KFXA-TV (Cedar Rapids, IA)

KFXA serves as the Fox-affiliated TV station for Eastern Iowa, with its license based in Cedar Rapids. It transmits a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 27 (appearing as virtual channel 28.1 through PSIP) from its transmitter located in Van Horne. Viewers can find KFXA on Mediacom channel 6, as well as in high definition on digital channel 828. The station is owned by Second Generation of Iowa and is operated by the Sinclair Broadcast Group, making it a sister station to CBS affiliate KGAN. Both stations share a facility at Broadcast Park on Old Marion Road Northeast (along IA 100) in Cedar Rapids. KFXA features a variety of syndicated shows, including popular programs like The Simpsons, Family Guy, The Steve Wilkos Show, and Maury, among others.

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Remembering the victims in Linn County's first quadruple homicide one year later

2 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Kaelei Whitlatch

LINN COUNTY, Iowa — One year to the day after four people were beaten with a metal pipe in rural Linn County, the friends and families of the victims are remembering the loved ones they lost. Amanda Parker, 33, Romondus Cooper, 44, Keonna Ryan, 26, and Brent Brown, 34, died after being found bludgeoned with a metal pipe on East Otter Road. Brown was taken to a hospital before dying from his injuries days later. "She was just an amazing person all around.
One year after Linn County's first quadruple murder, where evidence stands in court

3 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Kaelei Whitlatch

The weapon believed to be used in the killings was found on scene and had blood and hair on it. January 17, 2025 - Luke Truesdell, charged with killing four people in a rural Linn County garage last summer, appeared in court as his attorneys argued for his trial to be moved out of Linn County due to concerns over media coverage. (Iowa's News Now)More than a week after the killings, Truesdell pleaded not guilty to four counts of first-degree murder.
Woman who yelled "people will die" at Ernst town hall is running in 2026 for Iowa House

3 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Kaelei Whitlatch

CHICKASAW COUNTY, Iowa — The woman who sparked Iowa Republican Senator Joni Ernst's controversial comments about Medicaid and SNAP cuts is running for office next year. India May is running as a Democrat for Iowa House District 58, which represents Chickasaw County and parts of Bremer and Floyd counties in northeast Iowa. May said in a social media post that she attended Ernst's town hall on Friday in Parkersburg, and she was streaming live on TikTok.
ACLU of Iowa asking cities to change ordinances restricting drag performances

3 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Kaelei Whitlatch

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State Rep. Eddie Andrews announces bid for governor at Des Moines capital steps

4 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Skylar Tallal

Wed, June 4th 2025 at 11:29 AMJune 4, 2025 - State Rep. Eddie Andrews announces bid for governor at Des Moines capital steps (Skylar Tallal/Iowa's News Now)DES MOINES, Iowa — State Representative Eddie Andrews is running for governor. The Republican announced his run Wednesday morning in front of the steps of the Capital in Des Moines. The University of Iowa graduate is the third Republican to enter the race, joining former state lawmaker Brad Sherman and U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra.
Cedar Rapids man accused of hiring hitmen in 2018 murder case to appear in court

4 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Kaelei Whitlatch

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids man accused of hiring two hitmen to murder a Walker man in 2018 will appear in Linn County court on Wednesday to discuss pre-trial topics. Andrew Shaw's defense attorneys are asking for certain pieces of evidence and information to be withheld from the jury, and they are re-demanding a speedy trial. Shaw pleaded not guilty to his charges, including first-degree murder, in late 2023.
10.9 million more people projected to lose insurance in 2034 from GOP tax bill cuts

4 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Bridget Brown |Bernard McGhee

by BRIDGET BROWN and BERNARD MCGHEE, Associated PressWed, June 4th 2025 at 9:53 AMUpdated Wed, June 4th 2025 at 9:53 AM10.9 million more people projected to lose insurance in 2034 from GOP tax bill cuts (FILE)WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Congressional Budget Office estimates an increase of 10.9 million people without health insurance under President Donald Trump’s big bill, including 1.4 million who are in the country without legal status in state-funded programs.
Hegseth moves to rename Navy ship named for gay rights activist Harvey Milk

4 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Darwin Singleton
Iowa community colleges digging in to possibility of offering bachelor degrees

5 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Skylar Tallal

DES Moines, Iowa — Iowa's Community Colleges released an initial report, trying to find out if they would be able to expand the programs they offer to include bachelor degrees. It's something the Iowa House higher education committee asked them to look at the start of 2025 legislative session. "24 states offering bachelor degrees at community colleges," Emily Shields the executive director of Community Colleges for Iowa said. "We do not currently do that in Iowa at all.
Gov. Reynolds signs two new election bills into law

5 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Skylar Tallal

DES Moines, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds signed two election related bills into law Monday that deal with election recounts and Iowa's voter registrations. "I commend the Iowa Legislature and Governor Reynolds for recognizing the importance of these bills in strengthening and maintaining Iowa’s election integrity," said Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate.