Travelers and there were 22 dogs. So, thats a problem when youre stuck in the snow in the middle of iowa. Amy heinz founder ceo, aheinz57 pet rescue so she called on her volunteers using social media. And within three hours, dog lovers in des moines came running to the call. 15 43 31 we were kind of hunkered down for the night, watching a movie. I happened to look at my phone and saw the message from amy, said, well, were not doing anything except warm and cozy. So we thought we would just head over and see what we could do to help. And there were a lot of poor dogs still left in the van at that point. Leah aheinz57 volunteer leah has volunteered with the aheinz57 rescue group for about a year. She already fosters a few dogs, so she thought why not take in a few more for the night. 15 45 04 its all about the dogs at the end of the day. We dont want any dogs in a cold van in an unsafe situation. Leah aheinz57 volunteer heinz calls it a selfless act by these volunteers. Though the iowa d
Meteorologist Jennifer Mcdermed joins us with a look forecast. Now jennifer without a doubt we will be expecting some refreeze tonight . The snowy weather has people but this time of the year can be tough for military members spending the holiday overseas the red cross is helping ease that pain though. Today it hosted the mail for heroes event in West Des Moines shoppers at Valley West Mall signed cars to send to active Duty Service Members and their families. The cards come as a pleasant surprise to Service Members. And citizens like taking part in it too. 481422 people are very troops and what they do and so its kind of easy for us. Were not dragging them into anything. They like it last year close to 6 thousand Service Members received a card. Seven republican president ial hopefuls were in town last night for the family forum event. And many of them are hanging around the state tonight to continue campaigning. Florida senator marco rubio is holding a rally in West Des Moines starti
Volunteers from aheinz 57 pet rescue were traveling from southern iowa when the storm hit. The group took to social media to ask for the publics help and within three hours, dog lovers in des moines answered the call. Eight families opened their homes to keep the pups safe and warm for the night. 15 43 31 we were kind of hunkered down for the night, watching a movie. I happened to look at my phone and saw the message from amy, said, well, were not doing anything except warm and cozy. So we thought we would just head over and see what we could do to help. And there were a lot of poor dogs still left in the van at that point. Aheinz 57 is thanking these volunteers for helping the dogs on their way to their new homes. And the Winter Weather caused a few game delays. The Iowa High School Athletic Association postponed all football state championship play on friday due to the snow storm. Players will hit the field tomorrow. All games are falls for the same time as previously planned. Iowa c