"your wathcing local 5 news midday in hd with "your wathcing local 5 news midday in hd with sabrina ahmed and we are iowas most accurate forecast. this is local 5 midday. we are iowa" sabrina: over the weekend, ames became the weekend, ames became the battlezone fo a lego war! teams from across the state came together to compete in the iowa first lego league championship at the isu college of engineering.. local 5 gives us a look inside the competiton to see how competitiors stacked up. "3 2 1 lego we're dong junior first lego league which is for 6-9 year old children they're building lego models they're dong research we want to show them that when you're an engineer or a scientist or a mathmatician it's a really creative area so we're hoping by showing them that today they go on and think about that for their future they've never done this in a championship setting before so it's just putting them at ease letting them know we're all here to help them out from table 21 260 the lego league lions it's a critical age for us to say math is really cool science is really cool you can do it thro

the zika virus is spreading, now a major cause for concern for the world health "your wathcing local 5 news midday in hd with amanda krenz and we are iowas most accurate forecast. this is local 5 midday. we are iowa (music sting)" amanda: world health organization says the zika virus is "spreading explosively" in the americas and that the "level of concern is high." there is no current treatment and it can cause birth defects if the disease is contracted by a pregnant woman. scott mclean has the latest on the outbreak. --reporter pkg-as follows-- health officials are raising alarm over the zika virus but in brazil, the warning sirens have been blaring for months. over four-thousand babies in brazil have been born with microcephaly, resulting in abnormally small heads that can cause brain damage, and long-term developmental problems. (angela rocha, oswaldo cruz university hospital) these babies have brain damage to differing degrees which means inserting this generation into society is going to be very complicated. the world health organization now says the virus is "spreading explosiv

sabrina: the 73rd annual we'll take a look "your wathcing local 5 news midday in hd with sabrina ahmed and we are iowas most accurate forecast. this is local 5 midday. we are iowa" sabrina: of the annual awards season -- leading up to the academy awards. golden globe awards. hollywoods best usual glamour, surprises during last night's ceremony in beverly hills... here's abc's lara spencer with more. foreign press productions, inc. 20;00;52;29 "i want to do then go into hiding. will find me." no one....and no topic...... off limits........ sot ricky gervais 20;34;43;14 " the only person ben affleck hasn't been unfaithful to matt damon" a few of his jokes making even the seen it all audience.....turn shades of green........ sot ricky gervais 21 54 19 i want to say something nice about mel before he comes out so here we go, i'd rather have a drink with him in his hotel room tonight than with bill cosby all were eyes on jennifer lawrence..... the 25 year old earning her third golden globe for joy...her third under nats jlaw speech: i she may have beaten out best pal amy schumer for the awa

leaky roof, an er visit - there are countless unexpected expenses that could hit us at "your wathcing local 5 are iowas most accurate forecast. this is local 5 midday. we are iowa" elias: saturday's home loss to baylor may not have felt like a disaster to the cyclone nation... but it's not time to hit the panic button. local five's jordan furbee has more from ames. "well believe it or not, the sky isn't falling here in ames. ya the cyclones are 1-2 in conference play and this isn't the start anyone envisioned, but they hope to change that starting tuesday" "this isn't the end of the world, i mean we're three weeks into conference play. you're not even thinking about the conference championship race until the last two weeks of the season." "pump the brakes a little bit. you know i know we had a lot of high expectations for this year and those can still be high. we're working, we're working at this, i heard someone say earlier 'rome wasn't build in adversity hit us this year and i don't think we're crumbling at all. we're still positive and still believe in ourselves so i think they should to

we'll take a look back at the underground railroad, and where many freedom "your wathcing local 5 news midday in hd with elias johnson and we accurate forecast. this is local 5 midday. we are iowa" elias: you've no doubt heard of the underground railroad that would bring slaves from the south to freedom in the northern territories. but did you know the first underground railroad actually went south to a section of florida that offered freedom. it's part of america's untold journey as we celebrate black history month here on local five. "-lead trt: 1:55 narr - by the late 1600s, slaves head south in search of freedom . 01:07:57:00 - in 1687 the arrived in st. augustine as what would have been called fugitives. they had escaped bondage from the english plantations in the carolinas. anthony dixon - i think it is important though, that the underground railroad first came south to florida. james bullock - we don't know how many people attempted the journey. we don't know how many failed. kathy deegan - it wasn't an easy, immediate path even once people reached florida they augustine. it was

"your wathcing local 5 news midday in hd with amanda krenz and we are iowas most us) aouerwh y bino peen hri ls,t n beifcu tco wh d refuonoundoulod on. >>r.obn:'mr.ana bs a ie eneang paedin a 2soi' alysryg t w arg dsndewecoly lpg u ar aouerheinu aras e we a mt noti vis r e arg imir. . nd hsowi uce u unghe tos.ndhel treo lpoun uroueyo arg tt. co itoelng hr d lko . nd taythis is local 5 midday. we are iowa (music sting)" amanda: takin' home the gold. the best maintenance workers in iowa gathered in the metro for the olympics of their trade. racing against the clock, competitors have to install water heaters, faucets and ice makers. local 5 photographer ryan davidson the maintenance magic. the greater iowa apartment association is partnering with hg supply and several other sponsors to bring our industry maintence technitions here tonight to compete in a competion that gives them an opportunity to show off their skills what it actually revolves around is the typical actvities they do on an everyday basis in their jobs so doing everything from fixing ice makers to replacing water heaters rep

"your wathcing local 5 news midday in hd with this is local 5 midday. we are iowa" elias: about the arl - about arl the animal rescue league of iowa (arl) is iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year. the arl serves people and pets from across the state include pet adoption, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention and much more. history the arl has grown dramatically since its expanding its programs that serve homeless animals number of animals the arl provides shelter year. intakes have increased from a few decade ago to more 2013. through our proactive community outreach and spay/neuter programs, in the past few years work is far from over. growth include the arl's programs designed specifically to address the reasons animals end up in shelters, including spay/neuter, programs. the arl's reinforcement expanded to offer year-round classes, as advice for dogs, cats, rabbits and other pets. the shelter continues to spay and neuter all ferrets independent weather experts"

"your wathcing local 5 news midday in hd with elias johnson and we accurate forecast. this is local 5 midday. we are iowa" elias: it's hard to believe -- but it's that time of year. tax time. but that also means thieves are on the hunt -- to steal your well earned refund. before you file your taxes -- there are some things you need to know -- that can keep your identity safe. mary moloney explains. " --reporter pkg-as follows-- millions will soon put their most sensitive personal and financial information in the hands of uncle sam. that's why it's so important to choose a tax preparer wisely. the irs says to look for an irs preparer tax identification number. avoid people who base their fee on a percentage of your refund. and note if your preparer doesn't ask for receipts. not asking enough questions about deductions and credits could be a warning sign that something is wrong. also -- never sign a blank tax return. tax time is also prime season for identity theft. never give your online unless you started the conversation and confirmed the identity of your tax professio

"your wathcing local 5 news midday in hd with sabrina ahmed and we are iowas most accurate forecast. this is local 5 midday. we are iowa" sabrina: whether just for fun, or as a way to relax...more and more adults are returning to a classic activity they probably haven't done since they were kids... now, a texas library is using this growing trend to help now, a texas library is using this growing trend to help stock their shelves... bradley blackburn reports. pkg "script: the last time you sat down to color... your hands probably looked like these... your favorite.... 195606 kid2: it's purple, pink... (pix of older hands) so what are these hands doing with crayons? 191334 adult colorer: i'm really bad about coloring inside the lines. at the dallas public library, these grown- ups are filling in the blanks and particpating in a national trend -- adult coloring. 192505 adult colorer: hey, it make you want to be a kid all over again. millions are picking up crayons and colored pencils to relieve stress or express creativity. crayola even has a line for adults. bb standup: and if you need

how a liver transplant ended up doing "your wathcing local 5 news midday in hd with elias johnson and we are iowas most accurate forecast. this is local 5 midday. we are iowa" elias: this morning we story of a life- match... an illinois man decided he part of his liver complete stranger.. however, as the pair got to know liver transplant ended up doing more than just saving a young karen jordan has their story. "script: chris dempsey fell in or death situation. together. krueger/engaged to 1:19--my whole liver came out and i received 55 percent of his --1:24 heather was diagnosed with stage-4 liver disease in the summer of 20-14. her health continued january of last year, her doctor suggested donor. the village of a co-worker who was heather's cousin.. situation. the ex-marine decided to help.. even though he hadn't met heather. chris dempsey/donated partial liver 2:28--when i heard about it, i just put myself in that position and said i would really want someone to help me --2:33 chris got tested and called heather with the results. it was the first time they talked. (sot-krueger) 4:

at some resolutions of "your wathcing local 5 news midday in hd with accurate forecast. this is local 5 midday. we are iowa" sabrina: new year's resolutions will likely get you moving this time of year...... sabrina:: we asked you at home about your resolutions for 20-16...and over caught up with some getting to work on their goals... local 5's photojournalist ryan davidson went to life time fitness for the end of the commitment day weekend. nats 5 4 3 2 1 go the triathlon is a microcosm of life you'll face trials and tribulations and it's how can you overcome stressful situations when you get punched in the mouth you're gonna have to swim you're gonna have to bike abd then when you're so tired you're what are you gonna do you wanna quit what you're going to do is find a way to get it done nats swimming the indoor version of the triathlon gave participants the idea that they dont have to train outside obviouslly being so cold outside it's what themselves right before you start the whole thing and you question every thought you've ever had in your life what am i doing here

"your wathcing local 5 news midday in hd with are iowas most accurate forecast. we are iowa" elias: animal lifeline's cats and dogs arrived in need of immediate medical attention, orphaned or pregnant and nursing; animals that would not survive without us. they are found with broken legs, with frost bite, trapped in window wells and in situations that would make you cry. we rely solely on donations and the proceeds from our thrift shop to save them so that they can become someone's loving pet. you can sponsor an animal, make a donation that will feed them for a week or purchase all elias: elias: "now, we are iowa's most accurate meteorologist sam weatherrate the independent weather experts" sam we had right about an inch and a half of snow in the metro but that make the roads very slick and dangerous. ice melt and brine have made the main roads much easier to traverse but remain careful driving on the side streets where things will still likely be slick. conditions today are going to be overcast with highs in the mid 20s and a gentle southerly wind. overnight ton

we have some tips you should hear before you "your wathcing local 5 news midday in hd with elias johnson and we are iowas most accurate forecast. this is local 5 midday. elias: on your money now elias: a california company will have to pay a two-million dollar fine for claiming it can improve your brain function. the luminosity app was also billed as a tool to fire up academic performance and fight disease like dementia. but the federal trade commission says the claims mislead consumers, because there's no science to back it up. lumos labs will have to give customers an easy way to scrap their subscriptions, but it won't have to admit any wrongdoing. elias: the plan to make school lunches healthier is working according to a new study. the rules cap calories per meal and require at least one serving of fruits or vegetables. researchers found that students are now getting more vitamins and minerals in their meals and that school meal participation did not change - especially among high school students who can leave campus during lunch. elias: and finally -- that jackpot soaring biggest eve

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