April first. Thats the date announced by the Iowa Governors Office to implement the plan statewide. The proposed plan received federal approval today and would change iowas medicaied to a managed care system following suit to 39 other states. The change has seen stiff opposition in the state capitol. With Senate Democrats looking to pass a measure that would interfere with the medicaid changes. Governor Terry Branstad has already promised a veto if the bill passes. Tim a plea hearing is scheduled in Plymouth County court for a 2014 homicide case. Tim 45yearold Johnathan Neunaber is scheduled to appear in court monday. Initially the court was set to rule on a motion to suppress by the defense. But now judge Steven Andreasen has changed proceedings to a plea hearing. He found neunaber fit to stand trial in the death of his 80 yearold mother esther neunaber. Tim usually getting a traffic ticket isnt a pleasant experience. Not for those issuing and receiving a ticket. Jenna but today Counc
Has come out on top for the third state in a row. A recap is up ahead. Plus. Iowa lawmakers spar over the second ammendment at the state house. Stay tuned for an update on a number of gun related bills and. South dakotas governor met with transgender students. See what they and he. Had to say. These stories and more. On abc9 news this morning. Lukas donald trump is waking up a winner and one step closer to the gop nomination in the race for president. Trump got a big victory in the nevada caucuses on the same night the democratic contenders hit the stage for a town hall in South Carolina. Abc s Kenneth Moton has the latest. This morning, donald trump . On a winning streak after another decisive victory . This time nevada. Donald trump we love nevada, we love nevada love for trump but that anger at washington and a strong desire for an gop frontrunner an easy victory over his rivals. Trump of course if you listen to the pundits we werent expected to win too much and now were winning, wi
Change. I would like to see us get in line with the state. I dont see the city having to go through and do the inspections, that is the state. As long as they have gone through that process at the state, and we need to get our act together and be compatible. Cynthia the city is now sending out letters to the largest 25 , daycares that have more than 16 children. Whether or not fire codes are being met, or if sprinkler systems are necessary in the larger forms. Cynthia the city manager says providers with more than six children need two approvals. One from building inspectors to determine if a sprinkler needs to be installed, and another from the zoning board to make sure the daycare is appropriate in their residential neighborhood. So how many is too many . The state allows 12 children in a home, but the city manager says 8 may be the right number before Safety Measures like Safety Measures are required. Chris hensley says she will take at the next council meeting, so parents wont have
40 mph. Temps are in the teens will have a few snow showers but the blowing snow will stay the main problem. The winds stay strong through tomorrow and the cold air will stick around, too. Ill have more on that in a few minutes. Today. They are 15 to 30 mph right now with gusts up to 40 mph. Temps are in the teens and low 20s and wind chills are the blowing snow will stay the main problem. The winds stay strong through tomorrow and the cold air will stick around, too. Ill picking up our team seven Amanda Gilbert joins us live from ceda falls with a look at conditions. Amanda. Its really the wind thats the biggest problem there well you said it. If theres one thing i noticed this morning its the wind. Its hitting my face right now. And it hurts so make sure to dress accordingly this morning. Im going to step out of the way so you can see behind me. Im behind the uni dome in cedar falls. The wind is really picking up te snow thats fallen already and that is already on the ground. Blowing
Scene around four this morning when were doing well. The mother had serious smoke inhalataion. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Well have more on his story at 5 and 6. New at noon the names of the people who died in a crash have been released by iowa state patrol. Died highway 30 near keystone. Authorities say the driver of a minivan lost control another car crashed into it. Then, two other cars crashed. The iowa state patrol says nine people were inside the van at the time of the crash two of them were thrown out. They say they were heading to Work Together from the cedar rapids area to tama. No one was wearing seatblets in the van. We will continue to follow this story throughout the day and bring you the very latest. Police are still on the lookout for a man who walked into a business with a gun and got away with thousands of dollars. Heres a look at the Surveillance Video from the city saturday night. You see the man walk up to the cashier and lead her in the back. Cus