These stories and more. On abc9 news this morning. Jessica rae new details this morning in the race for the white house. For the first time, we a a hearing from one of Vice President joe bidens clest allies about the vps potential 2016 run. This, as two Top Republican contenders threaten to boycott the next debate. Abcs Kenneth Moton has the latest. Rallying the troops . A top aide to Vice President joe biden sent a letter to the vps former staff about his impending decision on n e race for the white house. joe biden q. Have you made your decision yet . a ill tell you what, good to see you all. The Vice President. Playing coy but that aide, former delaware senator ted kaufman wrote biden is aware of the of making a final campaign letter. The longtime biden buddy said the vp would run an optimistic campaign. A campaign from the heart. A campaign consistent with his values, our values, and the values of the American People. Kauffman ended. If biden decides to run, we will need each and e
Your husband in particular . said aprel lalaen, home will be remomoled. Aprel landens husband. Todd is a retired Army Master Sergeant who spent more than two decades in service. A decorated soldier. Landen survived 13 ied explosions. And now suffers fromtsd. And has difficulty breathing and walking. After hearing his story. A group of contractors decided they would help remodel his home. Now that project. Has blossomed into an even bigger one. Its a great project to be a a part of this whole projects for patriots if we can pay this forward and continue to help other veterans like the landens its one of those feel good things that really is great for our community, said breezy struthers drake, projects for patriots boardmember. Construction on landens home hasnt begun yet because the group is still working on raising enough money for the project. To start things off. A fundraiser is being held on november 5th at the orpheum. A war documentary featuringtodd landen in active duty. Called
Just a few of the values student athletes learn. Two siouxland teams put that idea to the test earlier this week, when they gave the team manager the ball. And put him in the game. Abc9 News Reporter Rachael Krause explains. When Lawton Bronsons footballll teams hit the field. They come ready to play. Thursday night, theyre taking on Woodbury Central in a rivalry game. But tuesdays game one the team will all because they put obberreuter, the team manager in the game. To see him so excited and out on the field foror once instead of that you cant even on how much it him, said robin oberreuter, kamerons mom. Meron has special always been a big part of the team, cheering them on from the sidelines. But this time, with a minute and a half left. Turn to take the the quarterback gave me the ball, kameron said. They never could have made this happen without westwoods coaches. Both the team and told us they are ateful they got the chance to give kameron a day on the field he will never forget.
And make life more really cant put it into words how it will help, said aprel construction hasnt begun yet due to a lack of funds. But a screening of the film a hornets nest which features todd in active duty in the orpheum on november 5th as a fundraiser. Todd says hes overwhelmed by the generosity of the community. I still dont know how to respond when someone thanks me for my service youre welcome it was my privilege, it was an honor to serve. This is, you know, multiply that times a million. And again a fundraiser is being held at the Orpheum Theater in sioux city. Thats on november 5th. Where the Orpheum Theater in sioux city. Thats on november 5th. Where the war documentary a hornets nest will be shown. For more information on the projects for patriots. Visit this story on our bsite siouxland tters dot com. Tim as s suxland veterans are getting help that they need, many others are going to be staying in afganistan longer than expected. President obama announced today the drawdown
For many, we wont see much relief this afternoon as temperatures for some chilly friday night football festivities tonight there is another frost freeze threat late tonight saturday morning for areas east of sioux city where your temperatures will drop to near 30 degrees. Temperatures will rebound a bit better over the weekend with highs in the 60s both saturday and sunday courtesy of steady southerly winds. Eventually the 70s make a brief return next monday and tuesday with shower chances tuesday and wednesday. Wx timer 40 a special tribute to honor our nations Fallen Soldiers is on display for a short time in siouxland. That exhibit might be quite a bit different from others youve seen before. The remembering our fallen exhibit serves as a stark reminder of soldiers duties. It features more than 90 fallen nebraska soldiers depicted in personal and military photos. There are similar exhibits in 14 states. You can see the exhibit at the little red hen theatre during wakefields balloon