Entering the bakery. And like i said, no donthat was the end of a nearly two year long process for john to pull that day all together. Johnin june of 94 i went the Czech Republican and slovakia and met with president havel and kovach independently in their offices. That was really cool. And asked them when they could be here for a dedication. We werent going to dedicate it without them. United nations natladies and gentlemen. President clintonjohn says just days before, the White House Advance Team moved the event outside into a cold october morning. Wjcladies and gentlemen, if we have not demonstrated anything about the czech and Slovak Heritage of iowa we have certainly shown these two president s that we are a hardy people. But with the Czech Republic splitting up just years before john says the timing,was right for cedar rapids to give the two new nations common ground. Wjci am proud to stand here with these two president s each leading his nation through an epic transformatio n. Each representing the promise of european future. John president clinton also used he opportunity. This is the other thing i was probably most proud of to speak with both individual leaders about entrance into nato wjcand their presence today reflects our growing partnership as well as the deep roots of their people in the soil of iowa. John says the one sad part is that there are so many places in the Czech Village were wiped out by the flood since president clinton was here. For the former president the purpose of today was to speak about hillary. He talked about everything from Campaign Financing and citizens united, which originally involved a documentary about Hillary Clinton to Climate Change and the affordable bill clinton wasnt the Teddy Roosevelt said we are a nation of immigrants and we welcome anyone from any country, any race, any religion. If they want to be americans, if they accept our values our principles and our laws. If they dont stay where a group of a group of voters who will take part in their very first president ial election, held a mock caucus today at prairie high school. Sophomores, juniors and seniors gathered to talk about all the president ial candidates and vote on who they think should lead the nation. Before they voted, some students took time to talk about why they believed their choice was the best one. The stududts talked about everything from immigration, to the direction of the economy. The group says theyve learned about iowas role in the election process, and feel proud their state we kind of talked about how iowa is really important, it makes a difference if people vote here, it kind of makes a basis for the whole campaign in case youre wondering, on the republican side, the students chose ben carson as the winner, followed by trump and then rubio. And as for the democrats, their choice was Bernie Sanders by a landslide, followed by Martin Omalley and Hillary Clinton was third. A cedar rapids man is in jail tonight accused of trying to kill someone in his home. Just after 7 this morning, Police Received multiple calls from people in the 15hundred block of 7th avenue southeast who say they heard several gunshots in the area. Area. Officers say 31year old Derek Bekeris shot at another man but the targeted victim wasnt hurt. Bekeris is being held in the Linn County Jail on multiple charges, the most serious being attempted murder. An update to a story cbs 2 yesterdaycrpd has arrested counterfeit money. Money. Mendel holmes is accused of giving a fake 100dollar bill to a clerk at the kum and go station on Mount Vernon Road southeast yesterday morning. Holmes vehicle was reported to police, and he was later arrested during a traffic stop. He now faces a felony forgery charge. Police tell cbs 2 news that theyve collected more than 3 thousand weeks. Its been a day of mixed emotions for the womens resource and Action Center in iowa city. Theyve spent today packing up everything at their old house and moving it into a new one on campus. Campus. The wrac says the move makes sense for both them and the university. The university has different long term plans for the location of their old house and the wrac needs more space for their programs, services and assistance. They social justice. Wrac staff say theyve made many partnerships and collaborations over the years that have broadened their supporta both in the number of people who use their services and want to be a part of organizing them. They say there has been steady growth in interest and more College Students wanting to be involved to learn how to make their world a better place. So now the wrac has a new, much larger space in the university owned bowman house. Linda stewart kroon khrown ,wrac director06 14 35 its going to allow us to do, to host a lot more kinds of programming things in our own space. We really havent been able to do anything in our own house now for a number of years just because of. We dont have space. Space. The wrac plans to be ready to go in its new spot next week. Bill clinton bill clinton wasnt the only prominent political name in the corridor today. Today. Republican president ial candidate ben carson spoke with voters in cedar rapids and anamosa. Among many topics carson says he draws influence from one of the nations most beloved president s. Teddy roosevelt said we are a nation of immigrants and we welcome anyone from any country, any race, any religion. If they want to be americans, if they accept our values our principles and our laws. If they dont stay where they are. Poll numbers in iowa show carson on the decline falling behind the likes of donald trump and ted cruz. Still to come at 6 6the major endeavor in the works involving the two cordes most nurses are tough. Theyre problemsolvers. They like making things better. People dont have access to healthcare because they just cant afford it. Bernie sanders understands how pharmaceutical companies and Major Medical companies are ripping us off. Bernie tells the truth, and hes been consistent. He understands that the system is rigged, and hes the only one who can bring real change. Coming up tomorrow on cbs 2 this morning, a simple product could now help hospitals around the country. Country. Find out what new research has found could possibly cut the risk of a deadly infection. In half. See you time now for this weeks cbj report reportand joining us live from the corridor Business Journal is editor adam moore. A lots been said about the need to grow this regions economynow you have word of a collaborative effort to the two Largest Economic Development agencies in the corridor are joining forces on a new joint venturethe Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and the icad group in iowa city announced their collaboration today. Officials said the venture will focus on attracting new businesses and employees to the corridor, which is becoming increasingly important as the region competes with other metros around the nation. Each organization will contribute funding and staff to the effort. An independent director will also be hired to lead things. What are you hearing about a new pastry place in marion . Marion . The former select auto site on seventh ave. In marion could become the corridors next dunkin donuts, but nothings for sure yet. The former used car lot was demolished last fall, and a firm has submitted a site plan for a new donut shop there, but city officials havent heard much else since. City planning director tom treharne tells the cbj that the delay could be due to the developer roundabout to be finished. Dunkin donuts previously signed a multistore Development Agreement with eastern iowa food service, which called for up to 12 locations in the cedar rapids area. Finally tonight, cedar rapids has a new bike shop. Goldfinch cyclery opened on Second Street in newbo last month. According to the shops owners, its intended to be a Community Bike shop run for cyclists, by cyclists. They plan to set a work stand and air compressor outside in the warmer months for customers, and are offering coffee and soft drinks to folks who stop in before or after rides. The owners say they selected newbo because of its growing popularity among cyclists a trend illustrated by the recent opening of the kickstand bar just down the block. Block. For more indepth coverage of these stories and more, be sure to check out mondays edition of the corridor Business Journal. Eastern iowa saw some rain with temperatures warm enough for a big cool down this weekend. Weekend. Chief meteorologist terry swails is here now with your cbs 2 weather first coming up in sports its time to reflect reflectkirk ferentz closes the book on iowas historic season and the offical word on jim reid next on cbs 2. 2. Cbs 2 news connects with you. Call us at 1800222kgan email us at news at cbs 2 iowa dot comconnect with us on facebook at facebook kgan cbs 2. On average, it takes three hundred americans working for a solid year, to make as much money as one top ceo. Its called the wage gap. And the republicans will make it worse by lowering taxes for those at the top and letting corporations write their own rules. Equal pay for women to raise incomes for families, a higher minimum wage, lower taxes for the middle class. She gets the job done for us. Im Hillary Clinton and i approve this message. All season long every time we asked kirk ferentz to think about what his team has accomplished up to this point during the season his answer would be the same, theyll be time for that when the season is over well now it is isand during the final press conference of iowas historical 2015 season captian kirk did and boy was it a lot of fun how it played out when you see people do things do, and attain. Thats the joy in coaching or teaching. And to see players kinda see what it takes and what it means to be a good teammate and really be on a good team. Thats the fun of this whole thing. So. It was a really fun, really enjoyable, gratifying year. Now the challenge is can we not so much surpass it but what can we do with this opportunity . Opportunity . The hawks will have to face that challege without jim reid the iowa linebackers coach has offically been named the new defensive coordinator at Boston College which is just 7 miles from his hometown in massachusetts reid spent three years on ferentzs staff as the hawkeyes linebackers coach. Tom lilly is the face of xavier Girls Basketball as he should be, hes been there from the start of the program and from the start lilly has been successful in thirty years of coaching hes had just 2 loosing seasons but hes not only know as a winner on the court hes the quote master. Tom lilly our ed thomas coach of the week at xavier there is a certian tradtiton to uphold when it comes to Girls Basketball you know wearing the saints jersey people expect certian things out of you. They expect you to be good and expect you to give it your head coach i put a lot of time, effort, and energy into it. I just live it 24 7. 24 7. A life of basketball thats been pretty successfull for tom lilly 13 trips to state 4 state titles and 501 wins but when lilly draws up play its not only to put the ball in the basket basketi think the biggest goal is that we send out Outstanding Young ladies. Ladies. He always tells us not to just be a basketball player. Hes telling us dont let that define you. And that starts with a quote in practice he gives us a quote every day to relate back to in life to live those quotes out and every day ill kind of find myself thinking about those quotes and thinking about how they apply to basketball, but also my life. Life. It just gives us something to think about during practice and just to take away to every day life. And apply it to ourselves. Quotes that will help them through the day from a man who will help them through life. You know im here for them 24 7 for the rest of their lives. Anytime youve dedicated and given me that much love and care and respect that youve a Family Member youre a xavier Girls Basketball Family Member forever and ever and ever. And that never goes away. Away. And dont forget to nominate your coach to be our ed thomas coach of the week just head to our sports page on our website and fill out a Nomination Form remember it can be any coach at any level. We will be right back to take one last look at your forecast thanks for watching your cbs 2 news at six. Entertainment youll join us donkey sound elephant sound theres a big difference between making noise, tapping sound and making sense. elephant sound donkey sound when it comes to Social Security, we need more than lip service. Our next president needs a real plan to keep Social Security strong. elephant noise hey candidates. Enough talk. Its around my neck. Charlie sheen, his new at home interview after revelation. 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