continuing coverage of the deadly car crash in one eastern iowa city. and... the former president of cuba has died -- what this may mean for the u-s. good morning and welcome to today in iowa. as we take a live look outside.... thanks so much for joining us this morning. i'm lauren moss. let's go to storm track seven meteorologist rachael peart now for your forecast forecast. from the kwwl stormtrack

stormtrack 7 weather team: we'll start the day out with dry ahead of a warm front. rain tracks in after noon, and will continue through the rest of the thunderstorms are possible - severe weather is unlikely. temperatures rise into the mid continue through the rest of the fall much tonight with mostly cloudy skies and strong winds. new and developing this morning

waterloo police responded to a crash between u-s 63 and 2-18. that par of the hightway was closed for some time -- but it has since re-opened. this is a picture from the iowa d-o-t we dont know the extent of their injuries at this time. we will keep you updated as this story develops. we first brought you this breaking news yesterday, two people dead and two cedar rapids police officers hurt after a crash. kwwl's taylor bailey sits down witwi police lights flashing near exit on 3-80 in cedar couple driving by saw the whole thing. realized it at the last minute she wasn't turning and going to hit the gardral and

vehical" when matt langguth and chelsey merchant saw the crash and jumped to help. climbed in the back seat and was smashed in" matt says--he checked on the police officers who seemed okay...next he checked control and figure out what just happened and figure out if everyone was okay or not and the officers that they were both gone" both matt and his girlfriend saying the scene was horrific-- "you don't really respect life until you witness it happening

bailey...news seven...kwwl the police offiers invovled in the crash were treated for non-life threatening injures. the cause of the crash remains under investigation. one person is dead and two others are injured in another crash. this happened friday night on highway 65 between rockwell and mason city. the sheriff's office says a pickup crossed the center line -- hitting a car head-on. the third car hit the wreckage. no names have been released at reaction to the news of fidel castro's death- pouring in from around the country. some are celebrating in the streets of miami -- as cuban-american politicians condemning castro's rule. chris pollone reports. ( nats celebration) a bittersweet celebration continued saturday night in miami's little havana. with thousands cheering the end of an era and

wishing their relatives and s/ zully pardo / cuban- american:16 - :21 "those are tears of?" "joy and sadness at the same time! castro's rise to power in 1959 tore families apart. millions fled the island. as the communist dictator seized property, silenced the american:30 - 36 "he destroyed families. he destroyed a country. he in congress agree. who brought great suffering to sadness..is tragedy, is death.. is terrorism and narco- trafficking. that is the legacy the enormous impact of this donald trump said: "fidel castro's legacy is one of firing squads, theft,

and the denial of fundamental human rights." (nats: celebrations) as they celebrate, brother raul remains president. but he's 85. and has said he'll retire in 2018. s/ zully pardo / cuban- american1:29 - 1:35 land of my birth." a glimmer of hope. that didn't exist before. (nats: celebrations) chris pollone, nbc news, new york. president-elect donald trump taking to twitter , reacting to the news of his death. he reacted with four words -- fidel castro is dead explanation point trump later released a statement calling castro a brutal dictator who oppressed his own people for nearly six decades. "all right, so you say you're would you open a trump hotel right time, when we're allowed to do it. right now we're not. i

because right now you get a 49 percent interest. nobody knows even what the economics are or what they're going to do. and maybe it won't work out. but i will tell you, i think cuba has certain potential he says he hopes now the cuban people can "finally live in the freedom they so richly deserve." adding his administration will do all it can to ensure that. spokesperson says they will take part in efforts to push for recounts in several key states. clinton's team says they investigated every theory and looked at laws and practices for recounts, contests and audits. the campaign will now join green party candidate jill stein who has raised millions of dollars to have votes counted again in wisconsin. back here in iowa. many people were out supporting local businesses, for small

-- instead of going to big box "you can find unique things....the big box stores have the same things as lots of caring." business owners tell us they're grateful for the day -- because it business owners tell us they're grateful for the day -- because it helps them promote and compete with bigger stores. i was out at small businesses in cedar falls yesterday- and it was packed with people..always support.. and mother nature only made things better yesterday, talk about a gorgeous day to get outside. still on the way this morning... still on the way this morning... the same cant be said out west..as mother nature causes a major traffic jam.

let's go to storm track seven meteorologist rachael peart now for your forecast forecast. from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. here is additional forecast we'll start the day out with dry day. you could hear a rumble of thunder tonight as isolated thunderstorms are possible - severe weather is unlikely. temperatures rise into the mid

monday. clouds decrease tomorrow with breezy winds. thanks to the southerly winds, we'll see highs tomorrow into the 50s for everyone. we'll start the day out with dry conditions, but some patchy fog. some in north-central and northeastern iowa are under a ahead of a warm front. rain tracks in after noon, and will continue through the rest of the day. you could hear a rumble of thunder tonight as isolated thunderstorms are possible - severe weather is unlikely. temperatures rise into the mid 40s and low 50s today and do not fall much tonight with monday. clouds decrease tor with breezy winds. thanks to the southerly winds, we'll see highs tomorrow into the 50s for everyone. the warm air is short lived as a cold front tracks through monday. we'll start the day out with dry northeastern iowa are under a dense fog advisory until 9 am sunday morning. once the fog lifts, clouds will increase ahead of a warm front. rain tracks in after noon, and will continue through the rest of the day. you could hear a rumble of thunder temperatures rise into the mid 40s and low 50s today and do not fall much tonight with mostly

some showers could linger into monday. clouds decrease tomorrow with breezy winds. thanks to the southerly winds, we'll see highs tomorrow into the 50s for everyone. the warm air is short lived as a cold we'll start the day out with dry conditions, but some patchy fog. some in north-central and northeastern iowa are under a lifts, clouds will increase ahead of a warm front. rain tracks in after noon, and will continue through the rest of the day. you could hear a rumble of thunder temperatures rise into the mid 40s and low 50s today and do not fall much tonight with mostly from the southeast. some showers could linger into monday. clouds decrease tomorrow with breezy winds. thanks to the southerly winds, we'll see highs tomorrow into the 50s for everyone. the warm air is short lived as a cold warm into the 40s and we'll continue to cool each day until late week. december starts with temperatures near

tahoe yesterday were met with tonight as isolated thunderstorms are possible - severe weather is unlikely. temperatures rise into the mid 40s and low 50s today and do not fall much tonight with mostly cloudy skies and strong winds from the southeast. some showers could linger into monday. clouds decrease tomorrow with breezy winds. thanks to the southerly winds, we'll see hig the 50s for everyone. the warm air is short lived as a cold front tracks through monday. a cool down begins tuesday when we warm into the 40s and we'll continue to cool each day until late week. december starts with temperatures near average. people making their way to lake

yesterday were met with heavy snow and back-ups as an interstate was shut down for a couple of hours after a wreck. forecasters expect the weather to continue through today and into monday. heavy rain across northern italy this weekend flooded fields and streets. the flooding caused a lot of damage and road closures.

rica with torrential rains and powerful winds. it left behind fallen trees, flooded neighborhoods and a lot of mud. at this time, authorities are saying nine people are dead. coming up on today in iowa... a group of eastern iowans

woman-- worked at wartburg college for 17 years. she was losing her battle with cancer...so she started thinking about those she cared for. that's when carlson decided to donate her wardrobe to the senior women... "just yet another way... even after her death... to thelp the cindy's clothes range from sizes

she passed away last month- at the age of 57. the des moines airport will not be building an indoor facility for dogs. earlier this year -- airport officals explained how a service animal relief area would be built. however -- that would have cost close to one- hundred-thousand dollars. so, instead dogs can now use a grass area outside. a service animal organization endorsed this plan. a group of eastern iowans now back from a trip preforming for a very special audience. sixty students from dubuque sang for pope francis. kwwl's brad hanson has the story. nats singing these voices have performed for thousands, but now they can add one very special sixty students, along presided over by the pope himself.

have heard our choir is just ridiculous. i'm still kinda freaking out about it." was 15-20 feet away from me at for us. and it was quite amazing that when i went to see the rest passionately excited to be able to see the pope and to sing in saw him, all of my griefs and

cause i realized that we are all in this together, and there were so many people there to see one man, and it was amazing." hundreds of american singers were chosen for the honor, but wahlert was the only full choir from the states to take part in the mass. christmas season began ie parade through the streets of bethlehem. the procession made its way through the city- to manger square, the location of the nativity. thousands kicked off the christmas season at the circle of lights show this weekend. this is indiana the 2 hundred 42- foot display that resembles a christmas tree lit up the town. the display stays on until early january. thanksgiving is over- and now it's time to get back on track with healthy

do, considering all of the wonderful leftovers so many of us have in the fridge. dietitians suggest planning meals around protein and veggies.... while including small portions of leftovers.. one of the benefits to leftovers help you prioritize what you want to eat, and maybe what you want to leave for the rest of your family." experts also say -- don't totally abandon your exercise routine now that it's getting colder.. coming up on today in iowa... -- we will have all the highlights and

cyclones yesterday..on senior day in ames. west virginia making some big plays early on --west virgina with a 14-3 lead. but here's a great play... the cyclones finding a seam ---97 yards for the

longest kick return in cyclone history... but it's not a happy senior day in ames--- west virginina outscoring iowa state 28-3 in the second half and rolls to a 49-19 victory. the iowa hawkeyes officially finish in a tie for second in the big ten west---after thrashing 16th ranked nebraska 40-10 friday at kinncik stadium. the hawks played their most game. iowa with a big win over number three michigan---and ending with victories at illinois and over nebraska. the hawkeyes aren't exactly sure which bowl game is on the horizon..but they look forward to playing one more time after the loss to penn state--we could have either thrown in the after penn state going into michigan from this point we are going to keep and resieliency this team has--like i said getting kicked in the mouth at penn state and

about a team about you play in november and we are 3-1 in november which means we finished the season very strong. just kind of upset at ourselves--cause we knew exactly what we were capable of..eventually when you have a stiring of games where you are not polaying to yopur potential you can go up or down and thankfully we went up. the hawkeyes will find out their bowl destination a week from today. in college basketball--the unu panthers in a rematch of a game played days ago against 9th ranked xavier. the muskateers red hot----easy dunk for sean o'mara....later they jam one off the steal-- they lead 35-12 at the break..

back--- klint carlson gets inside for two of his eleven points... later its uni's jeremy morgan with three of his 14... but these are the only two panthers in double figues--- xavier wins big 64-42. and despite a career high 42 points from peter jok--the iowa hawkeyes lost their game second in a row to memphis 100-92 former iowa state coordinator tom herman might be the next head coach charlie strong after three losing seasons... now reports say that texas is talking with herman herman is currently the houston cougars head coach--and before that he was a coordinator for ohio state. coming up on today in iowa... one home is completely decked out in dallas cowboy gear! and... one man sets a new record at 96- years-old.

victims of the chattanooga bus crash. plus... a young boy who was missing -- is found dead. then... one football team is able to overcome a challenge and is unstoppable. thanks so much for joining us this morning. i'm lauren moss. let's go to storm track seven meteorologist rachael peart now for your forecast forecast. from the kwwl stormtrack here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: we'll start the day out with dry conditions, but some patchy fog. some in north-central and northeastern iowa are under a dense fog advisory until 9 am

could hear a rumble of thunder tonight as isolated thunderstorms are possible - severe weather is unlikely. temperatures rise into the mid 40s and low 50s today and do not fall much tonight with mostly cloudy skies and strong winds. we'll start the day out with dry dense fog advisory until 9 am sunday morning. once the fog thunder tonight as isolated thunderstorms are possible - severe weather is unlikely. -- a hard goodbye - as friends and family remeber a 9 year old, who was one of six children who died in a bus crash. alana laflore reports. normally - cor'dayja jones would be on stage -

singing to honor her memory instead. road. her children's pastor moriah stanley says - cor'dayja's presence will be missed. (moriah stanley,children's pastor) "she was the most genuine child you could ever meet. you know when pele that oh man - they leave everyone smiling? and they just say it? for cor'dayja they really meant that." of family members and friends who say cordayja was a friend to

pastor) "i was really blown away loved ones at the euology, echoed by one of cor'dayja's church teachers. (brittany broadhead,church volunteer) "even though she in chattanooga, alana the children in praise and worship on sundays. new this morning -- ten people are shot and one is dead after a shooting. this happened on bourbon street around 1:30 this morning. the victims include two women and 8 men. their names are not being "what we know right now is that 10 victims were shot... ranging from ages 20 to 37... two females, eight males... one of whom has expired at the hospital." police say two people were

still don't know what led to the shooting. two men are shot late last night at a nightclub authorities say the shooting happened in the parking lot of a club in massachusetts. one of the men was shot in the security. "we've had some alarming scene this is how brazen these bring that broom out and we're going to be making a clean sweep, and to sweep this garbage, these violent offenders out of the city of springfield.." both victims are expected to survive. new details this morning: the officer who shot and killed a 19-year-old in chicago is let

authorities say officers were responding to a call when they approached two men at a bus stop near the scene. the two men soon took off running. investigators say the seargant says he shot the 19 year old only after the teen pointed a gun at him during the chase "it's important to note that there's still a lot of we wait for detectives to let evidence tell the story." so far, authorities haven't police announced this weekend that the seargant has been stripped of his police powers as the investigation continues. police in indiana say multiple people were sent to a hospital after a car crashes into a restaurant. police have not identified the two women in the car or the people injured inside the restaurant. the cause of the crash is not clear. three dogs are saved from a burning building in orlando. crews pulled the lifeless dogs

the small dogs -- working on them -- and giving them water. we're told they're doing well. police have found the body of former n-b-a player marcus camby's missing nephew. the autistic boy went missing thursday night. his body was discovered at a nearby pond saturday morning. "this is the worst possible news that the family can get. there are families together, they are prayers." the boy and his family came from connecticut to spend thanksgiving with relatives in the area. actor ron glass has died . glass is best known for his role as detective ron harrison on the police sitcom "barney miller." the actor passed friday night of heart failure. glass was 71.

spark more interest among americans to travel to cuba. if you want to go to cuba, you still need to fall into one of twelve categories approved by the u-s government those categories include visiting relatives, educational research or traveling to compete as an athlete. a round trip can cost a little over two-hundred dollars. in north dakota -- people are showing their support for law enforcement officers working the dakota access pipeline protests. across the liberty memorial bridge for the back the blue rally. organizers called for people to pray and march for law enforcement involved in the protests. organizers say the rally was not "anti" or "pro" pipeline. they say it was an effort to unite the community. die-hard fans to a whole new level. check this out-- a family in new mexico decorated their entire house in the dallas cowboys theme. there are cowboys signs and flags all over their front yard

allow anyone into the house who does not have the team's jersey on.. "after every touchdown, we blow her horn and we just celebrate." if someone in the house does not root for the cowboys on gameday -- they get kicked out. sand artists from around the world -- wowing crowds during the international sand art competition in florida. they used only water, a few hand tools, and about 15-thousand pounds of sand. and check them out! pretty impressive. the event runs through today. an elderly man may have turkey- trotted his way into the record books this thanksgiving. 96-year-old bob mc-adam participated in the annual turkey day 5-k in colorado. he finished the race in 48-minutes and 19-seconds. while it hasn't been verified by the officials at guinness, his time would be a new world record.

in order to train for racquetball. "was it challenging? oh yeah, i say, 'can i get my picture taken with you?'" "people my age sometimes begin to give up a little bit instead of looking forward to each day and trying to do what they can." he plans to run the race again next a high school that never heard a word -- but now, they're understanding the sound of victory. bill wood has the story. on a football field of rouge war eagles are un-

machine! had people tell me straight to my face, i don't think you can play football they are students at the teachers tackle they don't hear anything, but they really listen to you.... nats of coach: get focused, coach g we're not worried about the other team. nats of coach: louisiana's only female high school head football coach.

coach g we're not worried about football ...took a college coaching class...married the football coach here....3 weeks after their honeymoon....he convinced her to take his job. nats of coach: huddle up, let's go. play your best, play with heart. she signs every play to the quarterback....who signs to the team....but at first her signing was simply susan gremillion/school for the deaf football coach: survival, i think i knew my why do you do that?! named...national champions..... reporter: show me her touchdown face.... nats of interpreter: she's of silent nights. time now is ..... coming up on today in iowa... susan gremillion/school for the

words.....these kids....whew..... now listens to the sound of victory.... susan gremillion/school for the deaf football coach: they mean the world to me, and they know that. they are nights. coming up on today in iowa... many people took to online shopping over the weekend for deals. you're watching k-w-w-l. we've got you covered. "now your storm track 7

meteorologist rachael peart now for your forecast forecast. from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: we'll start the day out with dry conditions, but some patchy fog. some in north-central and northeastern iowa are under a ahead of a warm front. rain day. you could hear a rumble of thunder tonight as isolated thunderstorms are possible - severe weather is unlikely. pe fall much tonight with mostly cloudy skies and strong winds. some showers could linger into monday. clouds decrease tomorrow with breezy winds. thanks to the the 50s for everyone. we'll start the day out with dry conditions, but some patchy fog. some in north-central and northeastern iowa are under a dense fog advisory until 9 am tracks in after noon, and will continue through the rest of the day. you could hear a rumble of thunder tonight as isolated

temperatures rise into the mid 40s and low 50s today and do not fall much tonight with mostly cloudy skies and strong winds monday. clouds decrease tomorrow with breezy winds. thanks to the southerly winds, we'll see highs tomorrow into the 50s for everyone. the warm air is short lived as a cold front tracks through monday. we'll start the day out with dry conditions, but some patchy fog. some in north-central and northeastern iowa are under a dense fog advisory l lifts, clouds will increase ahead of a warm front. rain tracks in after noon, and will continue through the rest of the day. you could hear a rumble of thunder tonight as isolated thunderstorms are possible - severe weather is unlikely. temperatures rise into the mid 40s and low 50s today and do not fall much tonight with mostly cloudy skies and strong winds from the southeast. some showers could linger into monday. clouds decrease tomorrow

the 50s for everyone. the warm air is short lived as a cold front tracks through monday. we'll start the day out with dry conditions, but some patchy fog. some in north-central and northeastern iowa are under a dense fog advisory until 9 am sunday morning. once the fog lifts, clouds will increase ahead of a warm front. rain tracks in after noon, and will continue through the rest of the day. you could hear a rumble of thunder tonight as isolated temperatures rise into the mid 40s and low 50s today and do not fall much tonight with mostly cloudy skies and strong winds from the southeast. some showers could linger into monday. clouds decrease tomorrow with breezy winds. thanks to the southerly winds, we'll see highs tomorrow into the 50s for everyone. the warm air is short lived as a cold front tracks through monday. a cool down begins tuesday when we warm into the 40s and we'll

temperatures near average. the internet to snag big deals. customers spent more than three- billion dollars shopping online on black friday -- an increase of nearly 22-percent from last year. the company believes that shows more people are trying avoid those packed malls and stores.

shopping- tomorrow is your day! amazon is unveiling some of its cyber monday deals. the online retailer rolling out more than 75- thousand sales starting monday. the deals will continue throughout the week on a variety of products, including toys, electronics, video games and

a survey finding people who had one or two alcoholic drinks a day reduced their risk of stroke by eight percent. but people who had more to drink increased their risk. divorce rates in the u-s plunge to a 35-year low marriage rates have remained stable, with about 32 marriages for every one-thousand unmarried women. utah has the highest marriage rate in the u-s, but its divorce rate is

do you love sweet potatoes? ally crutcher joins us this morning with more. good morning, ally. preheat the oven to 425 along each potato, slicing 2/3 of the way through. stir together the butter, oil, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. rub the potatoes all outside is crisp, 50 minutes to

potatoes from the oven and run a fork gently across the tops of the potatoes, using light pressure, tohe another. meanwhile, stir the yogurt and scallions with a pinch salt and a pinch pepper. serve the sauce with aluminum foil. make a series of 1/8-inch slices along each potato, slicing 2/3 of the way through. stir together the butter, oil, thyme, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a

in between the slices. place on the baking sheet and roast until the center of the potatoes are tender and the outside is crisp, 50 minutes to 1 hour. halfway through the roasting time, remove the potatoes from the oven and run a fork gently across the tops of the potatoes, using light meanwhile, stir the yogurt and scallions with a pinch salt and a pinch pepper. serve the sauce with the potatoes. for all our recipes head over to our website -- kwwl dot com.

got an election for you. these cute cubs need names! the 11-week-old giant panda twin females were born at zoo atlanta in september. they'll be named on their 100th day of life- december 12th.

coming up on today in iowa... a very unique toy factory. a great story for you this sunday. coming up on today in iowa...

this sunday, the death of fidel castro, what it means for the u.s., cuba and american politics. >> he destroyed a country. he destroyed practically a culture. >> andrea mitchell is in havana. i is trump backing away from some campaign rhetoric. remember this? now trump says hillary clinton has suffered enough. from the border wall to global warming, is there a change in the air? i will talk to trump area former campaign manager kellyanne conway. shades of 2000. the clinton campaign joins the effort to recount the vote in three states. is there any chance it could make a difference?