Lets get into the top five this morning. Sabrina an arrest has been made in the death of a Union County Woman found in a farm pond earlier this month. During the investigation another set of remains were found in thayer. Jerry Ray Dillinger faces two counts of first degree murder, and is being held in the Union County Jail pending further investigation. Sabrina in the number two spot this morning. Sabrina the discovery of a mans body dodge is under investigation. Ems responded. And the man was pronounced dead on scene. The manner of death is being ruled suspicious. An autospy will be conducted in the coming days. The identity of the man is not being released at this time. Sabrina the third thing you need to know before you walk out the door. Sabrina the popular attraction Jolly Holiday lights has been cancelled for the season. Storms and Power Outages forced it to close over the weekend. Organizers say the light display must now close for the rest of the season due to high rainfall and the citys projections that the rivers will crest above flood stage this week. Sabrina number four. Sabrina the final republican president ial debate for 2015 will feature the top nine candidates on the las vegas stage during prime time. The bottom four will take part in a debate earlier in the evening. Heading into the debate, two new polls released over the weekend show ted cruz taking the lead over donald trump. Podium for the debate. The Democratic Candidates will hold their final debate of the year saturday in new hampshire. Sabrina and finally in the top five. Sabrina today, Governor Terry branstad becomes the longest serving governor in american history. His seven thousand 642nd day of service to the state of iowa surpasses that of George Clinton of new york who served as governor for 21 years between 1777 and 1804. As part of the celebration, governor branstad will host an open house at his office in the State Capitol beginning at ten this morning. Sabrina in other news. Fort dodge police are on the lookout for a man they say fired shots inside of a bar sunday morning. Sabrina around two am yesterday, a fight broke out inside of dodger tap bar witnesses say thats when 23 year old jordan foy pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots. No one was struck by a several charges will be filed against foy for the incident, as soon as he is found. At this time we dont have any information that would say he is a danger to anybody else we believe he is still in the area but were not 100 percent postive on that. Sabrina foy faces several charges including a felony count of intimidation with a weapon. As well as reckless use of a firearm and felon in possession of a weapon. Police ask anyone who knows of his whereabouts to contact them. Sabrina the man accused of killing a couple inside of their home will be back in court today. Sabrina Michael Wanchanic faces two counts of first degree murder in the deaths of bryon howard and heather belieu. During his initial court appearance, wanchanics bond was set at twomillion dollars. Howard and belieu were found dead inside of a home on Center Street november 30th. Police took wanchanic into custody the next night following a fourhour standoff on highway 141 in woodward. Hell apparently be represented defender. Sabrina the weather causing some issues around the metro. As rains continue to fill area waterways. Last night, walnut creek hit 6 feet, and is projected to get as high as 10 and a half feet. Because of this, the clive greenbelt park and trail are closed. Stay with local 5 for more closures and for when these areas are back open. Sabrina now, heres a look at the National WeatherServices Forecast for rivers in the metro. The Raccoon River near fluer drive could see water as high as 1717eet before it creststhats 5 feet above the flood stage. They also project the river will have minor to moderate flooding near racoon river park in West Des Moines and in van meter. Sabrina were back with sam adlibs sam sam weather adlib rain continues to fall across the state today with more records expected to be busted as totals keep stacking up. Many places across central iowa have already gotten around 1 to 2 inches of rain, and i am fully expected although an isolated report of nearly 2 inches is possible. Underneath the cloud cover and rain temperatures are only going to climb into the mid 40s. On top of being is going to be windy mph. The rain will end will see a cold and fall into the low 30s. Tuesday looks mostly highs back in the mid 40s. There is a chance well see a wintry mix to a few snow showers in northwest iowa tuesday night into wednesday morning. The remainder of the week is looking dry but cold with highs in the low 30s going into friday. Next week we warm up a bit again back towards the 40s, but as of now its looking like we wont see that white christmas. Sabrina new this morning, some iowa fans got a look at the rose bowl trophy last night. Sabrina dozens of hawkeye fans celebrated the teams upcoming rose bowl game at a party in coralville. Officials, featured live music, games, and a chance to win a pair of tickets to the big game. Fans also got the chance to take pictures with the rose bowl trophy. Scott jenkins Rose Bowl Management Committee into polk county. Be safe this morning. The Sheriffs Office has automated Traffic Enforcement vehicles at two locations. One at the. 44 hundred block of Delaware Avenue and a second at the. Nine thousand block of northeast 94th avenue so take care on the roads today. Sabrina lets also get a quick look at traffic. This is i235 at valley west. [current conditions] good morning iowa continues after this your wathcing good your wathcing good morning iowa in hd with elias johnson, Sabrina Ahmed and we are iowas most accurate forecast with meteorologist sam sabrina preparations are underway in the philippines, as rains from a powerful typhoon have already moved over the country. Today, typhoon melor is expected to make landfall on the country. It was forecast to reach the philippines as a weaker typhoon but is gaining strength as it nears the islands. Sabrina anchor toss to wx sam adlib toss. Sam weather adlib rain continues to fall across the state today with more records expected to be busted as totals keep stacking up. Many places across central iowa have already gotten around 1 to 2 inches of rain, and i am fully expected roughly another inch possible today, although an isolated report of nearly 2 inches is possible. Underneath the cloud cover and rain temperatures are only very cold and rainy, it is going to be windy with speeds of 15 to 30 mph. The rain will end this afternoon and we will see a cold and breezy night as lows fall into the low 30s. Tuesday looks mostly cloudy with dry and breezy conditions with highs back in the mid 40s. There is a chance well see a wintry mix to a few snow showers in northwest iowa tuesday night into wednesday morning. The remainder of the week is looking dry but cold with highs in the low 30s going into friday. Next week we warm up a bit again back towards the 40s, but as of now its looking like we wont see that white christmas. Sabrina 15 months in the hospital can be difficult for anyone. Especially for a ten year old thats what life has been like for an ankeny girl. But its not her that are making her name known throughout her community. Its her spirit and personality that makes her this weeks iowan to know. Local fives Nikki Davidson has her story. The hospital isnt the place many would choose to spend a holiday season. But for 10 year old lelani its been her home for more than year. Shes suffering a condition that causes her heart to grow faster than her body. And complications have kept her doctors busy. 1 25 35 she has gotten told a few times shes kinda like a cat, because she has 9 lives. Others have said more like 30. Recently she got a heart transplant. Now shes waiting on a kidney transplant before she can go home. Its great news for lelani. But family says shes more concerned with helping others. Worried about younger kids she mets in the hospital. She would say if i stay here forever can they just go home . Its her giving nature that captured the communities heart. Lelani has three brothers. And her medical stay has put a friends say recently they noticed the family needed help. 1 37 19 were going through cupboard after cupboard in the kitchen, and on oh no. Were in bad bad trouble. So they got together. And held a benefit in her honor to support the family through this journey. 1 37 48 ill bet we can get people in our community to help out, and low and behold we made it happen. And although lelani couldnt be here physically. Technology reminded her shes far from alone. theres daryl making this holiday hospital stay laugh a reminder that it can be wonderful life. 1 33;42 shes amazing, incredible we are grateful for it. Sabrina lelani is in the hospital in iowa city. Money raised from that benefit helped the family with medical costs and travel costs. Sabrina time for another short break, but when we return, a look at a recordbreaking attempt involving a very now, we are iowas most accurate forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. Certified by weatherrate the independent weather experts sam weather adlib put script here in green rain continues to fall across the state today with more records expected to be busted as totals keep stacking up. Many places across central iowa have already gotten around 1 to 2 inches of rain, and i am fully expected roughly another inch possible today, although an isolated report of nearly 2 inches is possible. Underneath the cloud cover and rain temperatures are only going to climb into the mid 40s. On top of being very cold and rainy, it is going to be windy mph. The rain will end this afternoon and we will see a cold and breezy night as lows fall into the low 30s. Tuesday looks mostly cloudy with dry and breezy conditions with highs back in the mid 40s. There is a chance well see a wintry mix to a few snow showers in northwest iowa tuesday night into wednesday morning. The remainder of the week is looking dry but cold with highs in the low 30s going into friday. Next week we warm up a bit again back towards the 40s, but as of now its looking like we wont see that white christmas. Sam in take a look at this today. World record attempt in georgia this weekend had hundreds puckering up. More than two hundred couples met to beat the record for the most couples kissing under the mistletoe at once. They joined hands and kissed for at least ten seconds under mistletoe. It was all part of the holiday in the park celebration at six flags over georgia. Pictures from the event showed an official Guinness World records plaque commemorating the occasion. All reax sabrina reax sabrina well time now for another but when we come back. Less than two weeks remain until christmas, and if you dont have your shopping done, well share some youre watching good morning iowa in hd. We are iowa. Sabrina on your money now sabrina the countdown to christmas is quickly winding down, and for those still needing a few gifts, dont let the rush cause you to make a mistake. The best advice to make it easier, start by using one of santas tricks. Make a list and check it twice. That way you know what you need to get, and what you already have. Make sure to shop smarter, use your and look for the best deals. But dont shop till you drop, there is still plenty of time, so you dont need to make a mad dash and finish it in one hectic spree. And one way to save time and gas money, take the shopping online. Sabrina for a fourth week in a row, the final installment in the hunger games series has been number one at the box office. In the heart of the sea brought in a disappointing eleven million dollars, far from enough to make a dent in its 100million dollar production budget. In third place walt disneys the good dinosaur. But they will face some big competition this weekend, as the highly anticipated new Star Wars Film hits theaters. Sabrina and finally, you wont see a womans face on the 10dollar bill until at least 2016. Treasury secretary jack lew had announced plans to choose a new face for the 10 dollar bill by the end of the year. But. The Treasury Department about the proposed currency redesign. Sabrina thats a look at your money this morning. Coming up after in with central accurate but first. Time for a quick this is i235 at [current good morning iowa returns after this. Youre watching good moring iowa in hd. We are iowas most accurate weather team. Good morning iowa starts now sabrina thanks for joining us on your [day of week] morning, im Sabrina Ahmed. Sabrina weather is always first on good morning iowa. In with central iowas most accurate forecast. Meteorologist sam schreier. Sam adlib toss sam weather adlib with more records expected to be busted as totals keep stacking up. Many places across central iowa have already gotten around 1 to 2 inches of rain, and i am fully expected roughly another inch possible today, although an isolated report of nearly 2 inches is possible. Underneath the cloud cover and rain temperatures are only going to climb into the mid 40s. On top of being very cold and rainy, it is going to be windy with speeds of 15 to 30 mph. The rain will end this afternoon and we will see a cold and breezy night as lows fall into the low 30s. Tuesday looks mostly cloudy with dry and breezy conditions with highs back in the mid 40s. There is a chance well see a wintry mix to a few snow showers in northwest iowa tuesday night into wednesday morning. The remainder of the week is looking dry but cold with highs in the low 30s going into friday. Next week we warm up a bit again back towards the 40s, see that white christmas. Sabrina on to our top story. The investigation of a death in union county, leads to the discovery of a second body. Sabrina a lorimor man is now behind bars, accused of killing his ex sisterin law, loretta dillinger. Police arrested jerry Ray Dillinger during a traffic stop on saturday evening, after conducting search warrants at dillingers house and another home in thayer. Loretta dillinger was originally found in a pond in rural lorimor on december second. Investigators used dogs and excavation equipment, and found the remains of a second person at 401 4th street michael motsinger, special agent we cant get into the specifics of what everyone has been telling us, but through that investigation that we started on the second with the union county Sheriffs Office, which obviously led us to the arrest. Wayne tucker, lorimor resident its just hard to believe that it would ever happen in lorimor, small town. You just dont have it here. We dont have any kind of violence here. Sabrina dillinger faces two counts of first degree murder, and is being held in the Union County Jail, pending further investigation. Sabrina meanwhile, Fort Dodge Police are investigating the cause of a suspicious death. Just before 8 a. M. Sunday Morning Police got a call about an unknown adult white man lying on the ground between two houses on north 8th street. Ems responded. And the man was pronounced dead on scene. The manner of death is being ruled suspicious. An autospy will be conducted in the coming days. The identity of the man is not being released at this time. Sabrina problematic for a popular holiday attraction. Sabrina lingering storms have brought lots of rain here in central iowa. Organizers announced sunday afternoon that Jolly Holiday lights at water works has to close for the season. The park was closed down satruday night, but Power Outages kept the lights off again yesterday. They say the light display must now close for the rest of the season due to high rainfall and the citys projections that the rivers will crest above flood stage this week. Sabrina and, heres a look at the National WeatherServices Forecast for rivers in the metro. The Raccoon River near fluer drive could see water as high as 17 feet before it creststhats 5 feet above the flood stage. They also project the river will have minor to moderate flooding near racoon river park in West Des Moines and in van meter. Sabrina were back with meterologist sam schreier. Sam sam adlibs rain continues to fall across the state today with more records expected to be busted as totals keep stacking up. Many places across central iowa have already gotten around 1 to 2 inches of rain, and i am fully expected roughly another inch possible today, although an isolated report of nearly 2 inches is possible. Underneath the cloud cover and rain temperatures are only going to climb into the mid 40s. On top of being very cold and rainy, it is going to be windy with speeds of 15 to 30 this afternoon and we will see a cold and breezy night as lows fall into the low 30s. Tuesday looks mostly cloudy with dry and breezy conditions with highs back in the mid 40s. There is a chance well see a wintry mix to a few snow showers in northwest iowa tuesday night into wednesday morning. The remainder of the week is looking dry but cold with highs in the low 30s going into friday. Next week we warm up a bit again back towards the 40s, but as of now its looking like we wont see that white christmas. Sabrina just over a day before the final gop debate for 2015, theres a shift in the race for the white house. A republican underdog now coming in strong, and moving to the top of recent polls. Abcs Stephanie Ramos has the latest on the republican race. Script the horse race between the gop president ial candidates is heating up. With senator ted cruz. On the fast running neckandneck with donald trump. Its a swift rise for the texas senator a 21 point gain since october, in one poll gfx cruz today at 31 percent vs cruz in october 19 dmr poll at 10 percent . Cruz and trump up until now have played nice with each other. But that all changed this weekend in iowa, trump digging at cruz for opposing popular ehtanol subsidies. Then on sunday morning shows. Sot trump on fox when you look at the way hes dealt with the senate, where he goes in there like a you know, frankly, like a bit of a maniac cruz in response. Tweeting this video, saying in honor of my friend realdonaldtrump and goodhearted maniacs everywhere but in the end . Trump still wants to work with cruz . Saying . He sees cruz playing a part in his administration. This back and forth kicking off after cruz could be heard on tape behind closed doors questioning trumps and rival ben carsons ability to run the country. Candidates will stand on the debate stage for the 5th time tomorrow. Chris christie is back on the main stage. After being dropped to the undercard debate last time. While. Trump will be front and center again. This time flanked by ben carson and ted cruz. Stephanie ramos abc news washington. Sabrina today adds a new entry into the us history books, as Governor Terry branstad celebrates becoming the longest serving governor in us history. This will be branstads seven thousand 642nd day of service to the state of iowa his time as governor now surpasses that of George Clinton of new york who served as governor for 21 years between 1777 and 1804. Now two events scheduled for today will mark branstads big honor. During the day, an open house will be held at the governors formal office in the State Capitol. Then monday evening, a milestone dinner will be held at the state fairgrounds. Tickets to the dinner are 50 dollars a person, with branstad iowa history fund. Sabrina time for another short break, but theres more ahead here on good morning iowa. In just a few minutes, well enjoy a Live Performance from des moines entertainer and recording artist madison ray. Sabrina but before we go. As you get ready to start your day. Be safe out on the roads. Des Moines Police will have mobile radar set up at two locations. One at the. 14 hundred block of pennsylvania northbound and a second at the. Sixhundred block of 40th northbound. So use caution while driving. Sabrina while were at it. A quick look at traffic. This is i235 at mlk. [current conditions] morning iowa in hd with elias johnson, Sabrina Ahmed and we are iowas most accurate forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. This is good morning iowa. Sabrina major damage in texas, after a tornado strikes a town to the north of houston. The storm left its mark on a pair of businesses, as well as hitting several trailer homes. Luckily no injuries have been reported. Utility crews have been working to restore power in the area. Sabrina anchor toss to wx sam adlib toss. Sam weather adlib rain continues to fall across the state today with more records expected to be busted as totals keep stacking up. Many places across central iowa have already gotten around 1 to 2 inches of rain, and i am fully expected roughly another inch possible today, inches is possible. Underneath the cloud cover and rain temperatures are only going to climb into the mid 40s. On top of being very cold and rainy, it is going to be windy with speeds of 15 to 30 mph. The rain will end this afternoon and we will see a cold and breezy night as lows fall into the low 30s. Tuesday looks mostly cloudy with dry and breezy conditions with highs back in the mid 40s. There is a chance well see a wintry mix to a few snow showers in northwest iowa tuesday night into wednesday morning. The remainder of the week is looking dry but cold with highs in the low 30s going into friday. Next week we warm up a bit again back towards the 40s, but as of now its looking like we wont see that white christmas. Christmas. Sabrina we have lots more good morning iowa ahead. But first heres abcs reena ninan and Richard Bacon with americas money. Americas money good morning. Topping americas money. Mail mania. Today is the busiest day of the holiday season, the Postal Service says it expects to handle more than last years volume of 640 million cards, letters, and packages today alone. And more than 15 billion pieces by new years eve. The Federal Reserve is expected to make an hey there, good morning. Topping americas money, mail mania. Today is the busiest day of the yeah, the Postal Service says it expects to handle more than last years volume of 640 million cards, letters and packages today alone and more than 15 billion pieces by new years eve. The Federal Reserve is expected to make an historic hike in its benchmark rate for the first time in nearly a decade. Its been hovering near zero since the 2008 financial crisis, but dont expect much. The fed is expected to nudge that rate by just 0. 25 . A quarter. And finally the hunger games mockingjay part 2 topped the Weekend Box Office for the fourth straight weekend. It earned more than 245 million so far. In the heart of the sea closed second followed by the good dinosaur. Thats it. That is americas money. Have a great day, everyone. Behind every open heart. Is a story. For some, its about finishing the race. 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Many places across central iowa have already gotten around 1 to 2 inches of rain, and i am fully expected roughly another inch possible today, although an isolated report of nearly 2 inches is possible. Underneath the cloud cover and rain temperatures are only going to climb into the mid 40s. On top of being very cold and rainy, it is going to be windy with speeds of 15 to 30 this afternoon and we will see a cold and breezy night as lows fall into the low 30s. Tuesday looks mostly cloudy with dry and breezy conditions with highs back in the mid well see a wintry mix showers in northwest wednesday morning. The remainder of the but cold with highs in the low 30s going into friday. Next week we warm up a bit again back towards the 40s, looking like we wont see that white christmas. Sam toss back. Sabrina Sabrina Sabrina sabrina as we wrap up our first hour this morning. We recap your headlines. In the morning refresh. Sabrina the investigation of a dead body in union county leads to the more remains. With one man now in custody. Sabrina Bad Weather Forces organizers to close the popular Jolly Holiday lights for the season. Sabrina and Governor Terry branstad will mark his entry into the history books today, for one very long career. Sabrina time now for another short break. But when we come back. Some hawkeye fans got the chance to get up close with the rose bowl trophy, ahead of iowas big game with stanford. Plus sams in with a look at your morning forecast another full hour of good morning iowa. Is right after this. Youre watching good moring iowa in hd. We are iowas most accurate weather team. Good morning iowa starts now sabrina good morning iowa im . . . Its x 00 am on monday december 14th thanks for joining us sabrina weather is always first on good morning iowa. In with central iowas most accurate sam sam sam adlibs sam weather adlib across the state today with more records expected to be busted as totals keep stacking up. Many places across central iowa have already gotten around 1 to 2 inches of rain, and i am fully expected roughly another inch possible today, although an isolated report of nearly 2 inches is possible. Underneath the cloud cover and rain temperatures are only going to climb into the mid 40s. On top of being very cold and rainy, it is going to be windy with speeds of 15 to 30 breezy night as lows