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Authorities in Stuart have confirmed that a suspect is in custody after a shooting this afternoon. KCCI is on the scene working to get more details.
One of our all-time favorite bloopers happened nearly 20 years ago at the Iowa State Fair, when a giant Burmese python named Dawn got a little friendly with KCCI meteorologist Kurtis Gertz during our live newscast. Watch for yourself!
MLB's first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years in Dyersville, averaged 1.66 million viewers on Netflix on Thursday night, according to Nielsen. https://t.ly/Elpdt
Expectations are high for Kade Pieper in his first season playing center at Iowa. See the full All-America teams here: https://www.kcci.com/article/college-football-preseason-all-america-team-2026-kade-pieper-iowa/73466571
For the second day in a row, the Iowa State Fair has broken a daily attendance record 🎟️ See the updated attendance totals: https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-state-fair-attendance-numbers-2026-records-updates-des-moines/73335393
Sarah Pratt marks 20 years shaping Iowa State Fair's butter cow
Sarah Pratt marks 20 years shaping Iowa State Fair's butter cow
The Iowa State Fair’s iconic butter cow is back, and sculptor Sarah Pratt is celebrating 20 years of creating it.
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Iowa football: New starters must get up to speed in a hurry with challenging start to Big Ten play
Iowa football: New starters must get up to speed in a hurry with challenging start to Big Ten play
Iowa lost seven players to the NFL draft last spring. Here's how the Hawkeyes reloaded entering 2026.
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KCCI's Natalia Gomez del Campo completed a rite of passage Tuesday morning: milking a cow at the Iowa State Fair! 🐄
Natalia's tour of breakfast foods at the Iowa State Fair continues with a breakfast burrito from Burrito Bobo 🌯
Some chances for storms and showers will reach us today. Jon Rivas explains what to expect:
Iowa man charged with kidnapping, sexual abuse of man with severe mental disabilities
Iowa man charged with kidnapping, sexual abuse of man with severe mental disabilities
An Iowa man is behind bars after investigators say he sexually abused the victim and blocked a door so the victim couldn't leave.
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Windsor Heights explores converting abandoned rail corridor into trail along 73rd Street
Windsor Heights explores converting abandoned rail corridor into trail along 73rd Street
Could an old rail line become Windsor Heights’ next trail? City leaders are exploring the idea as part of the 73rd Street reconstruction project.
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Iowa fairgoers can test investigative skills with crime scene dollhouse
Iowa fairgoers can test investigative skills with crime scene dollhouse
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is inviting fairgoers to solve a mystery at its interactive crime scene dollhouse exhibit in the East Market.
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At Iowa State Fair, Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek clash over war, farm bill and rural Iowa
At Iowa State Fair, Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek clash over war, farm bill and rural Iowa
Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek used separate Iowa State Fair appearances to clash over war spending, the farm bill and the future of rural Iowa.
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Family of fiddlers celebrates 101 years of tradition at Iowa State Fair
Family of fiddlers celebrates 101 years of tradition at Iowa State Fair
A century-old Iowa State Fair tradition struck the right chord inside Pioneer Hall.
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Indianola pauses license plate reader program over privacy concerns
Indianola pauses license plate reader program over privacy concerns
The Indianola Police Department deactivated its license plate reader cameras, joining Waukee in halting the program due to privacy and data retention concerns.
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Did you know KCCI is giving away a VIP Experience every weekday at the Iowa State Fair? Here's what you need to know: https://t.ly/41y0B
Iowa officials identify places visited during measles contagion
Iowa officials identify places visited during measles contagion
Health officials are warning of a growing southern Iowa measles outbreak after 12 confirmed cases and possible public exposures.
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Sunday's attendance at the Iowa State Fair is the year's first daily record, smashing the previous mark set on the first Sunday of 2024. STORY: https://t.ly/Ysmpq
Washington reportedly releasing Moody, giving kicker job to Iowa's Drew Stevens
Washington reportedly releasing Moody, giving kicker job to Iowa's Drew Stevens
A former Hawkeye appears to have won a training camp battle to be the Commanders' kicker in 2026.
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For the 12th time under coach Kirk Ferentz, Iowa will start the season ranked in the preseason AP Top 25. See the full list: https://www.kcci.com/article/college-football-preseason-poll-top-25-rankings-2026/73402984
It's Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair. Active and former members of the United States military can get discounted tickets at the gate, and several activities to honor our veterans are scheduled for today.
Don't miss out on the great breakfast food options at this year's Iowa State Fair!
We'll have some sunshine today ahead of more rain and storm chances Tuesday.
Des Moines police investigating Monday morning shooting
Des Moines police investigating Monday morning shooting
One person was injured Monday morning in a shooting on the city's south side.
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Kyle Larson wins Knoxville Nationals hours after NASCAR race in Virginia
Kyle Larson wins Knoxville Nationals hours after NASCAR race in Virginia
Larson was able to get from Richmond, Va., to Knoxville, Iowa in time to race his sprint car thanks to a rain delay at the Knoxville Nationals.
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Banjo player wins Iowa State Fair fiddle championship on his ‘second instrument’
Banjo player wins Iowa State Fair fiddle championship on his ‘second instrument’
A world-record banjo player entered the Iowa State Fair fiddle contest, and walked away grand champion.
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More than 120 people safe after hotel collapse in Burlington
More than 120 people safe after hotel collapse in Burlington
A hotel in eastern Iowa partially collapsed Saturday, with all guests and staff safely evacuated and no injuries reported.
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