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WATCH: Van narrowly escapes train collision in Marshall County
WATCH: Van narrowly escapes train collision in Marshall County
A van narrowly avoided a train collision in Marshall County after crossing tracks despite warning signals, prompting a safety reminder from State Center Police.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM
WATCH: Van narrowly escapes train collision in Marshall County
Science Center of Iowa unveils new AI exhibit
Science Center of Iowa unveils new AI exhibit
The Science Center of Iowa is launching a new interactive exhibit on artificial intelligence, opening to the public on January 16.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Science Center of Iowa unveils new AI exhibit
Natural gas leak in Fort Dodge caused by vehicle strike
Natural gas leak in Fort Dodge caused by vehicle strike
The leak required crews to shut electricity off in the nearby area.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Natural gas leak in Fort Dodge caused by vehicle strike
🚨 NHL DEBUT 🚨
The Wild have recalled defenseman David Špaček, who is set to make his NHL debut tonight vs. Winnipeg.
🔗 Read more: https://www.kcci.com/article/david-spacek-recalled-minnesota-wild-nhl-debut/70014853
The Wild have recalled defenseman David Špaček, who is set to make his NHL debut tonight vs. Winnipeg.
🔗 Read more: https://www.kcci.com/article/david-spacek-recalled-minnesota-wild-nhl-debut/70014853
January 16, 2026 at 12:57 AM
🚨 NHL DEBUT 🚨
The Wild have recalled defenseman David Špaček, who is set to make his NHL debut tonight vs. Winnipeg.
🔗 Read more: https://www.kcci.com/article/david-spacek-recalled-minnesota-wild-nhl-debut/70014853
The Wild have recalled defenseman David Špaček, who is set to make his NHL debut tonight vs. Winnipeg.
🔗 Read more: https://www.kcci.com/article/david-spacek-recalled-minnesota-wild-nhl-debut/70014853
Iowa man accused of impersonating health inspector at restaurant
Iowa man accused of impersonating health inspector at restaurant
A northwest Iowa man is facing charges for allegedly posing as a health inspector and threatening to close a restaurant in Cherokee.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Iowa man accused of impersonating health inspector at restaurant
Iowa among states reporting salmonella cases connected to recalled diet supplement powder
Iowa among states reporting salmonella cases connected to recalled diet supplement powder
Federal health officials say at least 45 people in nearly two dozen states, including Iowa, have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to the Super Greens brand of diet supplement powder.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Iowa among states reporting salmonella cases connected to recalled diet supplement powder
Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts is set to change his plea in federal court, where he is accused of being in possession of a firearm while in the country illegally.
More: https://www.kcci.com/article/ian-roberts-change-plea-federal-court/70012785
More: https://www.kcci.com/article/ian-roberts-change-plea-federal-court/70012785
January 15, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts is set to change his plea in federal court, where he is accused of being in possession of a firearm while in the country illegally.
More: https://www.kcci.com/article/ian-roberts-change-plea-federal-court/70012785
More: https://www.kcci.com/article/ian-roberts-change-plea-federal-court/70012785
Fort Des Moines Little League asks for donations to help with fire recovery
Fort Des Moines Little League asks for donations to help with fire recovery
Fort Des Moines Little League officials say kids will still play ball this season after a fire destroyed its concession stand and storage building.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Fort Des Moines Little League asks for donations to help with fire recovery
Des Moines Christian senior Max Town's reverse putback slam may be Iowa high school basketball's dunk of the year. See for yourself.
January 15, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Des Moines Christian senior Max Town's reverse putback slam may be Iowa high school basketball's dunk of the year. See for yourself.
In his Condition of the Guard speech today Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Osborn, adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard, answered a common question asked since two Iowa soldiers were killed in action — "Why is the Guard in Syria?"
January 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
In his Condition of the Guard speech today Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Osborn, adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard, answered a common question asked since two Iowa soldiers were killed in action — "Why is the Guard in Syria?"
REPLAY: Watch Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Osborn's Condition of the Guard address
REPLAY: Watch Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Osborn's Condition of the Guard address
Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Osborn, adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard, delivered the annual Condition of the Guard address at the Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:20 PM
REPLAY: Watch Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Osborn's Condition of the Guard address
Man charged with child endangerment after De Soto crash
Man charged with child endangerment after De Soto crash
The collision occurred when the driver attempted to pass a vehicle in a no-passing zone last month.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Man charged with child endangerment after De Soto crash
Snow chances are returning as we head into the weekend ❄️
January 15, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Snow chances are returning as we head into the weekend ❄️
Drake pulls off miracle comeback win at SIU
Drake pulls off miracle comeback win at SIU
Bulldogs rally from 17 down to win in overtime
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January 15, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Drake pulls off miracle comeback win at SIU
Colorado hands No. 19 Iowa State fourth straight loss
Colorado hands No. 19 Iowa State fourth straight loss
Desiree Wooten scored 24 points as Colorado used a late run to beat No. 19 Iowa State 68-62, handing the Cyclones their fourth straight loss.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Colorado hands No. 19 Iowa State fourth straight loss
Iowa Sen. Zach Wahls pushes bills protecting abortion, contraception access
Iowa Sen. Zach Wahls pushes bills protecting abortion, contraception access
Iowa State Sen. Zach Wahls has introduced a series of bills aimed at protecting reproductive health care, including abortion rights and access to contraception.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Iowa Sen. Zach Wahls pushes bills protecting abortion, contraception access
Grassley defends ICE’s role but won’t weigh in on Minneapolis shooting
Grassley defends ICE’s role but won’t weigh in on Minneapolis shooting
Sen. Chuck Grassley emphasized backing for ICE and law enforcement but declined to comment on the Minneapolis shooting that killed Renee Good, saying he’ll wait for FBI findings.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Grassley defends ICE’s role but won’t weigh in on Minneapolis shooting
KCCI archive video: Man claims he's the fastest gunslinger who ever lived
KCCI archive video: Man claims he's the fastest gunslinger who ever lived
Bob Munden said he's the fastest gunslinger who ever lived — and had proof to back it up.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:39 PM
KCCI archive video: Man claims he's the fastest gunslinger who ever lived
A Wisconsin man's BAC was 21 times his legal limit when deputies stopped him for his second OWI. That's not a typo.
Find out the jaw-dropping BAC: https://t.ly/ch4Qd
Find out the jaw-dropping BAC: https://t.ly/ch4Qd
January 14, 2026 at 9:38 PM
A Wisconsin man's BAC was 21 times his legal limit when deputies stopped him for his second OWI. That's not a typo.
Find out the jaw-dropping BAC: https://t.ly/ch4Qd
Find out the jaw-dropping BAC: https://t.ly/ch4Qd
Iowans risk freezing for free Dairy Queen Blizzards
Iowans risk freezing for free Dairy Queen Blizzards
How long would you wait in line for free DQ?
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January 14, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Iowans risk freezing for free Dairy Queen Blizzards
Charges dropped against Bondurant woman arrested during Iowa Statehouse protest
Charges dropped against Bondurant woman arrested during Iowa Statehouse protest
Charges have been dropped against a Bondurant woman arrested while protesting in the Iowa Statehouse last year.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Charges dropped against Bondurant woman arrested during Iowa Statehouse protest
Iowa's millionaires: List of every lottery jackpot winner since 1985
Iowa's millionaires: List of every lottery jackpot winner since 1985
Lottery players in Iowa have claimed nearly 200 prizes of at least $1 million in the last 40 years. Here's the full list.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Iowa's millionaires: List of every lottery jackpot winner since 1985
What went wrong in Iowa State's loss at Kansas? T.J. Otzelberger highlighted some of the team's offensive woes that resulted in the first defeat of the season.
Recap: https://bit.ly/3NkpD00
Recap: https://bit.ly/3NkpD00
January 14, 2026 at 3:05 PM
What went wrong in Iowa State's loss at Kansas? T.J. Otzelberger highlighted some of the team's offensive woes that resulted in the first defeat of the season.
Recap: https://bit.ly/3NkpD00
Recap: https://bit.ly/3NkpD00
We're feeling like winter again. Jon Rivas breaks down the upcoming snow chances:
January 14, 2026 at 1:25 PM
We're feeling like winter again. Jon Rivas breaks down the upcoming snow chances:
The final day of the 2026 Iowa State Fair will feature a Christian music star.
More info: https://bit.ly/4jFfVBj
More info: https://bit.ly/4jFfVBj
January 14, 2026 at 1:20 PM
The final day of the 2026 Iowa State Fair will feature a Christian music star.
More info: https://bit.ly/4jFfVBj
More info: https://bit.ly/4jFfVBj