
Eric Hanson
Morning Anchor and Reporter at KCCI-TV (Des Moines, IA)
Morning anchor & storyteller at KCCI-TV, covering Des Moines and central Iowa. Links and retweets don't necessarily mean I agree with them.
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1 week ago |
kcci.com | Eric Hanson
Bob Thomas has been a member of the KCCI family for 27 years, covering storms, debates, and every other news story imaginable. He's a talented photojournalist, a constant source of joy and, if you've covered a story with Bob or been one of his subjects, you probably know he's a talented musician who constantly carries his harmonica and isn't afraid to play a tune. But Bob is moving on to his life’s next chapter: retirement.
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2 months ago |
kcci.com | Eric Hanson
In an age of school consolidation in many small Iowa districts, the state’s smallest public high school is determined to adapt, survive and keep offering its 104 students opportunities that kids in bigger schools don’t get. Especially, playing time. Diagonal has a population of 344 in southern Iowa’s Ringgold County. “Yeah, there's four girls in my class and that's it,” said sophomore Ashlynn Allee.
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Jan 8, 2025 |
montpelierbridge.org | Eric Hanson
Letter to the Editor Eat Your Veggies To the Editor: New Year’s resolution, anyone? How about one with multiple benefits for our health, our planet, and the animals? Eating more veggies, fruits, legumes, grains, and nuts helps us stay healthier, reduce global warming, and stop animal suffering. It requires no exertion or deprivation. And it saves money too! The abundant nutrients and vitamins in plant foods keep us in top health, while their fiber keeps us regular.
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Nov 11, 2024 |
kcci.com | Eric Hanson
WEBVTT WITH A STORY THAT SENT HANSON TO KOSSUTH COUNTY FOR TONIGHT’S THIS IS IOWA. ♪ ERIC: IN A STATE FULL OF BLACK CHEVYS AND WHITE TOYOTAS, ONE BLUE BEAUTY JUST PULLED A 360 INTO RANDY SEWICK’S HEART. >> THIS IS A 1949 DODGE CORNET. ERIC: YOU SEE, 3 DECADES AGO, RANDY’S DAD HAD ONE AND GUSHED OVER EVERYTHING BETWEEN ITS HOOD ORNAMENT AND SHINY BUMPER. >> THAT IS A FLATHEAD SIX, FLUID DRIVE, THREE SPEED ON THE TREE.
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Nov 7, 2024 |
kcci.com | Eric Hanson
This time of year, our state glows because *** lot of Iowans put up *** few lights and plenty more. Put up *** lot more. And then there are the cities that go all out. Pretty much painting with lights, magnifying the twinkle by *** million from border to border Iowa's town squares draw December. Shoppers determined to keep their dollars local and most host an out of town visitor. What do you want for Christmas?
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This might be the winner! Of all the Super Blue Moon photos I’ve seen, this one stands out. Eric Foutch says that’s Trinity Lutheran Church near Manning, Iowa. Isn’t that gorgeous? #BlueMoon #SuperBlueMoon https://t.co/NeeTdkg81N

That’s an amazing Iowa sunset! Ben Bravard captured this photo with his drone Wednesday night near Paton, Iowa. Gorgeous! https://t.co/cFeZEIImbO

This little farmer says his crop is just barely Knee High by the 4th of July! 😂 From Becky Sundblad https://t.co/QGji9FiYw9