zazou's bridal boutique is one of 40 stores across the united states that participates. today, brides came in for one on one attention, and a chance to find the perfect dress. owner jodi stricker says planning a wedding when in the military can be hard. and she wants to help make it as asy as possible. "it's an emotional day, it's an amazing day, it's a time that you get to say thank you for everyone that keeps us safe and allows us the privileges that we have, that we're not entitled to, we're privileged to live in the united states." the shop plans to hold another brides across america event in july of 20-16. university of iowa police say the man responsible for two hawk alerts earlier today i i now in custody. but he didn't go to jail, he's now at u-i-h-c for a mental a hawk alert went out this morning warning students that a man had assaulted three women near the university of iowa hospitals and clinics and the main library. then, another alert went out this afternoon also saying a man had assaulted women, but this time it was near a wwst sidedeorm. that man is now a

i'm in zazous bridal boutique and tuxedoes... which is one of 60 stores across the nation handing out free wedding dresses today. now this store specifically is handing out at least 50 dresses... and i'm joined with jodi. she was telling me how even though the store is in dubuque they are helping out people from all over. people are coming from across the midwest. now in order to get a free dress you have to qualify right. that's right. you have to either currently serve, will be serving, or have served within the past 5 years. or you have a fianc who is in the military. now this isn't your first time doing this. what's it like? here's a sneak peak at some of the dresses.... brides coming in today have to set up an appointment. jodi said most of them end up leaving with a dress by the end of the appointment. we've got you covered... live in dubuque amanda gilbert kwwl news. if you would like to help out... you can also donate to the organization brides across america... which has helped thousands of military starbucks is offering

kcrg t-v nine's brea love visited zazou's bridal boutique in dubuque today to see how brides to be feel about the extra help. "each year brides across america gives away more than 2000 dresses to military brides. today in eastern iowa, a few brides got to walk away with one of their own." a wedding day is a very important day for any woman. but when you're in the military or have a military spouse, ii's harder. "it can be extremely hard to plan a wedding due to deployment injury other sacrifices that are being couple of times a year to honor our heross "its an emotional day, its an amazing day, it's a time that you get to say thank you for everyone that keeps us safe and allows us the privilege that we have, that we're not entitled to, we're privileged to live in the united states." lisa roberts and her fiance are getting married in 9 months. he's fulltime active duty in the national guard. "it was just the best experience." after trying on multiple dresses with one on one attention she found her dream gown. "it definitely was amazing, we just knew. i love it." "it's juut a great opport

were trying on different gowns...as you can imagine, there's a lot of emotion and excitement inside zazou's bridal in dubuque. "and its not a mad, crazy dash to find the perfect wedding dress. the brides here are getting one-on-one attention." "i mean, i expected it to be a they have been...it's a really good experience." and as they prepare for the big day ahead...these best-friends now have one less thing to worry about. "beautiful dresses...they are really pretty dresses...i like the first one i tried on." we've got you covered in dubuque...shirley descorbeth, kwwl news. as part of operation wedding gown...brides across america has donated more than fourteen-thousand coming up... the mats have arrived in anticipation of an historic meet at kinnick stadium... and the big schools get things started at the state volleyball tournament-- find out who advances and who is going home... rapids with competition in class 4a and 5a. kwwl's mark woodley is courtside at the u-s cellular center---and he tells there were some surprises.. 3rd ranked cedar falls - making their first state keep them rolli

and zazou's bridal boutique and toxedeos in dubuque is one of those stores. "when you find out and here the everything feel a little bit different because it hits home a to keep us safe." you can still head to the boutqiue to get a free wedding dress today.. to qualify... brides or their fiances must be serving in the military.... either currently deployed... have a future deployment or have been deployed within the last five years. coming up.... oreo has a creative gift idea for you just in time for the holidays and, it's the gift that keeps on giving-- american girl is teaming up with an organization this holiday seaso this is kwwl-- we'll be right back. and when you see news - or if can do that by going to our page on facebook. you can also "like" our page to oreo has a special holiday offer it's called "oreo colorfilled." it's a shiny colorful packaging that can be customized for the cookie-lover in your life. available at shop.oreo.com you can select your own design, colors and include a personal message. the customizable packages are available for $10 w

jodi stricker / / zazou's owner "it can be extremely hard to planan wedding due to deployment injury other sacrifices that are being made maybe financially." she holds the event a couple of times a year to honor our heros. "its an emotional day, its an amazing day, it's a time that you get to say thank you for everyone that keeps us safe and allows us the privilege that we have, that we're not entitled to, we're privileged to live in the united states." lisa roberts and her fiance are getting married in 9 monthth he's fulltime active duty in the national guard. lisa roberts / bride "it was just the best experience." after trying on multiple dresses with one on one attention she found her dream gown. "it definitely was amazing, we just knew. i love it." "it's just a great opportunity for people especially with a lot of them being stay at home moms like myself with single income its nice to get that help." every bride registered receives a free gown, and stricker says there could be opportunities for veils and other items. "other times there's full weddings that are helped put on. it r