Earlier this week. Of course, branstand one of more than 30 governors saying they uld close ththr border to syrian refugees. Many of those governors worried that a terrorist could slip through the cracks, as Obamas Administration is working to bring ten thousand refugees to america. In swisher, taylor says he understands the security concerns, but thinks therea better way to approach the situation. christopher taylor, swisher mayor for me, it was really a standpoint of fear and suspicion, or from a standpoint of wcoming folks in, and it seems like the latter is the iowa way. Swisher says the move to accept those refugees has been well ceived so far, but admits hes been a bit overwhelmed by Media Attention to hear too much from his town. Swisher had much more to say about this issueincluding why the Holiday Season is a perfect time for a gesture like this. Hear that and more on the kwwl news at six. Weve got you covered live in swisher, brad hason. Kwwl news. Taylor certainly not alone
Friday evening, and lasting through early saturday a local mayor going against governor branad, saying he will welcome Syrian Refugees into his town. Swishers mayor, christopher taylor, signing a proclamation that says in part, swisher continues to welcome all visitors and prospective residents, regardless of National Origin or refugee status. Kwwls brad hanson getting a chance to speak with taylor today. He joins us live now from swisher. Brad. Taylor says he made thths proclamation directly in response to governor branstads comments earlier this week, saying he would shut down iowas borders to Syrian Refugees. Branstad and 30 other governors this week saying they wanted to keep Syrian Refugees out of their statesthis after obama saying he wants to bring in thousands of those refugees. Ma worried a terrorist could slip through the cracks. T taylor says that while he understands the Security Issues compassion. christopher taylor, swisher mayor 15 its getting to get that time of year wh
cg Kristin Rogers he was born in cedar rapids and he was proud to serve his country. cg joe aossey muslim veteran this is my country, okay, i was born here, the idea of defense was a big idea after world war 2 and so you know its part of my job. As trump suggest banning muslims from entering the u. S. cg donald trump yes we have to look at mosque, we have no choice, we have to see whats happening because something is happening in there. Aossey isnt too worried about it. joe aossey it dont really upset me because i think the guys a bafoon he says terroist can claim islam, but true muslims are for peace. joe aossey i can call myself anything i want , you can call yourself anything you want got ya . But does that make you what you are saying . Actions speak louder than he also told me there are more than 1 billion muslims in the world, and isis does not represent the islam faith. He says people who put muslims down, should do their homework. Weve got you covered in cedar donald trump has
A winter storm watch will go we are dealing with wind, mph current winds are 15 to 30 mph from the west, gusting to 40 matter what the thermometer says, it will feel more like the picking up our team seven coverage storm track sevens Amanda Gilbert is live in waterloo with some tips for drivers before the snow hits. Says, it will feel more like the 20s today with the strong winds. Ill have more on that snow inhe forecast in a few minutes. Picking up our team seven coverage storm track sevens Amanda Gilbert is live in waterloo with some tips for drivers before the snow hits. Well. Several tire shop owners tell me before this week. Theyve had a slower season because of the unusually warm weather. But thats changd these past few days. People are getting their tires checked to make sure they are ready for the Winter Weather that might be coming our way tomorrow. This is video of a new tire that had to be replaced yesterday because of a tiny hole on the side wall. There was lso a tire that
Occurred right about this time. And it may be tomorrow. A winter storm watch will go into Effect Tomorrow for the entire viewing area for the first snow of the season. Today, we are dealing with wind, however. A wind advisory for gusts to 50 mph current windssare 15 to 30 mph from the west, gusting to 40 mph. And it will stay windy today with lots of sunshine. No matter what the thermometer says, it will feel more like the 20s today with the strong winds. Ill have more on that snow in the forecast in a few minutes. Our top story is the weather. As eileen said. Snow is the the forecast. Were expected to get between one to three inches this weekend. Some tire shops across eastern iowa are suudenly seeing a spike in sales. Storm track sevens Amanda Gilbert joi us live in waterloo. You spoke with a number of businesses about this. Well. Several tire shop owners tell me before this week. Theyve had a unusually warm weather. But thats changed these past few days. People are getting their tir