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Big 12 title contenders: Iowa State, Arizona State among favorites
The Kansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 15, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from July 15 drawing 06-10-24-35-43, Mega Ball: 01 Check Mega Millions payouts and...
Skip Sligh Working to Keep Iowa Deer Hunting Great
Listen to Max & Amy's conversation with Iowa deer hunting advocate and habitat expert, Skip Sligh, about how to keep hunting in Iowa great. Skip will be conducting seminars each day at the Iowa Deer Classic, March 1-3, at the Iowa Events Center On...
Top Three New Fair Foods Announced for 2025 Iowa State Fair
The top three new fair foods for the 2025 Iowa State Fair have been revealed. The Scotcheroo Shake from Over The Top, Three Little Pigs from Whatcha Smokin? Bar-B-Que, and the Bacon Chicken Ranch Egg Roll from Winn & Sara's Kitchen are the...

KCCI contest winners head to Las Vegas for Kelly Clarkson show
FOUR, AND WE DO WANT TO GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO OUR VIEWERS, RHONDA AND TIM GEIST, WHO GET TO SEE KELLY CLARKSON PERFORM LIVE AT CAESARS PALACE ON THE LAS VEGAS STRIP TONIGHT. LUCKY THEM. THIS COUPLE FROM HAMILTON WON THE TRIP THROUGH K KCCI contest...
Alex Andrew Clemons of Bettendorf, Iowa, Graduates from South Dakota State University
BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA (July 15, 2025) — South Dakota State University announces Alex Andrew Clemons of Bettendorf, Iowa, has graduated following the spring 2025 semester. Clemons graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science from SDSU's...

Toppling Goliath's pullout won't stop Drake project, developer says
A developer says construction has begun on a mixed-use development in Des Moines' Drake neighborhood, despite the withdrawal of anchor tenant Toppling Goliath brewery. Brent Dahlstrom says the project, initially slated for completion in 2024, is...

'Betrayal': Rural red state farmers turn on Trump after he targets major industries
Newsweek reports Trump’s once-solid grip on the red state of Iowa may be in danger as residents come to their own grip with the consequences of Trump as president. The most recent problem: Trump’s war on corn sweeteners. "All of our corn sweetener...
Cleveland Guardians select Iowa baseball's Aaron Savary in 13th round of MLB Draft
IOWA CITY — Following a strong debut season in Iowa baseball's weekend rotation, Aaron Savary has cashed in that success for a solid MLB Draft landing spot. The Hawkeyes right-hander and former Wahlert Catholic standout came off the board on the...

Working with the Trump administration to protect our farmland and Iowa agriculture
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters during a visit to the Vande Voort family farm, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Leighton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) On Tuesday July 8th, the Trump administration announced the rollout of the National...
Montezuma Receives Federal Grant for Solar Energy Microgrid
(Montezuma, IA) -- The U.S. Department of Energy awards the city of Montezuma a multi-million dollar grant for Iowa's solar energy microgrid. The $9.5 million dollar grant will fund the project designed to provide renewable energy from solar...

UNI-Dome welcomes fans: Panthers' 2025 home games kickoff in August
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Football fans can now buy single-game tickets for the University of Northern Iowa's 2025 home games, as announced by the UNI Ticket Office. For the first time since 2022, the Panthers will host six home games at the revamped...

Emerson Bohlen named to All-Northeast Iowa Conference Softball First Team

Clinton’s Walk with Ease Builds Community, Opening Doors to Wellness Opportunities
CLINTON, Iowa – For one 91-year-old woman, her twice-weekly walk is more than exercise. It’s connection. Every Tuesday and Thursday she crosses the street from her retirement home to the Clinton YWCA. Before joining the Walk with Ease program, she...

Des Moines man arrested in connection to explosive device found on golf course
Des Moines man arrested in connection to explosive device found on golf course LOCAL DES MOINES BOMB SQUAD DETONATED A DEVICE AT WAVELAND GOLF COURSE TODAY. KCCI’S PEPPER PURPURA WAS ON SCENE THIS AFTERNOON WITH A PUFF OF SMOKE. IT WAS CONFIRMED...

Mya Rimrod named to All-Northeast Iowa Conference Softball First Team

Do Iowans have bad road rage? See where the Hawkeye State ranks
"Iowa Nice" carries over to the roads, at least according to a newly released study of driver behavior. Iowa has the second-lowest amount of road rage, according to the ranking from ConsumerAffairs, trailing behind Maine. Iowa dropped more than 10...

Des Moines traffic: Storms knock out traffic signals in the city
Des Moines traffic: Storms knock out traffic signals in the city Some traffic signals in Des Moines were knocked out by power outages due to the overnight storms. STRONGER STORMS. I’M GOING TO TIME THAT OUT FOR YOU COMING UP. ANOTHER REMINDER FOR...

SD Cowboys & Cowgirls represent well at National HS Rodeo Final in Rock Springs, WY
1. (KS) Reagan Weatherred, Lakin, Kan., 7.182. (MN) Lana Houck, North Branch, Minn., 7.353. (IA) Augusta Warren, Ottumwa, Iowa, 7.484. (NE) Reagan McIntyre, Grand Island, Neb., 7.515. (IN) Savannah Russell, Heltonville, Ind., 7.646. (WY) Caitlin...

Spooky Season Already?! Spirit Halloween Announces New Iowa Location
It's summer, but some people are always looking ahead to Spooky Season. And nothing says Spooky Season like finding out where the Spirit Halloween will be. This year, it's moving to a new location in the Quad Cities, and we know the first date it...

$1.8M grant will help fund transitional housing for central Iowa youth
YSS received a $1.8 million grant to support youth homelessness programs. The program will provide transitional and rapid rehousing for up to 36 youth in central Iowa. Participants will receive housing and support services for up to two years. An...