The good judgment of the voters of iowa. Also in iowa donald trump putting on an event he says will honor veterans. But not everyone supported the event jim gilmore r president ial candidate i am the only veteran bill and martha in this race and im not going to any donald trump event over across town on some sort of faux veteran sort of issues. Two other republican president ial candidates who also won past Iowa Caucuses were in attendance. Governor Mike Huckabee and senator Rick Santorum. The pennsylvania senator didnt comment on a potential a trump santorum ticket but said he wont bash his fellow contenders. Rick Santorum r president ial candidate im not going to to throw mud at anybody on this stage tonight. Im mary moloney reporting. Most of the president ial candidates will be stumping for support throughout siouxland before the iowa caucus on monday. Ktivs robert lowe candidates will be tomorrow. Its a campaigin frenzy between now and caucus day. Heres a list of president ial candidates coming to siouxland on friday. On the democratic side. Former Maryland GovernorMartin Omalley has several stops planned. Hell be in denison at the Crawford County abstract. Doors open at 4 p. M. After that hell head to his sioux City Campaign headquarters on nebraska st. The event starts at 7 00p. M. Republican senator ted cruz has a cruzin to caucus event at 2 15 p. M. In emmetsburg, iowa at Iowa Lakes Community college. Jeb bush has two events scheduled. The former Florida Governor will be at bevs on the river. Doors open at 3 15 p. M. Following bevs hell be at dort college in sioux center. Doors open for that event at 5 45. A number of big name candidates will also be in siouxland this weekend. Well have those details in further newscasts, but for immediate information just head to our website. Ktiv. Com its a dead heat for the democrats in iowa. Poll. Hillary clinton is leading Bernie Sanders by just three points. Thats within the margin of error. But in sanderes neighboring New Hampshire, the vermont senator has a commanding 19 point lead. With the race more competitive both are now agreeing to more debates including next week in New Hampshire if the Democratic Party approves. Its been warm throughout the week but what does tomorrow and the weekend have in store . Lets toss it over to chief meteorologist ron demers to find out. It was another mild day with more melting and lots of sunshine. Our weather will stay pretty mild right on through the weekend with a pretty quiet weather pattern. We will stand a slight chance of a light mix on saturday night but that system is small compared to the one moving into the midwest early next a morning walk turned deadly for a man from sioux city city, nebraska. Pablito pereaybarra was killed on atokad drive around 7 a. M. An investigator with the Nebraska State Patrol says he was walking in the middle of the road. The drive did cooperate with authorities who believe the victim was on his way home at the time of the accident. A blood drive is taking place on saturday to honor the memory of a siouxland teenager. Crash near denison, iowa over the summer. Mckenzie graduated from west Monona High School in 2015. Between the ages of 16 and 18 she donated a total of two gallons. Her friends have teamed up with the American Red Cross for the blood drive on saturday in moorhead, it takes place at the Community Center from 8 a. M. Until 1 p. M. Two more counties in northwest iowa are now Home Base Iowa communities. A celebration took place today at arnolds park pavillion as Dickinson County received the designation. Home base iowa helps military men and women transition into civilian careers. I see the feedback i get is appreciated, theres been a lot of connections made, and i think weve made a lot of progress in just a short time said jason kemp, iowa Home Base Program director. Base Iowa Initiative and employing our transitioning military into jobs in our corridor region is just essential for our business and industry in this region, said joanne follon, Business Retention coordinator for Iowa Lakes Corridor Development corporation. Morning in buena vista counties. Buena vista and dickinson are the 29th and 30th Home Base Iowa communities. Were just two days away from the launch of the u. S. S. Sioux city. Tenyears ago, work started on the navy combat ship. For more than a year, a crew at a Wisconsin Shipyard have worked to assemble the vessel. This saturday, their hard work will be on display. And, sioux city mayor bob scott will be there for the festivities. Of all the cities in iowa, and all the cities in the United States theres only going to be what 19 or so of these ships built that were unique enough to get one named after us. So i think its really good and i think you know we can develop a relationship with the navy and this crew and itll be long lasting. Tomorrow, there will be a mast setting. Saturday will be the christening of the ship. Ktivs matt breen is in wisconsin watch for continuing coverage on ktiv news 4. Looking to start a new business in the area . If you were, the place to be tonight was the Ho Chunk Centre for something called base 3. Event helping local Small Business owners. Flyover technology was in charge of organizing the event. They specialize in building apps and mobile websites to help businesses take off. One of our mission and beliefs is that we help out local businesses and want this community to thrive, so we throw events like base 3 to help startups and the technology in this area, said Flyover Technology copilot, ryan martinez. Those in attendance also got to hear from several Technology Experts from around the country. Tonight, camp high hopes in sioux city announced volunteer of the year award tonight. The winners were alex castillo. She was the volunteer of the year. Kristin burbank was awarded the special event volunteer of the year. The Group Volunteer of the year award went to justice in deed. Tonight, a group of siouxland man joined forces to help a local charity. The group 100plus men who care gathered at Briar Cliff University tonight. They do it four times a year. Each man pitches in 100 dollars and they all vote to see where the money goes. Having the ability to have a huge impact for a Nonprofit Community has been really special, said board member, chris barondeau. Its something that im very happy to be a part of and look forward to continuing to grow in the months and years ahead. The group ended up donating more than 8,000 to siouxland cares. Its a coalition that fights substance abuse. With the Iowa Caucuses just four nights away an, inside look at the impact of the firstinthe nation event. Do they count when it comes to picking the next the time has come to make a choice. About which candidate can actually make a difference for you. In a world as complex as this, we need a president as experienced as hillary. In the situation room. At the negotiating table. And always on your side. Fighting for children and families. With a real plan to get incomes rising. Reduce drug prices. Win equal pay for women. And protect Social Security and medicare for seniors. Shell build on obamacare, not start over. Break through the gridlock, not add to it. Defend planned parenthood, not attack it. Stand up to the gun lobby, not protect it. Lead on foreign policy, not ignore it. We need a president with the experience and determination to get the job done. Im running to make a difference. A real difference for you and your families across our country. Im Hillary Clinton it was another mild day with more melting and lots of sunshine. Our weather will stay pretty mild right on through the weekend with a pretty quiet weather pattern. We will stand a slight chance of a light mix on saturday night but that system is small compared to the one moving into the midwest early next week. That bigger system could start giving us some light snow by monday night and bring more snow chances on tuesday. We still cant tell exactly where in the midwest the heaviest of snow will end up falling, but well have a chance of getting some of that snow in siouxland and a lot of wind will come along with it as well causing our midweek to become much colder. Well obviously gets closer. The small steps one siouxland group takes one a week to improve their overall health. Find, out how much you should be moving later hmm hmm hmmhmmhmmhmm hmm hmm hmm hmm hmmhmm let us be lovers, well marry our fortunes together [ cheering ] counting the cars on the new jersey turnpike theyve all come to look for america [ cheers and applause ] all come to look for america all come to look for america all come to look for america im Bernie Sanders, and i approve this message. After months of campaigning voter will make the first officials decisions of the 2016 election. But, does iowa actually influence the rest of the race . Karin caifa reports from des moines. The president ial candidates have checked off all the iowa political rites of passage. And now voters here are poised to make the first decisions of the 20 16 race. Iowa positioned itself first in 1972 and has held on since. Its state law. Drake University ProfessorDennis Goldford says that amplifies iowas voice. Dennis Goldford, Drake UniversityPolitical Science professor iowa isnt first because its important. Iowa is important because its first. Whoever is first by being first, will have extraordinary importance by being first compared to states that come for some candidates tagged as frontrunners for months iowas hard numbers, brought reality. Finish in 2004. And Hillary Clinton in 2008. karin caifa, des moines iowa has held on to its firstinthenation status, but its track record has been mixed. The Iowa Caucuses tell us a lot about the candidates, campaigns, and voters but not always who will win, in the long haul. Iowa democrats did choose barack obama in 2008. sen. Barack obama, d president ial candidate we are one people. And our time for change has come in 2004, they chose john kerry winner the general election. And the 2000 iowa winners did cast the main characters in the eventual election drama gov. George w. Bush, r president ial candidate our message is one that resonates beyond iowa Vice President al gore to the people of iowa, thank you. Bush, versus gore. But Mike Huckabee won here in 2008, while eventual republican nominee john mccain came in fourth. And Rick Santorum edged mitt romney in 2012. And with homestate senator tom harkin running in 1992, bill clinton only registered singledigit support. Dennis Goldford, Drake UniversityPolitical Science professor iowa does not pick the president. Iowa doesnt even necessarily pick the party nominee. What iowa does is reveal unexpected strengths and unexpected weaknesses in the campaigns. With a mere six electoral votes in the general election, caucus day will pretty much end iowas 20 16 stardom. It may also mean the end for some campaigns. But its just the beginning of the process, of choosing the next president of the United States. In des moines, iowa, im karin caifa. Straight ahead in healthbeat 4 well go along on a journey with one local doctor as he gives out free medical advice and also leads a group to better health. Do you spend too much time car repairs, home improvements, a family trip. Its not easy to afford them. What did marco rubio do . He put 22,000 in personal expenses on a Republican Party credit card. Rubios bad judgment caused a scandal and for five y rubio refused to release the credit card records. Marco rubio skskping major votes. All over the place on immigration. Bad judgment. Marco rubio just too many questions. Right to rise usa is responsible for the content of this message. The American People cant afford to wait for ideas that sound good on paper. But will never make it in the real world. The grandmother who has to choose between paying for medicine and paying rent. The single mom who desperately needs a raise. Cant wait. The student with a mountain of debt cant wait. We can make real progress, right now. Im caucusing. Im caucusing. Im caucusing for Hillary Clinton. Every week, a group of people take steps to get moving. Heres details on walk with a doc in tonights healthbeat 4. Pay big dividends down the line, dr. Palani said. Dr. Piplani recommends at least 150 minutes of exercise a week. after standup 1 47 and it doesnt have to be that intense. Its just, walking whenenou can just be able to hold a conversation, said dr. Piplani. And, the conversation can include medical advice and support from others taking a trek toward better health. 2 10 the other walkers over time, get to know each other, its form a sense of community, said dr. Piplani. A cardiologist in pittsburgh started the walk with a doc program. The Health Center started it here in sioux city two years ago. Its funded through a grant by Anthem Blue Cross blue shield. If youre interested in joining the group just show up at unitypoint healthst. Lukes on wednesday nights at 5 30 p. M. Just go to the atrium off of stone park blvd. When the weather improves they will start walking outside. Sams here with sports the hawkeyes had a big road game tonight. Iowa and maryland squared off in a battle of top ten teams. Well see if the hawks stay and, highlights of three Girls High School games, involving five ranked teams, including a number1 versus number2 showdown between pierce and crofton. Sports fource is next. The time has come to make a choice. About which candidate can actually make a difference for you. In a world as complex as this, we need a president as experienced as hillary. In the situation room. At the negotiating table. And always on your side. Fighting for children and families. With a real plan to get incomes rising. Reduce drug prices. Win equal pay for women. And protect Social Security and medicare for seniors. Not start over. Break through the gridlock, not add to it. Defend planned parenthood, not attack it. Stand up to the gun lobby, not protect it. Lead on foreign policy, not ignore it. We need a president with the experience and determination to get the job done. Im running to make a difference. A real difference for you and your families across our country. Im Hillary Clinton and i approve this message. Hmm hmm hmm hmm hmmhmm theyve all come to look for america all come to look for america all come to look for america coming up friday morning, fitbit is one of the most popular ways to track your health. But how well does it actually work . What you need to know before you buy one. And shoveling snow isnt always fun. But a nebraska veteran is offering a unique way to clear the snow from streets and sidewalks. The American People cant afford to wait for ideas that sound good on paper. But will never make it in the real world. The grandmother who has to choose between paying for medicine and paying rent. Cant wait. The single mom who desperately needs a raise. Cant wait. The student with a mountain of debt cant wait. We can make real progress, right now. Im caucusing. Im Hillary Clinton and i approve this message. To number3 in the polls they got an idea of how good iowa is tonight. The hawks who lead the big ten at 7 and 0 were visiting number8 maryland, whos 11 and 0 at home this season. Iowa handled the terrapins by 16 points last season in iowa city. The hawkeyes three losses all have come away from carverhawkeye second half iowa down one Adam Woodbury good move in the post with contact he finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Maryland ahead by one again mike gessell smooth on the jumper gives the hawkeyes the lead he had 12 points. About a minute later iowa down three jared uhtoff brings iowa within one. But iowa was outscored 1914 down the stretch and maryland hands iowa their first mens scores from the summit league. South dakota loses at denver 66 to 52. And in a battle of the top two teams in the conference, south dakota state beats omaha 87 to 76. The sioux city west girls are undefeated in the Missouri River conference but havent been able to get back into the class 5a rankings. The wolverines had a tough non conference home game with spirit lake, whos ninth in class 3a. Wolverines have won their last four look happy to be on the court. Low scoring first half Second Quarter ball gets poked away amanda gors ends up with it tied at nine. Spirit lake well this is the one girl you cant leave alone behind the arc anna brown for three. Indians like to shoot it from the outside bailee newman knocks in another. Tied at 13 darrien ford did this a few times missess but herself. West wins 41 to 34. The fourthranked team in class 2a unity christian taking on sioux center, whos sixth in class 3a. On the tip off, unity gets off to a fast start as Deidra Noteboom makes the layup, and the knights take a quick 2 point lead. Later, the knights pushing the tempo on the fast break, Josie Blankespoor evades the defender and banks in the shot, unity up four. Sioux center finally gets something going when Clare Kortlever gets the offensive board, she gets the basket and the foul, but the warriors trail by six. The knights strike back off the inbounds pass, anna kiel gets the ball and makes the easy bucket, unity christian downs sioux center big, 64 to 36. The best game in nebraska had the pierce girls hosting crofton. The jays are ranked first in class c1 while the warriors are second in class c2. Crofton has won four straight state titles, while pierce has won three in a row. Thanks to our friends at news highlights. First quarter winding down joise sanger for crofton beats the buzzer and the warriors ahead by two. Second quarter pierce moving it around defense late to rotate Carly Sutherland open for three but crofton led 2917 at the half. Warriors not a team you want to fall in a hole against Carly Sutherland gets the lady jays within 10. Breanna allen not having anything of a comeback tonight threes good. Crofton gets an 18point win, 48 to 30. At the Missouri River conference wrestling tournament Sergeant Bluffluton takes home the team title while crowning four individual champs. Sioux city east came in third. Bishop heelan not far behind in fourth. North finished fifth and west rounds out the field in seventh. The tonight show with jimmy fallon is next. Well see you back here tomorrow. Car repairs, home improvements, a family trip. Its not easy to afford them. What did marco rubio do . He put00 in personal expenses on a Republican Party credit card. Rubios bad judgment caused a scandal and for five years the credit cd records