The cold just adding to problems this aftereron in johnson county. Thats 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 lawmakers head for des moines in less than two weeks and one of the hot t tics up for debebe is major changes in medicaid. Federal officials halted governor branstads 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 iowas medicaid transition still isnt enough in karol krotzs eyes. This is still something i struggle with i dont 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 cant 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 dont thinin iowas going to be ready by march 1st for thousands of people to move successfully into that private market. Governor Terry Branstads 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 branstads office says theyre 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 sixmonth 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 dhs website but karol says its 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 whats happening when its 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. Welllink that on our website. Steffi lee, fox 28 news. The Cedar Rapids School board is facing a big vote about next years academic calendar. Calendar. The proposal calls for the 2016 to 2017 later every wednesday. The School District says its so teachers can receive more professional development. But some parents say its 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 tomorrowbefore they vote on it. Tomorrow begins a n n chapter and a moment in history for waterloo. Waterloo. Thats when quentin hart will be sworn in as the new mayor. After eight years on the council , he will become the citys 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. Iiant to be the mayor that could erase all of those river lines boundry lines but you know im African American and im absolutely proud of w w i am. Am. Part of harts platform is stopping the gun violence thats 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, dc i is still investigating, so no charges have been filed. We dont know the name of the 56yearold victim yet, as police say theyre still trying to contact family members. With the new year theres a new program to help survivors of abuse. Safe at home allows them to keep their home address confidential. That means its never printed on a drivers license utility bill or voter registration. Its 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 theyre at. At. For more information on the safe at home program and a link to sign up you can go to our website. President ial election is shifting into high gea and thats especially true here at less than a month away. Away. The turnouts that were 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 president ial 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 hell change the order the first day hessin office. If its 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 dont like it i dont like anything having to do with changing our Second Amendment we have plenty of rules and regulations theres plenty of things they can do that are already there right now they dont 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 hes right in going it alone is our topic in tonights 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 hasnt changed but despite the Second Amendment for the president the images of sandy hook the colorado vie theater and Umpqua College have him bypassing congress. May be the only way to get something accomplished. Jeff says responsible gun owners shouldnt have a problem with tougher laws. Laws. Theres very little accountability there so i think gun shows need to be as heavily regulated as going to a gun shop. 6 i think its 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 hes 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 dont 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 dont 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 wont stop a determined shooter. He has a bigger problem with the president. President. Theres a contress because theres 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 dont 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, rentalgone wrong. How a couple unknowingly invited an underaged group to ring in the home. A few hours southeast 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. Its expected to be at or above the historic water levels of 1993. 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 were dealing with the cold. Cold. Meteorologist jeff kennedy is in tonight with its 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 underaged 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 years 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 theyre no longer using the service. Here in iowa, the city of west deses moines has already banned short term rentals. Air bnb, 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 readyto 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. Cellulars givi you 15 gigs of datata for just 70 but i wanted a pony. [ gasps ] youre getting data. Ponysized data . U. S. Cellular sized data. 15 gigs of good, strong data you can actually use because it works in the middle of anywhere. Id like 100 youre getting 400 in promo cards yes switch to u. S. Cellular and get 15 gigs of data for just 70. A group of armed militiamen 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, thats spokesman for the group, ammon bundy the son of nevada rancher, liven bundy who is wellknown for antigovernment action told cnn they are protesting the governments control over the land. Land. It is the peoples 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 peoples 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. Im 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. Im 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 executionerswho speaks with a british accentgives a warning to britains 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. Theyre problemsolvers. They like making things better. People dont have access to healthcare because they just cant afford it. Rnie sanders underststds how pharmaceutical companies and Major Medical companies are ripping us off. Bernie tells the truth, and hes been consistent. He understands that the sysysm is rigged, and hes 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. Spacex says the falcon nine rocket last seen making an incredible up right landing last month is ready totoly again. Ceo 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. its true. All of it star wars still dominates. The latest installment of the Us Box Office again this weekend. This time it brought in more than 88million dolllls. The force awakenen has already earned a little more than 740Million Dollars since its release. Thats about 20million less than avatar which currently is the largest domestic film in history. Daddys home came in the runnerup slot this weekend, with 29million. 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 blockbuster tv series begins the sixth and final season on pbs. As you may know its 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. Its not as if were cutting ourselves off short. We actually thought we would end a year earlier. Because, you know, its 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 youre planning on tying g e knot inin016, weve 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 lawmakers head back to des moines this month medicaid wiwi continueueo be a hot topic. Topic. Last month federal officials delayed govenor Terry Branstads plan to privatize medicaid. Its 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 lawmakers say there are far too many unanswered 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 branstads office says its 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 whats 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 its 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 weatherfirst and coming up in sports jay cutler did something he hadndn done all year heres a hint it wasnt good could the bears overcome his misfortunes. Misfortunes. Plus could the cheifs win the west and stay red hot thats next o o like it always seems to do it has come down to the final week of the season to crown the nfc 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 its 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 youre 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 im 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. Im not proud of ouourecord, but our g gs competed. After the first 6 weeks of the season lets be honest, thinking the chiefs had a shot to win the afc 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 kc 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 dont 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 thats a major accomplishment. Youre talking about 1 game let alone all of them, so ththes some retty good players on the other side. Soive enjoyed every one of them. Were 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. Im bernie sanders, and i approve this message. My plan make wall street banks and the ultrarich 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 womens hoops s the panthers dropped their first game in mvc play 60 to 65 against the salukis former benton bobcat madison weekly had a huge day for uni 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. Its a nice hotel, and i plan on taking everything thats not nailed down. You cant tell me youre gonna steal. Im a cop. So you dont want me to swipe you a robe . Absolutely not. Or slippers,f theyre the big fluffy kind i like. giggles you girls enjoy yourselves at the casino. And when you get there, put this on 29 black