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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 17/10/2026

#1 vs. #2 in Class 5A 👀 KCCI's Shannon Ehrhardt is in Johnston where the Dragons will try to give Southeast Polk its first loss of the season.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

Jared Benko, a Georgia native who has spent the last two years as executive deputy athletic director at Auburn University, has been hired as Iowa State's new athletic director. www.kcci.com/article/iowa-state-ath…

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

Des Moines Public Schools issued a two-hour delay Friday morning at 16 buildings following a large-scale phone and internet service outage. www.kcci.com/article/des-moines-pub…

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

President Donald Trump will make two visits to Iowa in the lead-up to the upcoming elections, according to the Republican Party of Iowa. STORY: www.kcci.com/article/president-dona…

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Iowa State was picked near the top of the Big 12 preseason poll, and a familiar name is on the preseason All-Big 12 squad. MORE: www.kcci.com/article/tamin-lipsey-i…

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Showers will continue into the afternoon before temperatures drop into the evening.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Bill Fennelly says his final team will play a style longtime Cyclone fans will recognize.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Days after announcing his upcoming retirement, Bill Fennelly opened his Media Day press conference by saying the focus should be on Iowa State's players, especially senior leader Arianna Jackson. Here's why:

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Don't want to wait until Election Day to cast your ballot? KCCI's Natalia Gomez del Campo explains how you can vote early.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

We'll start out dry before rain and storm chances return overnight.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Rain chances will return later this evening. Jon Rivas explains what to expect:

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

A major change is coming to Iowa State athletics. Longtime Cyclone women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly says the 2026-27 season will be his last. FULL STORY: www.kcci.com/article/bill-fennelly-…

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

We're learning more details today about the crash in northeast Iowa that left one person dead and multiple other injured after a deer ran in front of three motorcycles. MORE: www.kcci.com/article/deer-crash-dea…

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Iowa is tasked with replacing first-round pick Bennett Stirtz after last year's Elite Eight run. KCCI's Shannon Ehrhardt explains how the Hawkeyes are approaching that challenge:

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Gone are key contributors like Joshua Jefferson, Milan Momcilovic and Nate Heise, but the recent return of Tamin Lipsey adds experience to a talented Iowa State team.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

We'll stay warm today before a cold front brings cooler temperatures overnight.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

How did the Iowa offense look in Jeremy Hecklinski's first start? Our analysts gave their grades:

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Roland-Story led from start to finish last night to improve to 5-2 on the year.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Our Wild Card game took us to Moravia at Southeast Warren, where Tucker Dierking found the end zone over and over again.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Dowling Catholic lost a nailbiter to Southeast Polk in Week 4. Since then, the Maroons are 3-0 by a combined score of 115-6, including last night's victory over Waukee:

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Indianola's win streak is up to 5 after a huge offensive showing against Ankeny Centennial.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Urbandale improved to 5-2 after a huge night from Landon Rinnan.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Johnston went allllllll the way over to Sioux City East last night and came back with a win.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Two of the best teams in the state met last night in what turned out to be a back-and-forth battle.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Our Game of the Week between Ballard and Gilbert lived up to the hype, coming down to the end in a one-possession game.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

After do-not-use orders and a boil advisory, the city of Carlisle has given the green light for residents to resume using water as normal. MORE: www.kcci.com/article/carlisle-water…

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Iowa State's offense never found a rhythm Friday night in the team's loss at BYU. MORE: www.kcci.com/article/iowa-state-byu…

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

A blowout win in Washington. The Hawkeyes were in control all night Friday: www.kcci.com/article/iowa-football-…

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Our Game of the Week took Shannon Ehrhardt to Gilbert for a district showdown vs. Ballard 🏈

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

A former council member’s Satanic invocation at an Ottumwa City Council meeting has sparked backlash, but the mayor says the public invocation policy will remain unchanged. www.kcci.com/article/iowa-satanic-p…

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Another beautiful morning in Des Moines 🌞

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Another sunny day today, but we'll have rain chances soon. Jon Rivas explains what to expect.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Gov. Kim Reynolds surprised her uncle on his birthday during the Honor Flight that brought dozens of Iowa veterans to Washington, D.C.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Tyrese Haliburton isn't the only Cyclone point guard making a return to Hilton this month 👀 He shared his thoughts on Tamin Lipsey's comeback: "He is literally Mr. Ames."

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Former Cyclone star Tyrese Haliburton spoke about the way his Iowa State playing days ended and his excitement for his return to the court in front of familiar fans: www.kcci.com/article/tyrese-halibur…

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

KCCI's Ben Kaplan joined a group of Iowa veterans on the first Honor Flight from central Iowa since 2019: www.kcci.com/article/west-des-moine…

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Des Moines police have made an arrest after a shooting near Court Avenue over the weekend. www.kcci.com/article/des-moines-pol…

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We'll stay dry for most of the week! Jon Rivas breaks down the forecast for the upcoming days.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Ames police have identified the 77-year-old man found dead inside a truck submerged in a pond Sunday. STORY: www.kcci.com/article/ames-police-tr…

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Heisman candidate Jeremiah Smith proved to be too much for the Hawkeye secondary, posting more than 200 yards and scoring twice in Ohio State's victory. MORE: www.kcci.com/article/iowa-football-…

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

An all-time great performance from Aiden Flora helped Jimmy Rogers get his first Big 12 win 🏈 FULL STORY: www.kcci.com/article/aiden-flora-io…

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Iowa's undefeated start came to an end with Saturday's loss to Heisman candidate Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State. www.kcci.com/article/iowa-ohio-stat…

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

"If this wasn't our best game and we played like that, our potential is so much greater." After his five-touchdown game, Aiden Flora thinks Iowa State still has plenty of room to grow. www.kcci.com/article/iowa-state-foo…

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A wild, high-scoring game goes Iowa State's way, and Jimmy Rogers now has his first Big 12 win. RECAP: www.kcci.com/article/iowa-state-foo…

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Hawkeye fans showed up in a big way for College GameDay 🏈

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Dowling Catholic led from start to finish Friday night in a resounding 36-0 win over Cedar Rapids Kennedy.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Our Game of the Week turned out to be lopsided, as Johnston cruised past previously unbeaten Ankeny thanks to four interceptions from Bryce Beachem.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Calling it "the most consequential economic development project ever to come to our state," Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill clearing the way for more than $1.3 billion in tax incentives for a new steel plant.

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KCCI 8 News @kcci.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Johnston's Dante Davis would not be denied 🏈

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