Meals in just 45 minutes. On top of bringing in extra staff, the the Iowa Events Center is also working directly with the secret service to make sure the event goes off without a hitch. The Iowa Democratic party is also gearing up for the event. Press secretary josh levitt says his staff is prepared to host the the three candidates tomorrow night and says a Smaller Group is great news for Iowa Democrats. by having three candidates tomorrow night front and center, Iowa Democrats are going to be able to hear each of their visions for the future and at this stage in the game that is very important. the Iowa Democratic party says the event is almost sold out and a waiting list has been started. It expects more than 6,000 people to attend. Martin omalley is hoping to make the most of the Jefferson Jackson Martin Omalley is hoping to make the most of the Jefferson Jackson dinner. The Quinnipiac University poll shows clinton leading, with 51 Bernie Sanders falls in second with 40 percent. And
Event later where he personally made the pitch to iowans to show up. Well take you inside that private meeting tonight at six. Donald Trumps Campaign rented out a des moines movie theater, so his supporters can see the movie 13hours tonight. The movie depicts the 2012 attacks that killed Us Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other americans. Those involved with 13 hours have said the movie steers clear of any partisan trappings. And does not mention Hillary Clinton or president obama. Trumps iowa cochair. Tana reserve free tickets to the screening at the cobblestone theater on 86th. The movie starts at six. Donald trump has been raising questions about fellow candidate president. And now hes facing a lawsuit on the matter. Thursday in federal court in texas. Cruz was born in canada. His mom is a us citizen. The suit wants to clarify what the attorney wants the Supreme Court to expedite the case since the Iowa Caucuses are fast approaching. Trump and cruz exchanged words on it during la
Making sure that people have access to good Legal Counsel and also understanding what their rights are if a local ice agent comes to their door. Rose these reasons arrests were for specific individuals, they were not part of a mass raid. Live in des moines, rose heaphy, kcci 8 news, iowas news leader. Stacey Johnston Police are warning about a scam involving the upcoming iowa caucuses. An elderly johnston resident says a caller claimed to be with the iowa caucus. That same caller then said the caucus would take place in january instead of february 1. With the resident in person. Jonathan police warn you not to share personal information unless you know the caller. Police. Mark Des Moines Police searching for a man who robbed a University Avenue drugstore twice in disguise. The first robbery happened at the fifield phamacy on university december 17. , a man walked in and demanded the robber threatened to shoot the clerk but never showed a weapon. Police say the same man returned to rob
Kidnapping. Were also learing james burt was arrested for attacking a woman he was dating back in 2011. Police officers note that this weeks alleged attack had similarities to the previous attack. According to records, the charges in the 2011 attack were later dropped because he fulfilled Court Requirements including counseling and community service. Metro tells us burt was fired from the force. But was reinstated following arbritration. Burt appeared before a judge this morning where Police Received an order to confiscate his guns. He will be back in Court Next Month for a preliminary hearing. paul joncich the Investigation Continues into the metro officer indicted by a federal grand jury. Richard scavone is accused of using Excessive Force against a prostitute during an arrest a year ago. Hes since been fired from the force. His case. Reportedly hinges on his body camera footage. Which is public record. But. Its proving difficult to get it released. Metro says they will not release t
Capitol. Kevin freed of delaware has been identified as this person, in the meantime, police have arrest aid man accused of striking a Capitol Police officer with a fire extinguisher during the january 6 riots. Politico identifies the man in this video as robert sanford. He is a retired chester firef firefighter, and in the video he is seen wearing a dark plaid shirt and a backpack. He picks up what appears to be a fire extinguisher on the ground. Moments later he throws it at a group of Police Officers nearby. It hit one officer square on the back of the helmet with such force that it bounced off the helmet and over the other officers. Now, the scenes around capitol hill are pretty eyepopping right now. There is huge fencing that is ringing the area, there are thousands of these National Guard troops that are on alert, and our pete muntean is there right now. Pete, tell us what youre seeing. Reporter brianna, its a little bit jarring, in fact. This is a spot along constitution avenue