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Womans house with her and her children inside. That women was wanchanics ex girlfriend. According to the Police Report the threats and harassment lasted for weeks. Police say wanchanic would call and text his ex hundreds of times a day, show up at her work and even damage her property. Marion county sheriff Jason Sandholdt says wanchanic is a hes behind bars. 494800 its a serious issue. It a Mental Health issue, the subject is not stable. If its a repetitive nature type thing its obvious good he is not on the street in addition to harassment charges. Wanchanic has prior arrests for theft and solicitation to commit a felony Des Moines Police are still investigating two other unsolved murders. 20year old da shawn smith was shot and killed outside the evolution nightclub on northwest sixth drive on november eighth. Then on sunday 21year old Edmanuel Perez was shot and avenue. A second person was also shot and is recovering in the hospital. Des Moines Police say they have no evidence Gang Activity player a role in either murder. 35 5336 02 we are not ignoring in this city. Weve trained all of our officers as opposed to just a special unit so we are effectively addressing it. The Des Moines Police Department Says Gang Activity peaked in the mid 19 in the 2000s. Thats about when the gang unit disbanded. And the officers spread to other areas in the department. Now all officers are trained to identify Gang Activity. Instead of Gang Activity. It was drug activity that caught the attention of police in northern iowa. The Cerro Gordo County sheriffs this week. Mike sullivan has the result. 16 drug traffickers are off the streets of mason city. 13 sitting here in the Cerro Gordo County jail. S chief Deputy David Hepperly Cerro Gordo County Sheriffs Office 1117 these are a lot of investigations that had been taking place over a period of time, and it was the proper time to make the arrest at this point. One by one these faces met law enforcement. The work of the Cerro Gordo County Sheriffs Office and the North Central Iowa Narcotics Task force. It happens periodically, its not an everyday occurrence obviously. The drug charges are widespread. Prescription medication sold illegally, marijuana, and methamphetamine. Out of all three. 11 are tied to the delivery of meth. Well we continue to do our investigations as we always do. I will say these are ongoing investigations, and we are expecting to make more arrests. While the source of the meth and marijuana is unknown. The prescription drugs are rather simple. The narcotics were prescribed to, or were sold to other individuals who in turn would sell them to other people. For now that chain of events is broken. The sheriffs Department Says theyre still following up on other leads generated by the drug sweep. The aib college of business has sold three apartment buildings. The school says it sold the buildings located at the Southwest Corner of its campus for 2point25 million dollars. The property includes a total of 60 furnished onebedroom apartments and approximately four acres of land. Proceeds from the sale of the buildings will be used for general educational operating expenses. This is the last Academic Year for aib. Once the school has closed and all financial obligations have been satisfied, all remaining cash will be transferred to the university of iowa. Instead of selling. The Johnston School district is building. And this week they hit a milestone. 19 00 the milestone that we are is we are setting the trusses over the gymnasium which is one of the first steps to get the roof over the gym which will let us go and start doing the concrete floor. 19 14 getting the roof on the new 75 crews to work on the interior through the winter. Crews say theyre still on pace to finish the school by april of 2017. Crews are also making progress in downtown des moines. A construction crew accidentally punctured an underground gas line near third and grand this afternoon. The gas seeped into the sewer lines. Forcing the temporary evacuation of several nearby businesses. Midamerican energy is still all roads in the area are back open. The recent round of snow has many fishermen getting a little antsy. Theyre eager to get out on the ice. But for now theyre playing the waiting game. Area lakes and ponds are no where near frozen. When they are ready. Iowa bait shops say fisherman should consider this. A winter coat lifejacket combination. The product has air pockets in the fabric that will keep you afloat if you fall in. Brett. At least for now fishermen might want to get even with the warm weekend ahead. A minnesota couple is getting people in the holiday spirit. All it took was a simple photo that has now gone viral. Boyd hupert gives us a look. A picture worth a thousand words . Sometimes all you need is one. Oh happiness. Mary and bill petersen were taking the standard christmas photo sunday at tonkadale greenhouse. Santa said to my mother, now give me a little kiss on the check. Taking the standard christmas photo sunday at tonkadale greenhouse. Santa said to my mother, now give me a little kiss on the check. Its so genuine. And a made for its just who we are. They are two people in their early 90s who found each other in their 70s after losing their spouses. Every year bill would ask mother to marry him, and she would say no. S mary wyatt petersen, chooses happiness 41 46 that was the furthest thing from my mind. Until the day it wasnt. And i said mother, you told bill no. And she said i know, but i asked him. I just think i realized that i could love somebody else. You gotta choose happiness, especially in todays world. Bill and mary will be first to second that. S bill petersen, marys husband 1 09 1 11 merry, Merry Christmas to all. Yeah, to everybody. Look for happiness. And should you find yourself lacking. You can always find some here. The iowa hawkeyes are hoping for a holiday gift this weekend. Championship. The game is in indianapolis. And our michael admire is already there. Later in sports. The venue. And how the team is trying to treat its biggest week like any other. And the Coalition Fighting against isis is growing. Coming up. The latest country involved in the bombing campaign. And the emotional speech that convinced them to join. And am historic moment for the United States military. Women are now allowed to fight on the front lines. What it means to women here in iowa right after the break. These womenraping, muslim this holiday, ford americas bestselling brand is giving you more. The ford holiday sales event. With 0 financing for 60 months on 2015 f150 and focus and 2016 fusion and escape. Plus 1,000 dollars Holiday Bonus cash on 2015 focus and 2016 fusion and escape. Its the best gift ever. Now during the ford holiday sales event get 0 financing for 60 months plus 1,000 dollars Holiday Bonus cash on select vehicles. Hijacking the peaceful religion of islam for their warped ends. Britians Prime Minister isnt holding back. David cameron launched a war of words against isis this week. Follow. The British Parliament spent tenhours debating a measure to join the fight against isis. Several lawmakers objected. Worried it would draw the country into another lengthy way. The Prime Minister eventually won them over. I have here, quote after quote, from leader after leader in the gulf world, begging and pleading with britain to take part so we can take the fight to this death cult that threatens us all so much. Within hours of voting in favor of military action. Britain carried out its first air strikes against isis targets in iraq. Until today a Woman Holding a combat position in the military was channel 13s Justin Surrency explains how it will impact iowans and when women can begin protecting our countrys freedom on the front lines. A new soldier. This is exciting for us in the before combat will soon become a reality. Huge for us historically on thursday defense secretary ash carter declared women eligible military. This means they will be able to contribute in ways never before, colonel hapgood with the Iowa National guard says it will open contribute in ways never before, colonel hapgood with the Iowa National guard says it will open up doors for iowans that have been locked for over 175 years in the Iowa National guard. Incredibly exciting for us to open up hundreds of positions to qualified women across the state of iowa. Positions that have exclusively for men. Recruiting of women for combat positions will begin as soon as january exclusively for men. Recruiting of women for combat positions will begin as soon as january 1st and must be in place by april. We are not noing anything differently except actually approaching and recruiting people that we couldnt before for certain jobs. Countries such as canada and sweden in 1989 along with germany and new zealand in 2001 have already allowed women in combat. Colonel hapgood says its one of the most groundbreaking military decisions in over 6 decades. The desegregation of the miliraty in late 1940s by president truman, this is very akin to thatwords that give a National Salute to a stronger, new look american military. The future is limitless, particularly for women in the state of iowa with the Iowa National guard. It not only makes us stronger as a military but certainly as a for women, it is estimated that 220,000 jobs will now open up across the country. Women currently make up 16 of the Iowa National guard. Before we get to keith. First a little history lesson. Its time to rise and shine. At kum go, were doing more for you to start your day right. Like serving up a friendly good morning along with breakfast sandwiches breakfast pizza, yes pizza, donuts muffins coffee that are all made fresh hot in our stores kitchens every day. Kum go. Where means more. We begin with the history the hawkeyes made last weekend. The hawks completed a perfect regular season when they took down nebraska in lincoln. The last time the hawkeye Football Team had a flawless season was in 1922 when they went seven and building on campus was under construction it still stands proudly today. And Kinnick Stadium had not been built yet. Games were played on what was then called iowa field, its now a parking lot right next to the iowa river. And one more thing. In 1922 you could buy season tickets for twelve dollars and fifty cents, season tickets now cost upwards of fourhundred dollars. This holiday, ford americas bestselling brand is giving you more. The ford holiday sales event. With 0 financing for 60 months on 2015 f150 and focus and 2016 fusion and escape. Plus 1,000 dollars Holiday Bonus cash on 2015 focus and 2016 fusion and escape. Its the best gift ever. Now during the ford holiday sales event get 0 financing for 60 months plus 1,000 dollars Holiday Bonus cash on select vehicles. But before they reach lucas oil stadium, the hawks are preceded by six thousand pounds of equipment, and michael admire. He weighs 175. Michael, thanks. One thing weve this season, hes at his best in the big moments, and beathards about to step on the big tens biggest stage. Hawkeye fans are buying the most tickets to the title game, both from the school, and the those fans arriving in indianapolis should expect extra security. Not just in the stadium, but on the streets too. Following the deadly shootings in san bernadino, Indianapolis Police put up additional cameras throughout downtown, and theyve also added officers. The new world of so called soft targets. The big ten championship kicks off saturday night at 7 17 on fox 17. The home Team Hawkeyes are 3 point underdogs. Hawkeye fans didnt expect this ride, and they cant wait to see where and when it ends. There are five bowls still in play. If iowa wins, its easy. The either the cotton bowl at cowboys stadium, or the orange bowl in miami. Both games new years eve. But if the hawks lose, they could wind up new years day at the fiesta bowl, or the even more desirable rose bowl. Near worst case scenario, iowa loses to Michigan State and heads to the peach bowl in atlanta. That game is new years eve afternoon. Nfl, packers lions the cyclones sweep their way into the second round of the ncaa volleyball championship. Isu blanks miami. Cyclones play wisconsin friday. Erie, as in pennsylvania, not lake. Iowa energy visiting. Zeke jones scores 27 for iowa. But thats not enough. Energy lose to the erie bayhawks, 114 018. Jeb bush heres the truth you will not hear from our president we are at war with radical islamic terrorism. It is the struggle that will determine the fate of the free world. The United States should not delay in leading a Global Coalition to take out isis with overwhelming force. Their aim is our total destruction. We cant withdraw from this threat or negotiate with it. We have but one choice to defeat it. Vo right to rise usa is responsible