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Iowa State Fair temporarily closes campgrounds to new arrivals due to heavy rain
Iowa State Fair temporarily closes campgrounds to new arrivals due to heavy rain
The Iowa State Fair is pausing camper and vendor setup due to heavy rain that has soaked the fairgrounds.
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Shannon was in Ames today, where Jimmy Rogers' first Cyclones team opened Fall Camp.
University of Iowa uses AI to predict nitrate levels in water
University of Iowa uses AI to predict nitrate levels in water
A NASA-funded project at the University of Iowa is developing artificial intelligence to forecast nitrate levels in untreated drinking water, using years of water records and satellite data.
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KCCI viewer Sandy Marcus shared this video after strong winds damaged trees and buildings on their property near Lineville in southern Iowa.
Iowa State Fair officials have temporarily closed its campgrounds to new arrivals and restricted vendor setup across the fairgrounds due to heavy rains. STORY: https://t.ly/shkMS
Some parts of the state are reporting over 5 inches of rain so far this morning. Sloane has the latest updates: https://t.ly/7l4ut
Des Moines Public Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch to all students during the upcoming school year, supported by a federal program. DETAILS: https://t.ly/uM9FH
See some of our favorite photos from WWE Raw's stop Monday night at Casey's Center in Des Moines.
Some parts of the state are reporting over 5 inches of rain so far this morning. LATEST TOTALS: https://t.ly/uMqYf
From police dog demonstrations to armored vehicle displays, National Night Out events across central Iowa brought civilians and law enforcement closer together to break down barriers, build trust and improve communication. STORY: https://t.ly/TUCxs
A 15-month-old girl in Coon Rapids has died after being accidentally struck by a vehicle driven by her mother last week. STORY: https://t.ly/b-nLc
Jon Rivas has the latest on the stormy start this morning, which has included heavy rain that has led to localized flooding: https://t.ly/7x4_J
Hinson introduces bill requiring insurers to disclose healthcare claim denial data
Hinson introduces bill requiring insurers to disclose healthcare claim denial data
How often does your health insurance company deny claims? An Iowa congresswoman has introduced a bill that would require insurers to make that information public.
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Don't blink: Drake's new offense is built for constant aggression
Don't blink: Drake's new offense is built for constant aggression
Drake football has a new head coach, and Matt Walker says his ‘Top Gun’ offense will be all-out aggression this fall.
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Over a dozen Des Moines neighborhoods join National Night Out
Over a dozen Des Moines neighborhoods join National Night Out
From police dog demos to armored vehicle displays, Des Moines' National Night Out gave neighbors a chance to meet officers and ask questions.
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Ankeny schools add sergeant to oversee resource officer program
Ankeny schools add sergeant to oversee resource officer program
The Ankeny School District is adding a sergeant to supervise school resource officers and enhance safety measures across its schools.
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UnityPoint nurses' union vote remains uncertified as objections are reviewed
UnityPoint nurses' union vote remains uncertified as objections are reviewed
The National Labor Relations Board says the results of UnityPoint nurses' union vote in Des Moines remain uncertified due to unresolved objections.
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Court shuts down Centerville retreat accused of unlicensed care
Court shuts down Centerville retreat accused of unlicensed care
An Iowa judge has temporarily shut down Centerville's Old Cabin Retreat, ruling the unlicensed care facility is “a danger to the public.”
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Des Moines man arrested after police found cocaine in vehicle following chase
Des Moines man arrested after police found cocaine in vehicle following chase
A Des Moines man was booked into jail after police found drugs in his vehicle during a traffic stop.
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Urbandale voters to consider bond referendum for new police station
Urbandale voters to consider bond referendum for new police station
Funding for a new police station in Urbandale will be on the ballot this fall.
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Iowa earned a spot in the preseason coaches' poll released Tuesday morning. See the full rankings: https://www.kcci.com/article/college-football-preseason-coaches-poll-2026/73344168
Iowa traffic: Interstate 235 crash slows westbound traffic
Iowa traffic: Interstate 235 crash slows westbound traffic
A crash with reported injuries has led to multiple lanes of Interstate 235 being shut down.
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Unfortunately for Shannon, weather kept balloons grounded this morning in Indianola.
Urbandale Food Pantry closes Aug. 7 for parking lot rebuild
Urbandale Food Pantry closes Aug. 7 for parking lot rebuild
One of central Iowa's busiest food pantries is temporarily closing, but not because demand is down. The Urbandale Food Pantry will shut its doors for just over two weeks while crews expand its parking lot to better serve the nearly 5,000 people who rely on it each month. Here's what families need to know.
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Libertarian candidate ends campaign in Iowa's third congressional district
Libertarian candidate ends campaign in Iowa's third congressional district
Marco Battaglia, a Libertarian candidate in Iowa's third congressional district, has ended his campaign due to a medical emergency after a judge upheld his removal from the ballot.
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