The workweek with highs in the lower 50s. Expect highs in the lower 60s. High pressure will build into the area, dry and Cool Conditions will prevail to start the workweek with highs in the lower 50s. We are one day closer to a team expect highs in the lower 60s. High pressure will build into the area, dry and Cool Conditions will prevail to start the workweek with highs in the lower 50s. We are one day closer to a team taking home the National Title. Clemson and alabama will battle monday night and both teams have been strictly focused on the task at hand. Our Michal Higdon is live in glendale this morning with the latest. The media was able to speak with several players and the head coaches for the First Time Since their arrival in arizona. The big takeaway is that both teams have a strict schedule before the game here at the university of phoenix stadium. And while they say its fun being so close to a National Title, they know theres still a lot of hard work to put in. After talking
Ames feels like zero in clarion feels like 10 degrees below. The actual temperature in des moines as 14 degrees, and if you are getting ready to head out, no precipitation and not much wind. You will need the heated seat button if you are so lucky to have one. Headed for 24, but notice some snowflakes in the forecast. A dusting of snow overnight, a blast of cold air for tuesday, followed by a couple of nice days before another system arrives for friday. Eric big stories this morning, its back to work for iowa lawmakers. The 2016 iowa legislative session begins this morning at 10 00. We caught up with several lawmakers as they stopped by the statehouse on sunday. Senator liz mathis says Public Education funding will be at the top of their priorities this year. Last years session went long because lawmakers could not agree on an education budget. Senator mathis also says iowas medicaid system will also be a big talking point as lawmakers work on an oversight bill to handle that issue. Th
Senator mathis also says iowas move toward privatizing its medicaid system will also be a big talking point as lawmakers work on an oversight bill to handle that issue. That oversight bill will hold the mcos feet to the fire. It will also help insure that the beneficiaries receive really good health and it will also insure we spend tax dollars wisely. Eric other lawmakers say bolstering Small Businesses and improving iowas Water Quality will also be key issues. Also happening today testimony continues in the trial of joe lopez. The 25yearold is charged with killing a clive toddler in 2014. Prosecutors say lopez violently shook his girlfriends baby resulting in a fractured skull , and several fractured ribs. Lopez told authorities the baby somehow fell out of her high chair onto a concrete floor when he walked out of the room. Stick with kcci for updates on and the three democratic president s of candidates are in des moines today for the brown and black president ial forum at drake uni
Clouds in as well as the warmth tomorrow. I will let you know when the next frigid drop is coming and when the warmup is coming too. Laura the iowa caucus, and the worldwide attention, is now just a few weeks away, but the political focus for iowans this week lies closer to home. Kccis grace provenzano tells us whats on tap in the state legislature. Grace laura, its a new year and a new session, but there are old issues hanging in the balance, like education. Several iowa lawmakers made stops at the capitol sunday afternoon as they prepare to gavel in tomorrow morning. Senator liz mathis says k through 12 Public Education funding will be topping their list of priorities. Last years session went long over the issue of education, as lawmakers couldnt come to an agreement. That ended with a 55. 7 million budget compromise. But Governor Terry branstad later vetoed that measure in early july, to the disappointment of lawmakers and state. Senator mathis says in addition to education, iowas m
Wis is helping to sponsor the event, which is celebrating 25 years. The 10k run starts at 7 45. Then there will be a 5k run at 8. And a 5k walk at 8 30. Online registration has endedbut you can still sign up at strictly running locations in you can also register the day of the race, starting at 7 near lincoln and laurel streets. Most of your saturday will feature patchy drizzle and isolated light showers. Saturday evening night a few moderate heavy showers will feature patchy drizzle and isolated light showers. Saturday evening night a few moderate heavy showers will cross the area, therefore we will carry a 60 chance of rain overnight. Highs will settle in the middle 50s. Conditions will turn breezy as showers clear out early sunday, expect highs lower 60s. Dry and Cool Conditions will prevail during the workweek with highs in the lower 50s. Meteorologist von gaskin two days and counting until the Clemson Tigers take on the alabama crimson tide. The teams are getting set up in phoenix