Marcus McIntosh

Des Moines

Reporter and News Anchor at KCCI-TV (Des Moines, IA)

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Marshalltown schools, YMCA partner for water safety lessons to save lives

1 week ago | kcci.com | Marcus McIntosh

The Marshalltown Community School District has partnered with the local YMCA to introduce the Safety Around Water (SAW) program for fourth graders, a life-saving initiative born from a tragic event in 2012.That summer, four young lives were lost in the Iowa River — a 10-year-old and three cousins aged 9 and 7 drowned within three weeks of one another.
Iowa girl takes on Augusta National for Drive, Chip and Putt contest

1 week ago | kcci.com | Marcus McIntosh

Ten-year-old Brooklynn Conard is an impressive young athlete. She recently competed in the prestigious Drive, Chip, and Putt competition at Augusta National Golf Course. "It was amazing. And I really liked putting on the 18th green," Brooklynn said. Brooklynn earned a remarkable fourth-place finish in the 10-11 age division. Despite that performance, Brooklynn remains humble and determined, expressing slight disappointment in a drive she believed could have earned her an even better result.
Future uncertain for critical utility assistance program

2 weeks ago | kcci.com | Marcus McIntosh

A program helping tens of thousands of Iowans in the winter may be in jeopardy.The Trump administration cut the entire staff of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, otherwise known as LIHEAP. Locally, that affects about two dozen LIHEAP staff members.
Six people displaced after house fire in Marshalltown

2 weeks ago | kcci.com | Marcus McIntosh

Sharon Swope’s return to South Center Street is an emotional journey, as she faces the aftermath of a devastating fire that consumed her home of two decades. "We were very fortunate," Swope said.The fire, which melted the furnace and caused significant destruction, was likely ignited by an unattended candle left in the basement.
Iowa restaurants concerned about impact of new tariffs

2 weeks ago | kcci.com | Marcus McIntosh

The effects of the Trump administration tariffs are expected to be felt by the restaurant industry. Prime and Providence, a relatively new restaurant in West Des Moines, relies on Japanese beef as a key ingredient, which faces rising tariffs that could make it prohibitively expensive. "Could, in turn, almost price it out of the market," said Dominic Iannarelli, owner and chef of Prime and Providence.
Car buyers rush to dealerships ahead of tariff changes

3 weeks ago | ketv.com | Marcus McIntosh

On Wednesday, Stew Hansen Hyundai's General Manager, Steven Amos, highlighted that the nearly empty showroom reflects exceptional sales in March. "Probably one of our biggest months in retail for new cars in a long time," Amos said. Amos attributes this success to various buyer programs and a rush among consumers to purchase vehicles before new tariffs took effect. "Yeah. We heard it a lot," Amos said.
Car buyers rush to dealerships ahead of tariff changes

3 weeks ago | kcci.com | Marcus McIntosh

On Wednesday, Stew Hansen Hyundai's General Manager, Steven Amos, highlighted that the nearly empty showroom reflects exceptional sales in March. "Probably one of our biggest months in retail for new cars in a long time," Amos said. Amos attributes this success to various buyer programs and a rush among consumers to purchase vehicles before new tariffs took effect. "Yeah. We heard it a lot," Amos said.
Des Moines nonprofit scaling back shelter services due to tight budget

3 weeks ago | kcci.com | Marcus McIntosh

Central Iowa Shelter & Services in downtown Des Moines is undergoing significant changes due to financial challenges and cash flow projections. After reviewing its fiscal position, several red flags surfaced, compelling the organization to adjust its strategies to remain operational, including concerning budgeting for fiscal year 2026.
Soup cook-off to raises funds for the Ankeny Professional Firefighters Welfare Fund

3 weeks ago | kcci.com | Marcus McIntosh

funnel deadline is this Friday. Meaning Iowa lawmakers have just 5 days to pass bills through one chamber, either House or Senate, and out of a committee in the other chamber in order to keep bills alive. One bill many hope survives is House File 969. It expands the types of cancers covered under insurance for first responders, like firefighters. KCCI's Marcus McIntosh went to a fundraiser in Ankeny, where firefighters held a tasty event today for sick and injured firefighters.
Polk County weighs changes to medical examiner's office as some wait months for death certificate

3 weeks ago | kcci.com | Marcus McIntosh

Leanne Sergio Phillips, who lost her husband in January, shared how the lack of a death certificate from the Polk County Medical Examiner has delayed access to crucial benefits like life insurance and a 401K. "They said it would be 6 weeks.