the cold - just adding to problems - this aftereron - in johnson county.that's where crew - launched a water* rescue - at coralville* lake after a canoe with two people - in it capsized.teams were able to pull one person from the icy water.they are now receivinintreatment - at university of iowa hospitals and clinics.the second person - is still missing - and as of an hour ago - crews were still searching...so far - no word on whether they were fishing - - or the identity of the two people in the canoe. iowa law-makers head for des moines in less than two weeks - and one of the hot t tics up for debebe - is major changes in medi-caid . .*federal officials halted governor branstad's plan to *privatize medicaid - pushing back the proposed change --to march 1st. 1st.fox 28 news reporter steffi lee is here to explain why patients and lawmakers are concerned. matt and joy, half a million iowans will be affected by this change.with final federal approval - managed care coverage of medicaid will start in about two months. the two month delay for iowa's medicaid transition still isn't enough in karol krotz's eyes. "this is still something i struggle with - i don't see - even under the best circumstances, how switching to private companies is going to save any money for the state."karol has fibromyalgia and lives daily with memory loss, fatigue and joint pain. while federal officials hope this extra time will allow for a smoother change - karol says medicaid patients like herself still feel out of the loop.she says the letters in the mail from the iowa department of human services hel - but without easy internet access - she can't always use the lilis they direct her to. to. "i really wish there was an avenue for people like myself to see what progress is being made so can stay informed and educated." educated.""i don't thinin iowa's going to be ready by march 1st for thousands of people to move successfully into that private market." governor terry branstad's office says switching to a private market would save the state e arly 51 million dollars. dollars."we have not seen any outline of what those savings or efficiencies will be met." but governor branstad's office says they're open to better r ideas - saying in part:"the conditional approval for medicaid modernization beginning march 1 es have serious budget implications. perhaps the democrats who sought a six-month delay should propose where theheunds will be found. we are focused on avoiding confusion and disruption for patients and providers during the 60 day grace period."medicaid patients must choose their managed care organization by february 17 for coverage to kick in on march first under the iowa health link program. the iowa department of human services outlines the information on the d-h-s website - but karol says it's still an uphill battle trying to understand what organization to sign up with or how to monitor the future of her healthcare. healthcare. "we need to know who to call if we have questions - we need to know what's happening - when it's happening." happening.""the first step we need to take on january 11 is a step backwards, review where we are, how to get efficient services to people in need, and how to cover the cost." the iowa department of human services has a list of documents breaking down the transition and contact numbers if youhave any questions before march first.t.we'l'llink that on our website.steffi lee, fox 28 news. the cedar rapids school board is facing a big vote about next year's academic calendar. & calendar.the proposal calls for the 20-16 to 20-17 later every *wednesday.the school district says it's so teachers can receive more "professional development."but some parents say it's a huge inconvenience for their work schedules. you can weigh in on the idea - but you need to act quickly. the school district is accepting public input through *tomorrow--before they vote on it. tomorrow - begins a n n chapter - - and a moment in history - for - waterloo. waterloo.that's - when - quentin - hart - will be sworn in - as the new mayor. after eight years on the council ,- he will become - the city's - first* black - mayor.we talked with with him - shortly after his victory - in the run - off - election.he says - history was never his focus - the goal is to bring the community together. "i"iant to be the mayor that could erase all of those river lines boundry lines but you know i'm african american and i'm absolutely proud of w w i am." am."part of hart's platform - is stopping the gun violence - that's claimed lives - and hospital during the past year. in northeast iowawaauthorities are investigating a deadly shooting. it happened yesterday afternoon in nashua.police say they have the gunman in custy -- but right now, d-c- i is still investigating, so no charges have been filed. we don't know the name of the 56-year-old victim yet, as police say they're still trying to contact family members. with the new year - there's a new program - to help survivors* of abuse.safe at home ** - allows them - to keep their home address - confidential.that means - it's never printed on a driver's license - - utility bill - - or voter registration.it's hoped - the change - will make it impossible for an abuser - to ever find their victim again. "they have a little bit...one more step of protection, that will t te, um, somebody a little more work to find where they're at." at."for more information - on the safe at home program - and a link to sign up - - you can go to our website. presidential election is shifting into high gea-- and that's especially true here at less than a month away. away. "the turnouts that we're seeing in big towns s d in small towns are extraordinary. the enthusiasm is very,`very strong." strong."bernie sanders' campaign now says, he had 2 and a half million *contributions-- more than any campaign in history - for a total of 33 million dollars in the final quarter last year. sanders says that just demonstrates his support at the grassroots level. republblan presidential candidates - touring iowa this week - are turning gun control into a campaign issue. frustrated with congress - after several mass shootings - president obama is expected to e an exececive order - for more thorough back - ground checks on gun buyers.jeb bush says the president has a pattern of taking away rights - and donald trump says he'll change the order - the first day he's'sin office. "if it's such a great idea let him go to congress my belief is the best approach to do this is to have these laws thouroughly vetted at the state level." level.""well i don't like it i don't like anything having to do with changing our second amendment we have plenty of rules and regulations there's plenty of things they can do that are already there right now they don't dthem." them."the president is expected to act - before his final state of the union address - next tuesday. they president has asked congre to take action gun contl - a number of timeme timemeyour thoughts - on whether - he's right - in - going - it - alone - - is our topic - in tonight's say what. what. - - https://www.sc hooltube.com/video/6af096b90 5354dbcbdf7/ " t t red coats are coming .. horse whinny " for obvious reasons - the founding fathers equated owning a gun with freedom. freedom. - " bang bang "for many that hasn't changed - but despite the second amendment - for the president - the images of sandy hook - the colorado vie theater - and umpqua college have him by-passing congress. may be the only way to get something accomplished." jeff says responsible gun owners shouldn't* have a problem - with tougher laws. laws." there's very little accountability there so i think gun shows need to be as heavily regulated as going to a gun shop. " 6 i think it's a good thing because i think it would be safer for everyone if people who are buying guns actually had to be checked out a little further. " " i mean obviously he's trying to make it harder for people to get guns. " but - ben says - fewer guns is not the answer. " it kind of puts fear into peole like okay if i pull a gun here then somebody else might have a gun and pul it memeo i better not do that. " on our facebook page - bradley writes - i don't think gun violence in the u.s. is any worse than in the past. the media is sensationalizing alot of the bad things.richard posts - the criminals don't care, they will get the same illegal guns celia writes - i carried for 6 years in nevada. i believe in full background checks including finger printingand worse problem where mental health records can not be accessed by authorities. authorities. - bang bang finally - chris says more restrictions probably won't stop a determined shooter.he has a bigger problem - with the president. president." there's a contress because there's a bunch of people who can sit and think about a move like this and try to vote the conscious of the whole country instead of someone saying this is what i want to do and i really don't care what everybody else thinks. " you know we always want to hear your thoughts.you can share them right now - on our facebook - page. alright matt, thank you. you.coming up on the fox 28 news at nine, bad to worse. worse.the latest on a dire flooding situation along the mighty mississippi. mississippi.plus, "rental-gone wrong."how a couple unknowingly invited an underaged group to ring in the home. a few hours south-east - of the corridor - an already dire* flooding situation - is getting worse.take a look - as this levee failed** yesterday in southern illinois. the mississippi - - is running at record levels - - in parts of missouri - and illinois.it's expected to be at - or above - the historic water levels of 19-93.at least two dozen people - are confirmed dead - and others are missing. president obama - just signed an emergency - disaster* declaration - for missouri. a lot of that water - - comes from the same storm - - that dumped a lot of snow - here in iowa.and now - we're dealing with the cold*. cold*.meteorologist jeff kennedy is in tonight with it's a brave new world when it comes to traveling - and lodging - - but this is a - home rental - gone wrong**. wrong**.an oakland, california couple put their home up for rent online - only to have it trashed by under-aged tenants on new years eve.jeff bush has the story - of a warning. warning. jim owen and reshma vasanwala were out of town for new year's eve when they got the call from their neighbors that a big party was going on in their house. they had arranged for a guest to stay there on air bnb. bnb."we got a phone call from our neighbor around 10:30 or 10:40, saying that there were about 50 to 60 kids i imy house, partying in my house." the house was in disarray with broken glass on the ground and beer cans everywhere - not what they expected. they have used air bnb for some time and say they have had almost no problems with the company, until now. now. "sofas were outside. the tv was in my bathroom. objects, photos, memorabilia. i have pictures of my nieces that are on my fridge that were completely on the floor, trampled on and torn, with shoe prints all over, their cute, little faces."the arrangngents were made by a man claiming to be from chicago who said that he and his sister were the only two who would be staying at their house. but that turned out to be untrue. jim and reshma say their guest was not who he said he was. was. "so, we were duped. he came here and they were looking to have a party. we found out later that it was his 18th birthday, so another g issue is that he was an underage user." the home owners say they're no longer using the service.here in iowa, the city of west deses moines has already *banned short term rentals.air b-n-b, for its part, released a statement saying it has zero tolerance for the behavior. still ahead on the fox 28 news at nine, armed and ready--to wait it out. out.why these protesters say they could be holed up in a federal building for more than a year. year.and - violent - reaction.how mass executions - in a middle eastern country - are sparking a deep divide - all across the world. hey! this holiday, u.s. cellular's givi you 15 gigs of datata for just $70! but i wanted a pony. [ gasps ] you're getting data. pony-sized data? u.s. cellular sized data. 15 gigs of good, strong data you can actually use because it works in the middle of anywhere. i'd like $100! you're getting $400 in promo cards! yes! switch to u.s. cellular and get 15 gigs of data for just $70. a group of armed militia-men protesting the prosecution of two ranchers, have occupied an oregon wildlife refuge. refuge.as jeremy y oth - reports - they have a reputation - - and are vowing to stay. stay. a group of armed protesters have taken over a building in a federal wildlife refuge in oregon. oregon. "we have no intention on using force or being aggressive or going on the offense. but just as all people have the right to defend themselves, that's spokesman for the group, ammon bundy -- the son of nevada rancher, @liven bundy who is well-known for anti-government action ---told c-n-n they are protesting the governments control over the land. land. "it is the people's facility, owned by the pele, dnd it has been provided for us to be able to come together and united and making a hard stand against this -- this overreach.( this taking of the people's land and resources." resosoces."the standoff reportedly started after protesters and militia members converged on the small town of burns, oregon saturday -- to show support for dwight and steven hammond -- father and son ranchers jailed on an arson conviction back in 2001. prosecutors psaid the hammonds set a fire that burned nearly 130 acres to ver up poacacng. the father served three months... the son, one year. re too [hort der federal law and ordered them back to prison. prison. "i'm going g prison for five years for 127? seems like a bit of an overkill to me."the hammonds are scheduled to begin their 5 year prison sentence monday. i'm jeremy roth reporting. an attorney for the hammond family - sent a statement - to the county sheriff .. saying ammon bundy - and the group - do not** speak - for the hammond family. isis has released a new video, that appears to show five men being shot to death. death.the video has not been independeny verified, but resembles past isis videos.the terrorist group claims the men were acting as british spies. one of the five masked executioners--who speaks with a british accent--gives a warning to britain's prpre nister david cameron saying they will continue to wage jihad and break borders. // shame shame shame on you // outside the saudi** embassy - in london.protesters gathered to condemn - the execution of a leading - shee- ah - cleric.he was killed - along with 46 other pririners - in saudi a abia.the country says - its part of its - war* on terrorism.there are growing concerns - the executions - will inflame tensions - with countries - including iran.prorosters there - broke into the saudi embassy - and set the building - on fire. coming up on the fox 28 news at nine, fond farewell. farewell.the big time british hit making its final debut on american television screens cordes: most nurses are tough. they're problem-solvers. they like making things better. people don't have access to healthcare because they just can't afford it. rnie sanders underststds how pharmaceutical companies and major medical companies are ripping us off. bernie tells the truth, and he's been consistent. he understands that the sysysm is rigged, and he's the only one who can bring real change. // cheering history in the making guys // //more e celebratitis - like this - could soon play out for the - space * exploration industry.space-x - - says the falcon nine rocket - - last seen - making an incredible up*right landing - last month - is ready totoly again.c-e-o - elon - musk - says returning the rocket - without damage - is an incredible break*through for the company.landing rockets - - up*right - is crucucl - to tting costs - and getting them ready quickly for the next - launch. // it's true...all of it // //"star wars" still dominates. the latest installment of the u-s box office again this weekend.this time it brought in more than 88-million dolllls."the force awakenen has already earned a little more than 740-million dollars since its release.that's about 20-million less than avatar - which currently is the largest domestic film in history. "daddy's home" came in the runner-up slot this weekend, with 29-million."the hateful eight" is in third place. this is a bittersweet night for fans of dowowon abbey. abbey.this is the year - they say goodbye** to the show. the british - block-buster - t-v series - begins the sixth - and final - season on p-b-s.as you may know - it's a period* piece - from the early 20th century - with british aristocrats - their extended family - and servants.every single linin- the dialog - - has flowed from the pen - of one man. "i consider myself lucky to have had one of these sort of world sensation thing of it. but nevertheless, everything must come to an end. it's not as if we're cutting ourselves off short. we actually thought we would end a year earlier. because, you know, it's good to leave a party when people are still sorry en you go." go."fellowes ** is also a conservative member - of the house of lords.he says nobody really knows - why the shoho - - turned out to be such a huge success. coming up on the fox 28 news at nine, hitting the runway. runway.if you're planning on tying g e knot inin016, we've got the trends you need to know about, to make sure your big bash, is the best day a search is still underway tonight - in the coralville lake. lake.this afternoon - crews received an emergency call - about two people in the water - after their canoe - capsized.one of them - is now receiving treatment at university of iowa hospitals and clinics.the otheheperson - is still missing.no word yet on the identity - of the two people who ended up in coralville lake. when law-makers head back to des moines - this month - medi-caid** wiwi continueueo be a hot topic. topic.last month - federal officials - delayed - govenor terry branstad's plan - to privatize medi-caid.it's now been pushed back to march first. some patients - and law- makers - say they have major concerns.governor branstad - says the change - can save the state - millions of dollars.but some law-makers say there are far too many un-answered questionon "the first step we need to take on january 11 is a step backwards, review where we are, how to get efficient services to people in need, and how to cover the cost." cost."governor branstad's office - says it's now working to avoid* confusion - and any disruption in care for patients - during the next two monthth planning a wedding *can be stressful, but there were a whole lot of people ready to help. the iowa wedding expo at the coralville marriott was flooded with excited brides and grooms eager to learn what's gonna be *big in 2016. wedding vendors from across the corridor were there to show couples the latest trends in everything from cakes to dresses, even invitations and center pieces.all that planning *can be so overwhelming - so brides say it's so helpful to get all the information you need to know , in a single room! "its greats, you get t meetet the people who you are going to be servicing you and helping you plan. so its been a fun day." day."and there were a lot of vendors to help get everytytng ready - momo than 60 showed up for the ninth year of the event. some frosty temperatures - - across the corridor - this week - - but also some - sunny** days. days.meteorologist jeff kennedy has your weather-first and coming up in sports -- jay cutler -- did something he hadndn done all year -- here's a hint -- it wasn't good -- could the bears overcome his misfortunes.. misfortunes..plus -- could the cheifs win the west --- and stay red hot -- that's next o o like it always seems to do -- it has come down to the final week of the season to crown the n-f-c north champ -- if the packers beat the vikings they take it and earn the ree seed in the playoffs -- if the vikings win, same thing and through nearly 3 quarters -- it's been all vikings -- the purple people eaters lead 13 to 3 -- final game of the season for both the bears and the lions jay cutler trying to end the year on a high note -- the first half was the exact opposite of f that -- cutler was picked off twice -- once in the red zone -- detroit led 10 nothing at the break4th quarter chicago awakes from hybernation -- cutler hits matt forte on the swing pass -- and he scampers up the sidelines for the score -- game tied at 17 lions would take the lead later in thehe the bears -- and cutler -- is picked off again -- that makes three if you're keeping track at home -- cuddy not a happy mper -- bears lose - -24 to 20. "i thought today was pretty much a microcosim of our season. as i told the fellas in there i'm very very proud of them.. their effort, their spirit, they hung together, we went through a lot,... which pretty good building blocks for the foundations to move forward... i'm not proud of ouourecord, but our g gs competed." after the first 6 weeks of the season -- let's be honest, thinking the chiefs had a shot to win the a-f-c west -- was a laughing matttt -- but after 9 straight wins -- kansas city needs two things to happen to take the crown -- beat oakland, and have san diego upset denver alex smith trying stay red hot and win their 10th traightaa k-c got off to a good start -- open jermey maclin -- and he waltzes in for 6 chiefs led by 4 at the breakthirdrduarter -- they got specici -- oakland on to punt -- and d.j. alexander comes in and blocks it -- the safety is worth two -- and the lead is up to 6then later in the quarter -- more red -- and more smith -- t ts time to demetrius harris -- chiefs finish the season with 10 straight wins -- 23 to 17 is the final -- they earn the 5th seed because denver won and will face houston in the playoffs "i don't wananany confusion here, i love every one of these. the team loves every one, you cherish every one of them. if you can win in the national football league that's a major accomplishment. you're talking about 1 game let alone all of them, so ththe's some retty good players on the other side... soi've enjoyed every one of them.. we're not looking back, but we are going to enjoy this one." and speaking of enjoyable -- it was a big week for the iowa hawkeyes on the hardwood -- kevin lehman is strapped in to breakdown some basketball -- is the economy rigged? well, the 15 richest america acquired more wealth in two yeaea than the bottom 100 million people combined. i'm bernie sanders, and i approve this message. my plan -- make wall street banks and the ultra-rich pay their fair share of taxes, provide living wagag for working peopop, ensure equal pay for women. the middle class will continue to disappear unless we level the playing field. to women's hoops s the panthers dropped their first game in m-v-c play -- 60 to 65 against the salukis -- former benton bobcat madison weekly had a huge day for u-n-i -- a career high 28 points in 32 ((joy)) thanks for watching the fofo28 news at ninin ((matt)) have a great night - tomorrow. your suitcase feels light. well, i need the space. it's a nice hotel, and i plan on taking everything that's not nailed down. you can't tell me you're gonna steal. i'm a cop. so you don't want me to swipe you a robe? absolutely not. or slippers,f they're the big fluffy kind i like. (giggles) you girls enjoy yourselves at the casino. and when you get there, put this on 29 black.

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