phil, alliant had to make a deal for this to happen? alliant doesn't own the land. farmers and homeowners occupy them. and they will continue to do that until a business wants to buy their land then they will have to sell it. undisclosed amount of money to agree to the deal. alliant says the industrial park is the biggest in the state. and that it will make iowa an attractive destination for large scale businesses looking to set up shop in iowa the companies will be using alliant's services. and they cal it good business move for them, and their customers. "one of the ways we can control our utility rates is by adding more customers. because as the cost of serving our customers goes up, the more customers we have in our system, the easier it is to maintain utility rates over time." "now to have a cert manufacturing companies are making those decisions, we're ready to go, and we're ready to have them invest and locate in the state of iowa. so it really sets us above other states who are competiting" alliant says they had this deal in place for several months. but sep

alliant says instead of buying the land, it struck deals with the property owners. "those landowners continue to own the land at this time. they will continue to farm the land, an p houses that are on those acreages at this time. but under the circumstances that a business will come along and be interested in developing that land for their business, they could purchase that land from the landowners." alliant says it has paid some money to the landowners to get them be part of the program. business leaders and medical professionals in dubuque are teaming up to help the police department. they're raising thousands of dollars so police have enough money to get a new, four-legged officer. and hear why an ohio state knife today. and tomorrow, kcrg t-v nine and the the heritage agency on aging are teaming up again to "fill the plate." this is an annual telethon to raise funding for meals that go to older adults throughout much of eastern iowa. we'll have coverage on all of our newscasts tomorrow, and we encourage you violent crime. those are motivating a group in dubuque

alliant energy hopes to bring businesses to a new industrial park to cedar rapids. it will be the largest one in from your 24 hour news source, this is kcrg-tv9 news morning news. first, meteorologis t kaj o'mara has your first alert forecast, kaj... day. we will see lots of sunshine in many areas with highs briefly touching 50 degrees. beginning late tonight, more clouds will rotate back into the region and will allow for snow showers to develop across the area tomorrow, especially in the afternoon hours. these snow showers will be wind driven, and while no accumulation s are likely, a brief reduction in visibility could occur in the more robust snow showers. this also looks to be another typical cloudy week too with little chance to see the sun beyond today. our next chance of precipitation beyond tomorrow comes up later this weekend. have a good day!today: mostly sunny. wind: seniors. that means every penny raised today goes to the heritage area agency on aging and its senior meals program. last year, with your help, we raised 115- thousand dollars. the program p

alliant energy announcing plans hammillis live in cedar rapids to explain what this all means, matt? matt ham mel is live to explain what all this -- hammel is live to explain what all this means. >> reporter: alliant thinks big and it is talking about the largest industrial park anywhere in the state of iowa. it could mean jobs for the future, as well as opportunities that we haven't seen in the corridor for a long time. footballs all make this an ideal location. 1,300 ache -- automobiles, all make this an ideal location where factories and distribution centers could build and according to city leaders quickly move their products all over the country. >> it really puts us in a different situation. its a tracts companies that would make -- attracts companies that would think they could get rail line brings it to a whole different direction. >> that could mean land for massive warehousing or manufacturing the size of an auto plant. alliant has done this successfully before where international paper and others are located on c street. this would be at least twice the size and all the p

alliant energy announced plans for the big cedar industrial center yesterday. it's an area near edgewood road and 76th avenue sw, north of the eastern iowa airport. alliant says the 1,300 acres the eventual plan is to help iowa compete with other states for large scale businesses. alliant says instead of buying the land, it reached deals with the property owners. "those landowners continue to own the land at this time. they will continue to farm the land, and people will continue to live in some of the houses that are on those acreages at this time. but under the circumstances that a business will come along and be interested in developing that land for their business, they could purchase that land from the landowners." alliant says it has paid some money to the landowners to get them be part of the program. the linn county board of supervisors now has 485 acres of land to expand squaw creek park. the county bought it in early november for more than seven million dollars. it plans to extend its public park and trails as well as create a wetland. the county purc

alliant energy is announcing plans for a mega industrial park it says will be a game changer for the corridor economy. the big cedar industrial center will be located near the eastern iowa airport. cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill explains what all this means. nats - plane v trainsnat edgewood cars " varooom "and automobiles all make this an ideal location.13 - hundred acres at edgewood road and 76th avenue where mega sized factories or distribution factories or mega sized avenue where road and 76th edgewood acres at 13 - hundred acres at edgewood road and 76th avenue where mega sized factories or distribution centers could build - - and according to city leaders - quickly move their products all over the country.lydia brown - cr metro economic alliance (( 2:52:01 )) " which really puts us in a different situation it attracts companies that maybe they could get that space and being on a rail line brings it to a whole different dimension. "nat varoomthat could mean land for massive warehousing or manufacturing - the size of an auto plant. alliant has done this successfully before - wh

alliant says the big "to be a big impact for the even a new industry for the now to be able to compete with that the states never had before." landowners will continue to farm the land-- until it is bought. coming up on kwwl -- a plane carrying a soccer team and a group of journalists crashes into the side of a mountain. once again showing some action tonight. here's a live look at the storm track 7 live doppler radar....storm track seven chief meteorologist mark schnackenberg has your full forecast, coming up... and when you see news - or if you have pictures or video to share... you can do that by going to our page on facebook. you can also "like" our page to stay up to date on breaking "this is kwwl news at ten. with ron steele, amanda goodman, chief meteorologist mark schnackenberg now for your forecast. from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: for your complete weather stormtrack 7 weather team: scattered light rain/snow showers are expected wednes

alliant energy is announcing plans for a mega industrial park it says will be a game changer for the corridor economy. the big cedar industrial center will be located near the eastern iowa airport. cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill explains what all this ooooooooooooom "planes - trainsnat edgewood cars " varooom "and automobiles all make this an ideal location.13 - hundred acres at edgewood road and 76th avenue where mega sized factories or distribution centers could build - - and according to city leaders - quickly move their products all over the country.lydia brown - cr metro economic alliance (( 2:52:01 )) " which really puts us in a different situation it attracts companies that maybe wouldn't have come to the region if th they could get that space and being on a rail line brings it to a whole different dimension. "nat varoomthat could mean land for massive warehousing or manufacturing - the size of an auto plant. alliant has done this successfully before - where international paper and others are located on c - stret. this wiould be at least twice the size and all the prep work

the alliant energy building caught not cashmore or mount mercy? that depends on who you are asking but what you are asking. >> the tallest man-made mask is to mount cashmore according to a historian. and the clouds. >> the title for the highest point in cedar rapids police mount mercy but the elevation of 932 feet according to the united states geological survey. >> tallest building is alliant energy. >> alliant is going to be pushed off its pedestal. >> the massive scale of the project is new to cedar rapids. >> the 20th story one per pl review. caleb mason says the space will be good for downtown. >> you have hotel space, different types of housing, rental or owner occupied and office and retail. it merges all this things were trying to promote in the cities court and elsewhere all in one building. >> city officials said they hope to development few weeks. if one per place is to become a reality the city would need to cover $20 million of the $103 million project. covering the corridor in cedar rapids connor morgan fox 28 news. >> ahead on the f

linn county officials -- alongside lieutenant governor kim reynolds and alliant energy -- will announce a major economic development project today. so far - alliant hasn't released what the announcement is but we'll be there at 1:30 this afternoon and let you know what's coming to cedar rapids. after changes to the linn county board of supervisors - members there are also getting ready for a major announcement. members are being tight- we'll be there this morning at nine. be sure to follow us on twitter for the latest news on stories like this - we're at cbs 2 iowa. today - the cedar rapids christmas tree will make it's way to greene square.here's a look at the tree-lighting last year. this years tree is a more than 30-foot colorado blue spruce. it was donated by the steepleton family from cedar rapids. the tree will be up at noon - the lighting will take place this saturday. if you're just getting up, good morning -- it's now the iowa upset over nebraska brought more than cheers from fans. why the nebraska athletic department is investigating something that may have happened on the fie

alliant even a new industry for the area. it's really too early to tell right now but what we do know is that we've got something now to be able to compete with that the states never had before." the land is being marketed nationally and internationally. marketed nationally and internationally. this morning, a waterloo legend is being remembered by so many. jerry moses has passed away. he incredible seven year unbeaten streak in the late 60's and early 70's. he was twice named a first team all-state running back before moving on to iowa state. he's being remembered as someone who tried ot make a positive difference in his hometown. services are now pending. we're wrapping up today in iowa with the forecast from storm track seven meteorologist rachael peart z24zwz z12fz y24zwy y12fy rachael is back with another check of your storm track seven forecast. thanks for joining us, the today show is next and we'll be back weather. have a great day. >>> good morning. breaking overnight, powerful storms sweep across the south. a string

combining cardio, weightlifting and gymnastics is moving from california to madison's alliant energy center next summer. <"this is just a hug feather in our cap. the cross fit games have just exploded. we'll be the first sit out of california to host it."> the event is expected to bring 30-thousand fans to dane county... pumping more than five-and-a-half million dollars into the local economy. coming up on live at daybreak on today's tmj4:price hike.the popular coffee chain raising prices on two of its menu think a college degree could bob evans and the emily post institute want to make this two have teamed up to offer a holiday helpline. so if you have any questions about the perfect table or some advice on diffusing political conversation at the table.. you can call their helpline. the number is 855-4 my- table.... or tweet them at "hastag be holiday help". starbuck's is making ihard foth loyal. the coffee chain has raised the prices of select cold be items between ten cents and 30 cents.the price hike quietly went into effect on november 10th, but some twitter users have taken to

could ted for cedar rapids and the region is a growing vibrant tax base. " people may wonder - why alliant energy is leading the charge on this industrial park and whether it could have any impact on our utility bills at home.the answer is yes - - we'll explain that tonight at ten. matt hammill cbs2 news at six. the linn county board of supervisors announced this for now, covering the corridor or and cedar rapids, i am matt hamill, cbs 2 news at 6:00. >>> they will spend $7.2 billion to buy the land. kevin barry explains the role that all the land will play.>> reporter: this is conservation and preservation of the wildlife here. county park. this is highway 100 and cedar rapids is over here. the park is here and gardner golf course which is run by the city is here. the acres that they bought our to the south. there are parcels that are here that are already homes that have been developed. then there is some down here too. the key is that it waterway system and around here as well. it also is there to preserve wildlife and some of the area that is right around squaw creek . brett olson says

alliant energy is hoping to bring new jobs to cedar rapids -- with an industrial park the plan is to have it near the says the big cedar industrial center -- has a lot of potential. "to be a big impact for the manufacturing, and maybe even a right now but what we do know is that we've got something now to be able to compete with that the states never had before." the land is being marketed nationally and internationally. the ice bucket that started the viral challenge a few years ago is now part of history. the smithsonian's national museum of american history opened a new exhibit on the challenge became a fundraising phenomenon -- the first bucket is a showcase item. a few years ago -- a man named anthony -- tied the challenge to a-l-s and it became a social media success. "my brother is a special person. he's been giving all his life. add to his legacy." the challenge has raised more iowa tries to stop a losing streak... but has to beat a team that hasn't lost a game yet this season. and the hawks would have to do that on the road. plus, a tall order for the green and gold. these s

alliant takes the top spot for tallest building but that will change if that 28 story place, tower is built. >> that is the corridor top stories and tomorrow's weather first forecast in the first 10 minutes. >> first to come how the hawkeyes are suiting up for the final time in kinnick stadium. >> we are talking rain in the radar. that will be into tomorrow morning and then think should improve as we approach thanksgiving. we will talk more about that in no more games, jerry. you saw the deal and hustled to u.s. cellular to get yourself the samsung galaxy s7 and 500 bucks. maybe. "maybe," jer-bear? hmm? got your phone and your $500 and put it under your own tree. that's your writing! you after santa's job? it was a one-day deal. sorry, santa. it's no crime to gift yourself. get a samsung galaxy s7 this friday cbs 2 this morning - we're heading into the holiday shopping season - and before you hit the stores on thanksgiving and black friday - see what toy experts say are the new and trendy toys t year. >> whether 10 one is here to talk about the forecast. >> it would be nice to have a

like the one coming to madison's alliant energy center next summerthe cross fit games... combinie cardio, weightlifting and gymnastics.the event is expected to bring 30-thousand fans to dane county... pumping more than five-and- million dollars into the area's get a jump on your holiday shopping for your favorite brewers fan.the team's annual clubhouse sale is next week. you can get game used jerseys... bats.... tickets... and souveniers for up to 75 percent off. the racing sausages will also be there to help you pick out gifts. the sale is next friday and saturday inside the visiting clubhouse at miller park. from the baseball diamond to the hockey rink the deals keep special deal happening tomorrow. select beers and popcorn only costs two bucks. they're squaring off against the grand rapids griffins.the puck drops at 7 p-m. now to your weather and traffic together... with meteorologist brian gotter. after morning wind chills in the teens, yesterday was sunny with a could only warm into the upper 30s. after a clear and cold this morning with temps in the loto m40s, a ht

not no drinking heavilyg and alliant south of alliance also green and cantona and down into new philadelphia getting pretty good rain. the wind is actually our friend itn does not seem i cap but it is things stirred up and temperatures will stay steady where they all are all day long todays. >> will we see some breaks in stonel in son? northwest wind wind gust in and temperatures a couple of degrees either side. fifty the crowd docks been so we fall back into the 30s giving way to a beautiful dayy b mostly sunny southwest wd with a high of 58. the next front comes in early friday faster each and every day temperatures will start to fall by my son done on friday and it is a quick burst of cold air not winter like thato colder than what we have been used to rain will be mixed in with a touch of warmest year on record here in northern ohio. as we look out the eight daywe the temperatures stay average active storm tracks possibly late track possibly late next week intorm early thanksgiving when probay will see what happens. don't go awayil don't blow away notice he does not have a coat on. is he

. >> reporter: alliant has options from about a dozen farmers and it says if a big user of electricity will develop in the debt -- industrial park, it could help stabilize business customers or at t on energy from increasing as a fast. covering the core door tonight in cedar rapids, fox 28 news. >>> for years, many have asked for a trader drawers. -- trader joe's. it will be located on the southeast corner of i 80 and first avenue. right now, the closest trader joe's location is in des -- fox 28 at 9 pm. >> what do i want it to look like? >> we will tell you the reasons behind a multimillion dollar land deal. [ music ] >>> you are looking at a beautifully calling serena rapids. it was anything but serene this afternoon right here on the weather center. they were tracking how many tornadoes in iowa? >> date of last count. we were probably on the air two hours straight. fortunately, nothing big as far as the tornadoes go, and no major damage to report. i wasn't really expecting that today, that's for sure. it is calmer now. this shows one of the tornadoes near stout. that is in northern

. >> caller: my question, i'm looking for utility stock and i saw alliant energy. >> oh come on. we follow closely here, let's go with american electric power, aep. that's what you want. to mike in wisconsin. mike? >> caller: jim, boo-yah. >> boo-yah. >> caller: i watched the game last night. carson wentz will be a pro bowl quarterback. >> yeah, just a bad night. congratulations to wisconsin. >> caller: hall of fame some day. >> but i was bummed. all right, we got to go ahead. i'm trying not to dwell on it. good ahead. >> caller: i know. but i go back to sue herera originally on fsn and they told me to save her day job. >> all right. what stock? >> caller: i'm looking at insys. >> you are so spectacular for that. too speculative for me but i appreciate the kind sentiment. so elijah. >> caller: so going to -- >> no, even though trump likes that call, too hard for me. >> caller: thanks for taking my >> doing my best. >> caller: my he question is about zbh. >> oh, i like it. we have this new guy, head of health and human service, secretary price. but i will tell you this, the quarte