must be rivarly week on the hardwood -- the cy-hawk series tips off thursday -- and for the past two years it's been a cyclone state -- in fact iowa state has beaten iowa 5 out of the last 6 times george niang is 2 and 1 against the hawks -- averaging just under 18 points per game -- he loves the rivalry so much so -- last year he blew a kiss to the hawks nest and as mia o'brien found out has much more to say about the cy-hawk series "let's cut right to the chase and ask for your thoughts on the iowa game--- how subdued you want to be or how flamboyant? flamboyant?"uhhhhhh" it's not that george niang doesn't respect the hawkeyes... hawkeyes...they really have a rhyme or reason for everything that they do and everything i i precise.e.it's just.... well... i feel like a lot of us aren't even from the state of iowa and we feel the rivalry but ... dislike towards.. that other school they're just different different"we're sorta like free flowing... our coach isn't really getting on us to get in a certain position like fran mccaffrey would be. they heckle more than other fans i think that'

coming up later in sports -- what the hawks had to say about smelling the roses... many loyal fans are already planning their trip to sunny california to watch the game. game.a cedar rapids travel agency - opened the doors - right after the big - bowl announcement - - to start offering - deals. deals.fox 28 news reporter - steffi - lee - is - here - with hawk fans - ready to fly.steffi. hawkeye fans filled destinations unlimited's lobby this afternoon to book these exclusive deals.round trip flights and hotel bookings are just some of what's in their rose bowl packages. packages. "it's been on my bucket list - put it that way." way." "we've got a good bowl game to go to and it's been 25 years."the hustle and bustle destinations unlimiteds says it all. all."they can go to one place to get their airline tickets, their hotels and their tickets to the football game."the travel agency started planning weeks before sunday's exciting announcement - crafting four exclusive bowl packages these hawkeye fans couldn't resist. resist. "i'm big on the simplicity - i like everythi

coming up later in sports -- what the hawks had to say about smelling the roses... many loyal fans are already planning their trip to sunny california to o watch the game. game.a cedar rapids travel agency - opened the doors - right after the big - bowl announcement - - to start offering - deals. deals.cbs 2 news reporter - steffi - lele - is - here - with wk fans - readad to fly.steffi. hawkeye fans filled destinations unlimited's lobby this afternoon to book these exclusive deals.round trip flights and hotel okings are just some of what's in their rose bowl packages. packages. nat pop game?sot: 22:28:09"it's been on my sot: 22:27:09 "we've got a good bowl game to go to and it's been 25 years.""the hustle and bustle both outside and inside destinations unlimiteds says it all.sot: duane jasper, owner/destinations unlimited 21:51:02"they can go to one place to get their airline tickets, their hotels and their tickets s the football game."the travel agency started planning weeks before sunday's exciting announcement - crafting four exclusive bowl packages these hawkey

plans to privatize iowa's medicaidrogram, are creating obstacles for children enrolled in the hawk-i program. program.37-thousand iowa children are enrolled and they'll have to find new insurance by january first.the state terminated ontracts for two of the companies that run the hawk-i program, thinking implemented by the first of the year.last week, the federal government rejected that date, saying iowa wasn't ready.wellmark declined to extend their hawk-i contract which leaves nearly 75-percent of haxk-i children uninsured. the medicaid changes now go into effect on march first. the f-d-a is lifting a 32- year-old ban on blood donations from gay men, but there's a catch. catch.coming up tonight on the cbs 2 news ten at ten.hear why local blood banks say the change won't be coming overnight. in cedar rapids, part of a sy road on the northeast side remains closed tonight.e city shutdown part of old marion road near 42nd street so crews can repair sewer lines in the area.old marion is one of the major roads used to bypass holiday shopping traffic on collins road. a new hotel will soon

and the hawks hanging with the number thirteen team in 5-a... makenzie stoffer literally hanging in midair for the layup to extend the prairie but the tigers showed their stripes and stayed tough... emma gerdes... ice in her veins give her three...later in the third, cross court heave goes to kiana barney... tearing up the paints... tigers hold on in a close one 51-49... that's a check of sports -- terry has a last check of your forecast when the fox 28 news at nine returns. this holiday, ford america's best-selling brand is giving you more. the ford holiday sales event... with 0% financing for 60 months on 2015 f-150 and focus and 2016 fusion and escape. plus 1,000 dollars holiday bonus cash on 2015 focus and 2016 fusion and escape. it's the best gift ever. now during the ford holiday sales event get 0% financing for 60 months plus 1,000 dollars holiday bonus cash thanks for watching your fox 28 news at it wa a dominating win in the first round of the fcs playoffs for uni football. today we recap the 53 point performance and look ahead to the r

stories.plans to privatize now creating obstacles for children enrolled in the hawk-i program. program.37-thousand iowa children are enrolled and they'll have to find new insurance by january first.the state terminated contracts for two of the companies that run the hawk-i program, thinking the medicaid changes would be implemented by the first of the year.last week, the federal government rejected that date, saying iowa wasn't ready.wellmark declined to extend its hawk-i contract which leaves nearly 75-percent of hawk-i children uninsured. right now, the medicaid changes are due to take effect march first. meanwhile, new information tonight on the number of iowans signing up for health coverage through healthcare dot gov. gov.more than 48-thousand iowans are now enrolled through the system. system.they're among the eight- point-two million americans who will have coverage starting january first. first.in 20-15, less than nine- percent of americans still had no health coverage.that's nearly half the number of uninsured before the affordable care act took cbs 2 news is learning n

the hawks will take on pac 12 champion stanford. lots of drama on whether or not the playoff committee would keep iowa ahead of ohio state and they did. game will be played on new years day, january 1st in pasadena california. kickoff 4:10 central time. stanford knocked off usc for the pac 12 title on saturday. iowa will be making their 6th appearance in the rose bowl, but first in 25 years. last time the hawks played in the 'grandaddy of them all...' i was 9 years old. 1991. but its been even longer since iowa won the rose bowl, the last win came back in 1959 when forest evashevski was coach. hayden fry led the hawks to 3 here's a look at the final college football playoff rankings. clemson stays at 1, alabama 2, michigan state moves to 3rd after beating iowa and oklahoma drops to 4th. so its clemson and oklahoma in the orange bowl, bama and the spartans in the cotton bowl. iowa finishes 1 spot out of the playoff in 5th, stanford 6th. ohio state finished 7th in the rankings which is why the rose bowl selected iowa over the buckeyes.

but ask the hawks and they've still got a long way to go. "that season was a bad season and we didn't want that feeling again... we know that the standard had to be set a lot higher so we've been doing that this whole season and working our butts off." off.""for us we wanna leave our jerseys in a bbter place, great, it's awesome, and it's an amazing achievement, but, again, we're not satisfied." one of those iowa seniors named an academic all american today. defensive back jordan max is one of six big ten players named to the list -- and that's the most honorees for any f-b-s conference. one of the hawks' game captains throughout the year, lomax ranks third in tackles for iowa this s ason. the hawks aren't the only team playing for their postseason lives on saturday. second round of the f-c-s tournament for u-n-i as they face portland state -- a team the panthers have never played before, and a team that's quite different from the other big sky conference teams mark farley's faced this year and throughout his tenure.... "i don't know much abo

the hawks kick off conference play on tuesday night... when they welcome top-ranked michigan state to carver... and then saturday they travel to purdue... another top-25 team... there's no easing into the big ten schedule this season... but that's just fine with fran mccaffery... he thinks his hawkeyes are ready to rumble... you've gotta play those people at some point... you play em early you play em late.... you play em in the middle... you space it out better... but does it matter... you're still play 18 really tough games against really good teams... i conference play you recognize the challenge... and we'll do everything we can to get everybody ready... deonte burton is off to a good start at iowa state... the transfer forward was named the big twelve newcomer of the week on monday... after scoring twelve points and going five-for-six from the field in the win over cincinnati last tuesday... burton also had seven points and three boards in his cyclone debut on december 19th against u-n-i... stay with c-b-s two -terry has here's a live

but the hawks get a great consolation prize... they're rose bowl bound for the first time in 25 years. they'll take on the pac 12 champion... stanford... on new years day in pasadena, california. kickoff is 4 - 10 p - m, central time. this is iowa's 6th appearance in the this holiday, ford america'sbest-selling brandis giving you more. the ford holiday sales event... with 0% financing for 60 monthson 2015 f-150 and focus and 2016 fusion and escape. plus 1,000 dollarsholiday bonus cash on 2015 focus and 2016 fusionand escape. it's the best gift ever. now during the ford holidaysales event get 0% financing for 60 months plus 1,000 dollarsholiday bonus cash on select vehicles. this year the hawkeyes showed up on the national radar like never before. here at home, they drew thousands of cheers, but outside the state, there were shouts of "overrated." coming up after the break, i'll tell you why the likes of cowherd and finebaum only made things iowa proved many people wrong this year... with its best record in history... and an invite

hawks. more than 20 years after their last rose bowl appearance... the time has come. come. "i'm beyond excited, i'm pumped."as a senior -- michael says he had to see his hawks off the right way. way. "i haven't gotten season tickets since my first year here. the decline in wins kind of kept me away, i can honestly say i wasn't a very good fan."but now he can be a good fan...thanks to some cheerful giving. giving. "i'm not gonna use it so i mine as well give it someone who wants it." it.""i think we're supposed to find out thursday, but i heard there's 22 thousand tickets so i hope we did it early enough. ui officials say season ticket holders pay about 150 dollars with a completed reservation. reservation. "season ticket holders have been notified to apply online to request tickets for the rose bowl." bowl." "i'm pretty fortunate to have him, i guess. he's saving me quite a bit of money."without season tickets, prices can soar to more than 600 dollars... dollars... "the rose bowl will have tickets for sale outside and if each school doesn't sell their tickets in the allotted

we'll hear from the hawks. and, find out where morningside finished in the final naia poll of the season. the hawkeyes have just oneday in iowa city before they fly out on christmas eve for the rose bowl. iowa is getting ready to play stanford on new yearar day -- and the preparions are going well. iowa began their rose bowl practices last week as the players finished up their finals in the classroom. the hawks have been indoors all week -- stanford practiced on monday, and their players have three days off before getting back on the field on friday. th teams can have 15 practices. the hawkeyes have lost their last three bowls games and no players in the senior class have ever won a postseason game. after some time off, iowa's glad to be working again. "we've always had a chip on our shoulder throughout the season and it's no different now," said wide receiver tevaun smith. "we'll always be the underdog and that's what we like. we like proving people wrong and we're going to continue to work hard and be ready fo

cbs 2 news reporter kevin barry is at the pep rally and brings us the excitment as the hawks prepare for battle in the rose bowl. ship is at capacity at 2-thousand people. mamang sure they don't go o over. huge line of fans waiting to get on/eating bbq - waiting to hear the much bigger 5 inch cannons later. he runs, catches, returns punts and kicks.. and even throws the ball! this season he set the ncaa record for all purpose yards in a season with 3 thousand 4 hundred 96 yards.... and the hawks know stopping the ap player of the year won't be easy, but their up for the challenge him.....or else he is going to hurt us. us.mccaffrey averages 8 and a half yards per play... but if the hawks can keep him in check, they should be just fine... one of college football's best players has been arrested oy days away from his team's bowl game. game.san antonio police say t-c-u quarteback trevon boykin assaulted an officer.they say boykin was in a bar when people recognized him and they exchanged words.they say he t upset, took a swing and ended up hitting a bar employee. when he was taken outsid

the hawks played very well -- but sometimes to beat the number one team in the country -- you need to have good fortune on your player aacidentally knncks the ball into the basket for iowa. second half now -- iowa on the run. peter jok spotting up in the far corner. he knocks down a three. he hit two in a row to help iowa build a 19-point lead. the spartans would cut into that lead, , ut some big plala down the stretch by senior point guard mike gesell wouls seal it. gesell had a career high 25 points and iowa takes down the top rand spartans 83-70. it was quite the scene at carver -- similar to what we saw in last month when uni took down number one north carolinn. this was iowa's first win over the tion's number r e team since 1999 -- when the hawks knocked off uconn. iowa is now 10 and 3 -- and one and oh in the big ten. it doesn't get much easier. next, they head to purdue -- that comes just a day after the grandaddy of 'em all -- the rose bowl. we're just two daus away from the iowa football team playing its first rose bowl in 25 years. kww's zach grant is in pasadena and tells u

pedersen says she has always wanted to see the hawks in the rosebowl, but tickets are just too much.a recent study released by forbes says the average resale ticket price is $705.that price is more than double their next runner up. they attribute it to pent up demand from iowa hawkeye fans. we have season tickets here so we just applied for tickets through that.mike mueller is a lucky one of 22 thousand who got tickets through the university of iowa. those were $150-$185.some fans are saving the money to watch the game from hawks country.i'm going friend's houses to watch it there and have a great time. this is the first time the hawks have played in the rose bowl in 25 years.covering the corridor in iowa city, mellaney moore, fox 28 news. fox 28 news will have complete coverage of the big game.be sure to tune in all next week for special reports from zach hanley and kevin barry.and don't miss our 30-minute ecial which will air new year's eve at 6:30 on our sister station, cbs 2.and new year's day at 7:30 a-m right here on fox 28. still to come tonight on the fox 28 news at nine. nine

parade.cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson now joins us in the studio, to tell use more about what hawk fans can expect next week. hawkeye fans traveling west can expect an unprecedented amount of security, , they plan to attend the rose parade next friday. friday.this year, pasadena police are teaming up with not only the f-b-i, but also homeland security, and the l-a county sheriff's office.there will also be undercover agents, a dozen rapid response teams, and the entire parade route will be lined with security cameras.a former f-b-i who previously wwked th security at the rose parade, says protecting that many people is always hard, but he believes the f-b-i has a solid strategy. "the real thing now is the pre game - it is - what are you going to do before the event potential result and that's been going on for weeksksnd weeks and will continue to go on for the end of t t parade." parade."people could be searched when they go to the parade, and officials are - telling visitors to leave more time when you leave the hotelel room, in case there are delays around the city.stephanie john

the hawks have their post season possibilities narrowed down to five locations... where the team could be headed.. and how they're getting ready coming up in sports. one year of construction down... and another 16-months to go... see how the new johnston high school is coming along... and what will help them make significant progress over the winter. and making soldiers from around the world feel at home.... the holiday tradition right after the break. 19:22 so far the progress has this holiday, ford america's best-selling brand is giving you more. the ford holiday sales event... with 0% financing for 60 months on 2015 f-150 and focus and 2016 fusion and escape. plus 1,000 dollars holiday bonus cash on 2015 focus and 2016 fusion and escape. it's the best gift ever. now during the ford holiday sales event get 0% financing for 60 months plus 1,000 dollars holiday bonus cash on select vehicles. right now. 19:30 crews are one-year into construction on johnston's new high school.. and this week the project took a big step forward. crews broke ground on the 75- million do

airport crews worked overnight to get the runway cleared for hawk fans to takekeff. f.things are going relatively smooth considering all of the snow we had last night. all of our maintenance crews were here overnight keeping the roadways open, keeping the runways open so the rfield is n great shape. out, airport officials recommend you get there early. early.we're recommending tqo half hours early today because there's gogog to be so much traffic. we've got 13 charters going out along with our regularly scheduled flights so it's going to be a busy day here. the airport is workinwith the university of iowa's alumni asasciation to prepare for this big day.covering the corridor at the eastern iowa airport... stephanie johnson...cbs 2 news. local band "four star fate" has gone viral in the hawkeye world. world.they re-worked their song "born to rise" into a new war cry called "born to hawk!" at last check it has 134 thousand views and 2,719 shares and it was just posted monday!band member tim king told cbs2 where the idea for the songngame from. "a few weeks ago my grandm

and the hawks were feeling it... nicholas baer fights for the loose ball... no hesitation... and the freshman drills it from n-b-a range... that started a 12-0 run... that was aided by some lucky bounces... dom uhl... uses the window... it was that kinda first half for the hawks.. and the sharpshooting continued in the second... peter jok... get a hand in the man's face... iowa goes up sixteen... then ry xt possessioio.. in transition... jok with the heat check... it's money... the bench is loving it... the fans are loving it... what a win for the hawkeyes... they topple the number one team in the country... 83-70 is the finanafrom carver... iowa starts big ten play 1-0... for hawkeye *women* better be road warriors... four of iowa's first six conference games are away from carver... starting on thursday at nebraska... but these hawks don't mind the grind... we're excited to go into the big ten season... make some waves.6. i don't think people expect as much as they did in past years... kinda being that underdog again... even though we're ranked... little bit of cordes: most

who will win the cy-hawk game? poll results are in... cyclones 70 hawkeyes 30 the cy-hawk game always seems to elevate players to the next level. tonight? abdel nader broke out last season with 19-points off the bench. peter jok dropped 14. but for the last three seasons.. it's been georges niang. the senior is average 17-point-7 points per game against iowa. the cyclones have won 6-straight cyhawk games in ames. tip-off just minutes away. what a season for iowa's desmond king. king makes another all american first team. today it's sports the jim thorpe award for the nations best defensive back. winner will be announced shortly on espn. mike warren adds another post season award. u-s-a today names warren to its freshman all-american team. warren is one of two big 12 players on the team. before we go.... t first lady is reaching out to if you're doing everything right but find it harder and harder to get by, you're not alone. while our people work longer hours for lower wages, almost all new income goes to the top 1%. my plan -- make wall

the additional security hawke fans can expectcten they follow iowa to pasadena. the mysterious sight over the western united states last night that left many folks scratching their heads. welcome to cbs two this welcome to cbs two this morning...i.i keken barry. barry. let's get a check of our cbs 2 attacks in the united states and paris have forced security to bulk up at sporting events -- parades and other events in the past two months.that will continue next week when millions of people will be in parade.cbs 2 news reporter stephanie johnson now joins us in the studio, stephaine, what should any hawkeye fans headinto califora expect? well kevin, hawkeye fans could be searched when they go to the parade, officials are also telling visitors to leave theihotel rooms early. just in case there are delays around the city. city.this year, pasadena police are teaming up with not only the f-b-i, but also homeland security, and the l-a county sheriff's office.there will also be undercover agents, a dozen rapid response teams, and the entire parade route will be lined wit

and the hawks were fefling it... nicholas baer fights for the loose ball... no hesitation... and the freshman drills it from n-b-a range... that started a 12-0 run... that was aided by some uses the window... it was that kinda first half for the hawks... and the sharpshooting continued in the second... peter jok... get a hand in the man's face... iowa goes up sixteen... then very next possession... in transition... jok with the heat check... it's money... the bench is loving it... the fans are loving it... what a win for the hawkeyes... they topple the number one team in the country... 83-70 is the final from carver... iowa starts big ten play 1-0... for the next couple weeks... the hawkeye *women* better be road warriors... four of iowa's first six conference games are away from carver... starting on thursday at nebrka... but these hawks don't mind the grind... we're excited to go into the big ten season... make some waves... i don't think people expect as much as they did in past years... kinda being that underdog again... even though we're ranked... little bit of a weird f

it was the story of two players in the first half...jarrod uthoff...the hawk senior...connects on one of his five threes in the first 23-14. but here comeses isu on the breakak monte e rris with the e ley, jameel mckay with the oop...that cuts the lead back to single digits. uthoff can run too...he stuffs it home...he had 30 at the break. but matt thomas keeps the clones within striking distance...4 three pointers in the first half...hawks led it 49-35 at the half. in the second, here comes isu...georges niang...with the spin move and finish...that gets themithin 11. cyclones within 6...when mike gesell...loses the handle for a minute but recocors and it's an 8 point game with 2 a a a half to play. left...thomas...clu tch...3 of his 19 off the bench for isu. ten seconds to play...iowa up one...monte morris...takes the defender off the dribble...floater falls and isu takes the 83-82 lead. gesell, brings it up court for the hawks...looking for the win, gives it off to uthoff who can't hit...and the magic is alive and well...cyclones storm back to stun their rivals by one. to the high sc

up...rivalry renewed in hilton jarrod uthoff carried the hawks in the first half -- but was it enough to stop the cyclones...highlights are if you're doing everything right but find it harder and harder to g g by, you're not alone. while our people work longer hours for lower wages, almost all new income goes to the top 1%. my plan -- make wall street banks and the ultrarich pay their fair share of taxes, provide living wages for working people, ensure equal pay for women. i'm bernie sanders. i approve this message because together, we can make a political revolution and create an ececomy and democracy that works for all lots of memories thihiholiday season, but one memory you probably don't want to make is going to the emergency room. room.tomorrow on cbs 2 this morning, how you can avoid these simple mistakeshat often land people in the hospital during the holidays. year where many peopl next on c-b-s two news... news...central city's mark hazlett -- just won't stop believing in his wildcats -- why his belief has this team succeeding on the court -- the ed thomas coach of the week i

it looks like the hawks will head to pasadena as the underdog it looks like the hawks will -- stanford currently sits as a the new year's day match-up -- in medical and drug costs for aidan. for other families it's higher deductibles, premiums and co-pays that keep adding up. that's why we've got to crack down on price gouging, cap p t-of-pocket costs, and fast track approval of less expensive generic drugs. because we've got to get health care costs under control for lynn's family and for yours. the new star wars movie thousands of star wars fans gathered to attempt to break a world record for the world's largest lightsaber battle in a 24-hour period. the numbers are being combined with battles in three other cities. san francisco had a battle friday as well -- and battles in seattle and san diego took place today the previous record was seven- thousand lightsabers -- set at comicon in san diego. organizers say recordsetter-dot- com will determine whether they broke the record on monday. here's the storm track 7 day highs in the 30s. we are mainly in the upper 30s to low 40s all thank

you get one you get hte other so we're just worried about winning a big ten chamionship but the hawks and spartans aren't the only people in indy for the big game as espn's college gameday also in town for tomorow's match-up. and our very own pat moroney caught up with some of espn's about what to expect tomorrow. the iowa hawkeyes are this year's quiet contenders... but when you go 12-0... the pundits take notice "winning field position, winning turnover margin, not self-destructing, cjs making good decisions with the ball...they're running the football, controlling the line of scrimmage" "they do a great job of not beating themselves, they don't turn the football over, they're efficient on both sides of the ball...they've done everything that they've needed to do" but some experts...still have their doubts : "i think the national perception has changed but it's also difficult to judge iowa with who they've played...very beneficial to dodge michigan, michigan state, ohio state... that's a great schedule. there's a lot of teams in the country that would be undefeated playing iowa's sc

but what many have quickly forgotten is how far the hawks have come. come.and i'm not just talking about the 7-and-6 record a year ago -- many of this year's seniors first year in iowa city was the 4-and-8, 2012 season -- when there was no bowl game, let alone a conference title, to play for. they're a far cry from that season now... but ask the hawks and they've still got a long way to go. and we didn't want that feeling again... we know that the standard had to be set a lot higher so we've been doing that this whole season and working our butts off." off.""for us we wanna leave our jerseys in a better place, so going 12-and-oh has been great, it's awesome, and it's an amazing achievement, but, again, we're not satisfied." one of those iowa seniors named an academic all american today. defensive back jordan lomax is one of six big ten players named to the list -- and that's the most honorees for any fbs conference. one of the hawks' game captains throughout the year, lomax ranks third in tackles for iowa this season. and don't forget: the road to indy

the hawks with a big 4 record 14 swats. and then baer with the nice look inside to uthoff and gasell down down lane throws it down n put it away...iowa pulled away in ... the iowa womenen basketball 22 consecutive home@games. the hawkeyes were hoping to keep the streak alive tonight against bradley. john camamell has the ghlights. the injured carly mohns can only watch as her teammates warmed up. alex kastanek puts her spin on the game. iowa up by ten. then is the go route. tania davis fires to christina buttenheim...bingo ally disterhoft hit back to back 3s and iowa led by 8 at halftime. out of the break kastanek to disterhoft. she leded the way with 1 1 points. now it is disterhoft of jennings. it was all part of a 9-2 run to open the 3rd qtr. tania davis, who got the start at point guard, adds to the iowa lead. they led by 15 going to the 4th quarter, bradley got it down to 4, butiowa prevailed 60 to 53. we need to score better. play consistently. we had nice first and third quarters but our 2nd and 4th quarters were subp

the hawks completed a perfect regular season when they took down nebraska in lincoln. the last time the hawkeye football team had a flawless season was in 1922 when they went seven and building on campus was under construction it still stands proudly today... and kinnick stadium had not been built yet. "games were played on what was then called iowa field, it's now a parking lot right next to the iowa river." and one more thing.... in 19-22 you could buy season tickets for twelve dollars and fifty cents, season tickets now cost upwards of four-hundred dollars... this holiday, ford america's best-selling brand is giving you more. the ford holiday sales event... with 0% financing for 60 months on 2015 f-150 and focus and 2016 fusion and escape. plus 1,000 dollars holiday bonus cash on 2015 focus and 2016 fusion and escape. it's the best gift ever. now during the ford holiday sales event get 0% financing for 60 months plus 1,000 dollars holiday bonus cash on select vehicles. but before they reach lucas oil stadium, the hawks are preceded by six thousand pounds of equipment

kanellis and her family attended the rose the hawks. the rose parade director asked 4 year old amy if stood atop one of the floats. and a crate with herky in it was of eir home for t te first time ever in honor of the hawks return to the rose bowl. "kanellis chose a public place to display herky so the whole city could enjoy it. she says the herky for good luck." " "we're kind of blown away with how popular it's been. a lot of likely take the herky back to her house after the rose bowl... but hopes to sosoday pass it doww to her son or find the old souvenir a home where people all around iowa can enjoy it. we've got you covered in wa city... hillary her husband -- who works at the dental school -- says nearly 5- hundred people walk through herky... coming up on today in iowa... there's an app for just about everything -- but a new one could be a true lifesaver during severe weather... we'll tell you about it up next after a quick breaea. you're watching kwwl -- we've nightmare for many of us -- but it's also somemeing everyone needs to b

stephanie: the hawks are going to the rose bowl... that means die hard fans will have to dig deep into their pockets to be a part of this game. jack: how bad will the medicaid mess be? iowans brace for a very uncertain launch to the state's privatized medicaid system. " local 5 news at 10 in hd starts now. we are iowa" jack/2shot good evening and welcome to local 5 news. i'm jack miller. stephanie/2shot and i'm stephanie angleson. glad you're with us tonight. stephanie: we begin with an update to a bomb threat in newton. new at 10 ...two people are now behind bars after police found what they think could be a bomb. they searched a home at 820 first afternoon. police found the device and in the area. marshal's office was called in to as well the scene was declared safe a little after 5-30 pm. stay with local 5 for an yupdates on this story. jack: a high school student... fighting for his life after he basketball practice last week has doctors say his and after days in the hospital... they couldn't save him. jack: in a big way to help h

but he's not the only one on the hawks' radar... much of the talk and preparation in iowa city has also surrounded stanford's stalwart defense -- many hawks say they play more like a physical, big ten oufit than a pac-twelve team... even if they're young... and they might just be the hawks' toughest task yet. "they have eight or nine linebackers on their roster, and you don't really see that a lot from teams... it'll be a different test for us... i wisconsin, and wisconsin had two of the best outside linebackers we've ever played." played."" they got really good corners -- fast corners... i mean they won the pac-12 championship so that's definitely a good team we're playing against and it's gonna be exciting for us just when you think he's done racking up the honors... another one rolls in. iowa state freshman phenomn mike warren named to the all freshman team by athlon sports today. warren led all f-b-s freshmen in rushing this season with over 1,300 yards... speaking of the cyclones, new head coach matt campbell has officially adde

narrowing the hawks' lead to down to this... the hawkeyes' fate in the hands of the guy who couldn't miss earlier in the game.. jerrod uthoff.. tons 391270 1:09 - 1:20 uthoff... tip... it's over... cylones pull out the win... 83-82. as you can see, that had fans pretty excited... they stormed the court in celebration... but that joyful moment... turned into a harmful situation. this is des moines register columnist randy peterson. he was knocked over as fans rushed the court and ended up with a broken leg. head coach steve prohm addressed the issue as soon as he left the locker room... 40:39:17 - 41:01:29 first if i could just start i just want to give our team's thoughts ... hopefully everything will for those guys and peterson... wasn't the only one injured. an usher was knocked over as well.. injuring his knee... he was carried out of hilton to an awaiting ambulance. i was standing there and the students, went over the top of wanted to get on the floor that's all. the celebration could also come at a cost to cyclones. in may t

battleship iowa, is bringing out the big guns to support the hawks. they're hosting a free pep rally at the historic battleship named for our state. it's thrusday the 31st from noon to five and it's free for all iowans. hawkeye apparel is encouraged. for more information visit their webiste, pacific battleship dot com. elias: a pair of great games down at the well and the best was saved for last! jordan we've seen this before from uni knocking off #1 unc earlier this year... coming up on local 5 sports, lightning strike twice and upset #2 isu, highlights and reaction up next... with jordan furbee. we are iowa sports" jordan: today is one of the most unique and fun days of college basketball in the state. all four d-1 schools descend on des moines for the big four classic! it's a tradition that started back in 20-12 and features drake, iowa, iowa state and uni all in action down at the well... the night cap tonight was between uni and iowa state. the cyclones looking to stay unbeaten, while uni looking for another upset of a top 2 team... a record crowd

even if the hawks are treating saturday like a road game... there is a lot on the line. because the big 10 championship is a play in game for the college football but neither team is looking ahead.. : "things get decided on the : "things get decided on the field and if you dont take care of business week after week you're not gonna be in a game like this." you get one you get hte other so we're just worried about winning a big ten chamionship this game is so big, college gameday is here, they were setting up their set earlier today and pat moroney caught up with some of the analysts to get their take on iowa's chances. the iowa hawkeyes are this year's quiet contenders... but when you go 12-0... the pundits take notice "winning field position, winning turnover margin, not self-destructing, cjs making good decisions with the ball...they're running the football, controlling the line of scrimmage" "they do a great job of not beating themselves, they don't turn the football over, they're efficient on both sides of the ball...they've done everything that they've needed to do"

the big win" accident... and later apologized for what she called a "staff error." of course hawk fans only wish she had been right... after a nail-biting match- up... ended inches short of victory. michigan state took its first lead in the third quarter... 9-6... until cj beathrd unleashed a missle to tevaun smith. 85 yard touchdown. iowa back up, 13-9. but the spartans responded with a 9- minute, 22 play drive down the field.... it ended with a 1-yard touchdown reach with 30 seconds left. iowa literally stopped inches away from the college football playoff. here's how that shook things up in the rankings. iowa, one spot out of the top four in fifth... clemson stays at 1, alabama 2, michigan state moves to 3rd after beating iowa but...the hawks stay above ohio state in the rankings and thus earn the rose bowl bid...they'll take on pac 12 champion stanford, which makes its third appearance there in four years. the game is set for new years day in pasadena, california. kickoff is 4:10 central time. tons :00 - :13 390016 to play in any bowl, new years day bowl is great. to play in t

trophy all sit under that roof -- as for today's final rankings -- the playoff committee slotted the hawks in 5th -- 2 spots ahead of ohio state -- the buckeyes thought of as the other top choice for the rose -- call -- i'm really excited for our players. they've worked so hard to make this a great really fulfilling. the post-season's been great for iowa under ferentz -- since 2001 -- the hawkeyes lead the big ten in both total bowl wins and bowl winning percentage -- so we're all set -- january first -- hawkeyes and cardinal -- as for ticket information -- 185 dollars -- the university is encouraging i club members and season ticket holders to make their ticket orders through the u of i tiicket office -- the hawks aren't the only ones still rolling -- the uni panthers will get another shot at north dakota state in the national quarterfinal after rolling out at portland state last night -- 3 of the final 8 teams in the fcs division are out of the missouri valley conference -- uni held a lead out in fargo before falling to bison in the final minute in october -- their chance at revenge come

the hawks also signed autographs and made sure the cordes: most nurses are tough. they're problem-solvers. they like making things better. people don't have access to healthcare because they just can't afford it. bernie sanders understands how pharmaceutical companies and major medical companies are ripping us off. he understands that the system is rigged, and he's the only one who can bring real change.

the respect the hawks have for mccaffrey seems to be mutual from the stanford star "we know it's going to be a real physical game," said mccaffery. "there's going to be plays made all over the place. iowa's a great football team and they're here for a reason. so, we know it's going to present a lot of challenges." and in order to contain the stanford offense - the hawks say they've got to be mean - whihi apparently isn't a problem for jaleel johnson - "my family's full of mean people. it was handed down," said johnson. "my grandfather, he's a really mean person. my father's a mean person, so we will air a half-hour special called "the road to the rose bowl", on thursday. with the help from our sister station, kwwl in waterloo, we'll look back at the special 2015 season and look ahead to ththmatchup against stanford. again, see that 30-minute, hawkeye special, thursday night at 6:30. the game@kicks off at 4- 10 on friday afternoon. the hawkeyes start the big ten basketbqll season on tuesday night. iowa starts with the conference favorite, and the number-1 team in the country, michigan s

knows where the hawks will be going, so they have planned five different trips. that list includes the orange and cotton bowls if the hawks win this fiesta, or rose bowls if the hawks lose to michigan state. that means a lot of extra work right now. 'so we are constantly in contact with our air companies, making sure they are available, secondly we have to have secure hotel rooms, and thirdly we have to secure tickets at whatever price they might be after the game saturday...the hawks destination will be announced on espn on sunday. travel packages will go on sale later that night. its been a season for the record books for the hawkeyes ... a season like no hawkeye fan has seen before. don't believe me? well then ask the man who's seen them all since nile at just about every hawkeye football game. i've missed a few. he lives sports, does a first class job. home or away. i mean he bleeds iowa football, iowa basketball and iowa athletics. you'll find veteran sportscaster bob brooks. you had the lock down at the end. uh yeah. first of all it was his voice and i remem

how the hawks are preparing... and celebrating an undefeateeeting of world leaders in paris continues.. the progress so far in talks about how to combat climate change.. from who h-d iowa's high definition leader..you're watching the channel 13 news at nine on fox 17 it's been her fight for twenty years. something is wrong with our healthcare system and it needs to be fixed. then, it was about health reform and getting eight million kids covered. obamacare, and taking on insurance companies to bring down drug prices. i'm not going to let any family be deprived of healthcare. i'm not going to let the republicans rip up obamacare and throw it away. hawkeye fans are counting down to the weekend! that's when they'll watch iowa take on michigan state in the big ten championship in indianapolis. it's been a dream season for the hawkeyes...who are now 12 and oh. one more win this saturday and kirk ferentz and the players talked about playing on the big stage in indianapolis. john sears has the story from iowa we'll have mo

i always said that if the hawks got back to the rose bowl, i am going. >> 12-1. we went to the championship game in indianapolis. >> i want to smell roses and leave as a victory. steve: we are hanging out with hawkeye faithful again tomorrow, but this time we're going to the happiest place on earth, disneyland. be sure to watch tomorrow on kcci 8 news at 5:00, 6:00, and 10:00. andy: it is really down to business now. 2:00 pacific time. the rose bowl game against stanford. today was media day for the hawkeyes. iowa players and coaches kind of soaking up the moment but knowing that this is a big stage and a big opportunity on friday. >> you don't get a better opportunity than to play in the granddaddy of them all. >> always dreamed of playing in this game. andy: here is a recipe. iowa hasn't been number one in men's basketball. right now, fran mccaffery's team is a big. steve: let's consider that a harbinger of good things to come. we will send it back to you from the beautiful rose bowl in pasadena, california. reporting live, steve garland -- steve karlin. rose b

tonight-- the hawks and the cyclones sqaure off on the court. the iowa corn cy-hawk series continued tonight in hilton coliseum with men's basketball. stephanie: we've got highlights coming up later in sports, but before the big game we asked fans in the metro who they thought would come out on top tonight. "i think iowa state is going to pull it out but i think they'll keep letting iowa back into the game its going to be close at the end definatlly the hawkeyes they're underrated they've this season i think they can take them iowa state is going to win they have a really good team they have niang they're gonna dominate so far the games going well iowa's shooting making some mistakes play more as a team probably to beat iowa " jack: so far this year, the hawks lead the series this year 10-4. they won in soccer, volleyball, football, academics and wrestling. iowa state took both men's and women's cross country. stephanie: there are only 5 more match-ups and 10 more points up for grabs--inculding tonight's men's basketball game in ames. it was a c

the hawks rallied in the final minute and win 96-90. they are 7-1. the women also played merrimack. this was all hawks. she knocks down three of her 17 for the afternoon. she had a great game for the hawks. she had a game-high of 22 points with 10 assists and a double-double. the hawks win 80-60. michigan hosting houston baptist. number 22 for the wolverines is a sophomore guard from newcastle, new hampshire. he can shoot. a bunch more in the second half. michigan wins 82-57. robinson played high school ball at phillips exeter academy. he was a transfer from williams college. the red sox have an ace. the team introduced david price friday. if you're doing everything right but find it harder and harder to get by, you're not alone. while our people work longer hours for lower wages, almost all new income goes to the top 1%. my plan -- make wall street banks and the ultrarich pay their fair share of taxes, provide living wages for working people, ensure equal pay for women. i'm bernie sanders. i approve this message because together, we can make a political revolution and create an econ

as you probably know -- the hawks enter today's game at year... the last time the hawkeye football was almost a hundred years ago -- in 19-22 when they went seven and oh. kinnick stadium hadn't even been built yet... (cg: david mccartney/ archivist, university of iowa) "games were played on what was then called iowa field, it's now a parking lot right next to the iowa river." nile kinnick was only four years old at thetime! you could buy season tickets for twelve dollars and fifty cents, season tickets now cost upwards of four-hundred dollars... the u-n-- panthers haae a big game of their own today...as well. as they take to the road for a second round playoff game ... the panthers are taking on portland state tonight.... the ifth-ranked vikikngs earned a first round bye after finishing their season 9 and 2... coach farley knows it will be a big test for hi defense... a unit he's been confident in all season -- and one that proudly has the missouri valley defensive player of the year... year it takes a pass rush, alot of things have to happen withi

must be rivarly week on the hardwood -- the cy-hawk series tips off thursday -- and for the past two years it's been a cyclone state -- in fact iowa state has beaten iowa 5 out of the last 6 times george niang is 2 and 1 against the hawks -- averaging just under 18 points per game -- he loves the rivalrlrso much so -- last year he blew a mia o'brien found out has much more to say about the cy-hawk series "let's cut right to the chase and ask for your thoughts on the iowa game-- how subdued you want to be or how flamboyant? flamboyant?"uhhhhhh" it's not that george niang doesn't respect the hawkeyes... hawkeyes...they really have a rhyme or reason for everything that they do and everything is precise.it's just.... well... i feel like a lot of us aren't even from the state of iowa and we feel the rivalry and i dont wanna say hatred but ... dislike towards.. that other school they're just different different"we're sorta like free flowing... our coach isist really getting on us to get in a certain position like fran mccaffrey would be. they heckle more than other fans i think that's the

i think that's like true football i guess." the respect the hawks have for mccaffrey seems to be mutual physical game. there's going to be plays made all over the place. iowa's a great football team and they're here for a reason. so, we know it's going stanford offense - the hawks say they've got to be mean - which apparently isnt a problem for jaleel johnson - "my family's full of mean people. it was handed down. my grandfather, he's a really mean person. my father's a mean so -- i thinnone of the bbgest take- aways there is don't mess with jaleel johnson -- and also don't mess with jaleeleljohnson's fafaily there's no doubt he's going to be ready to go when the hawks meet stanford here on friday afternoon -- we've got you covered live in pasadena -- i'm mark woodley -- ...kwwl news. thanks mark. thats it for sports, we'll be from sony pictures@studios, qt's america's game! wheel... of... fortune! dies and gentlemen, here are the stars of our show -- pat sajak and vanna white! hey, there! how ya doin'? thank you, jim. thank you for that. [ chuckling glad you're with us and, uh, but we

once they get to the wild life rehabilitation center they're able to get the hawk some help and it's all good from there. >> rage on the streets. we'll start in poland. watch out mr. pedestrian, because this guy is not happy. apparently reports say that those two guys had been fighting earlier and now he's getting chased down the street by the guy in the volkswagon. this looks like a benny hill skit. >> butt put that little music to it. doesn't look like that guy who was running away got hurt in this situation. he tried to duck behind a couple of different posts and poles. then he crosses the street. you can see these traffic cameras throughout these streets in poland following that car. police were able to catch up with this 20-year-old clown, multiple fines following this guy including not even having a license to drive. >> nothing like attempted murder? >> no charges as serious as that, but he could face up to 3 years in prison if he's found guilty of all of it. >> do we know what they were fighting about? >> i don't know what they were fighting about, but you've got to be careful

the hawks' locker room is also ready to go. that includes their equipment... all six thousand pounds of it. it arrived in indianapolis last night... the team will follow suit later today. the big ten championship kicks off saturday night at 7 - 17 on fox. iowa is a 3-point underdog. if the hawks win... they make the college football playoffs, plain and simple. their semifinal game is either the cotton bowl in dallas... or the orange bowl in miami. both games are new year's eve. if they lose... they could wind up at the fiesta bowl in phoenix new year's day... or the more desirable rose bowl scenario... iowa loses to michigan state and heads to the peach bowl in atlanta. that game is new year's eve temperatures will get even warmer today with highs into the upper 40s, with a few 50s mixed in for a sunny end to the work week. quiet weather will hold on over the weekend, but a toward sunday, which will cool temperatures back to the low 40s and upper 30s. coming up next, david geiger joins us with this morning's agribusiness report. then it's beginning to look a lo

how the hawks are preparing for the sold out crowd expected. the 102nd rose bowl kicks off next friday at 4:10 p-m iowa time. the rose bowl has taken all eyes off the hawkeye basketball team. non-conference is over now the fun begins with the big 10. and talk about a big game to start conference play. number 1 michigan state visits carver tuesday night. iowa 9 and 3 on the season after beating tennessee tech last week. snow storm, rose bowl, the hawks are hoping some fans will show up on tuesday. iowa vx number 1 michigan state. announcer: one candidate tough enough to take on the bully... jeb bush: donald, you're not going to be able to insult your way to the presidency. that's not going to happen. (applause) announcer: one candidate tough enough to take on isis. jeb will destroy isis... and keep america safe. jeb bush: the united states should not delay in leading a global coalition to take out isis with overwhelming force. announcer: tested and proven leadership matters. jeb bush. a 21-year old des moines native was killed in a bus crash in