A very tough defeat for all of the volunteers who have worked so hard for this library levy. Levy. They gathered here tonight at parlor city hoping for a Victory Party but soon it became obvious there would not be enough yes votes for even the simple majority required. David tominsky is one of those who worked hard for library funding. We will work towards that. That. Tthat. Matt hammill cbs 2 news, ten at 10. Matt thanks. Heres a look at the city council results in cedar rapids tonight. In district four, incumbent councilman scott olson faced a challenge by frequent Council Critic lisa kuzela. Kuzela. In the citys two atlarge races, incumbents ann poe and Susie Weinacht were challenged by three contenders. Contenders. In marion, marion,mayor Snooks Bouska announced earlier this year he would not seek reelection. So three men were looking to take his place, including two current members of the City Council Council there were also a pair of Council Races in marion. Incumbent kim etzel f
Totoill a budget shortfafa through a proposed property tax levy. Levy. Fox 28 News Reporter matt hammill joins us live right now in cedar rapids with more on tonights results, matt . Supporters of this tax levy gathered here at parlor city tonight hoping this turns into a victory celebration celebrationthis is where they held thehe watch party to see the Voting Results come in after the polls closed at eight. Theyve been on the streets for months handing out information and telling anybody who would listen why they think this levy is critical. When we stopped at the library this afternoon it was packed tax amounts to about 23 dollars a year for a family that owns a 150 thousand dollar home. Without it supporters say ours and services at this brand new library would have to be cut and they say thats a step backwards. We really we really havent heard any vovol opposition to the library tax levi but with a low voter turnout nothing is guarenteed. Well be here when the results come matt th
Well keep you updated as more information comes in. Today, jurors were shown the video of the marion hy vee parking lot stabbing that happened in april. Prosecutors say nicholas luerkins went to kill his former girlfriend, armed with a knife. Cbs 2 News Reporter dora miller is live from the courthouse, where shes been listening to testimony today, dora, what have you heard . Testimony from hyvee employees and the Surveillance Video were the main focus during the trial. Trial. Employees who worked that day were emotional on the stand as they recalled seeing Nick Luerkens car circling around the parking lot before he allegedly attacked donald. That tenminute Surveillance Video showing luerkens approaching donald and her falling to the ground, moments later we see multiple people stopping to help. Some employees testifying that the scene was chaotic and it was very apparent she was dead. The jury also watched another video this time it was dashcam video of the first Marion Police officer
Accuweather and traffic. Good morning. I was just thinking it would be nice to do a joke but im too tired not going to happen from me. Lets take a look at satellite6 and action radar as youre getting up and heading out the door. The rain from yesterday we actual had 4inches of snow up in lake harmony. Thats no april fools. Thats out of here currently. Clouds giving way to clearing conditions and weve got a nice day ahead. Its been awhile since we have been able to say. That 36 degrees right now in philadelphia, run in allentown, 35 in millville maybe nice later but its cold to start thats for sure so you still need to coatlike attire for the morning. Nice and sunny today, breezy with a high of 54 degrees. Were below average today but 54 with sunshine, well take that matt pelman. Yes, we certainly l what was it like last september since you said it was going to be a nice day. Its been awhile. Good morning, karen, good morning, everybody. Watching overnight construction crews wrapping up