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Urbandale elementary school to open new food pantry for students
Urbandale elementary school to open new food pantry for students
Olmsted Elementary in Urbandale is set to open a new food pantry in partnership with the Food Bank of Iowa and Hy-Vee to support students' needs.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Urbandale elementary school to open new food pantry for students
Black Cat Ice Cream opens new downtown Des Moines location
Black Cat Ice Cream opens new downtown Des Moines location
Black Cat Ice Cream has opened a new location on Locust Street in downtown Des Moines after closing its previous site near Drake University due to safety concerns.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Black Cat Ice Cream opens new downtown Des Moines location
Adoption fees waived for pets at Animal Rescue League this week
Adoption fees waived for pets at Animal Rescue League this week
Starting tomorrow, the Animal Rescue League will waive adoption fees for certain pets, thanks to Hill's Pet Nutrition covering costs through Sunday.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Adoption fees waived for pets at Animal Rescue League this week
Fire crews find person, dog dead after shed fire near Guthrie Center
Fire crews find person, dog dead after shed fire near Guthrie Center
A person and a dog were found dead after an early morning shed fire near Guthrie Center.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Fire crews find person, dog dead after shed fire near Guthrie Center
Iowa football selected for ReliaQuest Bowl against Vanderbilt
Iowa football selected for ReliaQuest Bowl against Vanderbilt
Iowa will take on a high-scoring Vanderbilt team in this year's bowl game.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Iowa football selected for ReliaQuest Bowl against Vanderbilt
A snowy start to December feels fitting — after all, 25 years ago Iowa endured its snowiest December ever, with more than 30″ of snow and nearly a month of nonstop freezing temps. ❄️☃️
More: https://www.kcci.com/article/25-years-ago-central-iowas-snowiest-december-on-record/69587614
More: https://www.kcci.com/article/25-years-ago-central-iowas-snowiest-december-on-record/69587614
December 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
A snowy start to December feels fitting — after all, 25 years ago Iowa endured its snowiest December ever, with more than 30″ of snow and nearly a month of nonstop freezing temps. ❄️☃️
More: https://www.kcci.com/article/25-years-ago-central-iowas-snowiest-december-on-record/69587614
More: https://www.kcci.com/article/25-years-ago-central-iowas-snowiest-december-on-record/69587614
Some areas saw 8 inches of new snowfall on Saturday.
Find out what your neck of the woods received: https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-snowfall-totals-see-how-much-as-fallen-so-far-saturday/69652621
Find out what your neck of the woods received: https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-snowfall-totals-see-how-much-as-fallen-so-far-saturday/69652621
December 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Some areas saw 8 inches of new snowfall on Saturday.
Find out what your neck of the woods received: https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-snowfall-totals-see-how-much-as-fallen-so-far-saturday/69652621
Find out what your neck of the woods received: https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-snowfall-totals-see-how-much-as-fallen-so-far-saturday/69652621
December 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The Big 12 Conference announced Sunday it would fine both Iowa State and Kansas State $500,000 each for opting out of bowl participation. Story: https://t.ly/zJNxR
December 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The Big 12 Conference announced Sunday it would fine both Iowa State and Kansas State $500,000 each for opting out of bowl participation. Story: https://t.ly/zJNxR
Iowa State football declines bowl game after coaching change
Iowa State football declines bowl game after coaching change
Iowa State's season ends abruptly at 8-4.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Iowa State football declines bowl game after coaching change
Heiden scores 17, No. 12 Iowa women beat Rutgers 79-36 in Big Ten opener
Heiden scores 17, No. 12 Iowa women beat Rutgers 79-36 in Big Ten opener
The Hawkeyes have won seven straight against Rutgers and are 15-3 in the series.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Heiden scores 17, No. 12 Iowa women beat Rutgers 79-36 in Big Ten opener
Another round of snow Saturday, followed by below-zero wind chills, has led dozens of churches to cancel or postpone services Sunday.
Iowa weather: Snowstorm, freezing temps lead to church service cancellations
Another round of snow Saturday, followed by below-zero wind chills, has led dozens of churches to cancel or postpone services Sunday.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Another round of snow Saturday, followed by below-zero wind chills, has led dozens of churches to cancel or postpone services Sunday.
Noah Olson was last seen on West First Street near the 3500 block in Ankeny at 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 5.
Ankeny police ask for public's help finding missing man
Noah Olson was last seen on West First Street near the 3500 block in Ankeny at 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 5.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Noah Olson was last seen on West First Street near the 3500 block in Ankeny at 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 5.
Michael Annett, a Des Moines native who made 436 combined starts in NASCAR's three national touring series, has died. He was 39.
Former NASCAR driver Michael Annett, a Des Moines native, dies at 39
Michael Annett, a Des Moines native who made 436 combined starts in NASCAR's three national touring series, has died. He was 39.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Michael Annett, a Des Moines native who made 436 combined starts in NASCAR's three national touring series, has died. He was 39.
Some parts of Iowa are reporting 6 inches of snow tonight. See our latest totals.
Iowa snowfall totals: See how much has fallen so far Saturday
Several more inches accumulated so far in some areas.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Some parts of Iowa are reporting 6 inches of snow tonight. See our latest totals.
Iowa snowfall totals: See how much as fallen so far Saturday
Iowa snowfall totals: See how much has fallen so far Saturday
Several more inches accumulated so far in some areas.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Iowa snowfall totals: See how much as fallen so far Saturday
Matt Campbell had plenty of great moments in his 10 years at Iowa State.
Relive some of those big wins here: https://bit.ly/4pz5VeQ
Relive some of those big wins here: https://bit.ly/4pz5VeQ
December 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Matt Campbell had plenty of great moments in his 10 years at Iowa State.
Relive some of those big wins here: https://bit.ly/4pz5VeQ
Relive some of those big wins here: https://bit.ly/4pz5VeQ
10 unforgettable moments from Matt Campbell's 10 years at Iowa State
10 unforgettable moments from Matt Campbell's 10 years at Iowa State
Matt Campbell leaves a significant legacy at Iowa State as he departs for Penn State. These 10 games will go down as some of his best.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
10 unforgettable moments from Matt Campbell's 10 years at Iowa State
Iowa State men's basketball stuns No. 1 Purdue in historic beatdown
Iowa State men's basketball stuns No. 1 Purdue in historic beatdown
Iowa State blew out No. 1 Purdue on its home court Saturday to improve to 9-0.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Iowa State men's basketball stuns No. 1 Purdue in historic beatdown
T.J. Otzelberger's crew keeps rolling.
The Cyclones dominated at No. 1 Purdue to remain unbeaten. More: https://bit.ly/4phct1G
The Cyclones dominated at No. 1 Purdue to remain unbeaten. More: https://bit.ly/4phct1G
December 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
T.J. Otzelberger's crew keeps rolling.
The Cyclones dominated at No. 1 Purdue to remain unbeaten. More: https://bit.ly/4phct1G
The Cyclones dominated at No. 1 Purdue to remain unbeaten. More: https://bit.ly/4phct1G
Weather impact: 4 things to know about today's snow
Weather impact: 4 things to know about today's snow
Accumulating snow is likely this evening and overnight with the heaviest falling in northern Iowa.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Weather impact: 4 things to know about today's snow
We're looking at more snow today for much of Iowa. It's a weather impact day because of that snow, but it won't arrive until late afternoon or evening. See the latest forecast from meteorologist David Koeller: https://t.ly/MJ4ZE
December 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
We're looking at more snow today for much of Iowa. It's a weather impact day because of that snow, but it won't arrive until late afternoon or evening. See the latest forecast from meteorologist David Koeller: https://t.ly/MJ4ZE
Polk City woman sentenced to 25 years for OWI crash that killed her son
Polk City woman sentenced to 25 years for OWI crash that killed her son
Abby Amenson of Polk City has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide by OWI, following a crash that killed her 10-year-old son.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Polk City woman sentenced to 25 years for OWI crash that killed her son
Iowa State football hires Jimmy Rogers to replace Matt Campbell
Iowa State football hires Jimmy Rogers to replace Matt Campbell
That was fast.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Iowa State football hires Jimmy Rogers to replace Matt Campbell
KCCI Investigates: Inside the training for signs of child abuse or torture at home
KCCI Investigates: Inside the training for signs of child abuse or torture at home
In the training, the presenters pointed out clues about clothing issues, weight loss, kids asking for food a lot (because it's being withheld at home), not showing up for doctor appointments or fatigue.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:49 AM
KCCI Investigates: Inside the training for signs of child abuse or torture at home