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Eileen loan. Good morning. Eileen on camera from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. See the screen for your complete Weather Information. Here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 Weather Team Scattered shower and a few thunderstorms are tracking along a stalled front. It is all rain with temperatures in the upper 40s to low 60s across the kwwl viewing area this morning. Northeasterly winds are calm to around 15 mph but will e light for the next couple of days. You have a 50 50 shot of seeing some of these showers and storms today, with the best chance along the front. We dry out by tomorrow. Ill let you know if the warmer temperatures will continue, as well, in a few minutes. We are following breaking news calling ambushstyle attacks. It all started early this morning when officers went to investigate shots fired. The Des Moines Police Department Says officers found an urbandale officer had been shot. About 20 minutes later a des moines officer was found shot. Both officers have died. A News Conference could start at any minute. Well continue to stay on top of this throughout the morning on air and ol less than a week before election day, the big unknown this morning is how soon the fbi will wrap up its clinton email investigation. Tracie potts is in washington this morning with more on that plus. Where the candidates are spending their time and money in with six days to go, frustration is mounting people who support donald trump. Thats clintons reaction to a trump protester. Her immediate concern the fbis probe of her top aides emails. Her. Not have results by election day. Get out and vote on november 8th. With 26 million early votes already cast Donald Trumps urging democrats to go back and change their votes before election day. If you live here, or in michigan, or pennsylvania, or minnesota, those four places, you can trumps rolling out 25 Million Dollars in ads. In 13 states all but one voted for president obama. Hes in florida today, where polls show early voters evenly split. Clinton campaigns out west in arizona and nevada. Shes rallying female voters. Dont be used. Dont be exploited. Hes bearing down on obamacare. With less than a week to go to make their case. The clinton surrogates are all over the map today president obama, Vice President biden, bill and chelsea clinton, Bernie Sanders and elizabeth warren. Washington. Today former president bill clinton will be in waterloo campaigning for his wife. Also today vp nominee tim tomorrow trumps vp nominee mike pence will be in Warren County. In a kwwl followup this morning. Police say a waterloo homeowner has to pay more than 15 thousand dollars because her property is considered a chronic nuisance. Police have responded to the spates home at 520 elm street in waterloo several times. As a result the city began charging dorothy spates 50 dollars an hour, every time officers were called to her home. To date, officers have racked up 15thousand dollars. Iowa law says that service fee can be assessed against the property in the same manner as two people arrested accused of robbing an iowa bank. Daniel jackson and Jason Centeno taken into custody in florida. The Delaware County Sheriffs Office believe they robbed the Citizens State Bank in hopkinton a couple weeks ago. The two are awaiting extradition back to iowa to face first degree robbery charges. A jeep slams into a tree sending two people to the hospital. Block of first avenue in cedar rapids. The driver and passenger both have serious injuries. Firefighers had to help get them out of their car. The crash is still under investigation. Its been 25 years since a tragedy unfolded on the university of iowa campus. The shootings took place at Van Allen Hall and jessup hall on campus. Five people were shot and killed the Physics Department chair two professors an administrator and a student. Another student was seriously opening fire he shot and yesterday dozens gathered to remember the victims. Among them a man who lived through the what you think of as normal. My i can remember almost everything; the weather, seeing the people. It was just this very really kind of surreal thing. 25 years later for the first time all six victims will be memorialized together in a plaque under the shade of the old capitol. Continuing coverage this morning. North Dakota Police are getting extra money to help cover protests of the Dakota Access pipeline. A legislative committee there approved an emergency request to borrow an additional 4Million Dollars. The state borrowed 6million in september but that moneys thousands to stop the project. And we realize that its not going to appear as we go, says gov. Jack dalrymple some of the money is being used to pay for officers from other states. Authorities are trying to identify who poured motor oil on the north dakota State Capitol building. In this video you see two people spilling oil on the property. They also placed a sign nearby that says you cant drink oil. It took several hours to clean up. State troopers say theres a connection between the vandalism and the pipeline protests, but theyre not comfortable saying a terrifying and frightening end to a late night swim. Rest and relaxation turned into panic. Take a look at this Surveillance Video out of zimbabwe. A crocodile dives into the pool and goes toward the woman. The man instantly jumps out of her. The good thing is neither one of them got hurt. A dog is pulled from the rubble of an earthquake alive. Italian firefighters rescuing the dog which despite being covered in dust appears to be unharmed. No deaths or critical injuries have been reported after sundays quake. Many people had left the affected areas after another quake back in august killed almost 300. A high school is under fire for the way it handled a safe driving campaign. The Wisconsin School told students during morning announcements some of their classmates had died. Several minutes later, a second announcement told students there was no accident, and this was part of an exercise on the dangers of texting and driving. Because they thought these people were actually dead and so i think a lot of them actually called their parents in school too. The students whose names were called, were told not to let their friends know they were okay. Teachers and any of the announcements youre gonna get. Some students may have been caught off guard, they only intended to improve awareness of teen driving. Back home in iowa a proposed 500 Million Dollar highvoltage interstate power line could be built. The power line will stretch more than 125 miles between Dubuque County and dan county wisconsin. If built the line would go in service in 2023. A poor nights sleep may leave you yawning and eating more the next day. People consumed an average of 385 extra calories a day. Which is the amount in four and a half slices of bread. They also tended to eat more fat and less protein. And while one day of overeating may not matter, experts say people with chronic sleep disorders could be at risk of a significant weight gain. An unexpectd bond between a dentist and a veteran. After helping serve our country for 4 years. One eastern iowa man gets help from a stranger kwwls Amanda Gilbert joins us live in waterloo with this mans story. Williams says he can finally smile again after living almost 10 years in pain. Allen had a severe mouth infection. One that dentists at aspen dental say could possibly have killed him. But the veteran didnt have the money to get the proper treatment for his infection. Decided to treat allen. Free of charge. After seeing how much pain the vet had. Worse than a migraine. I mean its a lot worse. You start crying because the pain is so bad. Allen had a succesful surgery. He ended up having 19 teeth pulled. Today he should be getting he says before he was embarrassed to smile. But not anymore. Live in waterloo. Amanda gilbert. News 7 kwwl. Allen hopes to now move forward with marrying his girlfriend after the surgery. Breast Cancer Awareness month just ended. But many people are fighting the disease year round. Those who have lost their battle to cancer. Nats its a battle on the ice, with Breast Cancer. Its called pink the rink, but a story that ends at Breast Cancer survivor i screamed i just ran from the tony falcon and chase endgahl hockey players for cmu and parttime employees at apple bee brought their boss margie latta a hockey jersey sot margie latta, Breast Cancer survivor its number two, because im a two time Breast Cancer survivo you see for these hockey player its their life off the ice, their everyday life, thats led them to pink the rink. sot tony falcon, cmu hockey player shes been through so much and she deserves to be recognized for it sot margie latta, Breast Cancer survivor i dont wear my Breast Cancer to be a manager i was going through it so theyve been apart restaurant to rink, margie has been an inspiration to this team, theyre hoping the game serves a larger purpose our cancer survivors who attended have gone through i think that a good impression for them in her pink jersey, honoring her battle, margie got to begin tonights battle on the ice. Them by its coming up on today in iowa. Money. Plus. The world of harry potter is coming to life through your cell phone. More on that plus the up. Youre watching kwwl, weve got you covered with jerry gallagher, ally crutcher and meteorologist eileen loan. This is today in iowa. Im really good at war. I love war in a certain way. Ike a [expletive] and congressman rod blum said. Send me back to congress, and you send donald trump to the white house. Rod blum still supports trump today. And even attacked republicans who spoke out against trump. Send me back to congress, and you send donald trump to the white house. Rod blum and donald trump. Wrong for iowa. Lets go to storm track seven meteorologist eileen loan now for your complete Weather Information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 Weather Team Showers and a few storms are tracking through the area, mainly along a stalled front draped over us, although anyone could see a shower or two today. Some thunder is possible most of the day, as well. Then we really mild. Temps this morning are in the upper 40s to low 60s. Normal lows are around 33 for today. The entire state is warmer than normal with most of us in the 50s. Easterly to northeast winds will keep the front from moving very much. So we are keeping the clouds and the chance of rain over us today. Most of the thunderstorm activity will be toward evening to our south as the front starts to track away from us. , but this then allows dry air in and we should see mostly sunny skies the next couple of days. Rainfall amounts will depend on how many thunderstorms track through your area, but most will see a trace to half an inch. With the areas with the so. Scattered showers and storms will track through off and on today with highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s with northeast winds mainly 510 mph. Clearing skies tonight could lead to areas of fog as temperatures only drop into the mid to upper 40s. Mostly sunny for thursday with highs back into the low to mid mild through the weekend and even into monday before the next system brings another chance of showers to the state monday night and tuesday. Its coming up on today in iowa. And mild through the weekend and even into monday before the next chance of showers to the state monday night and tuesday. Its coming up on today in iowa. Staples will help some of its workers pay off their student loans. Plus. This baby rhino from i sometimes, maybe its worth listening to a politician. Take congressman rod blum. On social security, blum doesnt just back the Republican Special interest agenda hes campaigning on it. For years, hes pressed to privatize social security, risking seniors guaranteed benefits on the stock market. And blum supported benefit cuts by voting to raise social securitys retirement age. So if you care about a secure retirement, listen to rod blum women vote is responsible for time to start thinking about the next big holiday. Thanksgiving today we expect to get a better idea of how many people plan to travel over the thanksgiving holiday. Triplea will release its annual forecast which will include how costs this year compare to last year. The holiday spirit means the spirit of hiring. A recent survey says nearly 7 hundred40 thousand Seasonal Workers are expected to be hired for the holidays. The Top Five Companies looking for Seasonal Workers macys, jc penney, office depot, gap and kohls. Holiday deals are already underway for amazon shoppers. The site launched its black friday deals yesterday. The site will feature new discounts every day on clothing. Electronics. Toys and other products. Staples plans to start helping officesupply chain plans to give an extra one hundred dollars a month to some employees to help pay for tuition or to help pay to the top performers chosen by management and to new employees on the companys businessto Business Sales team. Get ready for some harry potter fans to ask for a new phone this Holiday Season. Google is adding a little magic to android phones. You can cast spells on your phone after saying ok google, you can and off by saying lumos and nox. Those are the spells the characters use to turn their wands into flashlights and turn them back off. You can also turn off your ringer and notifications by saying silencio. Thats the spell which silences americas most popular fall attractions. Its based on the greatest increase in yearoveryear search activity on the travel planning and booking website. Topping the list the ground zero memorial in new york city. The annual starbucks red cup Holiday Season is back with a big twist. This year, the cups are green. But it appears starbucks may just be going green before going red. People have spotted boxes at starbucks coffeehouses with a label that says no peeking until november 10. A baby rhinos first bath is getting a lot of attention online. The baby and its mother at the des moines Blank Park Zoo got quite a hose down. The little rhino enjoying every minute of it. The post gained fast attention online, earning more than heres a live look at vernon theyre like a lot of iowans they get up early, get the kids to school, and get to work. We need to build an economy that works for the middle class. Instead of giving breaks to big business, we need to cut taxes for the middle class and small business. Im monica vernon, and i approve this message because ill never forget who i work for. Sometimes, maybe its worth listening to a politician. Take congressman rod blum. On social security, blum doesnt just back n it. For years, hes pressed to privatize social security, risking seniors guaranteed benefits on the stock market. And blum supported benefit cuts by voting to raise social securitys retirement age. So if you care about a secure retirement, listen to rod blum hes putting your security at risk. Women vote is responsible for the content of this advertising. Battle over a toss up state. The campaigns are making iowa a focus less than a week before the president ial election. Plus social media makes it easier to catch a thief. After he decides to put a police chase and its down to this. A day ahead for so many cub fans in eastern iowa. Good morning, im ally crutcher. Storm track seven meteorologist eileen loan is here now with your storm track seven eileen on camera scattered shower and a few thunderstorms are tracking along a stalled front. It is all rain with temperatures in the upper 40s to low 60s across the kwwl viewing area this morning. Northeasterly winds are calm to around 15 mph but will be fairly light for the next couple of days. You have a 50 50 shot of seeing some of these showers and storms today, with the best let you know if the warmer temperatures will continue, as well, in a few minutes. Were continuing to follow breaking news this morning. Two Iowa Police Officers are dead in what police are calling ambush style attacks. It all started early this morning when officers went to investigate shots fired. The Des Moines Police Department Says officers found an urbandale officer had been shot. About 20 minutes later a des moines officer was found shot. Both officers have died. Well continue to stay on top of this throughout the morning on air starts and helps finish the race for the white house. Nine months and a day after the Iowa Caucuses the campaigns are still focusing on iowa. Stake in the Hawkeye State six days before the election. Im with the iowa gop. In iowa the urgency is eric branstad, the son seeing new voters like weve democrats usually win the early vote. This year, iowa gop enthusiasm. Its at an alltime high. So far republicans are doing better than in 2012, but still lagging with 33pointnine percent of the early vote compared to 43 pointtwo both candidates recently came to cedar rapids, iowa, just hours apart. She is the candidate of donald trump take us back. The challenge for Democrats Iowa was never Weather Information<\/a>. Here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 Weather Team Scattered<\/a> shower and a few thunderstorms are tracking along a stalled front. It is all rain with temperatures in the upper 40s to low 60s across the kwwl viewing area this morning. Northeasterly winds are calm to around 15 mph but will e light for the next couple of days. You have a 50 50 shot of seeing some of these showers and storms today, with the best chance along the front. We dry out by tomorrow. Ill let you know if the warmer temperatures will continue, as well, in a few minutes. We are following breaking news calling ambushstyle attacks. It all started early this morning when officers went to investigate shots fired. The Des Moines Police<\/a> Department Says<\/a> officers found an urbandale officer had been shot. About 20 minutes later a des moines officer was found shot. Both officers have died. A News Conference<\/a> could start at any minute. Well continue to stay on top of this throughout the morning on air and ol less than a week before election day, the big unknown this morning is how soon the fbi will wrap up its clinton email investigation. Tracie potts is in washington this morning with more on that plus. Where the candidates are spending their time and money in with six days to go, frustration is mounting people who support donald trump. Thats clintons reaction to a trump protester. Her immediate concern the fbis probe of her top aides emails. Her. Not have results by election day. Get out and vote on november 8th. With 26 million early votes already cast Donald Trumps<\/a> urging democrats to go back and change their votes before election day. If you live here, or in michigan, or pennsylvania, or minnesota, those four places, you can trumps rolling out 25 Million Dollars<\/a> in ads. In 13 states all but one voted for president obama. Hes in florida today, where polls show early voters evenly split. Clinton campaigns out west in arizona and nevada. Shes rallying female voters. Dont be used. Dont be exploited. Hes bearing down on obamacare. With less than a week to go to make their case. The clinton surrogates are all over the map today president obama, Vice President<\/a> biden, bill and chelsea clinton, Bernie Sanders<\/a> and elizabeth warren. Washington. Today former president bill clinton will be in waterloo campaigning for his wife. Also today vp nominee tim tomorrow trumps vp nominee mike pence will be in Warren County<\/a>. In a kwwl followup this morning. Police say a waterloo homeowner has to pay more than 15 thousand dollars because her property is considered a chronic nuisance. Police have responded to the spates home at 520 elm street in waterloo several times. As a result the city began charging dorothy spates 50 dollars an hour, every time officers were called to her home. To date, officers have racked up 15thousand dollars. Iowa law says that service fee can be assessed against the property in the same manner as two people arrested accused of robbing an iowa bank. Daniel jackson and Jason Centeno<\/a> taken into custody in florida. The Delaware County<\/a> Sheriffs Office<\/a> believe they robbed the Citizens State Bank<\/a> in hopkinton a couple weeks ago. The two are awaiting extradition back to iowa to face first degree robbery charges. A jeep slams into a tree sending two people to the hospital. Block of first avenue in cedar rapids. The driver and passenger both have serious injuries. Firefighers had to help get them out of their car. The crash is still under investigation. Its been 25 years since a tragedy unfolded on the university of iowa campus. The shootings took place at Van Allen Hall<\/a> and jessup hall on campus. Five people were shot and killed the Physics Department<\/a> chair two professors an administrator and a student. Another student was seriously opening fire he shot and yesterday dozens gathered to remember the victims. Among them a man who lived through the what you think of as normal. My i can remember almost everything; the weather, seeing the people. It was just this very really kind of surreal thing. 25 years later for the first time all six victims will be memorialized together in a plaque under the shade of the old capitol. Continuing coverage this morning. North Dakota Police<\/a> are getting extra money to help cover protests of the Dakota Access<\/a> pipeline. A legislative committee there approved an emergency request to borrow an additional 4Million Dollars<\/a>. The state borrowed 6million in september but that moneys thousands to stop the project. And we realize that its not going to appear as we go, says gov. Jack dalrymple some of the money is being used to pay for officers from other states. Authorities are trying to identify who poured motor oil on the north dakota State Capitol<\/a> building. In this video you see two people spilling oil on the property. They also placed a sign nearby that says you cant drink oil. It took several hours to clean up. State troopers say theres a connection between the vandalism and the pipeline protests, but theyre not comfortable saying a terrifying and frightening end to a late night swim. Rest and relaxation turned into panic. Take a look at this Surveillance Video<\/a> out of zimbabwe. A crocodile dives into the pool and goes toward the woman. The man instantly jumps out of her. The good thing is neither one of them got hurt. A dog is pulled from the rubble of an earthquake alive. Italian firefighters rescuing the dog which despite being covered in dust appears to be unharmed. No deaths or critical injuries have been reported after sundays quake. Many people had left the affected areas after another quake back in august killed almost 300. A high school is under fire for the way it handled a safe driving campaign. The Wisconsin School<\/a> told students during morning announcements some of their classmates had died. Several minutes later, a second announcement told students there was no accident, and this was part of an exercise on the dangers of texting and driving. Because they thought these people were actually dead and so i think a lot of them actually called their parents in school too. The students whose names were called, were told not to let their friends know they were okay. Teachers and any of the announcements youre gonna get. Some students may have been caught off guard, they only intended to improve awareness of teen driving. Back home in iowa a proposed 500 Million Dollar<\/a> highvoltage interstate power line could be built. The power line will stretch more than 125 miles between Dubuque County<\/a> and dan county wisconsin. If built the line would go in service in 2023. A poor nights sleep may leave you yawning and eating more the next day. People consumed an average of 385 extra calories a day. Which is the amount in four and a half slices of bread. They also tended to eat more fat and less protein. And while one day of overeating may not matter, experts say people with chronic sleep disorders could be at risk of a significant weight gain. An unexpectd bond between a dentist and a veteran. After helping serve our country for 4 years. One eastern iowa man gets help from a stranger kwwls Amanda Gilbert<\/a> joins us live in waterloo with this mans story. Williams says he can finally smile again after living almost 10 years in pain. Allen had a severe mouth infection. One that dentists at aspen dental say could possibly have killed him. But the veteran didnt have the money to get the proper treatment for his infection. Decided to treat allen. Free of charge. After seeing how much pain the vet had. Worse than a migraine. I mean its a lot worse. You start crying because the pain is so bad. Allen had a succesful surgery. He ended up having 19 teeth pulled. Today he should be getting he says before he was embarrassed to smile. But not anymore. Live in waterloo. Amanda gilbert. News 7 kwwl. Allen hopes to now move forward with marrying his girlfriend after the surgery. Breast Cancer Awareness<\/a> month just ended. But many people are fighting the disease year round. Those who have lost their battle to cancer. Nats its a battle on the ice, with Breast Cancer<\/a>. Its called pink the rink, but a story that ends at Breast Cancer<\/a> survivor i screamed i just ran from the tony falcon and chase endgahl hockey players for cmu and parttime employees at apple bee brought their boss margie latta a hockey jersey sot margie latta, Breast Cancer<\/a> survivor its number two, because im a two time Breast Cancer<\/a> survivo you see for these hockey player its their life off the ice, their everyday life, thats led them to pink the rink. sot tony falcon, cmu hockey player shes been through so much and she deserves to be recognized for it sot margie latta, Breast Cancer<\/a> survivor i dont wear my Breast Cancer<\/a> to be a manager i was going through it so theyve been apart restaurant to rink, margie has been an inspiration to this team, theyre hoping the game serves a larger purpose our cancer survivors who attended have gone through i think that a good impression for them in her pink jersey, honoring her battle, margie got to begin tonights battle on the ice. Them by its coming up on today in iowa. Money. Plus. The world of harry potter is coming to life through your cell phone. More on that plus the up. Youre watching kwwl, weve got you covered with jerry gallagher, ally crutcher and meteorologist eileen loan. This is today in iowa. Im really good at war. I love war in a certain way. Ike a [expletive] and congressman rod blum said. Send me back to congress, and you send donald trump to the white house. Rod blum still supports trump today. And even attacked republicans who spoke out against trump. Send me back to congress, and you send donald trump to the white house. Rod blum and donald trump. Wrong for iowa. Lets go to storm track seven meteorologist eileen loan now for your complete Weather Information<\/a> from the kwwl stormtrack 7 Weather Team Showers<\/a> and a few storms are tracking through the area, mainly along a stalled front draped over us, although anyone could see a shower or two today. Some thunder is possible most of the day, as well. Then we really mild. Temps this morning are in the upper 40s to low 60s. Normal lows are around 33 for today. The entire state is warmer than normal with most of us in the 50s. Easterly to northeast winds will keep the front from moving very much. So we are keeping the clouds and the chance of rain over us today. Most of the thunderstorm activity will be toward evening to our south as the front starts to track away from us. , but this then allows dry air in and we should see mostly sunny skies the next couple of days. Rainfall amounts will depend on how many thunderstorms track through your area, but most will see a trace to half an inch. With the areas with the so. Scattered showers and storms will track through off and on today with highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s with northeast winds mainly 510 mph. Clearing skies tonight could lead to areas of fog as temperatures only drop into the mid to upper 40s. Mostly sunny for thursday with highs back into the low to mid mild through the weekend and even into monday before the next system brings another chance of showers to the state monday night and tuesday. Its coming up on today in iowa. And mild through the weekend and even into monday before the next chance of showers to the state monday night and tuesday. Its coming up on today in iowa. Staples will help some of its workers pay off their student loans. Plus. This baby rhino from i sometimes, maybe its worth listening to a politician. Take congressman rod blum. On social security, blum doesnt just back the Republican Special<\/a> interest agenda hes campaigning on it. For years, hes pressed to privatize social security, risking seniors guaranteed benefits on the stock market. And blum supported benefit cuts by voting to raise social securitys retirement age. So if you care about a secure retirement, listen to rod blum women vote is responsible for time to start thinking about the next big holiday. Thanksgiving today we expect to get a better idea of how many people plan to travel over the thanksgiving holiday. Triplea will release its annual forecast which will include how costs this year compare to last year. The holiday spirit means the spirit of hiring. A recent survey says nearly 7 hundred40 thousand Seasonal Workers<\/a> are expected to be hired for the holidays. The Top Five Companies<\/a> looking for Seasonal Workers<\/a> macys, jc penney, office depot, gap and kohls. Holiday deals are already underway for amazon shoppers. The site launched its black friday deals yesterday. The site will feature new discounts every day on clothing. Electronics. Toys and other products. Staples plans to start helping officesupply chain plans to give an extra one hundred dollars a month to some employees to help pay for tuition or to help pay to the top performers chosen by management and to new employees on the companys businessto Business Sales<\/a> team. Get ready for some harry potter fans to ask for a new phone this Holiday Season<\/a>. Google is adding a little magic to android phones. You can cast spells on your phone after saying ok google, you can and off by saying lumos and nox. Those are the spells the characters use to turn their wands into flashlights and turn them back off. You can also turn off your ringer and notifications by saying silencio. Thats the spell which silences americas most popular fall attractions. Its based on the greatest increase in yearoveryear search activity on the travel planning and booking website. Topping the list the ground zero memorial in new york city. The annual starbucks red cup Holiday Season<\/a> is back with a big twist. This year, the cups are green. But it appears starbucks may just be going green before going red. People have spotted boxes at starbucks coffeehouses with a label that says no peeking until november 10. A baby rhinos first bath is getting a lot of attention online. The baby and its mother at the des moines Blank Park Zoo<\/a> got quite a hose down. The little rhino enjoying every minute of it. The post gained fast attention online, earning more than heres a live look at vernon theyre like a lot of iowans they get up early, get the kids to school, and get to work. We need to build an economy that works for the middle class. Instead of giving breaks to big business, we need to cut taxes for the middle class and small business. Im monica vernon, and i approve this message because ill never forget who i work for. Sometimes, maybe its worth listening to a politician. Take congressman rod blum. On social security, blum doesnt just back n it. For years, hes pressed to privatize social security, risking seniors guaranteed benefits on the stock market. And blum supported benefit cuts by voting to raise social securitys retirement age. So if you care about a secure retirement, listen to rod blum hes putting your security at risk. Women vote is responsible for the content of this advertising. Battle over a toss up state. The campaigns are making iowa a focus less than a week before the president ial election. Plus social media makes it easier to catch a thief. After he decides to put a police chase and its down to this. A day ahead for so many cub fans in eastern iowa. Good morning, im ally crutcher. Storm track seven meteorologist eileen loan is here now with your storm track seven eileen on camera scattered shower and a few thunderstorms are tracking along a stalled front. It is all rain with temperatures in the upper 40s to low 60s across the kwwl viewing area this morning. Northeasterly winds are calm to around 15 mph but will be fairly light for the next couple of days. You have a 50 50 shot of seeing some of these showers and storms today, with the best let you know if the warmer temperatures will continue, as well, in a few minutes. Were continuing to follow breaking news this morning. Two Iowa Police Officers<\/a> are dead in what police are calling ambush style attacks. It all started early this morning when officers went to investigate shots fired. The Des Moines Police<\/a> Department Says<\/a> officers found an urbandale officer had been shot. About 20 minutes later a des moines officer was found shot. Both officers have died. Well continue to stay on top of this throughout the morning on air starts and helps finish the race for the white house. Nine months and a day after the Iowa Caucuses<\/a> the campaigns are still focusing on iowa. Stake in the Hawkeye State<\/a> six days before the election. Im with the iowa gop. In iowa the urgency is eric branstad, the son seeing new voters like weve democrats usually win the early vote. This year, iowa gop enthusiasm. Its at an alltime high. So far republicans are doing better than in 2012, but still lagging with 33pointnine percent of the early vote compared to 43 pointtwo both candidates recently came to cedar rapids, iowa, just hours apart. She is the candidate of donald trump take us back. The challenge for Democrats Iowa<\/a> was never Democratic Caucus<\/a> loss was the beginning of the end for that campaign, and her 2016 win against Bernie Sanders<\/a> was a struggle. Iowa democrats argue especially against trump, and they insist their get out the vote operation is superior. It is a toss up state. And it is gonna come down to that organization, and i think thats whats gonna get us the win. It is a toss up state. And it is gonna come down to that organization, and i think thats whats gonna get us the win. In almost every battleground state, early voting this year is higher than it was at the same where about seven thousand more voters turned out in 2012 a week ahead of the election compared to this year. Today former president bill campaigning for his wife. Todays event is at the Waterloo Center<\/a> for the arts. Doors will open at three. The former president is expected to begin speaking around four. Vp nominee tim kaine is in dubuque today as he campaigns for Hillary Clinton<\/a> at Loras College<\/a> at one45. Kaines counterpart republican Vice President<\/a> ial nominee mike pence is also coming back to the state. Hell be in Warren County<\/a> tomorrow. Pence was in fort dodge last week. House Speaker Paul Ryan<\/a> is also campaigning with congressman rod blum in waterloo. The two are scheduled to speak at the cedar Valley Hospitality<\/a> house at three oclock. Congressman blum is in a tight race in eastern iowa. Yesterday, we heard from him. This morning, were hearing what his challenger would do if voters elect her on tuesday. Kwwls Nikki Newbrough<\/a> has more with monica vernon. Voters. Her plan if elected. Fight for working families. Equal pay for equal work isnt just a womans issue, its the family. You know when families succeed, communities succeed. She says her experience comes from building her own business and bringing people together. Specifica lly during the 2008 floods. As for her opponent, rod blum. She says there is a clear difference between them. You know i see what he did in terms of going, shutting down the government. That doesnt do anything. What we need is people who will go and and i will be willing to really work with everybody. And just recently, vernon had the chance to be on stage with Hillary Clinton<\/a> during her cedar email situation with clinton, she is still backing her for president. Well to me thats a matter for the fbi and i think everybody i talk to wants to get back to the issues. Talking about that any more job. To my im focused on jobs for people right here. In if youd like to see our interview with congressman rod blum you can find it on our website kwwl dotcom. Critical condition after being shot in cedar rapids. An officer was also taken to the hospital. It happened near coe college in cedar rapids early yesterday morning. Police say it all started with a traffic stop. Investigators say Jerime Mitchell<\/a> the officer. The officer shot him. Mitchell then took off allegedly hitting an Unmarked Police<\/a> suv before smashing into cars parked in a coe College Parking<\/a> lot. It was kind of scary for some of us because like you dont think its going to happen. You dont think well, its coe its not going to happen to us. One officer in the suv that was hit was taken to the hospital. Police say that officer should be ok. We dont know what exactly happened that led to the officer firing at mitchell. Man in the hospital. The man was found in the area of rhey and franklin streets around 11 yesterday morning. Police say he had been shot. He was rushed into surgery no word on his condition this im shaking a lot right now because i mean if they are shooting here now whos to say they wont come back . Its always a repeat around this area and its crazy. Its got to stop. No arrestsa a high speed chase streamed live on facebook by the man police were trying to catch. An officer in tulsa went inside a coffee shop this week, but left her keys in the squad car. A man got in took off led police on a high speed chase and posted part of it on Facebook Live<\/a> using the officers ipad. After 40 minutes, officers caught up with him. He had parked the Police Cruiser<\/a> at this parents home. Of killing four people after plunging off a bridge into a crowded festival in california. The suspect is still being treated. Authorities believe he was under the influence when he crashed. New research could help solve a mystery about a legendary american pilot. Amelia earhart was the first woman to fly across the atlantic. Her plane crashed into the pacific as she tried to circle the crash. Bu found on an island in the Pacific Ocean<\/a> back in 1940 may belong to her so its possible she was a castaway. After years of pain. A new reason to smile. A parkersburg veteran had a serious mouth infection. Potentially life threatening. A dentist in waterloo decided to step in and help. Kwwls Amanda Gilbert<\/a> joins us live in waterloo. With the story of this unique friendship. A veteran named Allen Williams<\/a> dental for one final appointment today. The vet is a Health Care Provider<\/a> and he spends a lot of time looking after his mom. Finally. Someone else. Unexpected. Stepped in to help him out. An unexpected bond. Between a veteran. And a dentist. Allen williams. Ah i love you guys. Served in the marine corps for 4 still a marine. Always a marine. Marine for life. The vet says his teeth hurt for almost 10 years. It was horrible, like i said its worse than a migraine. I mean its a lot worse. You start crying because the pain is so bad. He had a severe mouth infection. One that was potentially life threatening. nat dr. Alaa al arabi stepped in. Agreeing to help allan out. Free of charge. nat the surgery was succesfull. I had 19 teeth pulled out at once. And now the vets getting permanent dentures put in. I feel better about myself. My self esteems coming back. New confidence. So allan can finally marry his girl. I call her angel eyes. Cause she caught my eye. Williams first came to aspen dental about 6 months ago. Hopefully. Today will be one of his final appointments. Hes expected to get his permanent dentures. Live in waterloo. Amanda gilbert. News 7 kwwl. Allen williams did not qualify for for sports fans theres nothing like a game seven. Well see one tonight after the cubs stayed alive again in the world series. Well show you how they did it plus a golf getaway for weve got you covered with jerry gallagher, ally crutcher and meteorologist eileen loan. This is today in iowa. Now your storm track 7 lets go to storm track seven 7 weather team. See the screen for your complete Weather Information<\/a>. Tracking through the area, mainly along a sta could see a shower or two today. Some thunder is possible most of the day, as well. Then we mild. Temps this morning are in the upper 40s to low 60s. Normal lows are warmer than normal with most of us in the 50s. Easterly to northeast winds will keep the front from moving very much. So we are most of the thunderstorm activity will be toward evening to our south as the front starts to track away from us. , but this then allows dry air in and we rainfall amounts will depend on how many thunderstorms track through your area, but thunderstorms getting up to an inch or so. Scattered showers through off and on today with highs in the upper 50s to mid could lead to areas of fog as temperatures only drop into the mid to upper 40s. Mostly sunny for thursday with highs back into weekend and even into monday before the next system brings another chance of showers to the state monday night and tuesday. The time now is steal a base, settle in for a free taco. Fast feet in the world series leads to free fast food today. Back into the low to mid 60s. And we stay sun through the weekend and even into monday before the next system brings another chance of showers to the state monday night and tuesday. The time now is steal a base, settle in for a free taco. Fast feet in the world series leads most thunderstorms getting up to an inch or so. Scattered showers and storms will track through off and on today with highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s with northeast winds mainly 510 mph. Clearing skies tonight could lead to areas of fog as temperatures only drop into the mid to upper 40s. Mostly sunny for thursday with highs back into weekend and even into monday before the next system brings another chance of showers to the state monday night and tuesday. Most thunderstorms getting up to an inch or so. Scattered showers and storms will track through off and on today with highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s with northeast the time now is steal a base, settle in for a free taco. Fast feet in the world series leads to free fast food today. Plus hear from the artist behind a logo. In the spotlight at the world series. Should that logo stay or go . Putting a wife to work is a very dangerous thing. E p. When youre a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. More accusers coming forward to say they were sexually assaulted by donald trump. Ill go backstage before a show. Yes. And everyones getting dressed. Donald trump walked into the dressing room while contestants, some as young as 15 were changing. Standing there with no clothes. You see these incredible looking women. She ate like a pig. A person whos flatchested is very hard to be a 10. Do you treat women with respect . Uh. I cant say that either. Alright, good. Breaking news this morning. Two Iowa Police Officers<\/a> are dead in what police are calling morning when officers went to investigate shots fired. The Des Moines Police<\/a> Department Says<\/a> officers found an urbandale officer had been shot. About 20 minutes later a des moines officer was found shot. And online. One more game. For everything. Tonight, one of the longest droughts in sports history will end. It has to. Either cleveland or chicago will win the world series. One team hasnt won it all in 68 the cubs forced a game seven in the world series by winning last night. They took control early with the long ball. Is his second home run in as many games. Cubs lead one nothing. Then, the inning continues as cleveland misplays by fly ball off the bat of addison russell. Two runs score. Three runs in the first for chicago. The cubs would blow the game open in the third. Russell up again this time with the bases loaded. Thats a grand slam. The first in the world series in 11 years. Russell also ties the record for most rbi in a World Series Game<\/a> with the world series. But not all of it has been positive. The man who created chief wahoo for the Cleveland Indians<\/a> says he has no regrets. Walter was just 17 years old calls for the logo to be retired, with some calling it racially insensitive to native americans. Im 87 years old. And im sorta happy when i get up in the morning. So whatever they want to do, im going to leave that up to the Cleveland Indians<\/a>. The baseball commissioner says Team Ownership<\/a> after the world series. Todays the day many taco bell fans have been waiting for. The fast food chain is offering up a free doritos locos taco to each customer from two to six. Taco bell promised it would do this if a player stole a base in game one or two of the world series. Six days from the election a driving range is giving voters some relief. The owner in texas says he knows people are stressed out about the election so he found a way frustrations. He saw giant bales of hay and he put pictures of the president ial nominees as targets. Its youre watching today in iowa on k wwl. Thunderstorms track through today but mainly dry through the weekend. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s today will warm into the low to mid 60s the rest sometimes, maybe its worth listening to a politician. Take congressman rod blum. On social security, blum doesnt just back the Republican Special<\/a> interest agenda hes campaigning on it. For years, hes pressed to privatize social security, s guaranteed benefits on the stock market. And blum supported benefit cuts by voting to raise social securitys retirement age. So if you care about a secure retirement, listen to rod blum hes putting your security at risk. Women vote is responsible for the content of this advertising. Women vote is responsible for darien why have the latest smartphone if you cant use it wherever you go . Switch to u. S. Cellular for our best plan yet 7 gigs of data per line for only 49. To share more photos at your cabin all for just 49. The best part . We put towers in places the other guys dont. Because u. S. Cellular thinks you deserve a signal that works wherever you are. Switch to u. S. Cellular and get a whopping 7 gigs of data per line for only 49. Now on today in iowa. We ar following breaking enws this officers shot and killed. New this hour reaction from police. Plus. This time next week we should know our countrys next commander in chief. Today the president ial campaigns have a big focus on iowa. 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