Far from the flames, smoke produced by wildfires is carrying pollutants hundreds of miles to Iowa. That's what producing hazy skies and fiery-looking sunsets. But health experts say the air quality in Eastern Iowa is not a concern just yet. "Our monitoring right now tells us that the levels are within the national health standards," said Jim Hodina, environmental manager for Linn County Public Health. If anyone notices problems from the smoke, the first to experience trouble would be children whose lungs are still developing, and adults with chronic conditions including asthma and COPD. "Everybody reacts differently," said Mr. Hodina, "and there's certainly sensitive populations that would be more in tune with what's going on with air quality." CBS2/FOX 28 Chief Meteorologist Terry Swails says that although impacts are limited, there are times that you'll notice the difference. "If you were out Sunday, you could actually smell the smoke in the air, so it actually got down to the ground which is a little bit unusual - typically it's higher up in the clouds."

A group of Iowa veterans claim they were unfairly left out of an annual parade in their honor. The Iowa State Fair parade Monday morning in Des Moines went on as scheduled without an entry by the Iowa Democratic Party Veterans Caucus. Members tell CBS2/FOX28 News they properly registered, but was told just before the parade they would not be allowed to take part because the parade was a nonpartisan affair. "When one veteran tells another veteran that he can't be represented at the last minute like that, it's just disrespectful," said Ron Healey, chairman of the Iowa Democratic Party Veterans Caucus. "This is unforgivable, it really is."  Troy Price, the Iowa Democratic Party chair, was quick to lash out at the decision by the Commission of Veterans Affairs. "I think that it shows that this administration is not one that wants to hear criticism. The governor and this administration doesn't want to see bad news or people who have dissenting opinions. We just saw the head of the medical commission last week that didn't get reappointed because he was speaking truth to power, and now this. It's incredibly disappointing and I hope voters remember this in November."  The official who made the decision said he decided to bar the group because they are a political organization and the event is nonpartisan. But the group claims they have marched several other years in the past, and claim other groups, including Veterans for Peace, were allowed to march in the parade. Read the full story here.