Crews from cnn and drake are putting on the final touches for tonights town hall. It will be the last time all three Democratic Candidates will be on the same stage. Bernie sanders, hilary clinton, and Martin Omalley will all take part in a town hall discussion. Organizers expect around 650 people to attend. The president ial candidates have held more than a dozen events at drake since last year and students know this is a great opportunity for them to learn. Its a great opportunity. I know a bunch of people are working with cnn and this week. People are working with nbc. Its been really great for the journalism dept. Politics students are available to get into all aspects of this. Weather it be meeting candidates or attending the events. So its been really great for drake students across the board. The townhall event begins at 8 this evening on cnn. Bernie sanders is in ames. Hillary clinton is wrapping up a really great for drake students across the board. The townhall event begins at 8 this evening on cnn. Bernie sanders is in ames. Hillary clinton is wrapping up a stop is also in the metro with a special guest. Here is a live look at Forte Banquet Center downtown. The florida senator is holding a Campaign Rally this afternoon. As a special guest. Senator joni erst will join him as a special guest. Its scheduled to start at noon. Tonight, hell hold a town hall in ankeny at the ffa enrichment center. Former republican president ial candidate and Texas Governor rick perry announced his pick for president. Rick perry is endorsing ted cruz. Perry explained his endorsement of the senator from his home state in an interview with politico. He said he believes cruz is by far the most consistent conservative of the contenders. He also said the primary race appears to be down to two people, cruz and donald trump. Perry dropped his 2016 he also ran for president in 2012. And cruz is making the most of his time left before the iowa caucus. The texas senator continued a weekend of campaigning in the state with a stop in maquoketa this morning. At the event, ted cruz warned voters to not believe everything they hear. As you all are aware, a whole bunch of lobbyists and a bunch of democrats are spending a bunch of money trying to convince the people of iowa that i dont like ethanol and i dont like corn. Its complete and utter nonsense. Now my view is we should have no mandate so i have introduced legislation to phase out the rfs over 5 years. Cruz continues his day in manchester and independence later this afternoon. Governor branstad insists theres no bad blood between him and congressman steve king following their disagreement over cruz stance on Renewable Energy. We had a really good conversation and were long time caucus is going to be over a going to continue to be friends. During the iowa Renewable Fuels summit last week, branstad said iowa should caucus against cruz. Because he supports his texas oil friends over iowa ethanol producers. Congressman steve king called the governors comment false while campaigning for cruz. He says cruz does support Renewable Energy and branstads comments would hurt the Iowa Caucuses. Branstad said despite kings criticisms, the two still plan to Work Together on future issues. Its time now to get a first look at the forecast. Meteorologist joins us now. Ad lib wx quick cloudy and quiet for now with temperatures in the low 30s. A Winter Weather advisory is in effect for mainly western and Northern Iowa in anticipation of some freezing drizzle and through the evening. Visibilities are already low in northwest iowa. Well stay in the low 30s through the afternoon with light snow through the drive time home. Dc remains crippled today. The feet of snow. Nbcs Miguel Almaguer reports. They knew it was coming. But its still a mess. Coast. In more than a dozen states. This is the big dig. Its a little daunting. Mainly because i have no idea what im doing. But in cities like washington, headache. We expect that with the tonight and for every night this week, that we dangerous roadways. Today. In the Nations Capital. The federal government is shut down. Again. Part of the reason why the streets. Are sloppy. A struggle to get Public Transportation back on the rails. And the road. For some a fight just to get out the front door. Im going to be out here for a lot longer than i thought i would be. It was a storm for the history books. This is pennsylvania. Over 24 hours. The snowfall. Fast. Steady. And sideways a single day record nearly 27 in virginia. Some cant get down the street. Or see daylight out of their windows. The national guard. Deployed in 12 states. At least 30 have died. Roofs have collapsed. Power is still out. Theres so much snow on the road. Even First Responders are struggling. And stuck. We made it as far as we could in the snow. We couldnt make any farther. More magical. Theres snowboarding on the national mall. And sledding in a cardboard box. For many a storm to remember. For others. One to forget. Most in the Nations Capital arent at work or in school today. Theyve been asked to stay off the streets. The cleanup. And dig out. Will likely take days. Victim in des moines first homicide of the year. Police found 71 year old Norma Mcneeley dead inside this home on pioneer road. Officers originally responded to the home for a welfare check yesterday morning. You can see the hype for the cyclones big game at home tonight. Students have been camping outside of Hilton Coliseum since last week. Dozens of tents are stretching three fourths of the way around the building. Some set up as early as last monday, and they say theyd do it over again. Its freezing cold out here but a lot of the people will just walk on by, you meet new people, even just camping out is worth it and for the cyclone Basketball Team . Definitely. Support the new coach. Iowa state takes on kansas tonight. Both teams will have fresh rankings by then. Kansas lost last week at oklahoma state. The cyclones have since toppled number one, oklahoma. Iowa mens basketball fans are celebrating this morning iowa earned its seventh big ten win against purdue at Carver Hawkeye arena yesterday. Adding up to a 8371 victory and some happy hawks. The super bowl 50 match up is written all over new yorks skyline. The Denver Broncos will face off against the carolina panthers. The Empire State Building lit up in both teams colors last night. It comes after the broncos hung on for a win over the arch rival patriots, and the panthers walloped the cardinals. The big game is february 7th at brand new levis stadium in santa clara, california. Fairgoers now have something to look forward to during these cold winter months. The iowa state fair has announced country star Dierks Bentley will perform at the grandstand during the 2016 fair. Bentley is scheduled to take the stage on august 15th at 8 00 p. M. The iowa state fair is also switching up how grandstand this years event. Multiple onsale dates will be announced for artists. Tickets for bentleys concert go on sale february 13th. The 2016 iowa state fair runs from august 11th to august 21st. Still to come on your news at noon. A guest joins us in studio to talk about an event proving every family rocks. The new attractions this year to help families live a healthy lifestyle. And where you can go to join the fun. well take you inside the world of outsiders. I sat down with the cast of the new Television Series to learn what its about. And why it might have you asking if you could live off the grid. today in america, the top 1 10 of 1 owns almost as much wealth as the bottom 90 this great country and our government belong to all of us. Wall street, corporate america, wealthy Campaign Donors have so much influence that the only way they are defeated is when millions of people begin to stand up and say loudly and clearly, enough is enough. The world a president has to grapple with, sometimes you cant even imagine. Thats the job. A tireless secretary of state, standing up against the abuse of women and girls. Negotiating a ceasefire in gaza, leading the diplomacy that keeps us out of war. The presidency is the toughest job in the world. And shes the one leader who has what it takes to get every part of the job done. Im Hillary Clinton, and i approve this message. youve probably seen the advertisements here on channel 13, promoting a new show called outsiders. The new Series Premieres wgn america. I got the chance to interview the cast and creator about what outsiders is all about. For 200 years weve lived above you. 6 10 outsiders is about family. Its free to live the way you were not. You are coming to a point of conflict with the farrells who lived in the Appalachian Mountains for 200 years. Whats the matter, you shy . Ive never seen one of you before. One of who all before. 7 08ish and they have been living up there for many years off the grid above the law, very much their own way of doing things. Trailer you know theyre not like you and me. 6 55 a coal Company Comes into town and basically says, we need to blow up the mountain, and you need to get them off, so it becomes a power struggle between the town, between the mountain. And, it starts asking these questions, whos wrong and whos right. Trailer we need them off our land. Weve got a billion dollar investment. The show pits the farrell clan town in blood. The characters take viewers inside the world of outsiders. 8 27 it was very interesting to play these characters who live off the grid in that they live a totally different way of life by the appeal of being a part of the creative these people and their way of life and what they believe it. 9 28 do you think you could live off the grid . She could. Yeah. Its very liberating. 9 14 and, i think people are going to ask that question. Ask the same question you asked watching that show. Could i do that . I mean some element of that theyll go, yeah, im tired of paying my phone bill, or im tired of whatever, and theyll go, well they are free. Theres a freedom thats very attractive. This is our land, and this is our blood. A concept the shows creator thinks people will find relevant in todays society. 6 03 ive just been interested in a bunch of different things, and they all kind of came together in a lucky way. One of them just how people live in alternative communities, and family, the idea of freedom, what makes us free, and technology, you know i think a lot of people are questioning the use of technology in their life constantly. 7 54 it is something that will resonate with pretty much everybody. Outsiders premieres tomorrow at hear about the challenges of creating this series coming up tomorrow on the channel 13 news the world a president has to grapple with, sometimes you cant even imagine. Thats the job. And shes prepared for it like no other. A tireless secretary of state, standing up against the abuse of women and girls. Negotiating a ceasefire in gaza, leading the diplomacy that keeps us out of war. The presidency is the toughest job in the world. And shes the one leader who has what it takes to get every part of the job done. As president , i will defend this nation, but i will do it responsibly. I voted against the war in iraq, and that was the right vote. We must never forget the lessons of that experience. Isis must be destroyed, but we should not do it alone. We need an International Coalition with muslim boots on the Ground Fighting with our support. Its time to end the quagmire of perpetual warfare in the middle east. As president , i will. Ad lib main weather today will be another dreary and drab day in central iowa. Weve had some patchy fog and freezing drizzle this morning. Through the day, well see some rain showers at times and temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Colder air arrives by the evening and that is when temperatures will drop below freezing and well see a transition to some light snow. Totals will be minimal with only an inch or less. Tuesday will be dry but cloudy with highs back in the 20s for a day. Temperatures will moderate back to the 30s and then 40s by the end of the week. Entertainment and family fun is this weekend learn more about the event, next. Welcome back to your news at noon. He was rated a by the nra. Not for his promises, the second amendment. Hes a man of deep faith, who fought time and again for the right to life. He laid out a plan to destroy isis months before paris. Hell strengthen our border and use conservative principles to put washingtons broken fiscal house back in order. Jeb bush. Hes the conservative you can trust, to fight for our beliefs. Right to rise usa is responsible the person who lives here. Has to solve problems as big as the world. And as small as your kitchen table. Thats the job. Everyday. For eight million kids. The senator who helped a city rise again. The secretary of state who stood up for america, and stared down hostile leaders around the world. Is the one candidate for president who has everything it takes to do every part of the job. Shell never let anyone privatize Social Security and medicare. Or shut down planned parenthood. Shell take on the gun lobby. Finally get equal pay for women. And stop the republicans from ripping all our progress away. So on february first, stand up for hillary. Because if you want a president who knows how to keep america safe. And build a stronger economy. Hillarys the choice. Im listening to you, im fighting for you, and with your support, im going to delfestival is coming to the Science Center of des moines. Im here with the Community Employee and family resources, teases are done today in america, the top 1 10 of 1 owns almost as much wealth as the bottom 90 this great country and our government belong to all of us. Wall street, corporate america, wealthy Campaign Donors have so much influence that the only way they are defeated is when millions of people begin to stand up and say loudly and clearly, enough is enough. You know the basic bargain of america is if you work hard, and you do your part, you should be able to get ahead and stay ahead. But so many families dont feel like their hard work pays off. Thats not the way america is supposed to operate. I want to go to bat for them every single day. Get incomes rising. Get equal pay for women. Cut the cost of health care and child care so people can actually get ahead. Hillary clinton, she has what it takes to get things done. The president ial candidates ramp up their visits with a week to go before the caucuses. How many people will watch the three democratic hopeful take the stage tonight. And the endorsement a republican added to his collection today. And, iowans are excited about another tradition. The iowa state fair. Which country superstar you can see this summer. And whats different about getting your grandstand tickets this year. The news at noon starts now. Good afternoon. Im megan reuther. Thank you for joining us. We are now a week away from the Iowa Caucuses and all three Democratic Candidates will take the stage tonight in hopes of swaying voters. Crews from cnn and drake are putting on the final touches hall. It will be the last time all three Democratic Candidates will be on the same stage. Bernie sanders, hilary clinton, and Martin Omalley will all take part in a town hall discussion. Organizers expect around 650 people to attend. The president ial candidates have held more than a dozen events at drake since last year and students know this is a great opportunity for them to learn. Its a great opportunity. I know a bunch of people are working with cnn and this week. People are working with nbc. Its been really great for the journalism dept. Politics students are available to get this. Weather it be meeting candidates or attending the events. So its been really great for drake students across the board. The townhall event begins at 8 this evening on cnn. Republican hopeful marco rubio is also in the metro fresh off his endorsement from the des moines register. Here is a live look at Forte Banquet Center downtown. President ial candidate marco and was introduced by a special guest, senator joni ernst. She said she admires rubio and knows hes a president that could tackle isis and other issues. Rubio thanked her and said that she supported her while she was running for senate and they had similar views on issues. Tonight, hell hold a town hall in ankeny at the ffa enrichment center. Former republican president ial candidate and Texas Governor rick perry announced his pick for president. Rick perry is endorsing ted cruz. Perry explained his endorsement of the senator from his home state in an interview with politico. He said he believes cruz is by far the most consistent conservative of the contenders. He also said the primary race appears to be down to two people, cruz and donald trump. Perry dropped his 2016 president ial bid last september. And cruz is making the most of his time left before the iowa caucus. The texas senator continued a weekend of campaigning in the state with a stop in maquoketa this morning. At the event, ted cruz warned voters to not believe everything they hear. As you all are aware, a whole bunch of lobbyists and a bunch of democrats are spending a bunch of money trying to convince the people of iowa that i dont like ethanol and i dont like corn. Its complete and utter nonsense. Now my view is we should have no mandate so i have introduced legislation to phase out the rfs over 5 years. Cruz continues his day in manchester and independence later this afternoon. Its time now to get a first look at the forecast. Ad lib wx quick cloudy and quiet for now with temperatures in the low 30s. A Winter Weather advisory is in effect for mainly drizzle and then light snow Late Afternoon through the evening. Visibilities are already low in the low 30s through the afternoon with light snow through the drive time home. Dc remains crippled today. The down again. With nearly 2 feet of snow. Nbcs Miguel Almaguer reports. They knew it was coming. But its still a mess. Coast. In more than a dozen states. This is the big dig. Its a little daunting. Mainly because i have no idea what im doing. But in cities like washington, headache. Temperatures dropping for tonight and for every night this week, that we will see continued slick and dangerous roadways. Today. In the Nations Capital. The federal government is shut down. Again. Part of the reason why the streets. Are sloppy. A struggle to get public the road. For some a fight just to get out the front door. Im going to be out here for a lot longer than i thought i would be. It was a storm for the history books. This is pennsylvania. Over 24 hours. The snowfall. Fast. Steady. And sideways a single day record nearly 27 inches in central park. In virginia. Some cant get down the street. Or see daylight out of their windows. The national guard. Deployed in 12 states. At least 30 have died. Roofs have collapsed. Power is still out. Theres so much snow on the road. Even First Responders are struggling. And stuck. We made it as far as we could in the snow. We couldnt make any farther. For some. The misery. Is more magical. Theres snowboarding on the national mall. And sledding in a cardboard box. For many a storm to remember. Forget. Most in the Nations Capital theyve been asked to stay off the streets. The cleanup. And dig out. Will likely take days. You can see the hype for the cyclones big game at home tonight. Students have been camping outside of Hilton Coliseum since last week. Dozens of tents are stretching three fourths of the way around the building. Some set up as early as last monday, and they say theyd do it over again. Its freezing cold out here but walk on by, you meet new people, even just camping out is worth it and for the cyclone Basketball Team . Definitely. Support the new coach. Iowa state takes on kansas tonight. Tip off is at eight on espn. Fairgoers now have something to cold winter months. The iowa state fair has annnced country star Dierks Bentley will the 2016 fair. Bentley is scheduled to take the the iowa state fair is also switching up how grandstand tickets are sold for this years event. Multiple onsale dates will be announced for artists. Tickets for bentleys concert go on sale february 13th. The 2016 iowa state fair runs from august 11th to august 21st. A utah man is pushing the limits trekking thousands of miles. His inspiration that keeps him going and why those who pass him by may be surprised. It was whiteout fun at the white house during the historic the person who lives here. Has to solve problems as big as the world. Thats the job. Everyday. And now, the first lady who helped get healthcare for eight million kids. The senator who helped a city rise again. The secretary of state who stood up for america, and stared down hostile leaders around the world. Is the one candidate for president who has everything it takes to do every part of the job. Shell never let anyone privatize Social Security and medicare. Or shut down planned parenthood. Shell take on the gun lobby. Finally get equal pay for women. And stop the republicans from ripping all our progress away. So on february first, stand up for hillary. Because if you want a president who knows how to keep america safe. And build a stronger economy. Hillarys the choice. Im listening to you, im fighting for you, and with your support, im going to deliver. Im Hillary Clinton congress doesnt regulate wall street. Wall street regulates congress. Its a rigged economy that sends most new wealth to the top 1 . And its held in place by a corrupt political system where wall street banks and billionaires buy elections. My campaign is funded by over two and a half million small contributions. People who know you cant level the Playing Field by taking more money from wall street. Im Bernie Sanders, and i approve this message. Today will be another dreary and drab day in central iowa. Weve had some patchy fog and freezing drizzle this morning. Through the day, well see some rain showers at times and temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Colder air arrives by the evening and that is when temperatures will drop below freezing and well see a transition to some light snow. Totals will be minimal with only an inch or less. Tuesday will be dry but cloudy with highs back in the 20s for a day. Temperatures will moderate back to the 30s and a reminder of how much we can accomplish. When trevor thomass life changed dramatically a decade ago, he found a path forward that has taken him to heights he never dreamed of. Gadi schwartz shares the story. On this bright, snowny, utah day. Trevor thomas sets out with no idea where each foot step will fall. Thats a good girl youd never guess, watching him trek through the forest with his dog tennille. Especially, if youre trying to keep up. This is not easy to do at all hes quick to say hello to those he passes along the way. Howdy but most. Are oblivious to the fact that trevor doesnt see them, he only hears them. Behind his shades trevor thomas. Is completely blind. Gadi whats their reaction trevor its one of the times i wish i could see just so i could see the looks on their faces. Over the last few years, trevor and his faithful dog have trekked across some of the nations longest. And toughest trails, 2175 miles of the appalachian trail and all 2654 miles of the Pacific Crest trail totaling more than 1000 days and nights alone in the back country. I take each step as a gift ten years ago, he lost his sight to a rare eye disease. But everything changed when he met erik weihenmayer, another blind man who kayaks, ice climbs and has even scaled everest. Trevor sot he gave me the strength when i didnt have it myself. Now trevor is pushing the limits of what even sighted people can do, by all rules of nature, im a blind guy, i shouldnt be out here. On this winter day, we followed him and tenille thru icy climbs too steep for others. He relies on his heightened hearing, to listen for subtle echoes. That allow him to sense changes in terrain. On the trail he is known as zero conditions but watch the way he senses changes in terrain. Trevor up there it just goes like a prow of a boat is what it sounds like gadi in front of us what to you sense . Trevor lots of rock here, lots of rock there, probably about 75 feet of vertical right there. Trevor has fallen more than he can count, even cracked a few ribs at times his abilities seem superhuman, the conditions constantly posing considerable risk for thomas, its part of a quest to show others, vistas he will never see, but shares online. But deep among the mountains peaks. Hes learned to take in views differently. Trevor dont get me wrong id love to have my sight, but at this one point in time, i actually think im more fortunate, because sighted people will just remember what they see, ill take away everything. A man with a sixth sense. For beauty and grandeur. Life isnt over just because youre blind. Sharing his vision of what the blind can do. Gs, nbc news Salt Lake City utah. Stick around, the agribusiness report is next. George my familys lived on this farm for three generations. The Bakken Pipeline would pump dirty crude oil across iowa. Patti the fact that Bernie Sanders stands up against the pipeline is one of the reasons we support him. George Bernie Sanders didnt hesitate to say no to the big oil companies. Patti bernie knows that if we dont act, we threaten the climate and the health of our children. Bernie sanders understands that. Patti Bernie Sanders has the guts to just stand up for what he believes in. Sanders im Bernie Sanders and i approve this message. And as small as your kitchen table. Thats the job. Everyday. And now, the first lady who helped get healthcare for eight million kids. The senator who helped a city rise again. The secretary of state who stood up for america, and stared down hostile leaders around the world. Is the one candidate for president who has everything it takes to do every part of the job. Shell never let anyone privatize Social Security and medicare. Or shut down planned parenthood. Shell take on the gun lobby. Finally get equal pay for women. And stop the republicans from ripping all our progress away. So on february first, stand up for hillary. Because if you want a president who knows how to keep america safe. And build a stronger economy. Hillarys the choice. Im listening to you, im fighting for you, and with your support, im going to deliver. Im Hillary Clinton good afternoon. This is the geiger. Iowa layers look to be finally on the road to recovery. Looking at the most recent National AgricultureStatistics Service months of the stagnating populations. The in million. Up six percent from the previous month. And from the low of 34 million after the bird flu epidemic. Before Avian Influenza hit iowa flocks. There were about 60 million hens in the state. Iowa eggs produced also jumped up. To about eight hundred 12 million. But it still has a way to go. 2014 produced one point four billion eggs. On the flip side of chicken. The kind you eat. Called broilers. Is now the most available and possibly consumed meat in the us. Overtaking beef. According to the usda every year. There are 57 point seven pounds of chicken per person on a boneless. Edible basis. Compared to 43 pounds of pork per person. In 1996. Chicken overtook pork as the second most consumed meat. Beef on the other hand has fallen in availability in the last 40 years. Where it peaked at nearly 90 pounds per person. Now its 53 pounds of beef per person in the early 1900s chicken availability was closer to 10 pounds a person production. And processing made chicken more convenient for eating out and eating in. Last week the Cattle Market had a positive trade in the north and south. Until the cattle on feed report made a solid close. But that hasnt quite today. We did run into some tough resistance here right at these levels on corn and soybeans. Weather in south america continues to improve. Although its on the radar watch. Harvest is continuing to gain really the lack of selling by the producer thats allowing the market to bubble up. The funds not nearly as short on soybeans as the trade thought but we do expect that were going to see a pick up in producer selling around the world as we move higher. And the corn right now is not competitive in the world market so were probably anchored with that belief. The futures market after the cattle on feed report, which was slightly negative on friday. And the cold storage report, which was more neutral the market is anchored at some resistance on the beef market an believe the cash Cattle Market hog market continues to the futures market running ahead of the cash market. The futures market upside is limited until the cash can find some better strength. Our demand over the last month was pretty solid. Seasonally, the market is weak right at this time frame, but were at some Risk Management areas at these levels. The colfax sheep and goat auction on saturday saw 270 head of sheep. Feeder lambs fetched the days high average price of 2. 44 per pound, while fed lambs averaged 1. 41 per pound. The 60 goats at the auction saw a high average price ranging to 170 per head. Another country is interested in joining the twelve in the transpacific partnership. Taiwans new wen says she is in favor of jumping on board tpp. Her country would join the showing interest in the deal if the reement is expanded. Tsai added taiwan needs to resolve us import issues like pork products. Specifically mentioning the countrys ban on pork with hogs fed the additive ractopamine. And thats all we have this monday. Thanks for joining. Ill catch you again tomorrow. We put stories up every day. Check out whotv dot com. The person who lives here. Has to solve problems as big as the world. And as small as your kitchen table. Thats the job. Everyday. And now, the first lady who helped get healthcare for eight million kids. The senator who helped a city rise again. The secretary of state who stood up for america, and stared down hostile leaders around the world. Is the one candidate for president who has everything it takes to do every part of the job. Shell never let anyone privatize Social Security and medicare. Or shut down planned parenthood. Shell take on the gun lobby. Finally get equal pay for women. So on february first, stand up for hillary. Because if you want a president who knows how to keep america safe. And build a stronger economy. Hillarys the choice. Im listening to you, im fighting for you, and with your support, im going to deliver. Im Hillary Clinton the person who lives here. Has to solve problems as big as the world. And as small as your kitchen table. Thats the job. Everyday. And now, the first lady who helped get healthcare for eight million kids. The senator who helped a city rise again. The secretary of state who stood up for america, and stared down hostile leaders around the world. Is the one candidate for president who has everything it takes to do every part of the job. Shell never let anyone privatize Social Security and medicare. Or shut down planned parenthood. Shell take on the gun lobby. And stop the republicans from ripping all our progress away. So on february first, stand up for hillary. Because if you want a president who knows how to keep america safe. And build a stronger economy. Hillarys the choice. Im listening to you, im fighting for you, and with your support, im going to deliver