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Protests continue Thursday over bill to remove gender identity protections in Iowa

1 month ago | kcci.com | Amanda Rooker |Olivia Tyler

WITH BREAKING NEWS. CRESWELL HAS GOT TO GO. BREAKING AT NOON. PROTESTERS ARE BACK AT THE IOWA STATE HOUSE SPEAKING OUT AGAINST A BILL THAT WOULD REMOVE GENDER IDENTITY PROTECTIONS FROM THE IOWA CIVIL RIGHTS CODE. THIS MORNING, A FIERY PUBLIC HEARING UNFOLDED AS THE CROWD PROTESTED IN THE ROTUNDA. IT COMES AS BOTH THE HOUSE AND SENATE ARE EXPECTED TO DEBATE THE BILL TODAY. WE HAVE LIVE TEAM COVERAGE ON THIS BILL THAT’S CAUSING, QUITE FRANKLY, A LOT OF DIVISION.
Flames spark again Thursday morning

Jan 23, 2025 | ketv.com | Kelby Wingert |Kayla James |Olivia Tyler

Update: The fire sparked again Thursday morning, sending crews back out to the marina to fight the flames. A KCCI crew was out at the scene to report on the fire and witnessed the flames restart around 6:10 a.m.KCCI's Olivia Tyler called the fire department, which responded to the scene and put out the new flames in less than an hour. You can see more from the scene below.
Staying warm during the winter: HVAC companies say furnace maintenance is key

Dec 10, 2024 | kcci.com | Olivia Tyler

ONCE AGAIN HERE IN OUR STATE, AND HVAC COMPANIES ARE ALREADY SEEING AN INCREASE IN HEATING ISSUES. EXPERTS SAY FURNACE MAINTENANCE SHOULD BE AT THE TOP OF THE PRIORITY LIST THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. KCCI IS OLIVIA TYLER TALKED TO ONE COMPANY ABOUT HOW TO MAKE SURE YOU WILL STAY WARM ALL WINTER LONG. IT’S THE COLDEST TIME OF THE YEAR AND THE BUSIEST FOR COMPANIES LIKE LENZ HEATING AND COOLING, WHO ARE OPEN 24 HOURS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.
Growing central Iowa city eyes new use for old fire station

Nov 25, 2024 | kcci.com | Olivia Tyler

FRIDAY WHEN THEY HOST NEBRASKA. KICKOFF SET FOR 630. BONDURANT FIRE STATION WILL SOON MOVE TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION, AND CITY LEADERS WANT TO TURN THE OLD STATION INTO SOMETHING NEW. KCCI IS OLIVIA TYLER SHOWS US THE PLANS FOR A PARKS AND RECREATION CENTER, AND WHY THE CITY SAID IT’S A MUCH NEEDED CHANGE.
Bondurant-Farrar mourns longtime teacher's death

Nov 22, 2024 | kcci.com | Olivia Tyler

LEARN MORE TONIGHT, THE BONDURANT FARRAR SCHOOL DISTRICT IS MOURNING THE LOSS OF ONE OF ITS CHERISHED EDUCATORS. JEANNIE EDDY TAUGHT AT MORRIS ELEMENTARY IN BONDURANT FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS. KCCI S OLIVIA TYLER SHOWS US HOW MRS. EDDY WILL BE REMEMBERED BY HER FELLOW EDUCATORS AND HER STUDENTS. EVERY KID LOVES THEIR KINDERGARTEN TEACHER. IT’S RARE THAT ONE TEACHES GENERATIONS OF FAMILIES, BUT IN BONDURANT THERE IS NO SCHOOL DISTRICT WITHOUT MRS. EDDY.
Pella church provides refuge for students during middle school knife attack

Nov 20, 2024 | kcci.com | Olivia Tyler

Darin Wogen, a pastor at Third Church in Pella, never anticipated kids running through his doors with tears in their eyes, but after the unimaginable, he's grateful that kids at Pella Middle School know they can always come to this safe place. "Those faces running into the building. Yeah, those are etched," Wogen said. He had just gotten off a prayer meeting at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday when, minutes later, he heard a commotion and found students and staff seeking shelter in his church.
Serving up holiday joy: Iowa woman turning broken pickleballs into ornaments

Nov 15, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Olivia Tyler

Kubalsky gathers the cracked pickleballs from where she plays with her husband. She takes them home and uses glitter, glue, beads, bows and other craft supplies to give new life to the cracked balls. CONTINUE READING
Serving up holiday joy: Iowa woman turning broken pickleballs into ornaments

Nov 15, 2024 | ktvz.com | Olivia Tyler

KCCI via CNN NewsourceKubalsky gathers the cracked pickleballs from where she plays with her husband. She takes them home and uses glitter Published November 15, 2024 10:37 am By Olivia TylerClick here for updates on this story ANKENY, Iowa (KCCI) — Sherry Kubalsky is turning a hobby into a holiday gift. While most people want shiny new things, this pickleball player is re-inventing the old.
Serving up holiday joy: Ankeny woman turning broken pickleballs into ornaments

Nov 14, 2024 | kcci.com | Olivia Tyler

TAXABLE INCOME. NEW AT FOUR. THE SEASON OF GIVING IS STARTING EARLY FOR AN ANKENY WOMAN. SHERRY KOWALSKI IS TURNING A HOBBY INTO A HOLIDAY GIFT. KCCI’S OLIVIA TYLER SHOWS US HOW IT’S ALSO HELPING THOSE IN NEED. MRS. CLAUS IS GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS EARLY THIS YEAR, SO PICK YOUR COLOR AND AWAY YOU GO. WHILE MOST PEOPLE WANT SHINY NEW THINGS, THIS PICKLEBALL PLAYER IS REINVENTING THE OLD. IT JUST CAME TO MIND ONE DAY WHEN I WAS LOOKING AT CRACKED PICKLE BALLS AND I SAID, WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THESE?
Adel hunting club hosts Veterans Day pheasant hunt

Nov 12, 2024 | kcci.com | Olivia Tyler

IS A FEDERAL HOLIDAY. VETERANS IN ADEL WENT PHEASANT HUNTING TO COMMEMORATE THEIR BIG DAY. THE SERVICE MEMBERS SPENT THE MORNING REFLECTING ON WHAT TIES THEM TOGETHER. KCCI’S OLIVIA TYLER TALKED TO THEM ABOUT WHAT THIS OCCASION MEANS. TODAY’S VETERANS DAY AND HERE IN ADEL, A GROUP OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS ARE SPENDING THEIR DAY OUTDOORS. DOCS HUNT CLUB WELCOMED DOZENS OF VETERANS. THIS IS NORMALLY THE DAY THEY’RE CLOSED. SO HE OPENED IT UP FOR THIS VERY SPECIAL DAY.