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RAGBRAI riders find fun along the route from Knoxville to Ottumwa
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Thursday's RAGBRAI route covered about 63 miles from Knoxville to the overnight stop in Ottumwa. Before getting to the overnight stop, there was a lot of fun and sights to see on the way. KCCI met the Prowlers, a youth softball team from Knoxville. They were...
DEWEY PARK PLAYGROUND CLOSING ON JULY 29
Dewey Park was Johnston’s first park and it has a playground that dates back to 1992. Over time, the playground equipment has started to wear out due to frequent usage and weather conditions that have degraded plastics and metal. The life expectancy of most of the playground equipment is 25 years, and after nearly 32 years of use, the large playground structure will be replaced with a new and exciting tree-themed adventure playground. On Monday, July 29, the larger playground will be closed to start the removal of the sidewalk and the structure. The rest of the park will remain open for visitors.
PD: Woman Steals West Des Moines Squad Car, Leads Cops On Chase
(West Des Moines, IA) -- A woman's facing charges after police say she stole a West Des Moines Police squad car and led police on a high-speed chase. Police say the chase started near South 60th Street and Village View Drive with a mental health call around 2 a.m. The woman was able to get into the squad car and drive off. The car's location was tracked using GPS.
'It's just not safe': Family calls on Iowa DOT to make road changes following death of grandfather
ADEL, Iowa — An Adel family is calling for change along Highway 169 after their grandfather passed away on Sunday from being in a car accident. According to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, Jack Chapman, 87, was stopped on N Avenue near the intersection of Common Place. His family said he was on his way to Domino's to get pizza with his wife of 64 years.
WATCH: Newly-released bodycam video shows arrest of fugitive in West Des Moines
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Newly released bodycam footage reveals the arrest of a fugitive who had been on the run for 30 years by the West Des Moines Police. KCCI first brought you this story earlier this month. Officers stopped George Hartleroad on June 26 for not having a rear reflector on his bicycle. Hartleroad is heard giving the officers a fake name and a fake social security number.
Seven days on the road, 3,000 fry pies: Amish family serves RAGBRAI riders entire route
MILO — The stand is set up, the fry pies have been put out and now, shortly after 7 a.m. on RAGBRAI’s Day 4, Katie Gingrich has a question. “How hot is it supposed to be?” she asks, an important question when you are selling ice cream and also are Amish without a wealth of information at your fingerprints. ...
Fans Defending Caitlin Clark Amid Iowa Teammate, Close Friend Jada Gyamfi's Controversial Live Stream
Social media is buzzing after current Iowa Hawkeyes player (and close friend of Caitlin Clark) Jada Gyamfi posted a live stream that included multiple insensitive "jokes" at the expense of Angel Reese and Brittney Griner. The "jokes" were made by two men off-screen (one of which is Jack ...
Former Cyclone Haliburton going for gold at 2024 Olympics
In the above video Tyrese Haliburton talks about making Team USA roster and the chance to compete in 2024 Olympics. DES MOINES, Iowa — Former Iowa State basketball star Tyrese Haliburton will get the opportunity of a lifetime this weekend — playing on Team USA for a chance to bring home the gold at the […]
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan tells those seeking abortions "you are welcome here"
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — As Iowa prepares to enact one of the nation's strictest abortion laws, elected officials in Minnesota are ensuring out of state abortion seekers they are welcome to visit and access services. On Monday, Iowa will enact its ban on most abortions beyond six weeks, before many women know they are pregnant. On Thursday, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse toured abortion provider Whole Women's Health Alliance in Bloomington. "I'm really honored to be here," Flanagan said after she and others toured the facility. "Sometimes the stigma that is attached to abortion care...
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