This is elkader where the turkey river is at levels not seen since 2008. Terry joining us now with more. We wanted to give the viewers an update with the turkey river. The latest stage is up to 17 feet, it continues to rise, but is feet. By tomorrow morning the crest should occur around seven am at 27 felt. That will result in major flooding around the elkader area. The good news in all of this, theres no additional rain in the forecast tonight or day. Tomorrow night well see the next chance for showers or storms. We should avoid the rain tomorrow, the High Pressure yesterdays flash flooding is river flooding. It has forced evacuations. Flooding is causing evacuations, Fayette County Emergency Management says within the hour the turkey river will crest 3 feet above the levels of 2008. The governor has opened state funds to victims of the flooding. It covers flood victims in five counts. All day long emergency crews and volunteers have been risk from the floodwaters. The people of elkad
School is back in session in eastern iowa cbs 2 News Reporter Stephanie Johnson is live right now in iowa city. City. Where students are getting ready to head back to class today. Stephanie good m. Morning. Good morning kelly yeah students in iowa city will need an umbrella or rain coat for their first day of school im right outside of southeast junior high where School Starts just before 9 oc. Different than Elementary Students who start class at 7fifty five. The School District is reminding parents about this swap in start times. They believe these start times better suit the different age groups. The district also made changes to discretionary buses, prioritizing areas where it is needed the most. Stephen murley, superintendent 22 41 48 we only had so much money that we could devote to discretionary busing, so given that, we couldnt bus every child that lives within two mil miles. Theyre planning for more traffic to start off the year. They hope drivers are paying attention so all k
Ever were showing them that this is a reality. Reality. Both sides will have to get along. Just like last year, republicans control the iowa house, while democrats have the most seats in the senate. One thing most iowans want to see, and soon, is a higher number on the thermometer. Thermometer. Chief meteorologist terry swails is here now with the Cedar Rapids Community School District wants to hear from you. District Officials Say theyve been working on an equity plan but they need the publics opinion on how successful its been so far. Far. Fox 28 News Reporter dora miller joins us with more on the initiative and how you can voice your thoughts on the program. The district says they want to have an open discussion. The superintendent wants to know how they can make sure every child is successful no matter their race or socioeconomic background. Background. Theres always room for district is trying to do just that with your help. Help. Were interested to know from the community what we
Closing the achievement gap and diversifying our workforce, reducing suspensions and expulsions. But they say it wonnhurt to find o o what people think about it so far. On tuesday night, the African American museum will be open to people willing to voice their opinions and discuss changes that could be made. Made. Its more of an openended convnvsation about what we really want for our community as it relates to cultural consciousness. Creating brave space to really go deep and have those conversations that may not be comfortable, but thats okay because we grow in disequilibrium, we dont grow in our comfort zones. Zones. One of the things that we have to make certain that we do is maintain equity and professional development. Development. The next steps would be to take that information and continue to use it to guide the equity work thats underway. For a more handson approach, the district is looking for people to serve on a task force. Well have all the details on our website. Dora at
He worked for many years in the foot ball he worked for many years in the football in the United States with the word is used combat that that was something that he used by default but except that he should not have used it. And he also said it wasnt language that was regarded as acceptable in this country. Nonetheless he has resigned and he is going. Thats greg clark. In the last few minutes, habitually well get some the Prime Minister has disclosed that hes spoken to the us reaction to the claims. John barnes president elect, joe biden. Borisjohnson says hes looking forward to working with the new us administration. The former england footballer is on the former england footballer is on the line. Thank you for speaking to in a tweet he says, a skill you just heard this as we have in the last couple of minutes, what you make of his decision to go in the light of the controversial remarks have caused . Its a question of whether he has decided to go solely for the remarks he made or whe