Who we are as americans, and its not the basis on what our country was founded upon. president obama we do not close our hearts to these victims of such violence. And somehow we start equating the issue of refugees with the issue of terrorism. Jenna the president s sentiment towards the syrian refugee issue isnt exactly how some potential president s are seeing the issue. Tim several republican candidates weighed in on the refugee situation today. Donald trump says hes now more against allowing Syrian Refugees into the u. S. Than ever. Hes worried it could be a way for terrorists to sneak into the country. Trump also says closing mosques across the u. S. Is something he would strongly consider in the wake of the paris terror attacks. His comments come a day after frances interior minister called for shutting down french mosques where hate is preached. Jenna ben carson is also weighing in on the syrian refugee crisis. Today while campaigning in las vegas, carson called for recognition t
Project in downtown sioux city. That was chosen to receive part of an 8 million grant from the Iowa Economic Development board. Next, the project must secure a 2 Million Dollar pledge from Woodbury County in order to become a reality. The 2 Million Dollar pledge from the city. Will be distributed over a so far. One pointfive million committed to the project from the if all goes as planned. The ag open for business beginning of 2017. Deborah souverain abc 9 news tim on cam a close call for in a single vehicle accident in downtown sioux city monday tonight. They were headed north on nebraska street when the pickup they were in went out of control careening through a parking lot fence and over a retaining wall before running headon into a concreate wall. Two men believed to be in thier twenties had to be pulled from the wreckage by firefighters. Both were taken to Mercy Medical with non life threatening injuries. It could have been much worse. A post from the chain link fence speared the
Morning on abc9 news. The us is ramping up its fight against isis. By establishing a special operations targeting force in iraq. Jessica rae the social Services Department for Woodbury County is questioning the changes coming to iowas medicaid system. Jessica rae and. Having trouble getting your kid to bed at night . Well we have a number of tips to help them get a full night of sleep. These stories and more. On abc9 news this morning. Jessica rae we begin this morning with the latest on the fight against isis. The us military announced its intensifying its efforts to fight the Islamic State in iraq and syria. Which may mean more special Operations Forces on the ground. Abcs megan hughes has details. The us is stepping the fight against the e isismic state. Defefee secretary congress. Were defending the homeland, were working to defeat isil at its core in syria and iraq. Carter announced the us is establishing a special ops targeting force. It will be based in iraqand conduct raids, ga
Cyber monday is the biggest in history. Data collected by adobe says just over three billion dollars in online orders were made monday. Smashing a record set this past black friday. Ibm says customers spent an average of 124 dollars on cyber monday toys and electronics were said to be big cyber monday sellers. Jessica rae and if y order something this past cyber monday, youll probably soon be expecting a package on your dodostep. Each y yr a spike in m ml theft occurs around e holidays, but here are some tips for you to protect your parcels first avoid sending cash by mail, use a check or money order for a safe alternative. Also dont leave mail unattended, especially overnight. Its never a bad idea to use tracking on your packages and always report any suspicious activity jessica rae thanksgiving 2015 is one the cortez family of sioux city wont ever forget. And for all the wrong reasons. An extxtsion cord in their home sparked, causing their entire home to go up in flames. Reporter eli
For cone park, sioux city leaders plans for a winter recreation area. Dan, what would be the year . Rhonda thats a great question members take the mic. To tell you their plans for 2016. Jenna thank you for joining us tonight im jenna rehnstrom, tim has the night off. After months of campaign visits and oneonone meetings with the candidates. Its iowa turn to be in the national spotlight. But, the Iowa Caucuses can be a bit confusing. Even for iowans. Lucas voss explains how the process works. In thanks jenna. The definition of caucus is easily found. A meeting of suppters or members of a specific Political Party or movement. But, its a more interesting process clinton. If you have nev caucused before, its an unbelievable experience sands. I hope that you will participate in the caucus process. Trump. Get out to the caucus and do your thing. Vo to all of them. The iowa caucus is important. But what exactly is a caucus . Its not an election. Both Political Parties independtly organize the