waterloo center for the arts thursday, january 21 at 6 p.m. payne ame church in waterloo saturday, january 23 at 9 a.m. bunger middle school in evansdale visit kwwl.com for more information on the renovation plan and town hall meetings. joining us for the news at noon is crystal buzza, executive waterloo community school disctrict. do you know what your children want to be when they grow up? waterloo schools wants to help your children figure that out before they graduate from high career and technical education center near central middle school in waterloo in addition to renovating east and west high schools to make them fully air conditioned among other improvements. if the community backs this plan, it career pathway, take classes at the career center for part of their day during high school. it's an exciting way to keep students engaged, land them good jobs locally after high school and college and support the local economy by training young people to fill the labor shortage in the cedar valley. we want more options for all students to keep

burden being directly added to property owners, it goes to everyone who paying for a new waterloo career center would be cheaper than buying spiral (nats... dropping items in the cart.) crystal buzza with waterloo schools says the surtax would cost the average waterloo worker less than 55 bucks a year -- and benefit everyone in the long all taxpayers money. it saves our economy, and it gives us a better workforce proud to be apart of the process. "knowing that you're doing something that won't only change the future for my own children, but for every child i see whenever i go in to the grocery store or the gas station, i know that what i'm doing is going to change their future and the future of this community. so, for me, it's just a great not only is the district hoping to pay for the new career center with the proposed income surtax -- but 12-million of the total 47-million dollars is earmarked to improve east and west high schools. we've got you covered live in the newsroom -- macleod hageman -- kwwl news. organizers remind voters the surtax relies on what you owe the state every year. so fo

about 50 people showed up for the meet and greet at the waterloo senior center. it was an opportunity for them to get to knowwmayor hart better. many also asked him questions on issues they care about...like how to make neighborhoods safer. "and i did have a national night wanted to take our neighborhood map cause our neighborhood map was lassified as s igh crime because of everything that's happened since april and we're not getting any support." mayor hart was asked about was not raising property taxes and keeping roundabouts out of the city. hart says its only been two the best days for waterloo are ahead. coming up... the coast guard, navy and air force are searching for a dozen marines who went missing after two helicopters collided. and... oil prices are dropping -- good news for drivers, but not for everyone. that's coming up in just a few minutes. here's a live look at the sttrm track 7 7live doppler raraar. chief meteorologist mark schnackenberg has your full forecast next. --------- --------- well advmoving into iowa. wind chills the coldest wind chills

it will be at the waterloo center for the arts starting at seven tonight. if you cant make it tonight, will be two more town halls this week. eastern iowa girl defies the odds given to her at birth. and - number one teams beware...the oklahoma sooners bcome the latest toppranked team tt lose in the state of iowa. "now your storm track 7 someone just got a free 6" subway sandwich. just text offers to 782929 to sign up for weekly text offers. d you'll get a free 6-inch sub here is additional forecast information from the kww stormtrack 7 weather team: low pressure will track to our south and bring a chance of light snow to the state this afternoon and overnight. most of the snow will stay south of to 2" south of interstate 80 with 1" to 2" between interstate 80 and highway 30, 5" to 1 betwewn highways 30 and 20 and a trace to 1" along and north of highway 20. temperatures will be warming, thoughn. we will be in the low to mid teens today with low to 20s wednesday and een smack dab in the middle 20s on thursday. another system may bring a few snow showers thur

it will be at the waterloo center for the arts starting at if you cant make it tonight, there will be two more town halls this week. coming up... class-action lawsuits filed today for injury and damages caused by tainted flint michigan. and... what the supreme court plans to do about one of president obama's executive orders. that's coming up in just a few minutes. hehee's a live loooo at the storm track 7 live doppler radar. chief meteorologist mark schnackenberg has your full forecast next. "you're watching kwwl. we've she's always stood strong... ...to get the job done. hillary clinton. she stooup to china... ...and spoke out on women's rights... ...went toe to toe with russia on human rights. the drug and insurance companies spent millions against her... ...but hillary didn't quit until eight million children got health care. i've never been called a quitter and i won't quit on you. she's got what it takes to do the toughest job in the world. "now your storm track 7 foecast on kwwl." from the kwwl stormtrack here is additional forecast information from the kwwl light snow to the s

it was all to see whether a similar model would work in the center is just what waterloo needs. with courses ranging from automotive repair -- to anatomy and physiology -- des moines high school students are able to study several classes -- free of charge. yes s mmitte membbs say they're optimistic a similar center would work in waterloo. "it was just amazing to get the feedback firsthand from students and educators, and just hearing that from them is just unbelievable." committee members say they are looking into a better way to pay for the project -- with an income sur so -- instead of traditionally taxing property owners -- the money would be spread out and i'll explain more what that means -- coming up tomorrow. we've got you covered llve in e newsroom -- macleod hageman -- kwwl news. local voters will decide whether to move forward with the project -- by casting their ballots february second. coming up... health experts say a terrible ebola outbtbeak in st africa ii over -- but it's not all good news. could there be another flare up? and... no jackpot winners in iowa... find

voters can go to the waterloo center for the arts tonight at 7 o'clock for more information. the other meetings are on ththsday and saturday. a historic waverly bridge may get a makeover, partially thanks to a petition to save it. the city now has 14 options to either replace or repair the nearly 100- year-old "green bridge" after engineers closed it because of structural problems. the options at an open house last night. the choices range from doing nothing and demolishing the bridge to replacing the historic structure with a modern concrete bridge. a modern "truss" bridge would look like the current bridge. that's one of the more expensive options, costing about 5-million dollars. "we've got a good cross section of opportunities here it's an exercise figuring out what the public wants to see and what we can work into the budget " following the open house, the waverly city council also looked at a formal proposal on the various bridge plans. the council should make a decision in about a month. line could be coming to the cedar rapids area. last week, the iowa utilities board

it will be at the waterloo center for the arts starting at seven tonight. if you cant make it tonight, that vote comes a day after the iowa caucuses. we're just 13 days away. republican presidential hopeful carly fiorina is in eastern iowa today campaigning. kwwl's amanda gilbert is back from waverly where fiorina carly fiorina was at wartburg college this morning.... education was a big focus in fiorina's speech..... but one eastern iowa man stole son's education during the question and answer section. "there's a school that is getting closed down next year.... serves abouot a hundred kids... anyone of those kids don't have anywhere else to go.. because they all have mental disabilities... my son included..." i caught up with phillip afterwards.... he says in waverly... he just found out a public school will be taking over his son's private school... and he doesn't know what that means for the future of his son's education. here's the beginning of fiorina's response. "sir i really appreciate you asking that question and im very sorry. this is why... this i

voters in the waterloo school district will or deny a bond referendum. on a new career center and renovations at east and west high school. the school district is holding three town hall meetings starting today to provide a better understandin g of what this money will do. voters can go to the waterloo center for the arts tonight at 7 o'clock for more information. the other meetings are on thursday and saturday. a historic waverly bridge may get a makeover, partially thanks to a petition to save it. the city now has 14 options to either replace or repair the nearly 100- year-old bridge after it problems. the city of waverly showed off the options at an open house last night. the choices range from doing nothing and demolishing the bridge to with a modee concrete bridge. a modern "truss" bridge would look like the current bridge. ant that is one of the more dollars. "we've got a good cross section of opportunities here it's an exercise figuring out what the public wants to see and what we can work into the budget " following t t open house, the waverly city council also looked

voters can go to the waterloo center for the arts tonight at 7 the other meetings are on thursday and saturday. a historic waverly bridge may get a makeover, partially thanks to a petition to save it. the city now has 14 options to either replace or repair the nearly 100- year-old bridge after it closed because of structurara problems. the city of waverly showed off the options at an open house last night. the choices range from doing nothing and demolishing the bridge to replacing the historic structure with a modern concrete bridge. a modern "truss" bridge would look like the current bridge. ant that is one of the more expensive options at about five million dollars. "we've got a good cross section of opportunities here it's an exercise figuring out what the public wants to see and what we can work into the budget " following the open house, the waverly city council also looked at a formal proposal on the various bridge plans. the council should make a decision in about a month. coming to the cedar rapids area. last week, the iowa utilities board decided to back a plan by i-t-c midw

in continuing coverage -- waterloo career center supporters believe the new facility could reduce violent crime. kwwl's macleod hageman meets with local law enforcement -- and explains why they support the new facility. mac? improvements to east and west high schools -- and building a new career center comes with a 47- million dollar price tag. it's a lot of money -- but waterloo police say it's a small price to pay to improve the community. here's a look at what the nearly like -- near central middle school -- on land the district already owns. waterloo police chief dan trelka says if students had more options -- it could reduce the dropout and crime rates -- by coming. this will assist in getting us there more quickly. way." the project will be paid for by the instead of property owners -- like most bonds or levies. we've got you covered live in the newsroom -- macleod hageman -- waterloo voters will decide whether to move forward with the project -- tuesday february second -- the day after caucus. coming up... police and community members in one eastern iowa city are joining forces - t

recently the waterloo school board unanimously approved a plan to build a career and technical education center near central middle school in waterloo in addition to renovating east and west high backs this plan, it means students can explore career interests in school and, if they decide to pursue a career pathway, take classes at the career center for part of their day during high school. it's an exciting way to keep students engaged, land them good jobs locally after high school and college and support the local want more options for all students to keep them engaged and productive for years to come! superintendent dr. jane lindaman has held town hall meetings throughout january to discuss the upcoming cte bond vote. that vote is now just a handful of days away, as waterloo residents will vote on the cte bond on tuesday, february 2. joining us for the news at noon is crystal buzza, executive director cte for the waterloo community school disctrict. do you know what your children want to be when they grow up? waterloo schools wants to help your children figure that out approved a plan to buil

"educators and experts say the dollars a month it would need to build a new waterloo career center, on land the district already owns. they say not moving forward with the career center would be like taking your hard-earned money and throwing it away." "we know we have a good plan that will help prepare our students for the future. it will also reduce college cost, and we think 'what a great incentive to community, our students, and really the future of this community.'" according to des moines educators -- several hii school students graduate from central campus -- and are classifed as juniors in college without spending money on tuition. speaking of money -- i'll explain how educators hope to pay for the project -- coming up tomorrow. we've got you covered live in the newsroom -- macleod hageman -- to move forward with the project -- by casting their ballots february second. if approved the district would also add air-conditiong systems to east and west waterloo high schools. a project ten years in the making could be close to taking its first big steps forward. facilities is expecte

committee members say they'r optqmistic a simiar center would work in waterloo... "it was just amazing to get the feedback firsthand from students and educators, and just hearing that from them is just unbelievable." voters will decide whether to move forward with the project -- by casting their ballots february second. the search is on for the lucky winners innthe record powerball jackpot. the three winning tickets were sold in melbourne beach, florida, chino hills, tennessee. each f the stores received a cash bonus for selling the winning tickets. so far, none of the winners have come forward to claim their prize. one of the winners was believed to be a nurse from pomona, california. but the celebrations quickly turned to frenzied confusion after word came out the nurse's son had sent his mother a picture of what he said was the winning ticket. it apparently - wasnot... "shlomo - who actually bought all these tickets - he says, my send her on a vacation. an all- paid vacation somewhere because, that's not a nice joke." as of tts morning, thh california lottery sa

it will be at the waterloo center for the arts starting at seven tonight. if you cant make it tonight, there will be two more town halls this week. now, let's go to eileen with a look at weather. still cold with a chance of light snow this afternoon and tonight. trace to rest of the week and we may have chance of snow holds off until sunday and monday. we'll be back in 30 minutes, be sure to check kwwl dot com for >>> 7:30 on a tuesday morning, january 19th, 2016. we always appreciate our crowd. we appreciate them even more this morning. 16 degrees outside on the plaza. we're going to bundle up and get out and say hi to those people in a little while. meanwhile, take a look at the head links. donald trump heads to iowa for a rally today. his campaign is promising a major announcement hand a very special guest. trump says it will be an there is speculation it could be from sarah palin. >> a large and boisterous crowd greeted democratic presidential hopeful bernie sanders in alabama last night. his first rally in that state of this campaign and sanders was qu

waterloo school's very important vote. talking with dr. jane lindaman, superintendent of schools. if it's passed on february 2nd, it would build the new career and technical education center which would be located by central middle school and also provide renovations, waterloo east and west. and also the entity of this, dr. lindaman, i think people need to know, there are a lot of businesses in support of this because there will be great partnerships. >> in addition to sharing the message with parents and the general community, we've also been talking with businesses quite a bit. it makes a lot of sense for them. they want to help the schools do better, but we have been very clear what we're going to need from them. it is going to be -- there's going to be a need for a sustainable partnership. so we've been asking them and sharing the career areas, the 30 career areas and looking for natural partners for each of those 30 career areas. so i think that's really exciting. there aren't very many people who are confused by it. there aren't very many people who don't support it. the businesses, it's a great thing. >> you have three town hall meetings coming up just this week. >

right to rise usa a new waterloo career center -- all high school buildings... a committe of community members and educators have been researching the project for years -- even visiting des moines central campus last month to see whether a similar model would work in the cedar valley. kwwl's macleod hageman has been following the story -- and has more on how the income surtax woulday for the project this morning... at nearly 35-million dollars -- the waterloo school district hopes to pay for a new career center with a four percent income sound hefty - -- but four percent of your annual state taxeeturns out to be less than what most people pay for a few snacks -- store waterjoo schools chief financial officer -- michael coughlin... "iispreads it owners, it goes to everyone who pays in to state income tax." buying spiral notebooks and a would cost the average waterloo worker less than 55 bucks a year -- and benefit veryone in the all taxpayerssmoney. it saves our economy, and it gives us a better workforce too." buzza says it creates a process. "knowing that you'r

many groups from iowa and minnesota performee at the five sullivan brothers convention center in waterloo today. traditional food accompanied the performances. i spoke to a few of the performers about having this event in iowa. "change the mind on them, like "oh i don't like them" but maybe they can change their opinion when they see them and how they present themselves" karen is a specific subset, a culture represented by burmese people there are manydifferent cultutues reprprsented in burmrm however a majority of refugees here do celebrate the karen new year, which is why today was an umbrella celebration, for everyone to celebrate. interesting fact...the karen new year was celebrated in evansdale last year.. which attracted more than 350 people, thats hy this year they brought it to the convention center where they couu host a lot more people mac, ill send it back to you still to come on kwwl -- a quick preview of tonight's olden globe awardss pluss-- while most people are hunkered down and staying warm weather. you're watching kwwl, we've got you covered. "you're watching kwl. we've h

there's one meeting tonight at 7 at the waterloo center for the arts. the other meetings are on thursday and saturday. a few presidential candidates will attend the iowa renewable fuels summit today. republicans donald trump, carly fiorina, and rick santorum plan to give their opinion on renewable fuels like biodiesel and ethanol. as former governor and ag secretary tom vilsack. this summit is today in altoona. and now here's your first alert forecast. clouds are moving back in today and will produce light snow later on. we may begin to see snowflakes as early as 3 or 4, but for most of the area it'll wait until after 6. light snow continues into the night with a dusting up to two inches likely, with most places in the lower part of that range. highs reach the lower teens today. tomorrow will be partly cloudy and warmer with highs in the 20s. we'll stay in the 20s right up to the weekend, with temperatures actually getting above freezing on sunday.today: pm light snow likely high: 10-16 winds: se 5-10 alo: 10 dbq: 12 iow: 15 tonight: light snow likely l

waterloo this morning when his car rolled. winesses say he lost control, entered the median, and rolled into the oncoming lane. barker was taken to covenant memecal center in waterloo - hehe is expected to recover. investigation. a facebook page that encouraged and advocated violence againnt waterloo police officers is doww tonight. we first told you about that page last night at ten -- just hours after waterloo police chief dan trelka reached out to kwwl -- after a facebook page popped up that encouraged people to kill waterloo police officers. both chief trelka and waterloo mayor quentin hart denounced that page and those who were associated with it. hours after our story aired -- the page was gone. authorities say criminal charges won't be filed in the stabbing deat of a des moines police say 31-year-old travis williams died december 5 after an altercation with two people inside the home. a prosecutor said monday that the two were acting in sf-defense. police say williams had a gun with him when he broke in. they also say williams knew the two people. and speaking of death in des moines, the number of victims of homicide is up in 2015. des moines pol

it's happening tomorrow night from 5:30 to 6:30 at the community center on waterloo lane. last june, the board of commissioners adopted an ordinance placing a temporary moratorium on large scale solar facilities. the input received at tomorrow's meeting will be used in consideration of revised regulations. staff and students will finally be returning to pine middle school tomorrow. in december... a water pipe burst forcing the school to shut down for repairs. asbestos abatement made the repairs even more complicated. the washoe county school district has spent more than a million dollars repairing the school. until spring break to help make up for that lost class time.### ben ross is here now with a preview of sports. -super bowl 50 is just about set -- we'll have highlights from an exciting conference championship day in the n-f-l plus -- much more on it was tom brady vs. peyton manning -- patriots and broncos super bowl 50 manning just 5-and-11 in the previous 16 matchups -- but he has won 2 of the 3 a-f-c title game meetings... 1st quarter -- broncos strike first... dan

our location, 1166 west airline highway, waterloo, ened in 1968. a new adoption center was built in 2009 with community support and donations. we are a non-profit organization that exists because of the support and friendship of people who donate money, time, and other gifts. every dollar and donation received benefits the animals by helping with medical needs, spay and neuter costs, and providing care and shelter for the homeless, neglected, and unwanted animals of the cedar valley. location 1166 west airline highway waterloo, ia 50703-9634 phone 319-232-6887 open tues. - sun., 10am - 5pm closed on mondays adoption center open tues. - sun., 10am - 5pm closed on mondays we'll be right back. i will be bringing dallas today. dallas came to us as a stray in october with severe skin problems (i sent a before and after icture of him). he is around 5 years old and neutered. he does not do well with all other dogs, and we are unaware how he would be with cats. our location, 1166 west airline highway, waterloo, opened in 1968. a new adoption center was built in 2009 with commun

it's happening tomorrow night from 5:30 to 6:30 at the community center on waterloo lane. last june, the board of commissioners adopted an ordinance placing a temporary moratorium on large scale solar facilities. the input received at tomorrow's meeting will be used in consideration of revised regulations. it's been called "the tesla effect" the new factory bringing business and optimism to silver springs. there hasn't been much growth in the area in recent years. but this weekend, the community saw the first grand opening of this gas station, the first new business in silver springs in years. ...and there's more on the way. the anticipated extension of u-s-a parkway from i-80 through the tahoe reno industrial center-- to u-s 50 at silver springs-- is fueling the growth. > hoyen: "it's the tesla effect like i the road that's been promised to come out for at least 30 years is now happening. so we should have that done by august 2017." also expected in the months ahead, a restaurant, a pharmacy and a truck stop. there's also talk of a hotel, and an air freight hub at the air

the meeting starts at 5:30 until 6:30 p-m at the community center on waterloo lane in gardnerville. last june, the board of commissioners adopted an ordinance placing a temporary moratorium on large scale solar facilities. the input received at today's meeting will be used in consideration of revised regulations. a new gas station had it's grand opening over the weekend in silver springs - the first new business in the area in years. and local officials say there's more businesses on the way. the anticipated extension of u-s-a parkway from i-80 through the tahoe reno industrial center-- to u-s 50 at silver springs-- is fueling the growth. > hoyen: "it's the tesla effect like i said. the road that's been promised to come out for at least 30 years is now happening. so we should have that done by august 2017." a restaurant, a pharmacy and a truck stop are also expected ahead. there's also talk of a hotel, and an air freight hub at the airport. mount rose has finally had a winter filled with lots of snow... and now the owner of the resort is looking to sell... plus... "this is the close

. >> this week on the steele report, we talk about the upcoming bond referendum on the waterloo career center and highway renovation project. now from kwwl, this is the steele report. >> welcome to this week's

even though the waterloo crime rate is reducing -- violent crime reports are gaining momentum (nats... police car accelerates.) and chief trelka says says the career center is a step commit the crime, you need to do stop people from getting to that if waterloo voters move forward with the project -- it will break ground on property the district already owns near central middle school. at last check -- they hope to implement nearly 30 different programs with the new facility. we've got you covered live in voters will decide whether to move forward with the project february second -- the day after caucus. coming up... the iowa hawkeyes preparing for a huge matchup with number 8 ranked maryland well hear from the team and he maybe in his final season but kobe bryant still runs the show in la... one rookie learned the hard way the american people can't afford to wait for ideas that sound good on paper... the grandmother who has to choose between paying for medicine and paying rent... can't wait. the single mom who desperately needs a raise... can't wait. the student with a mountain of debt can't wait. we can make real progress, right now. i'm caucusing... i'

tuesday, waterloo voters head to the polls to decide on a 47- million dollar question. most of that...a 35-million dollar career center. waterloo police chief dan trelka says if students had more options -- it could reduce the dropout and crime rates -- by putting them on the right path. now, let's go to kyle with a look at weather. storm track 7 day forecast shows dry conditions through saturday, then late saturday night into sunday we have a weak cold front winter storm late monday through wednesday. there are those who say we cannot defeat a corrupt political system and fix a rigged economy. but i believe we need to lift our vision above the obstacles in place and look to the american horizon. to a nation where every child can not only dream of going to college, but attend one. where quality healthcare will be a birthright of every citizen. where women receive equal pay and a living wage is paid to all. an america where after a lifetime of labor, there is time for rest and grandchildren. a nation that defends our people and our values, but no longer carries so much of that burden alone. i know we can create that am

kids' future whether we have children in the waterloo schools, grandchildren, or whether we don't this is good for our community." hartman "the career center is meant to decrease drop out rates. the committee says they know it is a big investment for waterloo, but when they lose $6,000 everytime a student drops out, they say its worth it." drop outs - - the district says the waterloo economy will get a boost from the added trained work force. and hope it will also cut down on crime - which waterloo police have said in previous interviews with kwwl - contributed to a large number of high school drop outs. for one resident in support of the program - she wishes it had been in place when her children were students. "most definitely, i have a son in mind, that i am thinking of currently, and he was a hands on learner. he really struggled trying to read and retain information just by reading." however not everyone is convinced the results will be worth the cost. one man points to the many vocational programs that have been cut from schools curriculums over the years. "they use to have it and they took it away. now they want use put that system

they'll be at the convention center in waterloo. it gets under way at 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span. >> book tv has 48 hours of non-fiction books and authors every weekend on c-span 2. here are programs to watch for this weekend. saturday night at 8:30 east eastern, charlie savage argues that president obama who came into office saying he'd turn back the excesses of the bush administration has picked whereupon president bush left off in his book "power wars, inside obama's post-9/11 presidency." then at 10:00 p.m., former senate leaders tom daschle and trent lott on their book "crisis point" looking at the current climate in congress and offering recommendations for moving america forward. they're interviewed by former congressman j.c. watts of oklahoma. >> just the incredible insatiably demand for more and more money is one of the issues. i think that really has exacerbated all of this and made it harder for the leaders to bring people together because first they're not in town, secondly, they're doing all of this other stuff that doesn't allow them to be the legi

waterloo -- yesterday isshe new year. it's called the karen new year -- and it's celebrated by burmese people around the world. many groups from iowa and minnesota performed at the five sullivan brothers convention center in waterloo. traditionally, this celebrates the end of rice planting and the beginning of a new season, performers tell us they're happy "change the mind on them, like "oh i don't like them" but maybe they can change their opinion when they see them and how they present themselves" interesting fact...the karennnew year was elebrated inin evansdale last year, which attracted more than 3-hundred and 50 people. thats why this year they brought it to the convention center where they could host a lot more people one party's over...but others are no doubt just begiiing out in hollywood. wrapped up honoring the year's best in movies and tv. jinah kim gives us a look at that frootier revenge best director.....and best actor for leonardo dicaprio. nats of dicaprio "this film was about survival, it was about adaptation." honors for best really do!" in the tv categories, cookie lyon's alter ego, taraji p. henson, passed out cookies on her way nats of henson "cookies for everyone tonight" "mad me

he'd seen him 2 different times wandering in the parking lot of crossroads shopping center in waterloo, iowa, ann when he called him, he came right to him. he was in need of food as he was thin, so he took him home to fatten him up and asked us if we could please find him a home. he has been neutered, given all his vaccinatioios and treateddor parasites, felk/fiv negative. he got his name from the 'black mask' on his face that looks like batman's maak! buttercup was a stray being fed all of 2015 by a kind family north waverly, ia. they decided to seek some help for him so he e s now a wpr kitty. he is now neutered, up to date on shots, and tested felv / fiv waverly pet rescue adoption event this weekend at the waterloo petco store! 1237 flammang dr., waterloo sat jan. 9th from 10-5 sun. jan. 10th from 11-5 many of o o adoptable k ktties will be in attendance, a couple of rabbits, and perhaps even a few dogs! get pre-approved to adopt by filling out oor online application at www.wpr.petfinder.com so you cn take your &ew family member home with you that weekend! wpr is a foster based no-

the meeting starts at 5:30 until 6:30 p-m at the community center on waterloo lane in gardnerville. last june, the board of commissioners adopted an ordinance placing a temporary moratorium on large scale solar facilities. the input received at today's meeting will be used in consideration of revised regulations. a new gas station had it's grand opening over the weekend in silver springs - the first new business in the area in years. and local officials say there's more businesses on the way. the anticipated extension of u-s-a parkway from i-80 through the tahoe reno industrial center-- to u-s 50 at silver springs-- is fueling the growth. > hoyen: "it's the tesla effect like i said. the road that's been promised to come out for at least 30 years is now a restaurant, a pharmacy and a truck stop are also expected ahead. there's also talk of a hub at the airport. mount rose has finally had a winter filled with lots of snow... and now the owner of the resort is looking to sell... plus... "this is the closest thing that i have to religion in my life" the match up is set. the denver bronc

asking for public comments on solar the meeting starts at 5:30 until 6:30 p-m at the community center on waterloo lane in gardnerville. last june, the board of commissioners adopted an ordinance placing a temporary moratorium on large scale solar facilities. the input received at today's meeting will be used in consideration of revised regulations. a woman in florida stops a couple of thieves from stealing her car.. inside the car... the woman's two children.. this moring we hear from her and mount rose has finally had a winter filled with lots of snow... but now the owner of the resort is looking to sell... but first... lindsey matherly will be back with your complete weather now forecast. announcer: "you're watching kolo 8 news now midday, with dave lawrence and weather with the mount rose ski sale. in a statement the resort sent out to season pass holders, it explains that at 95- years-old, owner fritz buser is ready to retire. the resort says recent weather has made this the right time to sell. buser has owned the resort since 1971. it's a mix of private property and land leased from the u.s.

on tuesday, waterloo voters will decide the fate of a career center. it would be the second of its kind in the state -- aimed at improving waterloo's graduation rate -- many people are concerned about tuesday's forecast -- so they're voting absentee ahead of time. you can vote absentee on the second floor of the courthouse today and monday -- or request a ballot by mail -- no later than today -- and return it monday. if you aren't registered -- you can bring your driver's license -- and a piece of mail that verifies your address -- like an "sometimes you get distracted. sometimes you forget. so, you have weeks to get around to voting, and you happen to be around during the day, it's just election workers say 15 polling places will be open from seven in the morning -- until 8 p-m tuesday. a u-n-i center designed to help cut down on bullying... doesn't know how much money it will get from the state. u-n-i's center for violence prevention - - works with universities and schools across the state. last year, it became home to governor branstad's bully preven

waterloo schools. the district would use money for career and technical education programs in a new 35 million dollar career center. some money would also go toward renovations at waterloo east and west high schools. kcrg-tv9's sarah mccarthy joins us in the studio. sarah, tonight, the school district met with some voters? beth, tonight is the first of several town hall meetings.. week. school officials say they're hoping to clearly lay out what this m mey will do for future and current students. nats of windows? old glass windowpanes and yellow, inefficient light fixtures are just two facility upgrades waterloo schools hope to install if a multimillion dollar bond is approved by voters. 17:02:05 "when you think about young people today and what we can provide in terms of a healthy and positive environment, the facility factors into that experience for them." twelve million dollars would be evenly between east and west higigschools for facility rereovations. including air conditioning in both buildings. but officials say the proposed project is about more. 17:05:16 "graduation rates and attendance rates have drama

center. biden's son, beau, died of brain cancer last year. continuing coverage... waterloo educators travel to des moines to check out a careerercenter...and believe its just what the district needs. with courses ranging from automotive repair -- to anatomy and physiology -- des moines high school students are able to study several classes -- free of charge. yes committe members say ey're optimisttc a similar center would work in waterloo. feedback firsthand from students and educators, and just hearing that from them is just unbelievable." committee members say they are looking into a better way to pay for the project -- with an income suutax. february second. it's a project ten years in the making...and may be moving forward soon. the person developing the cedar valley techworks facilities is expected to have possession of the location soon. the techworks campus will be highlighted by a new hotel, restaurant and conference center. in the future -- there are plans for a marina to be built next to the river. a family mourrng the loss their son is getting a new home.. moe se

waterloo business is closing its doors by the end of february. pier 1 imports says it's closing the store at the crossroads center mall. according to the waterloo-cedar falls courier, the 9-thousand square foot store is already advertising a liquidation sale. a pier 1 executive says they were looking at the efficiency of its stores when it decided to close the waterloo location. hawkeyes fans across the state were likely holding onto their own superstitions or good luck charms during friday's rose bowl matchup with stanford. one newton woman's charm was her medal she earned for playing in the rose bowl for the hawkeyes nearly 60 years ago. she has worn that medal proudly for every hawkeye game since 1957, but it went missing around thanksgiving last year. "anyone who knows me knows about my rose bowl medal" take one look around dorothy carpenters home "we're certainly a family of hawkeye fans" there's no doubt. shes a hawkeye. and has been since 1956 when she joined the famous scottish highlanders, an all female bagpipe and drumming band. "oh im right here, third snare" as fate has it, her first year at iowa, the hawks

at the center of his focus on change - - creating an "i wnt to represeet the entire city of waterloo and you can't represent him, if you don't know the people, so i am trying to get out there and meet people." and he is starting with waterloo's religious ommunities - - visitinin various denominations of churches like the ones here on church row." "i think if there is an area where we can pull together. we can see some common ground is to waste this opportunity - as mayor he hopes to create a momo postive city image - - is with regaurds to our faith based community." hart is determined not to waste this opportunity - - as mayor he hopes to create a more postive city image - - an image residents can be proud to be apart of. "changing and helping give people a little bit of hope and optimism about the community the senior living centers and what's on their mind and hearts." in waterloo - - ssica hartman kwwl news. hart won the december run off against tim hurley. dubuque police are investigating a shooting that left a two year old boy with serious injuries. it happened sunday night...ju

they will be in waterloo at the convention center. that gets under way 8:00 p.m. eastern, again, on c-span. >> well, the countdown is on. as we he approach the iowa caucuses, we're really the only place that you can watch these events unfold as they happen. so whether it's a campaign rally, a house party, town hall meeting, recovering a policy speech. nobody else is going to give you that unfiltered look at the candidates as they work the crowd and talk to voters and make their best sales pitch. so we will be criss-crossing iowa for the next couple days leading up to the caucuses. we will be covering all the candidates, democrat and republican candidates and keep an eye on what happens on caucus night itself. we will be the only network that will actually take you to a republican and democratic caucus. if you ever really wondered how it all happens, watch c-span. >>> a house subcommittee recently held a hearing on the government's weather satellite rams and how delays and launch of satellites may hamper accurate forecasting. members heard from an administrator wit

ted cruz, glenn beck, and congressman steve king will hold a rally at 5 sullivan convention center in waterloo, iowa. that's live 8:00 p.m. eastern also on c span. >>> as i've been watching the campaign this year, it's far more interesting to look at the republicans than it is to look at the democratic side, and that may have something to do with why there's more interest in these candidates and their books. >> sunday night on q & a. carlos lazada discusses books written by the 2016 presidential candidates. >> so many of them, everyone i think does have interesting stories in their lives and politicians who are so single minded in this pursuit of power and ideology, could have particularly interesting ones, but when they put out these memoirs, you know, they are sanitized. they are vetted. you know, they are there for sort of minimum controversy. >> sunday night at 8:00 eastern on c span's q & a. >>> earlier this week, the british house of commons held a debate on barring republican presidential candidate donald trump from the united kingdom following his controversial comments to bar muslims.

waterloo business is closing its doors by the end of february. pier 1 imports says it's closing the store at the crossroads center mall. according to the waterloo-cedar falls courier, the 9-thousand square foot store is already advertising a liquidation sale. a pier 1 executive says they were looking at the efficiency of its stores when it decided to close the waterloo location. hawkeyes fans across the state were likely holding onto their own superstitions or good luck charms during friday's rose bowl matchup with stanford. one newton woman's charm was her medal she earned for playing in the rose bowl for the hawkeyes nearly 60 years ago. she has worn that medal proudly for every hawkeye game since 1957, but it went missing around thanksgiving last year. w-o-i's claire powell has the story. "anyone who knows me knows about my rose bowl medal" take one look around dorothy carpenters home "we're certainly a family of hawkeye fans" there's no doubt. shes a hawkeye. and has been since 1956 when she joined the famous scottish highlanders, an all female bagpipe and drumming band. "oh im right here, third snare" as fate has i

glenn beck and congressman steve king holding a rally at the five sullivan brothers convention center in waterlooorrow virginia senator tim kaine will be visiting supporters at the hillary for iowa campaign live in davenport. we also spoke with a reporter about the republican race focusing on iowa. let's take a listen. >> with the latest polls chilling donald trump and senator cruz leading a weekend a half before the february caucuses, where does this leave some of the other contenders? drumming us is chief political correspondent for the des moines register, jennifer jacobs. your story focusing on senator rubio, ben carson will stop where are their campaigns today? big question is anyone -- can anyone rise up to beat ted cruz in iowa? we asked some of our respondents who say they have favorable feelings about both of them and what it would take to get those to become their number one choice. they both have the potential to win the iowa caucus. they're very popular with our caucus-goers. around to a couple respondents, they all said we really liked both of them for various reasons but they had tw

puts it away - orginally ruled no goal - but they review it and give waterloo a 1-nothing elad. 9 minutes later - blackhawks center it - it goes off the skate of mitch fossier - shane bowers credited with the goal - it's 2-0. sioux city answers though - on the power playay jake ryczek puts the loose puck away - muskies within 1. but waterloo would come right back -liam pecararo - all by himself - one of the prettiest goals you'll see. blackhawks lead 4-2... king of the cage took over the winnavegas casino last night with its event titled, "cold war." the top two matches on the card matches. kyle angerman, a sioux city east grad now fighting out of des moines, defeated cole bates via unanimous decision to become the new 170 pound amateur champion. john devall was fighting for the king of the cage interim 135 pound flyweight title, but he lost to derrick mandell via t-k-o in t te 4th rounun thanks to winnavavas marketing director travis morgan for these photos from last night. online dating has become extremely popular recently. coming up monday on news 4 today, we'll give you some tips to get the most out of online

. >> ron: that's really at the heart of the waterloo vote in february about the new career center. it's really going to be something. that's what you guys are talking about here. we have to take one more break. we'll come back and continue our >> ron: and welcome back to our final segment this week of the steele report. senator jeff danielson, state representative walt rogers here. we have a lot of campaigning going on in iowa, you know, the caucuses coming up. it's an election year. what does that mean as far as people within the legislature positioning themselves for re-election and does that stall getting things done, i guess is the main thing? that's the question. >> well, i think you certainly can't ignore it. especially the caucus process. we're all involved. we should be as iowans, so we have campaign fever, if you will. >> ron: exactly. >> we will be fully into that when the session starts. the caucuses will happen three weeks after our start date, so we'll all be paying attention to that. you also have our own local campaigns that will come up the following fall, and i can

waterloo. senator cruz and beck will convention center at 7 tonight. one of the many others in the republican field, ben carson, will be in cedar rapids on sunday morning at the river of life church. he talked about education during a stop in mount ayr in southern iowa on friday afternoon. carson says education and america's youth would be a priority under his presidency. "the fact of the matter is, my whole professional career is spent trying to save the lives of children and trying to give them longevity and quality of life and that's something that doesn't leave you just because you decide to retire. " carson will be at a prayer rally in sioux city today. his polling has fallen off sharply since early november as cruz and donald trump have been leading the republican field in iowa. on the democratic side, vermont senator bernie sanders, will start 3 days of campaigning in iowa. he plans to make eastern iowa stops in davenport, clinton maquoketa.. sanders will continue his tour through sunday, and end on monday with visits to iowa state and grinnell

the center is part of a 47 million dollar plan. that includes updates to waterloo east and west high schools. we heard from taxpayers last night during a town hall just get behind it because we do telling us the entir truth about what it is going to cost custodial wise, ansportatioo wise, etc. for the next 20 years." the district plans to pay for the center through an income surtax which it says will cost the average person 53 dollars a year for the the act and sat aae known for being major factors in college admissions. but one universtiy is saying maybe that shouldn't be the case... kwwl's amanda gilbert joins us campus with more details on this. everyone that got into uni had to take the act.... but a new harvard report says the act and sat should be made optional or become less important... 80 colleges and universities endorsed this report. but what about students... some high school student i spoke to said the act and sat aren't always fair measure of intelligence ecause those e o haha the money to afford the books and prep courses can preform better. they als

tuesday, waterloo voters head to the polls to decide on a 47- million dollar question. most of that...a 35-million career center. waterloo police chief dan trelka says if students had more options -- it could reduce the dropout and crime rates -- by putting them on the right path. now, let's go to kyle with a look at storm track 7 day forecast shows dry conditions through saturday, then late saturday night into sunday we have a weak cold front tracking through giving the chance for a few rain or snow we'll be back in 30 minutes, be car repairs, home improvements, a family trip... it's not easy to afford them. what did marco rubio do? he put $22,000 in personal expenses on a republican party credit card. rubio's bad judgment caused a scandal and for five years rubio refused to release the credit card records. marco rubio: skipping major votes... all over the place on immigration... bad judgment. marco rubio: just too many questions. right to rise usa is responsible for the >>> this morning on today's take. we get to skate with a pair of hockey legends. and quick comfort food you can whip up in minutes. all that

waterloo school district bond referendum. the bond issue would support building a career center and renovating east and west schools. the satellite voting location at east high school will be open until nine tonight. we've all heard that we should recycle to help the environment. but that's about to become more expensive for all linn county cities with curbside recycling. stay with tv9. "is there a price where people will say, i've had enough i'll throw it in the garbage." recycling may be good for the environment. but it comes with a cost and it's going up soon. an 88 percent increase in the cost of processing recycled paper, plastic, and other items is prompting some changes. the cedar rapids - linn county solid waste agency had covered that cost since curbside recycling began 17 years ago. now that agency will ask communities to share the cost. the change is happening because the cost of processing recyclables has gone now it's cheaper to make a plastic water bottle from new materials than to use recycled materials. also, the value of recyclables has collapsed with many worth next to nothing when sold. and kcrg t