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Oksaloosa announces $1,000 stipend for student teachers The initiative is fully funded through a partnership between the Oskaloosa School District and William Penn University.

Oksaloosa announces $1,000 stipend for student teachers

Tensions rise after Atlantic school board cancels meeting amid allegations against staff member A canceled school board meeting in Atlantic sparked anger and emotional testimony as parents demanded answers about allegations involving a staff member and students.

Tensions rise after Atlantic school board cancels meeting amid allegations against staff member

Iowa House subcommittee advances bill impacting election investigations, voter registration The bill would amend Iowa Code regarding investigations into election officials and canceling pending voter registration in certain cases.

Iowa House subcommittee advances bill impacting election investigations, voter registration

Bill banning schools from teaching about gender theory passes Iowa House subcommittee Iowa lawmakers are considering a bill banning Iowa schools from teaching students about gender theory or sexual orientation.

Bill banning schools from teaching about gender theory passes Iowa House subcommittee

According to investigators, Blake Grask, 19, assaulted a woman who had passed out after drinking last fall at a fraternity house in Ames.

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An Iowa State student is accused of assaulting an unconscious woman at the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity house last October.

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Iowa lawmakers weigh proposal to require public health agencies to notify about vaccine exemptions House lawmakers are considering a bill that would require a more clear public notice about vaccine exemptions for kids.

Iowa lawmakers weigh proposal to require public health agencies to notify about vaccine exemptions

Iowa traffic: Crash on I-235 causes major delays A crash along Interstate 235 is causing major delays for drivers in the metro.

Iowa traffic: Crash on I-235 causes major delays

Get ready for warmer temperatures! Jon Rivas explains what to expect.

Camp Dodge visits in question as DoD weighs ending support for Scouts A growing dispute between the Department of Defense and Scouting America could soon be felt far from Washington, including by troops across central Iowa.

Camp Dodge visits in question as DoD weighs ending support for Scouts

Des Moines Fire Department calls for service leveling off for first time in years Calls to the Des Moines Fire Department rose again in 2025, but new data shows demand may be stabilizing as prevention programs help ease the workload.

Des Moines Fire Department calls for service leveling off for first time in years

Marshalltown man sentenced to federal prison for child pornography offenses Cory Marvin Baker has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for searching for child sex abuse material while on supervised release.

Marshalltown man sentenced to federal prison for child pornography offenses

Iowa WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday Vaughn Hauser, a Purple Heart recipient and musician, marks his 100th birthday at the Iowa Veterans Home, where he is affectionately known as "The Drummer."

Iowa WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Johnston star Jenica Lewis, Iowa United Prep player named to McDonald's All-American team Johnston's Jenica Lewis will represent her home state this spring in the McDonald's All-American Game.

Johnston star Jenica Lewis, Iowa United Prep player named to McDonald's All-American team

Iowa Senate advances public school funding bill, critics say increase falls short Iowa lawmakers are weighing a new school funding proposal, with educators and parents warning it may not keep up with costs or protect local districts.

Iowa Senate advances public school funding bill, critics say increase falls short

Fareway donates more than 69,000 pounds of ham to Iowa food banks Fareway has donated more than 69,000 pounds of ham to support food-insecure Iowans, with significant distributions planned across central, western, and eastern Iowa.

Fareway donates more than 69,000 pounds of ham to Iowa food banks

Seahawks or Patriots? Blank Park Zoo lion makes her Super Bowl 60 pick Blank Park Zoo's lions have made their Super Bowl 60 prediction and they're sticking with the animal kingdom.

Seahawks or Patriots? Blank Park Zoo lion makes her Super Bowl 60 pick

30 years ago: Iowa's coldest temperature on record Iowa was one of multiple midwestern states to experience historic cold in February 1996.

30 years ago: Iowa's coldest temperature on record

Iowa bill calls for private and charter schools to complete radon testing A bill introduced at the Statehouse would require all non-public and charter schools to test for radon.

Iowa bill calls for private and charter schools to complete radon testing

Police searching for armed suspect in West Des Moines Police in West Des Moines are urging caution as officers attempt to track down a suspect who allegedly fired at officers.

Police searching for armed suspect in West Des Moines

We'll start to warm up in the coming days!

Medically tailored meals debut at Hy-Vee stores in Iowa Hy-Vee launches Dietitian Dishes in Iowa, a new line of medically tailored frozen meals designed for chronic-diet needs and ready in minutes.

Medically tailored meals debut at Hy-Vee stores in Iowa

West Des Moines man charged with OWI after multiple crashes A West Des Moines man faces charges after allegedly driving while intoxicated and causing several crashes on Des Moines' east side.

West Des Moines man charged with OWI after multiple crashes

Iowa caucuses offer platform for Republican gubernatorial candidates Iowa caucuses provide Republican candidates for governor a chance to present their priorities and engage with voters ahead of the 2026 general election.

Iowa caucuses offer platform for Republican gubernatorial candidates

Iowa bill targets illicit massage businesses linked to human trafficking Under current Iowa law, massage therapists must be licensed — but the businesses that employ them are not. That means when illegal services are uncovered, enforcement often falls on individual therapists rather than the owners running the operation.

Iowa bill targets illicit massage businesses linked to human trafficking

Illness forces Iowa high school to delay basketball games Illnesses have forced a western Iowa school district to postpone multiple girls and boys basketball games this week.

Illness forces Iowa high school to delay basketball games

KCCI Investigates: Polk County expands its wetlands program in quest to improve water quality Polk County leaders say a growing wetlands program is already improving water quality, using natural systems to filter runoff across urban and rural areas.

KCCI Investigates: Polk County expands its wetlands program in quest to improve water quality

'Griff-Hog' predicts sunny weather for 2026 Drake Relays in Des Moines Griff III, dressed up as 'Griff-Hog,' forecasts sunny weather for April's Drake Relays as part of the centennial celebration of Drake Stadium.

'Griff-Hog' predicts sunny weather for 2026 Drake Relays in Des Moines

From the KCCI archives: 'Your 2 Cents' Worth' was a must-read for years in Iowa Who remembers Your 2 Cents' Worth?

From the KCCI archives: 'Your 2 Cents' Worth' was a must-read for years in Iowa

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If you like great point guard play, you're in the right state 🌪️🐤

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