Road today. Rain and drizzle continue to track through the kwwl viewing area this morning. Temperatures have been Holding Steady in the mid 30s to continue this morning until the temperatures will manage a few more degrees today but it will be fairly gloomy. We stay pretty gray through thanksgiving day, too. And we could see minutes. Easterly winds at 5 to 15 mph. Rain will continue this morning until the winds turn to the northwest and temperatures will manage a few m our top story this morning packing the bags and packing some patience today. Such a busy day on the road and at the airport. A live look at 218 in waterloo behind us now. Most thanksgiving travelers choose to drive instead of fly. Kwwls Amanda Gilbert joins us live in waterloo. You can tell not too many cars out on the road right now. But im sure that will change by tonight. According to triplea. There will be about one million more people traveling this thanksgiving season compared to last year. Thats the most weve seen
Christmastime at Gateway Mall in the early years. PHOTO COURTESY OF EDHOLM & BLOMGREN COLLECTION
My fondest memory was waiting for Santa and Mrs. Claus to arrive at the mall via helicopter. I stood in anticipation with my husband and daughter and all the other families anxiously waiting for them to land. I was so proud when they landed and stepped out and was happy to see them as they were there in all their glory ⦠my Mom and Dad, that is. Yes, they were Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus at Gateway Mall for many years. Not many daughters can claim having a personal connection to the Guy in the Big Red Suit!