Thank you all very much. Could i start by saying a huge thank you to the returning officer and police, it is election taking place today and also to congratulate my fellow candidates for their participation in this election and a very heartfelt thanks for electing me for the 10th time to represent them in parliament. Im proud to do so. I have learned so much and it is my pride and pleasure to continue to be there representative in parliament. [applause] i want to thank liz hayes, our agent for the election and all the wonderful friends, comrades and supporters for the huge effort they put in in this Election Campaign to carry a message of hope and justice all over the constituency and in a wider world. The pressure on those surrounding politicians is very high indeed. The main intrusion on peoples lives is very high indeed. And family and loved ones continue, disgraceful and disgusting. I want to take this opportunity to thank my family, my Close Friends and those that have been close
Still have hurricane conditions on the coast,storm surge heavy rainfall you dont have to be near the center of the storm to be at the center of action in land areas. Fema warning residents in the affected areas to leave before its too late. Angelica spanos on cam tag florida, gov. Rick scott says thousands of National Guardsman are standing by to help as they confront what could be the largest Hurricane Evacuation in the states history. Were bringing in meteorologist joe winters. Joe, how strong is matthew right now . Were just a little more than next both Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump have campaigned in person or with surrogates over the last few months. Today, clintons daughter, chelsea, stopped in dubuque, drawing a crowd at the university of dubuque. Kcrgtv nines Katie Wiedemann joins us live. Katie, you spoke with Chelsea Clinton one onone. Yes and we got a chance to talk about what her mom is like as a person and as a strenghts shed have as president. Chels
Offices. The Eastern Iowa Health center and Young Parents Network are cooperating on the collection and say 100 percent of donated dollars or diapers will go to those who need them. We often dont think of diapers as a necessity but it is really is and the fact its not covered by any federal program, you know no incentives or anything like that. Diapers are such a big need 80 dollars a month for a lot of people. Health has committed to purchasing 50thousand to get the program started. Organizers say those much smaller diaper drives would collect only a limited number of diapers and when those were gone, theyre gone. But with a diaper bank, the idea is to keep collections going off and on and always have enough on hand to help those who have trouble paying for this necessary infant product out of pocket. Beth . Thanks, dave. Us now with your first forecast. Chris, some of our viewers have had a little rain today. Will that continue . A weak upper level system is moving across eastern iow
Were going to lose a kids here. Again, winnshiek co. Sheriff dan marx said this believed to be an isolated incident, with no threat to the public. The office has not arrested anyone in connection. In freeport, brea love, kcrgtv nine news. Whenever you see news, after alerting authorities, give us a call on newsline. That number is 3193659999. You can also send us pictures, videos and news tips to newsroom at kcrg dot com. Meteorologist joe winters joins us with our first alert forecast. Joe, what a Beautiful Day the week . Iraqs Prime Minister has announced the start of a mission to take back iraqs second largest city, mosul and free more than one iraqs Prime Minister has announced the start of a mission to take back iraqs second largest city, mosul and free more than one million residents from isis. Mosul is the largest city under in iraq. Us military leaders estimate there are up to 5 thousand isis fighters in mosul. And the top antiisis general in iraq says the battle will be a hard
Easy this time. Beth, grassleys margin of victory in past reelection campaigns ranged from a low of 30 percent to more than 40 percent. Latest polls show the six term republican senator with a much lowerdouble digit lead over democrat patty judge. Grassley thinks republicans will keep control of the senate, but he also thinks its going to be close. Iowa senator Chuck Grassley hasnt needed elections. But he had it today. West virginia senator Shelley Moore capito helped out in this waterloo stop. Both capito and iowa senator joni ernst appeared with grassley earlier in cedar rapids. Grassley says even if hes ahead, this isnt the year to ease up. This is such an unpredictable year, im going to work up, ive got this schedule. Even the monday before the tuesday election. Control of the u. S. Senate would four if clinton defeats trump. Grassley expects republicans to keep control. But one political scientist at coe college says polls might have agreed a few weeks ago, but now gives democrat