KCCI-TV (Des Moines, IA)

KCCI, also known as channel 8, is a CBS-affiliated TV station based in Des Moines, Iowa. It is owned by the broadcasting branch of the Hearst Corporation. The station's studios can be found on Ninth Street in downtown Des Moines, while its transmitter is situated in Alleman, Iowa, which lies roughly halfway between Des Moines and Ames.

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#19285

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#3516

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New US-backed group says it will start aid operations in Gaza within weeks

13 hours ago | kcci.com | Ellen Knickmeyer |Farnoush Amiri

A new humanitarian organization that has U.S. backing to take over aid delivery to starving civilians in Gaza said Wednesday that it expects to begin operations before the end of the month — after what it describes as key agreements from Israeli officials. A statement from the group, called the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, identified several U.S. military veterans, former humanitarian coordinators and security contractors that it said would lead the delivery effort.
South African refugees settle in Iowa amid policy changes

1 day ago | kcci.com | Todd Magel

Dozens of South Africans have arrived in the United States, with some settling in Central Iowa, after President Trump granted them refugee status upon their arrival at Dulles International Airport on Monday.
President Trump visits Saudi Arabia to focus on economic deals and regional issues

1 day ago | kcci.com | Kalyn Norwood

President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia as he begins his first major international trip of his second term, focusing on economic agreements and regional concerns, including Iran's nuclear program and U.S. relations with Syria. Saudi Arabia welcomed Trump with a grand reception after Air Force One landed on Tuesday. The president is kicking off his four-day trip to the region by outlining his vision for the Middle East.
Des Moines traffic: No troubles on Tuesday morning commute

2 days ago | kcci.com | Alyssa Gomez

ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU JOHN. APPROACHING 7.30. AND WE’RE CONTINUING WITH THAT SMOOTH SAILING FOR OUR TUESDAY MORNING. COMMUTERS ARE HEADING OUT THE DOOR HERE SHORTLY. IF YOU ARE MAKING YOUR WAY INTO DOWNTOWN, MOST OF YOUR ROADS ARE STILL GREEN. WE ARE STARTING TO SEE SOME POPS OF YELLOW HERE AND THERE, BUT NOTHING TOO HEFTY. THAT’S GOING TO SLOW YOU DOWN RIGHT NOW. WE’RE GOING TO HEAD OUT TO THE WEST MIXMASTER AND TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT THINGS HAVE LOOKED LIKE OVER THE LAST HOUR.
Iowa weather: Warm and sunny for Mother's Day, summer warmth ahead

4 days ago | kcci.com | David Koeller

The weather seems to be on repeat once again today with a cool morning and warm afternoon on the way. Sunny skies will mean a quick warm-up with highs in the mid-80s for your Mother's Day. Even warmer weather is likely for the week ahead with breezy conditions by Wednesday. Interactive Radar | Weather AlertsClear skies and light winds brought another cool morning for most of the state, the coolest readings across eastern Iowa where lows dipped into the upper 40s.
Iowa weather: Summer warmth and sunshine this weekend

5 days ago | kcci.com | David Koeller

Another fantastic day is in store to kick off the weekend. Temperatures are mild this morning, generally in the low to mid-50s. Clear skies and light winds along with low humidity will mean plenty of sunshine and warm conditions by this afternoon. A little warmer than the past couple days as highs climb into the 80s. Even warmer conditions are possible by next week as the dry forecast continues.
WATCH: ISU football players compete at charity softball game

5 days ago | kcci.com | Scott Reister

A dozen Iowa STate football players and a world famous wrestler turned out to help out a Central Iowa girl with Cycstic Fibrosis These Cyclones from the We Will Collective came to Nevada High SChool Friday night for Charilie's Angels in the Outfield. It was a charuity softball game against the Nevada Cubs Hometown heroes, a collection of community leaders and former Nevada Cubs stars. 2x time NCAA CHampion wrestler David Carr was on hand as the coach for the ISU team.
Lutheran Services in Iowa, local employers work to help immigrants and refugees with jobs

5 days ago | kcci.com | Kayla James

As one of the state’s largest nonprofit human services agencies, Lutheran Services in Iowa does a lot. The organization provides behavioral health intervention services, community programs for children and youth, services for people with disabilities, and foster care and adoption. However, one main component LSI is known for is its immigrant and refugee community services. There are several ways LSI helps immigrants and refugees as they settle into Iowa.
'It's just so special': Meet central Iowa's first bilingual Girl Scout troop

5 days ago | kcci.com | Jodi Long

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa is celebrating its first official bilingual troop.Troop 353 was recognized and celebrated at the organization's annual Inspiring Women of Iowa luncheon on Friday. Nearly 80% of the young girls in the group speak Spanish as their first language."In Des Moines alone, more than 25 percent of the school-aged students speak Spanish at home," said troop leader Marlu Abarca.
Movie Review: 'Shadow Force'

5 days ago | kcci.com | Damond Fudge

As we all know, movie trailers can produce expectations. You know immediately whether the film is your kind of entertainment and if you want to see it. Take me, for instance. I have a wide variety of tastes when it comes to film, so plenty of trailers can appeal to me. Yet, even previews for movies in my wheelhouse genres—especially Horror—sometimes can’t do anything to hide how terrible the movie might be.