Bringing a chance of morning flurries. The big story though, is that temperatures should go back to seasonable values through friday. In fact, highs today will approach the midupper 20s in all areas today with lower 30s also possible in some spots. Plan on a warmer thursday with highs well ihto the 30s. Given that there isnt much moisture within the warm air, fog is not anticipated at this time. A small chance of snow exists both early friday and again saturday nighas another arctic front approaches the area. Latest data suggests that we may not crack zero in some spots on sunday with the arctic air again plunging south. There are no major systems in the offing, with another warming trend suggested by the middle of next week. Enjoy a warmer day today am flurries, m cloudy high 2632 winds sw 515 alo 25 dbq 25 iow 30tonight partly cloudy low 2026 winds sw 510 alo 21 dbq 20 iow 24tomorrow partly cloudy high 3642 winds sw 510 alo 36 dbq 35 iow 40tomorrow night chance of snow low 2450 winds sw 510 alo 22 dbq 26 iow 26 president obama says the state of the union is strong and isnt letting up on creating policies for his last year in office. The president spoke to the assembly and Americans Last night. He says he has 4 questions he wants answered this year and after he leaves office. He spoke about equal opportunity in the economy, making Technology Work for us, and changing how politics works to better reflect american wishes. He also talked about keeping americans safe. When you come after americans we go after you and it may take time but we have long memories and our reach has no limits. The president also said his biggest regret of his presidency divided compared to when he took office. President obama also alluded to republican president ial frontrunner donald trump a few times in uni campus, with more than one thousand others. Supporters about participating in the caucuses ofebruary first. I spoke with several people who say theyve chosen trump as their candidate and do plan to turn out on caucus night. Particularly people who have voted in past elections. But for some young voters, the concept of caucusing is a little confusing. Sot im not super clear on what caucucu night is, i usually just do primaries and general election, you know, just to my knowledge. But im not too clear about what sucks night is, no. Its a process several young voters here say they plan to research, but theyre still on the fence about actually participating. Trump briefly addressed the issue, saying he believes iowa could make all the difference. I want to have a mandate. If we win iowa, i think were going to run the table. For some iowans who have caucused before, the process is actually less complicated than some may think and should be treated like a responsibility. We have the privilege of being the first state to caucus and i think thats very we et stuck with the political ads starting months and months ago, i look at it as a privilege. If youre considering caucusing but arent sure where to go, that information is available on iowas secretary of state website. Weve put a link to that information under this story on kcrg dot com. In cedar falls, sarah mccarthy, kcrgtv9 news. While trump spoke inside the gym, a group of protesters gathered in the cold. They focused on trumps economic policies saying they dont work for iowans. I would tell donald trump to stop talking out of both sides of his mouth and focus on issues that are important to iowans. And thats economic issues. And thats p picies that are going to give them better paychecks. About 100 people hoping to attend trumps rally had to go home because there wasnt enough space for them. Democratic president ial frontrunner Hillary Clinton is showing her support for president obamas calls to action. Democrat Hillary Clinton tweeted out supportive messages during the state of the union after speaking at the university of dubuque. Affordable care act, and not raising taxes on the middle class. She also went after her opponent, Bernie Sanders, who passed her in the the latest quinnipiac poll of likely caucusgoers. A lot of what hes talked about in his campaign would be very expensive. It would probably by the best estimates end up costing 18 to 20 trillion dollars over 10 years. Thats a lot of money, clinton also criticized governor branstad for closing two Mental Health institutes in iowa last year. The latest Quinnipiac University poll shows trump in a statistical tie with texas senator ted cruz in iowa. And a poll focused on the democrats shows the top two within the margin of error. E quinnipiac poll shows Bernie Sanders now ahead of Hillary Clinton. Sanders has 49 percent support to clintons 44 percent. The poll has a 4point4 percent margin of error. Clinton a cedar falls man is behind bars this morning for robbing a First National bank. Police have charged 26 yearold Jon Ellingson with Second Degree robbery. Officers say he ran from the bank, changed his clothes, and then police took him into custody. Police were first called out at about 145 yesterday afternoon to the bank on white tail drive. Officers say ellingson did not show a weapon, and they found the stolen money. No one was hurt in the robbery. Investigators are searching for the cause of a mobile home fire that killed three people in montrose in extreme southeast iowa. Flames had engulfed the home by the time firefighters arrived monday afternoon. They found three bies inside the home. Another man made it out with severe burns and cuts. First responders took him to a nearby hospital before air lifting him to university of iowa hospitals and clinics. Theres about a 1in292 million chance of winning todays 1point5 billion dollar is do you really want to win . A Financial Advisor in eastern iowa says its not as simple as putting the money into a bank, or buying a new house and fancy cars. Jeff johnston says if you win, the first step would be to hire a legal team to help manage the money. That would include a lawyer, a tax preparer, and a wealth manager. He says youd also need to be careful about whom you talk to about your newfound wealth. But in iowa the winners name would be public record. Youre going to want tooave the ability to do your daytoday living and be very cognizant of conversations you have with people, being alone with people. I mean, theres people out there that find out you won, and all of a sudden, hey im suing you for this, or i fell in your yard and im suing you for this. Johnston says in addition to finding people to manage all that money, youd probably want t hire personal security. Warren county Health Officials are investigating a rash of mumps cases. Seven students at down with the mumps in the past month. 5 werervaccinated. The Lab Confirmed 4 cases right before christmas break. 3 similar illnesses have also surfaced. The school is now asking faculty and students to disinfect common areas several times a day. Right now, its not considered an outbreak. I would say that we are at a series of cases right now, based on the total number of population all students are now required to get 2 doses of the measles, mumps and rubella, or mmr, vaccine. The school has notified parents of the developments. University y iowa officials are expecting a spike of mumps cases when students return for classes next week. In december, ui reported the highest number of cases since 2006, when they reach a couple of hundred. The school did offer free vaccinations in november to those under 25. Health Officials Say the number of cases dropped in december because students were going home for break. Learn about the dangers of skin cancer in a preprom event. Mercy Medical Center is hosting the event with experts there to give hair, makeup, and sunless tanning tips. The event is on sunday at 2 oclock, and you can register by calling the number on your screen or emailing larens at mercy care dot org. The Dubuque Museum of art is the newest affiliate of the world renowned smithsonian institution. The partnership will let the Museum Display artifacts and traveling exhibitions from t t smithsonian. That includes work by famous eastern iowa artist grant wood. The affiliation will also let the museum take advantage of the smithsonians education and outreach programs. 15 5 20 the smithsonian is the Nations Museum and has over 130 million objects which is just amazing. This program was started to get those artifacts out because they dubuque now has two smithsonian affiliates. The other one is the and aquarium. Some of those hoping for the oval office were in the chambers when presidede obama final state of the Union Address. And the president nodded to the candidates in and out of the room as he focused on the long term future. Cedar rapids schools are trying to close the achievement gap after a federal investigation into unequal punishment of students depending on their race. But right now, heres a look at todays opening farm markets. Good morning its. A warm front is moving into flurries. The big story though, is that temperatures should go back to seasonable values through friday. In fact, highs today will approach the midupper 20s in all areas today with lower 30s also possible in some spots. Plan on a warmer thursday with highs well into the 30s. Given that there isnt much moisture within the warm air, fog is not anticipated at this time. A small chance of snow exists both early friday and again saturday night as another arctic front approaches the area. Latest data suggests that we may not crack with the arctic air again plunging south. There are no major systems in the offing, with another warming trend suggested by the middle of next week. Enjoy a warmer day today am flurries, m cloudy high 2632 winds sw 515 alo 25 dbq 25 iow 30tonight partly cloudy low 2026 winds sw 510 alo 21 dbq 20 iow 24tomorrow partly cloudy high 3642 winds sw 510 alo 36 dbq 35 iow 40tomorrow night chance of snow low 2430 winds sw 510 alo 22 dbq 26 iow 26 in a tv9 followup this Cedar Rapids School leaders are trying to close the districts student achievement gap. The school board talked with parents and the community about improving education for all studentsast night. And the board gave an update about its equity efforts and listened to suggestions. The School District says it has hired a consultant to walk through schools and make recommendati ons to be more inclusive. 21 12 00 were focusing on finding the best learning for each individual student. So wewere moving away the out of the box model that every student has to learn the same. That can be Cost Effective but not whats best for each student. Last school year, federal investigators visited the district because of allegations schools were punishing black students more harshly than white students. The district has since then focused money and energy on changing its discipline practices. Be looking at bids for a new eight Million DollarElementary School as early as this march. The board discussed a schedule for the bids at this weeks meeting. The new school would go up on the site of the former longfellow Elementary School. Construction crews would start demolition at the end of the month. What better way to show the one you love than to buy them a coffee now starbucks is catering to couples with a secret menu this valentines day. More on that coming up on todays americas money. Stay with us. Presidency with a state of the Union Address focusing on what hes achieved. He spoke about an array of topics less about policy more on long term goals. Abcs Stephanie Ramos is in washington with details. States this was it. President obamas last state of the Union Address before congress and the nation. Nats applause kicking off the speech. Acknowledging the 2016 election and the horse race in the early primary states. Sot obama, for this final one, im going to try to make it shorter. I know some of you are antsy to get back to iowa. President ial hopefuls marco rubio and Bernie Sanders sitting in the chamber. Gop frontrunner donald trump. Not invited but going straight to twitter. To down the speech. Without mentioning republican candidates by name took them on . Sot president obama how can we make our politics reflect whats best in us, and not whats worst . But also made a plea for untiy. Sot i hope we can work priorities like criminal justice reform. And highlighted past successes. An d the future. Obama 21 56 15 the future we want opportunity and security for our families; a rising standard of living and a sustainable, peaceful planet for our kids all that is within our reach. But republicans challenged the president. Starting with the gop response from South Carolina governor nikki haley sot gov. Nikki haley South Carolinathe president s record has often fallen far short of his soaring words. Haley even taking a swing at donbld trump. Sot gov. Nikki haley South Carolinait can be tempting to follow the siren call of the angriest voices. Tag today. 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