Doesnt say anything that would mean were not going to accomplish those goals in the future. We expect for them to continue to meet performance standards and do even better. The state has a whole range of tools to fix issues, anything from a warning to a termination of an mcos contract. But what to do next, after todays hearing, depends on who you ask. Republicans are looking to stay the course. Democrats, longtime opponents of the change, may push for new legislation to the next session. Fs, kcrg tv nine news. Linn county supervisors will vote on a countywide increase in the minimum wage at a formal meeting wednesday. Its the first of three votes. It would boost the minimum wage a dollar each year for three years starting january first. That would take the minimum wage from 725 an hour now to 1025 by the year 2019. One question for county leaders i know there has not been a lot of feedback yet but i want to get this on an agenda and have a discussion and also have some comment at our c
Meeting with the teen. That led to the linn county attorney filing the new charge against haglin. She was again booked at the Linn County Jail today before posting bail. New charge. She was again booked at the lynn county jail today before posting bail. Long time principal. The School District says they failed to follow mandated protocol while investigating the relationship. Continues coverage, a Benton County murder trial. A weeks worth of testimony in the case wrapped up today. He is accused of stabbing and strangling at their home last year in Benton County. Today the testimony focused on dna evidence. Prosecutors questioned the crime Lab Specialist about the left in the home and on the body. I would state that david some point in time. At some point in time in addition to the [ indiscernible ] there was blood, so he was at some point around that area. If convicted miller faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Reporter dora miller is covering this case. Wop for her watch for
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
Flooding remains a top concern for some communities in eastern iowa. Last night high water levels along the turkey river forced evacuations. Fayette county emergency crested in elgin this morning near levels seen during the floods of oh8. And now as the water moves downstream the river is getting closer to cresting in another northeast iowa town. Town. Cbs 2 News Reporter Stephanie Johnson is live right now in inelkader along the turkey river good morning stephanie. On thursday authorities said the flooding occurring in clayton countys elkader and elsewhere could worsen today. The river is forecasted to hit twentyseven feet in elkaderthat is fifteen feet above flood stage and just three quarters of a foot under the record crest of more than twentyseven point sevetyfive feet in 2008. Meanwhile as flooding continues fr river residents are holding onto hope. The town is come back beautifully. I think if you look up and down main street this is just another hurdle but its one that the town
Today will be fantastic as highs rise into the middle to upper 70s. The continued lack of mugginess will also be nice. This weekend, High Pressure is a lock and will keep the upcoming weekend quiet with moderating temperatures into the 80s for sunday and especially labor day. Next week, our weather should trend a little more active with thunderstorms possible on tuesday and wednesday. Have a great week mostly sunny, high around 77. Tonight clear, low around 54. Tomorrow mostly sunny, high around 79. Sunday mostly sunny, high around 82. Anks kaj. Football season. Its fry fest, which kicks off in just a few hours. Kcrgtv nines brea love joins us live from the iowa river landing. Brea, whats special about this year . Chris and nicole, its a hawkeye. From the block party, to the trade show, to the huge pep rally it should be a good time for all fans. Im standing here with. Clarissa kane, brian mcdonald, tom ondrejicka. Could you tell us about some of the events happening . What kind of thi