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Homeless schoolchildren across Iowa benefit from American Rescue Plan Act funds
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa school children experiencing homelessness are getting some help in the form of $424,000 in federal funding. But now the shocker: it’s headed to 25 different school districts. “I bet it would baffle you,” says Jen Durham, who battled homelessness with her young children...
Iowa’s first West Nile virus case reported for 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says the state’s first case of West Nile virus infection this year has been reported in an older adult in western Iowa. HHS announced the information Thursday, saying the case was confirmed in an adult between the ages of 61 and 80 from […]
Twenty-five years of Iowa winters
On Aug. 15, Dave Havard of Centerville retired only two months short of working 25 years for the Iowa Department of Transportation. That equals spending thousands of hours plowing snow, tons and tons of snow, for 25 long Iowa winters, along with his many other duties during the rest of each year.
School districts working to comply with Iowa’s book ban before students return
SOLON, Iowa (KCRG) - A court challenge to the Iowa law that restricts certain books and topics ended - which means teachers, principals and curriculum directors are having to make sure they’re not in violation. The law bans school books that depict or describe sex acts. It also prohibits...
Disability Rights Activist Pushes Government To Let Him Participate in Society
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Garret Frey refuses to be sidelined. Frey has been paralyzed from the neck down for more than 37 of his 42 years. He has spent decades rejecting the government’s excuses when he and others with disabilities are denied the support they need to live in their own homes and to participate in society.
The 80s are back! Waukee Northwest rocks an old-school practice
With Waukee Northwest's new normal is music at practices. Though it's pretty typical for high school football practices to carry a tune, head coach Corey Kopatich recently introduced music. Kopatich told KCCI that all he wanted to hear was 80s music. KOIA made his request a reality.
Grassley, wife Barbara mark 70th anniversary at favorite date spot
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and his wife Barbara marked their 70th wedding anniversary Thursday at their favorite date spot. “Barbara & I went to the Hickory House in Waterloo when we were 1st dating 2nite we celebrate our 70th wedding anniversary where it all started,” Grassley said in a post on the social platform X.…
'We'll always have his back': Child cancer patient made honorary police officer
URBANDALE, Iowa — The wail of police sirens spurred a smile across 11-year-old Blake Bonta's face Tuesday evening. His fifth grade teacher, guiding a police cruiser down Urbandale's city streets, said the sight of his student grinning from the passenger seat marked a high point in his 32-year career.
Improved footwork, communication key for Iowa State QB Rocco Becht entering 2024 season
AMES — Once the play clock hits 15 seconds, the chatter stops. Until then, Iowa State assistant coach Jake Waters is fully in current Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht’s ear via his in-helmet communication system. “He gives us tips and reminders, which is huge for me,” said Becht, the...
‘This team has a lot of weapons’: Miller, Pratt to lead the way for No. 3 Jaguars
After reaching the Class 5A semifinals in each of the previous two seasons, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team is setting its sights even higher in 2024. But Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart said it’s too early to even think about this year’s state tournament. “We’ve broken our season into...
Iowa Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Endangerment Causing Serious Injury
ANKENY, Iowa (KCCI) -An Iowa man is pleading guilty for death of his infant son back in 2022, KCCI reported. Charles Peters of Cedar Rapids has been sentenced to 20 years for child endangerment causing serious injury and neglect of a dependent. Police say Peters’ infant son died days after...
Bees are all the buzz this summer
Entomologist Laura Iles of the North Central Integrated Pest Management Center is here to talk about an insect that is all the buzz. Bees and wasps may be annoying, but they have an important role to play. Later in the hour, consumer horticulture specialist at ISU, Aaron Steil joins the...
One of the longest-serving city managers in central Iowa announces retirement
Urbandale's city manager of 15 years is retiring. The city announced Friday in a news release that A.J. Johnson, who has been city manager since 2009, would retire at the end of the year. “I’ve been hinting at retirement for so long that I’m surprised it’s still news,” Johnson said in the release. “I’m...
Ankeny schools planning new facility for student innovation
Ankeny Community School District has announced plans for a new “innovative hub” facility that is set to open in the 2028-29 school year. The vision for the Innovative Hub is an integrated space that offers specialized programs and facilities that cater to diverse learning experiences and serves as a catalyst for connecting people, ideas and resources, according to a news release.
Cyclone Welcome Weekend kicks off Friday
Iowa State students are invited to attend the third year of Cyclone Welcome Weekend events throughout the weekend before classes. Katy Cran, event co-chair of Cyclone Welcome Weekend, said this is a great opportunity to connect with other cyclones, faculty and staff. “We have between 85 to 100 volunteers who...
ISU Mourns Loss of Hall of Famer Mike Stensrud
Iowa State University mourns the passing of Mike Stensrud, a Hall of Fame defensive player, who died at the age of 68. Stensrud was pivotal in transforming the Cyclones’ football program during his tenure from 1974-78, helping the team secure bowl invitations in both 1977 and 1978. Renowned for his imposing presence on the field, Stensrud recorded 306 tackles and led the Big Eight in sacks during his junior year. His influence extended beyond his playing days, with a legacy upheld by his family members who also participated in ISU athletics.
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