Iowans are finally back home. Lily kemp anxiously waits for her mother to arrive home. Boy, after being stuck that long, thinking about your family, thinking about what everyone is doing, eventhough everything is okay. Its still a llittle heart wrenching to want to be with your family and be at home, so to see her having signs there waiting for me, that was. That was one of the best highlights coming home. Jessica kemp is one of the dubuquers stuck on the turnpike for nearly 24 hours all because of the massive winter storm on the east coast. There were more than 200 of them of all ages. Millions of people along the east coast are scrambling to dig themselves out of the snow and ice today. Chris welch reports on the clean up latest. All along the east coast the diligent hum of digging can be heard. Nats and scraping. Nats and of course plowing. Crews trying to clear roads. Cities like washington, baltimore and philadelphia are working to get metro, train and bus services up and running
The victims families didnt want to speak to the media, but told authorities they are devastated by this news but at the same time it also gives some closure suspectsboth yenger and dye are being held in the Wapello County jail on a 500thousand dollar bond each. Des Moines Police are still following up on leads in the citys first homicide of the year. Police found the body of 71year old Norma Jean Mcneeley in her home on pioneer road early sunday morning. Theyre not saying how they believe mcneeley died. But the Police Report indicates nothing was taken from the home. Police say theyre conducting interviews and processing evidence. But do not have a suspect at this time. Were awaiting autopsy results in the death of a prominent des moines architect. 62 year old kirk blunck died sunday. An autopsy was performed this morning. Police say they are trying to determine if bluncks death was an accident. Or firm are credited with several historic renovations in des moines. Including the teachou
Police say a 71 year old woman was found dead over the weekend. What they know so far about the citys first homicide of the year. Its monday january 25th. Today in iowa starts now. First on 13. The race to sway voters is nearing its final frontier this morning. Were now exactly one week away from iowas first in the nation caucus. And tonight all three democratic contenders come together in the thats where we find channel 13s josh nguyen this morning. Josh, this is the last time iowans will see these three sidebyside before caucus. Is that right . Setup started friday morning. A group of students were involved in the production. They were able to shadow all elements setup. Classes will need to be canceled to accommodate with secret service. Monday is the first day of class for students. Tonight, all three democratic president ial candidates take part in a town hall in des moines. The prime time event will be hosted by the Iowa Democratic party and drake university. Cnn anchor chris cuom
Over that. John fries lutheran pastor even before 150 iowans left des moines for the march for life rally in washington, they had a feeling the approaching winter storm was going to be a problem. 17 11 15 it just shows you the dedication that we have of folks who really see and understand the value of life, and the dignity of human life. But you know, we were vigilant. We were watching the weather, we knew this storm was impending, and it actually did cut our trip short. Maggie dewitte executive director, iowans for life a caravan of three charter buses, transporting a mix of prolife iowans from multiple churches and schools, found itself stuck on the pennsylvania turnpike on the return trip home. A traffic jam lasting twenty three hours. 17 11 42 at first, it was a little devastating to think, oh gosh, here we are, what are we going to do . but that didnt last long. Let me tell you, that group was amazing. Maggie dewitte executive director, iowans for Life Organizers and chaperones sa
With one week to go, its a race to the finish line in iowa. Hillary clinton still leads in most national polls, but here, its neck and neck. Channel 13s jannay towne has more on the countdown to the caucuses. Hillary clinton says iowans are helping pave her road to the white house. Clinton 18 44 42 i can certainly tell you that i will be a better president. A more informed and more understanding president 50 the former secretary of state told the crowd at the Jewish Federation of greater des moines that a strong israel is key to defeating isis and radical jihadism. Clinton 18 45 25 i am the only on either side with the experience and judgment to keep us safe at home and around the world 34 while talking up her record. Nats 18 52 10 lets see if i can get some water here. You do talk a lot in this campaign coughing 20 but clinton kept going. Addressing everything from lowering Health Care Costs to fighting for working families and women. Clinton 19 29 52 i think one of the best things we