who lived through the attacks and document what they are told.despite being born post-9/11 - hellwig says his students are still interested in learning about that day. everybody's watching. everybody is engrossed in it. usually when the bell rings, it's 'hey, we're moving on to the year where students are very silent." silent."most middle and high school students use social media to gather information. information.hellwig says it is not uncommon for students to stay after class - asking him questions about why the terror attacks happened.in the newsroom stephanie johnson cbs 2 news. the v-a estimates about 2

amana the annual five seasons cluster dog shows is kicking off today todaycbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson is live there now...stephanie? ?hey kelly, researchers say a new experimental say a new researchers researchers say a new experimental drug could be a game changer when it comes to treating alzheimer's disease. disease.patients with early-stage alzheimer's were given the drug "aducanumab" once a month for a year. according the researchers-- the drug cleared some deposits of toxic plaques from the brain.it's that plaque that experts believe plays a memory loss.after a year, patients on the highest dose of aducanumab had virtually no detectable signs of these deposits.larger studies are under way to test whether this potential breakthrough holds up. coming up on the cbs 2 news at noon, the rain hitting florida right now and the status of the tropical storm turning into a hillary clinton: i'm hillary clinton and i approve this message. bob kidder, owner, new england shirt company: this factory has been here since eighteen eighty-three. we have over sixty people here making shirts labled

the play opens october 21-st.covering the corridor in cedar rapids stephanie johnson cbs 2 news. the university of iowa is celebrating a big milestone tod. today..the new hancher auditorium will open its doors building was destroyed in the floods of oh-8. oh-8.cbs 2 news got a tour of the new facility earlier this week.it has a main lobby -- dressing rooms -- new rehearsal areas and an 18-hundred seat auditorium.the ribbon cutting will start at 3 this afternoon and will be followed by an open house. right now -- there are a number of performances scheduled -- check our website cbs 2 iowa dot com for a link. the university of iowa also hosted a speaker last night who stopped more than 200- people from taking their at the golden gate bridge. bridge.former california patrolman kevin briggs is visting during national suicide prevention awareness month.he says an important part of his work was learning to become a good listener.he also says there's a lot of help out there -- so if you or someone you know needs help -- say something. kevin briggs, speaking at university of iowa18:53:43

stephanie johnson cbs two news.y clinton and i approve this message. bob kidder, owner, new england shirt company: this factory has been here since eighteen eighty-three. we have over sixty people here making shirts labled made in america. but donald trump's brand of shirts come from china, his suits from mexico, his coats from india. trump's products there's no place in america that he can make them. well there is. you know donald trump says he'll make america great again while >>> welcome back and we are in coralville for fri-fest. college football can make a huge difference in people's lives.>> mark explains how one player at florida state made a huge difference one little boy just by sharing a lunch. >> reporter: lunceford middle something special tuesday. handful of florence state football players visited and walked in for lunch. one of them, travis rudolph, the team star wide receiver noticed one sixth-grader in particular. >> i saw him by himself and i asked if i could sit with him. he said sure. we started off having a good conversation.>>>> re

in waverley, stephanie johnson. for those floodwaters to move downstream. if predictions hold true it will be the second worst flooding event ever. early next week is is expected to crest at 24-foot. the iowa floods and at the university of iowa provided this flood inundation map. these are some of the year as it would be affected if the water goes over the banks there. the city is in the stages of building protection for some of the areas near the river banks like the mcgrath at the theater. city leaders say that will help in the coming >> those acquisitions allow in many of the areas, the river to breathe and so those strategic measures we've taken. we talk about a number of those will definitely put us in a much better position to face this kind of event. >> you might ask why the city does not have been flood defenses since the 2000 and floods. it took several years for city leaders to finalize the plans with federal and state agencies still several years away.just last week, iowa senator joni engineers to speed up the federal government's portion of the

the officers names have not been released but will soon be stephanie johnson cbs 2 news. we have a developing story in the korean penisula. penisula.the united states sent nuclear capable -- super-sonic bombers over south korea in a show of force.the move is intended to warn north korea after the isolated country's latest nuclear test and to settle nerves in south escorted by south korean jets about 75 miles from the border with the north. a bill in congress trying to help 9/11 victims won't find support from the white house while they try to prevent problems with a long-time ally. ally.congress passed a bill allowing victims of the september 11th attacks to sue saudi arabia.an investigation found a number of saudi nationals may have helped the while they try to prevent problems with a longtime ally. congress tech -- passed a bill allowing victims of the terror attack to sue saudi arabia and the investigation found a number of saudi before the deadly attack. the white house said the president intends to veto the bill. the press secretary said they are concerned with the w

stephanie johnson tells us what they are focused on. >> elections will be here before we know it and democratic state leaders want to focus on education. stopped in marian to show their support for an all-female slate of democratic candidates. education was a driving force behind the event, with speakers and standing up for liberal leaders including a local teacher. she is running for the state house. >> educator. in a political office is an advantage. a lot of times there are lawyers. there are business people. we need more educators. we need more people who know families there is nothing more real in the world. >> with just 63 days until election day, you can expect canvassing to increase in the quarter. stephanie johnson, cbs2 news. >>> republican party of iowa stevens and three other americans were killed at the american embassy in benghazi. par-an-toe says he and his fellow soldiers didn't want to politicize that night at first -- at least - until they felt mis-represented. "when you start to dishonor took place there, as politicans, when you start to lie to win elections, when

we will check in with connor morgan, stephanie johnson, ke vun barry. we will be setting up our cbs 2 fox 28 drone within the hour, as well, to bring you live aerial shots awe cross eastern iowa. with that, good morni. tracking the raising waters minute by minute. minute.i'm kelly d'ambrosio. the cedar river has been on the rise all weekend long - and today into tomorrow is when flodo waters will really start cbs 2 an been monitoring the river - and that's where he is now - live in cedar rapids - kevin what do you see right now. it's coming up next we'll check >>> 711 -- 7:11 on this monday morning. this is definitely a clearer shot than when we checked in a moment ago. a beautiful sunrise there. you can see the waters moving quickly under the bridge. >>> cbs 2 reporter connor morgan live in cedar rapids. connor, rejoining us along the cedar river where you guys are this morning. >> yeah, exactly right, justin and kell just west of it. if we walk two more feet, we would be in it, and as you can tell, it is just moving along at a rapid pace. as justin re

live in green, stephanie johnson, "cbs2 news." >> we are taking a look at what this means. >>> this is one of the newest tools that have been put out. here is the cedar ripper -- cedar river. it winds as we through a 10 feet. earlier today the projection was 20 feet. you can see how the river expands through downtown and we get flooding in the usual spots. let's go up to 24 feet and that is what the projected flooding right now is and you can see it starts to go all the way from the golf course, cedar lake completely underwater and down this area and some of those same spots that flooded in 2008 the worst case scenario take us up to 31 feet and where we work with the flood of 2008. there you have mercy hospital underwater, jones park underwater. not as bad as 2008 but the potential is there for a lot of loss of property. we have been putting these warnings out to businesses and individuals and we will start getting e as of right now it's 24 feet. it takes the rain that we had but it doesn't take into account the rain coming sunday into monday and tuesday and we will keeping a watchful

up.cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson is live in cedar rapids where volunteers are rolling up their sleeves. authorities are still authorities are still trying to figure out how a car ended up in prarie creek. creek.police tell cbs 2 news - no one was in the car when they arrived.crews on scene called the owner of the car- who didn't know it was stolen. the owner then reported it stolen.rescue crews used a raft to pull it out of prarie creek near j street and cedar rapids police say the shooting that claimed the life of a 13-year-old girl this week was 100 percent preventabl. preventable.ireshia parks was killed on tuesday.a 13-year-old has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter.two other suspects who were with the shooter are also in custody- a 15-year-old and an 18-year-old. police chief wayne jerman says the shooting was an accident- and that there was no dispute before it.right now -- the gun used the shooting has ?not yet been recovered -- but another gun was found.police say if you happen to find a handgun -- call police immediately -- and do not touch it. right now pe

stephanie johnson is live there with a look at the flooding underway. >> reporter: right now residence inav preparing sandbags and waiting for the next round of rain. as the cedar river continues to swell in waverley, some residents watch the waters rise while others moved their belongings to higher ground. >> they are saying the river will come away up. in 2008 it was on the main level. we got everything out of the basement and now we're praying it does not get on the main level. but we are prepared. since last night. >> it's empty. basically. i will probably stay here the rest of the day. i need to get my harley out of the garage. >> reporter: he will leave if authorities say it's not safe. >> want tickets to my front step here i will decide to leave. when nothing else can be done. just walk away. >> reporter: while others waded just waiting to see what the forecast are and what the request are from the emergency management people and we'll just be here as we're needed. mary became active in the red cross in oh-eight...she lend a helping hand.04;56;11 i definitely think that you know

closed.cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson is live right now in waverly - stephanie - how are conditions this morning. morning.kelly - the cedar river was already expected to flood as high water ve moved downstream - but another round of rain last night in these areas did not help.flood waters gushed onto seventh avenue southeast and fourth avenue street southeast.the waverly police department has asked residents living in the southeast part of waverly to evacuate thier homes by noon today.if you are resident and are need of shelter you are advised to call city hall at 319- 352-9210.also a shelter is set up at grace baptist church across from mcdonalds. lastly, if you want to volunteer a sandbagging the east kwik star on forst avenue southeast.live in waverly sj cbs 2 news.media release #4: flooding predicted for southeast waverly and other low lying locations near the cedar river.river levels in waverly are rising faster than forecasted. southeast waverly will experience major flooding and residents need to evacuate immediately because the flood water is beginning to overtop 7th avenue

stephanie johnson cbs 2 news. federal officials are part of a task force now investigating a clash between protesters of that pipeline and private security guards in north dakota.on september third -- people from both parties reported injuries. members of the standing rock indian reservation said about 30 protesters were pepper- sprayed while some were bitten by dogs at a pipeline construction site.a state agency that regulates private right now -- iowa city leaders are trying to make a plan so more people can afford to live there.in june -- they put together 15 affordable housing recommendations -- and have gotten thoughts from residents and local organizations over the past two months.now -- the city council is trying to decide which idea to move forward with. tracy hightshoe, iowa city neighborhood services coordinator07:28:27 "a lot of people don't make as much money, but our economy needs them to provide the services that we have in iowa city, so we need affordable housing to provide housing for everyone that

the play - tribes - is scheduled to open on october 21st.covering the corridor in cedar rapids stephanie johnson cbs 2 news. coralville residents hoping to rent out rooms on sites like air-b-n-b will have to jump through a few extra hoops. hoops.the council started talking about the changes after getting noise and parking complaints from other residents.last night -- the city leaders passed changes to the city's current rental rent out a house or an apartment will now have to get a short-term rental permit. kelly hayworth coralville city administrator24:31:47 that's a state requirement that if you rent under 31 days you do have to have a sales tax permit and you have to charge hotel/ motel tax. tax.if the second and third readings of this ordinance are approved -- it could be enforced once it is published late next week. city leaders in iowa city will decide today if a proposed house designed to resemble kinnick stadium can be built. 75-hundred square foot home include brick siding and a replica of the stadium's press box.in july -- neighbors filed an appeal complaining about the home's size --

i am stephanie johnson cbs two news. back to you kevin. >> that was really cool. six pack 37. to the head we're updating the most important stories for you to start your thirst 80s. is brought to you by collins >>> welcome back. if you are bond the mississippi in dubuque it is 67 degrees. >>> theater cedar rapids is postponing its production of the play tribes. it comes after members deaf community spoke out after one important casting choice. we haven't following the controversy for more than a week. the play features a lead character who is deaf. leaders have chosen a person who can here. they say no deaf actors audition. after speaking with members of the deaf community they said they could have done more and now they're trying to reschedule the play.>>> people against the oil pipeline on out calling on president obama to opponents say the deparment of justice must investigate the injustices of the department of justice must investigate the and justices of this pipeline. they must review all of the permits pipeline. that means the army corps of engineers nationwide permit a

stephanie johnson live in the news room with how you can help. >> good morning. police departments say that simply being aware of your surroundings can save your life and others officers want people to report on strange or unusual about race or religion, but relates to behavior. anything from unfamiliar vehicles in your neighborhood to someone asking detailed questions about how a business works could be suspicious. if you see something, say something. >> we encourage everyone, if they have concerns or see something they deem as suspicious to contact us. >> we would rather the people if it turns out to be something, we want trained people to deal with it. >> agencies are in constant communication about the threats your participation could be helpful to your safety. >>> an update in orlando, a new memorial is up around the dance club where 49 people were killed earlier in the a new fence featured local artist work that honors the shooting victim. >> the u.s. justice department is now opened a civil rights investigation of the shooting of an unarmed black man. this

life.cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson tells us the excitment surrounding the new hanchr auditorium in iowa cy. city.good morning kelly, you can see how beautiful the new building is just be driving by. by.but cbs 2 news got a tour of the new facility - after more than 30 months of design and a million hours of construction.the new hancher is complete with a main lobby, box office, lounges, dressing rooms and of course the 18- hundred seat auditorium.the staff says the auditorium is the largest classroom on campus. the team from the get go had that hancher was a special place and they wanted to do everything that they could do to create the most wonderful building that they could possibly do and i think they've done it. it.the official ribbon cutting ceremony and open house is this friday.there's already a list of performances that will take place there over the next few months.you can head over to our website cbs 2 iowa dot com to preview the list for yourself.stephanie johnson cbs 2 news. efforts to ra wage -- throughout linn county could inch closer to reality to. today.that's wh

change.cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson joins us to explain. explain.guys - the people closest to 15-year-old aaron richardson say they hope his death is a wake-up call to end gun violence in the community. gravesite to celebrate his life...and reflect--- on the past year without him. richardson's mom says there have been ups and downs for her and her family...but ultimately, she hopes her son's death was not in vain. "it's going to take a community, everybody as a whole to change. it's not going to take just one person or one person saying something, we all have to do so" something."in 2015 the cedar rapids police department responded to six homicides...so far this year, there have been three manslaughter charge.stephanie johnson cbs 2 news. we're learning new details of the tense plea negotiations that resulted in the discovery of jacob wetterling's remains. remains.wetterling was kidnapped, sexually assaulted and murdered 27-years ago.the man suspected of killing wetterling - danny heinrich - agreed to plead guilty to one count of child porn

stephanie johnson. >>> the investigators are still piecing together the plot that led to a series of explosive this site is devices on the street of new jersey. they ar witnesses. the fbi released images of the two men that are thieves that took one bomb out of a piece of luggage they stole. >> they stressed the men are not considered suspects but they want to know what else was in the bag work as for the suspect he remains hospitalized for gunshot wounds received during a shootout with police. there are accusations of violence against his family in the past. charges against him in 2014.>>> the u.s. fighter jet has crash of the pacific ocean off the coast of japan. official say it is unclear how many people were on board. one person was rescued from the crash site. cbs two news is continuing to track story for update your >>> the peer learning details about a military spy print in a crash in california on tuesday. one air force pilot was killed and another is receiving, is recovering in the hospital this morning. they were on a training mission. one of the pilots and the other was an

list of openings on our website...cbs -two iowa dot com.covering the corridor in cedar rapids stephanie johnson cbs 2 news. other business owners who prepared for the flood are now trying to figure out how they will return to normal. normal.about a week ago - volunteer efforts were just beginning . while community members say they couldn't have made it without that business owners cbs 2 news spoke with say they'll still take all the helping hands they can get to bounce back. "it'd be huge. it'd make the difference of being able to open back up within a day or two, to three or four. i mean, those couple days could mean a lot for us." us."the united way is helping to coordinate volunteer efforts across affected areas. we have a link on our website - c-b-s 2 iowa dot com - so you can see how you can get involved. the flood also impacted in cedar rapids.a spokeswoman with ingredion told our partners at the corridor business journal that there was no major damage - and employees returned to work on thursday.grain shipments at quaker oats were halted temporarily - but the plant reopened quickly. the

house.cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson is here more. well guys, elections will be here before we know it and democratic state leaders want to focus on education. education.leaders from the state and national education association--- stopped in marion---to show their support for an all-female slate of democratic candidates. education was the driving force behind the event - with speakers standing up for liberal leaders - including ca who is running for statehouse. "an educator in a political office is an advantage. a lot of times they're lawyers. a lot of times they're businesspeople. we need more educators. we need more people who know families and know children. there's nothing more real in the world." world."with just 63 days until election day - you can expect canvassing to increase in the corridor.stephanie johnson cbs republican party of iowa chair jeff kaufmann welcomed kris par-an-toe to his hometown in eastern iowa. iowa.par-an-toe was one of the men featured in the movie "13 hours" detailing the night that u-s ambassador chris

covering the corridor in cedar rapids stephanie johnson. >>> for thousands of homeowners who can go back home there are some things to keep in my. he served as check for any standing water in your basement and rates. if you find some outlets and wires call your utilities provider right away. you need to have your electricity turned off because a licensed contractor needs to come out and repair the damage. yo electrician is licensed you can call the number on your screen. >>> another danger to keep in mind is carbon monoxide placing. some generators and other gas powered equipment could release toxic fumes if they are not properly maintained. carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that could kill you. we go back into your home make sure all the pilot lights are lit. if you have a generator, the >>> this days after the university of iowa unveiled a new plant to prevent actual salt it person report an assault at the fraternity house. group of friends showed up over the weekend and got separated. that is when the attack happened. last wednesday, the university president revealed a n