The fox poll of more than 400 respondents has cruz and trump in a statistical tie. Cruz has 28 percent to trumps 26 percent. But there is a 4point5 percent margin of error. Florida senator marco rubio is third at 13 percent, and retired neurosurgeon ben carson is fouh at 10 percent. After that, the field falls off quickly. Former Florida Governor jeb bush and kentucky senator rand paul received 5 percent. No candidate after them sits higher than two percent. This fox poll nomarks the Third Straight poll of Iowa Republicans where cruz came out on top. Trump told cnn that cruzs lead in iowa will be shortlived. He also said people should vote for him over cruz, because he is more capable of being a leader. I like himimhes been so nice to me. I can say anything and hed say, i agree, i agree. but i think the time will come to an on friday, trump attacked cruz on his Energy Policy during his Campaign Stop at the state fairgrounds in des moines. Today, president barack obama is set to make a
A man faces murder charges after investigators found 2 bodies southwest of des moines in union county. 37yearold Jerry Dillinger now is charged with 2 counts of first degree murder. The Iowa Division of criminal investigation found the body of Loretta Dillinger in a pond near lorimor last week. Investigators believe she was the suspects ex sisterinlaw. They also found another body yesterday this time near a house in thayer. Cedar Rapids Police say a standoff that lasted hours near Taylor Elementary school is over. Officers responded to a person was barricaded inside at a home at 538 eighth street sw around 3 30 this afternoon. Officers had their weapons visible and had closed off at least 3 blocks. Viewers living in the area said that police had told them to stay inside. Police say the person walked out and was taken in dubuque, police say someone damaged portions of the dubuque Veterans Memorial plaza on schmitt island. Police believe a vehicle drove into the memorial sometime between
Will enter the record books, as the longest serving governor in american history. It will be his 7thousa 642nd day as governor. Thats almost 21 years in office. Governor branstad will pass former new york governor george clinton. He was also a governor across 2 different tenures, only clintons started in 1777. Branstad will hold an official celebration tonight at the state fairgrounds. Democratic president ial candidate Bernie Sanders spent all of his weekend traveling around eastern iowa. The vermont senator made 8 stops including in mount vernon at Cornell Sanders enjoyed some momentum at the beginning of his campaign. But can he recapture that in time for the Iowa Caucuses in 7 weeks . Tvnines brea love reports. Sanders filled every seat here at Cornell College sunday night all in effort to give his supporters a future to believe in. He entered to a standing ovation, which continued on as he touched on many of his campaign issues. Sanders discussed the economy, education, the workin
Mostly cloudy high 4147 winds se 515 alo 41 dbq 44 iow 44tomorrow night isolated showers low 3541 winds se 1015 alo 39 dbq 39 iow 40 thanks k kj. One park in downtown cedar raraids has seen aot of changes since the summer. One of those changes includes a new name. Greene square park is now Greene Square. Tv9s Forrest Saunders joins us from the newly renovated area. Forrest, these are the first changes to greene ago. It was originally known as green square park, but now is called just green square. This is theheirst major renovation in 32 years. The big features, a water feature thats a bit more than just a fountain. A new statue. And new design that clears a path from the Citys Library and museum. The city removed about 20 trees that were old and in declining health. A dubuque man faces drug charges after he reported an attempted burglary at his home. Police say 21yearold Austin Lovett called them friday night to his home in the 700 block of university avenue, saying someone had tried
Man is back behind bars after he reportedly assaulted his mother. His violent past. And why his mom says he should not be locked up. Suspicious death. The iowa dci is investigating. After a body was found in a farm pond. Why they say the death is suspicious. And what we know about the victim so far. Rerouting traffic. A key section of the Downtown Des Moines skywalk is closed for construction. How long itll be off limits. And the app that can help. From who hd iowas High Definition leader. This is the nine on fox 17 he needs help. Thats the resounding message from all sides, after a man who spent five years in prison for vehicular homicide and was then released, assaults his own mother. Good evening. Im lynn melling. Thank you for joining us tonight. That man is back behind bars tonight. Today mike dasilva spoke with the mans mother, as well as the loved ones of the victim of the homicide. 15 32 36 theres not much i can do about it. I try, i tried my hardest, i did try to raise my kids