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NEWELL, Iowa (KCAU) – The next stop on our Two-A-Days tour brings us to Newell-Fonda as the Mustangs are looking to rebound and use a year of learning to compete in 2024. Newell-Fonda finished the year with a 3-5 record, its fewest wins in a season since 2009. The 3-5 mark also snapped its streak […]

Iowa is seeking a waiver to opt out of a federal program to provide grocery money to low-income kids next summer and instead use the money to provide boxes of food that could be picked up at participating organizations around the state. Gov. Kim Reynolds' announcement Thursday comes after she drew widespread criticism...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Thursday marks five years since sports betting became legal in the state of Iowa. Since first launching on August 15, 2019, the state's sports betting industry has seen billions of dollars in wagers, made both online and in person. When it first became legal, those...

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Pete Hjelmstad joined the morning show (8/15/24) to talk about the latest updates regarding the bridge replacements on Highway 14, 18, 218 and at Lansing along with other construction projects. He also reminded listeners about students going back to school and the upcoming Labor Day weekend.

DES MOINES, Iowa — The latest forecast calls for a 100% chance of rock 'n' roll. » See all of our Iowa State Fair coverage here. KCCI chief meteorologist Jason Sydejko competed in the air guitar contest at this year's Iowa State Fair, and he proudly took home the silver medal.

IARN – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon today recognized 44 Iowa farm families with Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. The award acknowledges farmers who take voluntary actions to improve and protect our state’s natural resources, including our soil and water, serving as leaders within their communities.

DES MOINES, Iowa — We should see dry conditions state wide after midnight and will work on clearing up for the rest of the week. Friday will bring more clouds to the northern half of the state, with drier and clearer conditions for the southern half. This is due to the wrap around moisture for the passing system that will keep the clouds farther north.

Who is the best class 2027 recruit entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Des Moines Register sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the 15 best sophomores in the area list. Now it's your turn to vote. Make your selection of the area's best class of 2027 recruit and...

A new local nonprofit has scheduled a kickoff event for its campaign to open an animal shelter in Storm Lake. The event for “Caring Paws Rescue” will be held next Wednesday, August 21st from 5 to 7pm at the Lake Avenue Banquet Room. There will be a short presentation at 5:45pm detailing the organization’s goal, plans, mission, and the significant needs the shelter will address. Attendees will be able to meet with the individuals behind the cause, and learn how they support “Caring Paws Rescue.” Organizers will also announce a special gift provided by a generous benefactor, as well as a short program honoring several local individuals who’ve been committed to animals for years. There will also be a light meal and a cash bar.

DES MOINES, Iowa –The Iowa State Fair got its start through showing agricultural products from all over the state. Wednesday there was a big cattle show at the Livestock Pavilion. There was stiff competition here, lots of friends and families coming to watch. Chandler Ludwig of Alma Iowa, has been showing for five years, but this […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall of nearly two dozen candies and snacks sold at major retailers; ones that are very prominent in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. This is an urgent recall, for the products in question can cause serious illness, and in rare cases, death.

In another record-breaking year, the 42nd annual Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show continues to elevate the bar raising $568,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. This was a significant jump from last year’s record of $501,000. Including this year’s donations, the Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer is inching close to $6 million in donations since its inception in 1983.

An Iowa man is a "hopeful romantic" who is on a mission to win the heart of the new The Golden Bachelorette. We are a month away from the spin-off "Bachelor" television show..."The Golden Bachelorette". This is one of the most anticipated shows of the year. It's a great opportunity for men who will prove that people can still find love at any age.

Roger Riley live at the Iowa State Fair trying out exciting foods.