Here’s what political candidates had to say at the Iowa State Fair this year

The 2026 general election is more than a year away, but candidates nonetheless participated in the time-honored tradition of greeting Iowans at the State Fair. Iowans will elect a new governor in 2026, as Republican incumbent Gov. Kim Reynolds,...

Enrollment is declining in Iowa's public schools. Here's how district leaders are responding

Takeaways • The Iowa Department of Education projects public schools' certified enrollment to decline by 3.5% between 2020 and 2030 • Enrollment in many Iowa public schools — most of which enroll fewer than 2,000 students — is stagnant or...

'No credible threat': Authorities say report of active shooter on ISU campus is false

Authorities are investigating what they say is a false report of an active shooter on the Iowa State University campus in Ames.Students returned to classes at ISU on Monday — as well as the state's other regent universities, the University of Iowa...

Caitlin Clark injury: Ex-Iowa star returns to Fever team drills Sunday

Indiana Fever fans got a positive update on injured guard Caitlin Clark over the weekend. The former Iowa women's basketball star took part in some drills at shootaround with the team for the first time in over a month on Sunday, Aug. 24. She...

First day of school: What to know as most Iowa students return to class

It's back-to-school time and students in almost every district in KCCI's coverage area start classes today.  Here's more as students head back to school. Iowa law: Cell phones banned during instructional time While some Iowa school...

Iowa weather: Fall-like feel sticks around for Tuesday

Iowa weather: Fall-like feel sticks around for Tuesday HERE THIS MORNING AND WE’RE NOT GOING TO BE CLIMBING VERY MUCH AS WE GO THROUGHOUT THIS AFTERNOON. EVEN TOMORROW, WE’RE MORE THAN FIVE DEGREES BELOW AVERAGE WHEN IT COMES TO OUR HIGHS. NOT...

Iowa high school football 2025: Picking the area Class 1A districts

Area favorites include Cascade and Iowa City Regina Iowa City Regina’s Kyle Tracy (4) carries the ball last season against West Branch. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette) Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some...

Important Travel News For Iowans Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day Weekend is fast approaching. Where Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, Labor Day marks the unofficial end. My family will be leaving town this weekend to enjoy a summer last hurrah. Do you have plans to travel this year? If...

Deadline to get $850 monthly payments in new ‘first-of-its-kind’ program ends in days – and cash comes in weeks

THE deadline to score monthly payments of $850, distributed via a new and unique program, is quickly approaching. Those chosen to participate in the first-of-its-kind program will see their initial round of no-strings-attached payments in the...

Some of the top RBs set for Iowa high school football

Pounding the rock, picking up first downs and finding the end zone are just three things that all of these Iowa high school football running backs did in 2024. And guess what? They are looking to do the same in 2025. Here is a look at some of the...

Iowa high school football rankings: See who made first list of season

After championship season, women’s soccer gears up for 2025

Women’s soccer looks to repeat as national champions in 2025. (Anna Calvo | Staff Photographer) After finishing as national runners-up in 2023, the WashU women’s soccer team beat William Smith College to win the 2024 Division III National...

Drug Enforcement Administration Encourages Open Conversations on Dangers of Drugs and Social Media as Students Return to School

OMAHA, Nebraska – As students across the state prepare to return to school, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division is encouraging families to have open conversations about the potentially lethal consequences of drug...

Western Illinois women's soccer falls to UNI in first road match

Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women's Soccer | Western Illinois University Leathernecks Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women's Soccer | Western Illinois University Leathernecks Western Illinois University's women's soccer team...

When Will Fall Foliage Peak In 2025 For Illinois And Iowa?

We've passed Labor Day, so it's officially fall. You can fight it through August but past Labor Day weekend, it's the season of apple orchards, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted houses, and beautiful leaves as the trees start to turn. The...

Fall 2025’s Complete Guide To Pumpkin Patches In Western Illinois And Eastern Iowa

It doesn't get more fall than pumpkin patches. It's on the fall checklist for a lot of us: corn mazes, haunted houses, apple orchards, and of course...pumpkin patches. Whether you like to eat them, carve them, paint them, or just take pictures...

Davenport schools begin first full year with weapons detectors, monitoring systems

Davenport students return to school with new safety measures, including 19 weapons detection units at middle and high schools across the district. DAVENPORT, Iowa — Students and staff in the Davenport Community School District are beginning their...

Family of Kansas State QB apologizes for fight following Wildcats’ loss to Iowa State in Ireland

PLAYED REALLY CONFIDENT FOOTBALL. THE IRISH FANS IN ATTENDANCE GOT A GOOD TASTE OF SOME AMERICAN FOOTBALL. THEIR TURNOVERS, SLOPPY PLAY, SOME HARD HITS. STILL PROBABLY A FOREIGN CONCEPT THOUGH TO THE FANS IN ATTENDANCE. BUT YOU GOT TO WATCH THIS....

Des Moines nonprofit helps kids prepare for school with free haircuts and supplies

AND SOCIAL SERVICES WORKERS. A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IS HELPING KIDS GET READY FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR. BARBERS FOR THE FUTURE HOSTED THEIR ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT THIS AFTERNOON. STUDENTS WERE ABLE TO GET FREE HAIRCUTS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES...

KCRG staff share back-to-school photos on first day of school

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - KCRG-TV9 is celebrating the start of the school year by sharing back-to-school photos. Can you correctly guess which photo belongs to each staff member? Anchors, meteorologists, and sports staff are featured below. KCRG...