Watched the protesters and followed them on their march. Sam, what did protestors tell you tonight . Well its important to point out that these protests may have begun with High School Students but then more joined in. At one point there were hundreds of people marching through iowa city. Nats chanting hundreds walked through the streets of iowa city this evening. Walking straight through the middle, disrupting traffic so that no cars could pass. We came down here, blocked off traffic to make the statement that this is not the america that we want to live in chanting and waving signs the protest turned dangerous when they made their way down dubuque street during rush hour traffic. The protestors didnt stop. They made their way to interstate 80 and blocked traffic heading east bound. This woman wants to remain anonymous but was driving one of the cars blocked in front. it was scary because i dont know how i stopped that fast but it was like within a few feet of these people just came o
Trump. In the meantime there are a number of Government Programs that support veterans as they age. But one has been dubbed the ghost benefit because so few know about it. Our reporter has been looking into the program she joins us live, dora. Thats right about 70 of veterans qualify for this benefit but dont even know it exists it is called ana pension. Around for veterans that most have never even heard of. No, never. Even in all my retirement briefings i never, never once mentioned. It is not as widely known as medicate or medicare this is basically free money on the table. It is called the aide and attendance for veterans or ana. Gives 2,100 for help with senior care costs. Just an assistance living home. Gary signed up his motherin law for the program. It helps with the total cost of her upkeep at the care center where she is at until she can stay there a longer period of time and not run out of money. Right now applicants have to have 80,000 or less in assets but the government i
Gathered in dubuque friday morning to commemorate veterans day, there were some younger than usual faces in the crowd. More than 300 middle School Students getting the chance to learn about veterans in a much more personal way. katie hannan, 7th grade teacher an event like this really helps to bring to life the experience of the veterans in a for them. Events like this a reunion of sorts for the many veterans who gather to honor each Others Service and havent seen in a year. And its kinda neat to see ones from the other rs hat did serve and come back and talk about it. Feeney was the youngest of six brothers to join the military in the 1940s. I guess it was something that everybody thought they should serve. At that time it was different, because we all left now, but events like this help him remember. Yes you do, and what couldve been. They shouldve been here. This year marks 75 years since the attack on pearl harborfeeney actually had two brothers who survived everyone else for your
If thehes a Lottery Ticket to be bought, perhaps it should be purchased by the jodeit family. Ednesday night storms tore through a shed and barn the property but only took a few shinines from their home. It sounded like thunder and it sounded like thunder that just wouldnt stop. Margaret jodeit and two of her kids were in the home the family has rented for six years. The power popped and went off and i said this is it, were going to the basement. Her husband william got home when the storm settled downi picked up my chainsaw down the road as i came in the e drivewawathursday morning revealed the extent of the damage. The white barrel is a 500 gallon barrel that was full of fuel sitting behind the hog barn which is. I dont know. 30 yardrdaway. William says 30 years worth of possessions, equipment and tools were stored in those buildings that still need to be accounted for. The property is. Its a lot to lose, t itit just stuff and the people are ok. The family says ty have outdoor cats.
Meteorologist terry swails swailswith your weatherfirst forecast. Terry thanks. The storms this afternoon were quick to move in and quick to move out. Out. In thahashort time, there was damage caused by the strong winds. Winds. Ian crim sent us this picture from fairfax. He tells fox 28 news strong winds ripped the roof off their machine shed. At the marion library, a meeting had to be put on hold and those in attendance had to seek shelter. A short time later the all clear was sounded and the meeting was able to continue one of the hardest hit areas today was in des moines. Moines. Thats where a tornado touched down at the international airport. Widespread damage was reported in neighborhoods around the metro area. Significant damage was also reported in nearby knoxville, where witnesses say a tornado ripped part of the roof off a walmart. Fortunately, no serious injuries have been reported. There was a blackout today in iowa city. But it had nothing to do with the weather. Weather. T