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State. Planners and the public are mounting the fug of mount cher nonroad. Its needed when you consider 20,000 cars travel this stroach road every day. Matt hammel join us live from mount vernon road. Matt . Reporter once upon a time, this was the grand gateway into cedar rapids, the sign of a thriving community. Many people could like to see it be that way again. Reporter the lincoln highway was the first coast to coast pavedthrough way in the paved thruway in the country. Today, it is 5 lanes of speeding traffic, fast food, houses, and empty lots. Patricia, on a walk with mikey, says she wont drive it and the area needs more retail. Some type of grocery store. Hopefully, it will slow traffic down. Its a shotgun approach. Reporter feedback from hundreds of neighbors who have called it ugly and neglected suggest better traffic flow and just a cleaner look as goals. At the end of the day, its the private Property Owners that will be the ones that develop new retail or whatever that is. If the area looks cleaner, looks nicer, that can help. It will be tough. Reporter phil cronin say hes worried changes in hurt business. But more development could definitely help. They could do more shopping. Reporter resident dan alpers says the 19th street intersection is a danger zone that has to change and he was skeptical the city would even consider neighbors input. Theyve listened to what we have said. There. But a majority to have truly is. This is positive. This is good. Reporter the city hopes to put neighbors ideas into action. Matt hamill, fox 28 news. You is can k share your 2 cent with the check out this stoirn foxitwill28 this story on fox28iowa. Com. Terry joins us now with your weather first forecast. After a warm, summerlike day, a front is approaching from the west. That will squeeze out some scattered showers and maybe 24 hours. The dew point is pretty low at 62. On the drair right now, theres not much in our viewing area. It will be a light lathe night show as it works across the region. Our predictor isnt showing too much in terms at midnight, there may be a couple of isolated thunderstorms in charles city and decorah. After that, everything looks very scattered in nature. It will be drift through here as we head through the day tomorrow. So tomorrow, at least a chance for showers around. Temperatures cooler tomorrow. Jurors will hear opening first degree murder trial. Hes accuse of stabbing and killing Sabrina Dennis last year. Authorities say miller tried to get away but was caught after he allegedly crashed a stolen truck. Miller entered a plea of not guilty. If convicted, he will face a mandatory life in prison sentence without the of parole. Starting january 1, pay throughout lynn county lin crease to 8 preponderate 25 an hour it will continue to go up 1 each year until 2019 when it reaches 10. 25 an hour. Supervisor brent oleson says the county had to act because state and federal leaders had ignored the issue. But just like john county, each City Government can choose to opt out of the minimum wage increase at any fulltime. Cities in the at any time. Right now, think most of the cities in the area are woact 8. 25 level. As far as the following year goes, well have to sit down next summer and determine what second step we want to take. Leaders agree a special youth wage should have been part of the ordinance. Authorities are looking into social media posts teen shot and killed history outside of jefferson high school. So far, investigators tell fox 28 news they have found no credible threat threats made against anyone else. Fox 28 news generally does not report on suicides, but in this case web determined the impact on the community and lingering questions require us to talk about it. Today, counselors were again on hand to help student and faculty at jefferson. Experts tell fox 28 news the suffering. Way, talking about their concerns. Again, we recommend talking directly about suicide so theres no confusion about what youre asking. And you should not be concerned that asking about it is going to increase someones risk of suici suicide. Friday night, students wore purple and released balloons at jeffersons homecoming Football Game in honor of suicide awareness. Right now, Iowa City School leaders are tackling the delicate problem of racial equi. Equity. A recent districtwide survey found minority students feel like they are treated differently than white students less valued and are not getting the help that the others receive. Graduation rates also appear to back that up. Leaders say the results leaders say the results need to be taken seriously. We have to believe that is their perspective, that is their reality, so when we look sure swraib it is being tackled. Police brutality claim and black lives matter took over the news this sum per. But as one rite one play wright there is more to it. Reporter after a number of cities began plo pro Testing Police violence and newspaper reduce Police Officers were killed in the line of duty, lewis wanted to develop characters with complect backgrounds. Think we understand the extremes of the argument, and some of us are trying to get down to who are the people in the argument . Reporter lewis says he hopes the audience walks away with a glimpse of the other side. Im shooting for empathy, especially with characters who may not know tow howe to troche protei it. There are so many people with strong positions with strong opinions about this issue. This does a joive bringing them together. Reporter 2 months ago, this play didnt exist. There are a lot of people who responded very quickly when we told them what we wanted to do and who have been very helpful and supportive. Nas nats i really think a theater at its best should be like a anything else. Dora miller fox 28 news you can catch the play thursday through saturday during the month of september. Students get discounted during the month of september. Students get discounted tickets. Adults pay 30. New evidence that iowa remain ascii battleground state. Voters appear to be split between the top 2 president ial candidates. The trump with 40 support in iowa, electoral votes, the best way to win is to press the flesh. I think its going to require more visits honestly from Hillary Clinton herself as well as tim kaine and other sur surrogates. Donald trump himself will make a Campaign Stop in des moines tomorrow. Anderson says the party with the best ground game, making sure everyone gets to the polls, will end up winning Hillary Clinton took a break from the campaign trail today as she recovers from a bout of. Pneumonia. Her team promises to release detailed medical records soon. But only after admitting to mishandling the but only after admitting to mishandling the information for days. Chief Political Correspondent scott thuman takes us beyond the podium. Reporter f day, tim kaine took the reins. The coughing fit and staggering were due to a bout of pneumonia according to Hillary Clintons doctor. I think it could hurt her vote, not because of her health. It seems by all accounts that this is a temporary illness. Reporter john h dorks ak of the Brookings Institution says game. This isnt anything you unique. Bob dole, when he ran for president , there were questions about his vigor and his ability to hold the office. When john mccain ran for president , a multiple cancer survivor, thats someone who was very forth coming with his Health Records because he was nation facing these questions. People have come to expect this, having seen what has happened in the past, the dangers in the sense of too lite little disclosure. Media at every turn, privacy in the past could be a thing of the past, and that could be good, says professor matthew doweling, like reagans seek surgeries, fdrs windchill, and more. Should candidates release Mental Health history, all of the drugs that theyre taking, do they take sleeping aids . Where to draw that line is very difficult. Says despite canceling the california strip trip, she should be back on trail in a couple of days. Donald trump you plans to release his records in full later this week on the dr. Oz show. Next, bikers dont have far to done have to go far, rather to find a lot of fun. Well at Veridian Credit Union thats why were offering auto loans you get a low rate, plus up to 200 cash back, but this offer ends soon, the fall season is the best for day trips and weekend get aways, especially if you dont always travel by car. Car. Tonight, fox 28 news anchor matt the fall is great for day nats loud four bikes go by camera 1 00 00 blarrrrrrm blarrrrrrm blaaaaaarm varrooooom varoom 1 00 14 bikes parked by building with people around its a place that can get crazy on the weekends as a paradeof riders rolls into anamosa 4 20 47 biker dude grabbing gas can people who might never go on a shopping trip anywhere else blonde biker chick 45 17 56 are here at one of the hottest destinations in town. 4 29 14 anybody can buy a bike, but j and p is the place to come and make it your own 4 18 39 picture garage dreamed up in this garage with an old van to get to swap meets 4 45 40 picture john and wife john and jill parham kick started a hobby to swap meet, john and jill p remarks am kickstarted a hobby that got way out of control. J cycles as the largest source of parts in the world. Honda, harley, kawasaki, you can build your bike from the ground one from rumbling exhaust systems to announce your arrival to quiet ones. They know many riders by their first name. Some a of this in animosa, but now its on their bucket list. Carry the parts and accessories for every bike but 4 45 45 two bikers looking at catalog at table also the fact that you can come and meet up with other bikers. 4 42 15 . . Wide shot of store with purses and clothes j and p cycles doesnt just outfit the rides but the riders too. 4 42 01 red headed biker chick trying on leather coat . . . . 6 second shot bikers and leather go together like harley and davidson and its all here nat leather zipper 4 39 53 zzzzziipppppp Custom Designs and patterns pattern on Custom Designs and patterns, some that might look a li fancy but still give you some attitude. And who knew there was bling for bikes . I dont think you can go down the highway without seeing some sort of a rider with bling. Reporter some of the brightest is here studded purse, jewelry, belt, and yt ts, a rhymer that some peep never stop riding, and top it off with a double designer helmet. Theres even biker underwear designed to make long rides more comfortable and well just leave it at that. But since youre all drisessed up, we do have some place to go. J p throws some pretty good parties. Reporter thats being legendary, highflying extravaganzas as tens of thousands of people show up at the animosa stwoash biketoberfest, and the rally in sturg circumstances. Its a chance to hang with friends and have fun. No waxers here, these are riders who come to celebrate stocking shelves across isles to tires warehouse riding motorcycle, we want reporter while j p reinly moved part of it warehouse to a more Central Location in kentucky, joanne says a loft merchandise remains righteous here. They just signed a new 5 year lease and this cycle center isnt going anywhere. The j p open house started here, originated here, it stays wheels in animosa. Im matt hammel. You can watch all of matts adventures from madison to kansas sit on our website, fox28iowa. Com. I just wanted to speed see matt in one of those leather jackets. Is that where you got your chaps, scott . Yeah, right. Im not that cool. That was a good one. I have a harley i wear it sometimes. There are other great brands out there, but its all good. Bling too, by the way. Those guys like this time of year to ride, but tomorrow, might have a few rain drops to dodge. You can see why. There they are on the radar. We had a stiff south wind employing throughout today. The temperatures took off, and in a lot of places, got into the 80s. Back down to 70 now though thanks to the dry air. Winds are out of the south at. There is that dew point at 56 deges with front in the 60s, we dont have that juicy air where the dew points have been in the 70s for the past several systems. So while well have some rain around the area, i think in general it will be on the light side. Des moines got town 84 degrees. It was 82 in cedar rapids. All the way bast past minneapolis, temperatures were in the 80s. On thesore side over front, a different story. Temperatures were only in the 60s today across much of falls. That will be some cooler weather heading in here for wednesday and thursday. Well focus on this front. Along that, well see some shower and thunderstorms light up the radar. Nothing thats into earn iowa yet, but out to the we of once the rains are starting to advance to the northeast. As we get in close owner this, you can see interstate 35 there towards ames. Everything is pretty much along or west of that. Right now, some pretty heavy thunderstorms showing up there out to the northwest of fort dodge. I dohi weakening stage by the time they get into our viewing area. Our weather predicter shows those coming in here. By 3 00 been tholed should by 3 00, they should be getting more numerous. While mr. Could be a few more showers in the afternoon, nit here fairly early in the day. Our temperatures right now are pretty much in the 70s around the region, although in monticello, its dropped down to 66. In decorahings, you have a pleasant 73 degree temperature. Here is our front as that works it way east, that will be the spark for our showers and thunderstorms but as it does go through the area tomorrow afternoon, the worst of the showers should shift to the southeast of us by early in afternoon. Heres tomorrows temperatures. It will start to turn cooler. Look at this dry air starting to move into the midwest. The dew point tomorrow expected to drop to 39 degrees. Its been a long time since weve seen dry air like that. Fall. Tonights forecast has increasing colludeyness, some scattered showers later on. Then for twornl we have a lot of clouds around. Maybe some upper 60s in the north, low to maybe mid 70s across the rest of the area. Later in the afternoon, winds will switch to the guest. The best chance for showers probably early in the day and probably a few more later in the afternoon. Tomorrow night, wednesday and thursday looking excellent. By the time we get to friday, another system local rolls into the midwest. That could bring some more showers in here. But its a progressive system, meaning its moving right along. Most lip seasonal conditions and what looks to be another nice weekend of weather here in eastern iowa. Yeah. I was wondering if you were going hit the trifecta, 3 weekends in a row like that. But yes, it looks very good. Next on the fox 28 news at 9, the burden of a bumper crop. Why Record Numbers dont have every farmer jumping for joy. And a closer look at some of the key policies promoted by Hillary Clinton and donald trump when the fox 28 news at 9 continues. The wind brought water to prairie farms. Then windmills went away, but the wind remained. Chuck grassley thought it was time to bring the windmill back. Without the grassley legislation, and his effective leadership, the Wind Energy Industry would not have succeeded. They produce jobs. Six thousand in iowa alone. Google, facebook, microsoft and good paying manufacturing jobs have come to iowa for that energy. Iowa produces more of its energy from wind than any other state. It started with a simple idea and the renowned work ethic of one senator. Senator grassley is literally the father of the modern wind industry. The federal government says right now, both corn and soybean farmers are expecting a record fall harvest. Harvest. Local farmers the federal government says corn and soybean farmers are expecting a record harvest. Will be good. With you the favorable growing season doesnt come without challenges. They say Profit Margins have been tightener recent years, and some problems may arise with grain storage. Weve done a good job. The bad thing is the value of the crop is not there. So were taking a discounted price on a lot of it compare to in the last few years. Some type of harvesting have started alre theyll be working on physical until november. Some crops in iowa are getting too much raid. Last week was the wettest on record this year. Some farmers have reported seeing corn stock rot and stress on soybeans because of the moisture. Still, the vast majority of the state crop is weathering the stress so far and is ahead of schedule. A Bipartisan Coalition is calling for a sales tax increase to fund Water Quality initiative in the hawkeye hopes the state will pass a sales tax hike of 3 8 of a penny. The money will go to Natural Resource and Outdoor Recreational trust fund. Leaders say it is the best way to protect iowas water, soil, and other outdoor ours. Reporter in my 10 year of working on this, ive never been more optimist ping these diverse groups illustrate the willingness of iowans problems. Next on fox 28 news at 9, why president obama says hell veto a bill allowing 9 11 survivor and victims families to sue saudi arabia. And cyclones france looking for Silver Lining after a disastrous start to the season. Im Hillary Clinton and i approve this message. Hes a racebaiting, xenophobic, religious bigot. Donald trump is a phony, a fraud. I cant vote for donald trump given the things that he said. Trump should not be supported. I believe hes disqualified himself to be president. Im patty judge, and if you dont think washington has changed chuck grassley, try and ask him. The senate is broken. Why are you leading all the obstruction . If you get your way and defund planned parenthood, where am i going to get my cancer screenings . If im paying more for medicine because your medicare plan passes, how do i afford that . Are you even listening . I approved this message because, chuck, a congressional bill trying to help 9 11 victims wont find support a congressional bill trying to help 9 11 victims wont find support from the white house as the administration tries to prevent problems a long time ally. Congress passed a bill allowing victim of the accept 11 attacks 15 years ago to sue saudi arabia. A number of saudi nationals may have helped the today, white house says president obama intends to veto that bill. The press secretary says theyre concerned with how its worded. They fear it would up open open u. S. And its diplomats to legal action around the world. Its unclear if supporters on capitol hill have the votes to override a veto. As for the ongoing war on terror, democratic nominee Hillary Clintons strategy focused on one man. Reporter emily atkin from the difficulty Hillary Clinton you could face in pulling off such a strike. We should make it a top prior toy dhownt the lead over isis, abu albaghdadi, just as we did in w osama. Reporter thaght right, we. She reminded oh americans that she was in the situation room when Osama Bin Laden was killed by a them of navy seals in american troops on the ground, but clinton say she is doesnt need to do to do map instead, she wants to mount an operation similar to the one that took down psalmed eastern prom men alqaeda leaders, one that relies on special force and targeted drone strikes. If thats the plan, there are a couple of hurdles shell face. First, finding out if al hurdle. These missions are unpredictable. These operations are very risky. They could succeed like the Osama Bin Laden capture and killing or also fail. Reporter risky and probably not enough to defeat isis entirely. Many lead verse been taken clinton said killing al baghdadi would still be worth itno one directs or inspires attacks against the United States and gets away with for circa, im emily atkin. For more on this story and the states gettings way with it. For more on this story and the re of our vote 2016 coverage, head to our website, fox28iowa. Com. Donald trump has made a name for himself on the campaign trail for his immigration policy. But many parts of his platform have been tried before. Theyre bringing drugs. Wall. Reporter it turns out some of the very same idea donnell trump has to deal with illegal immigration were brought up more than 20 years ago by a former 2term president. All americans are light scrub zushed by the large numbers of illegal aliens entering our country. Reporter here are some of the similarities. They are being released by the tens of thousands inteur communities with no the impact on Public Safety or resources. The Public Service they use impose burdens on our tax payers. Were also going to hire 5,000 more Border Patrol agents. Thats why our administration has moved aggressively to secure our borders more by hiring a Record Number of new border guards. Reporter and president clinton was met with a bipartisan standing ovation. What he said is the same need to enforce the plan. Reporter but that was back in 1995, and both bill and Hillary Clintons position on immigration has changed. Experts say the political implications of the time have changed as well. Organized labor, union, were generally opposed to illegal immigrants. Reporter professor harry holzer says there are a few onotable differences. Bill clinton never called the immigrants rapists and murderers and never called for them to be deported and so its not exactly the same. I believe that we can make America Great again. In washington im kf reporting fox 28 news wants to connect the president ial candidates to our viewers to better inform and empower you. We have reached out to both candidates to participate in extended interviews not only with our station but our sister stations across the country. Country. We want to hear from please share your thoughts. We want to give you a voice in this historic and important race for the white house, terry is hinting that you might want to reconsider leaving the windows open im Hillary Clinton and i approve this message. I know more about isis then the generals do. John mccain, a war hero. Captured ok. Donald trump compared his sacrifices to the sacrifices of two parents who lost their son in war. How would you answer that father . What sacrifice have you made for your country . I think ive made a lot of sacrifices, built great structures. Ive had tremendous success, i think. At Veridian Credit Union thats why were offering auto loans. You get a low rate, plus up to 200 cash back, but this offer ends soon, september has gotten off to wet start here in oorn iowa. All 4 of our eastern cities have had at least an inch and a third of rain. Weve got a long ways to go. Again the drown continues to be pretty soggy. It would with nice to have a week or so of dry weather conditions in iowa. Can you see shower and storms lining up along that front. The rain is taking shape out to the west of us. Hear. Theres mason city, iowa falls, and ames. Everything is pretty much alock long or to the west of that line. How long it holds on is the question tonight. So much these showers and isolated thunderstorms will be around. By the time we got get to 5 or 6 00 in the morning, the worst of it should start to move on out of here. There is still a chance of a few showers as the front kits the renal. Heres our system to the west of us. Thes and storms come toward us. As why get into tomorrow, the activity starts to weaken during the morning hours. Could be a tbeu lingering showers for the remainder of date, but they should be out along the front here. Wind this, we get some nice high pressure. The dew points will tank as this is some nice fall air. Tonights first focus calls for for tomorrow, im looking for mostly clowdy skies. Scattered showers around, especially early and maybe again later in the day, particularly along our eastern counties. After that, you can see wednesday and thursday, looking really nice. Highs back around 73 to 75 degrees. None of those 3 inch ohals for sure. Thank, terry. I know its early, but the football season cant look any more different between iowa city and ames. Keep the glass half full, not half empty. The new era is looking like the old in ames, but why the slowness are not panicking just yet. And the run you have to see to im patty judge, and if you dont think washington has changed chuck grassley, try and ask him. The senate is broken. Why are you leading all the obstruction . If you get your way and defund planned parenthood, where am i going to get my cancer screenings . If im paying more for medicine because your medicare plan passes, how do i afford that . Are you even listening . Owa. A lot of iowa state fans are thinking here we go a lot of iowa state fans are thinking, here we go again after the losses to iowa and uni to start the Matt Campbell the clones are keeping calm as they head into this weekend. Reporter 2 game, no wins, and a litany of questions on offense and defense for iowa state after their 423 loss on saturday. But Matt Campbell isnt buying into that all too familiar feeling of dread. Thats what were trying to beat right now. Were trying to break culture of woe is me, were getting down, things are always bad. Thats not the case. Reporter but werents strike allen lazard know that it wasnt spoked to be an an overnight remedy. Weve just got to know that own path and were along for ride. Reporter and that ride goes to tcu on saturday. Now it counts counts. Think as much as we have to worry about tcu weve got to address iowa state. Reporter as cyclones head to tcu and of jack trice stadium, they ask if the depth chart gets left bind. Theyll thai tell me joel laning is still iowa states starting quarterback. On the road, at home, and now the panthers are back on the hood. Theyve averaging 45 points per try not to get in a shoot yowbt but if it happens, try to keep up. If it comes to it, you have to match it. It will all play out. I just hope that in the end of the day, were make the play. Reporter the panthers also fell 7 spots to 7th in the fcs poll. David Johnson continues to check this out. It looks like he was going to be captured for 25 yard whrobsz instead, he turns nothing into a 45 yard game. 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We have some good news and some bad news lets start with the bad news. That includes some showers and clouds. Cooler weather. It wont be a great day, but it will not and then things get better for wednesday and thursday. Center and the bad news is the colonels just lost in the pot tom of the 11th, so their season comes to an end. But getting this far, theyre a good team. Proud of them any wall baip. Thanks for a great season. Thank you for watching fox 28 proud of them anyway. The wind brought water to prairie farms. Then windmills went away, but the wind remained. Chuck grassley thought it was time to bring the windmill back. Without the grassley legislation, and his effective leadership, the Wind Energy Industry would not have succeeded. Now, more than thirty one percent of all the electricity in iowa comes from wind. Six thousand in iowa alone. Google, facebook, microsoft and good paying manufacturing jobs have come to iowa for that energy. 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