KGAN-TV (Cedar Rapids, IA)

KGAN is a television station located in Iowa and is owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. Meanwhile, KFXA is also an Iowa station, run by Second Generation of Iowa, Ltd, and it collaborates with Sinclair Broadcast Group for certain services. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. stands as one of the largest and most varied television broadcasting companies in the United States today. After completing some pending transactions, Sinclair will own, operate, or provide programming and sales support for 163 TV stations across 77 markets. Their television network reaches about 38.7% of households with televisions in the U.S. and includes affiliates such as FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision, and Azteca.

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Avelo Airlines kicks off deportation flights for ICE from Arizona

1 day ago | cbs2iowa.com | Alexx Altman-Devilbiss

Passengers walk in front of Mesa Gateway Airport, where Avelo Airlines started making deportation flights on behalf of the federal government on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
What's new and returning at Adventureland for opening weekend, from rides to BBQ

2 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Kaelei Whitlatch

ALTOONA, Iowa — Sunshine and warm weather are coming back along with summer staples like Adventureland. The amusement park is gearing up for opening day this Saturday. Iowa's News Now got to go behind-the-gates before its opening to check out all the new and returning offerings. "Kiddos are getting ready to get out of school and Adventureland's ready to open, which is kind of the unofficial start of summer," Adventureland Director of Marketing Tami Hansen said.
A look at what policies are still on the table for the 2025 legislative session

2 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Skylar Tallal

DES Moines, Iowa — Lawmakers still need to pass the state budget before ending the 2025 legislative session. GOP lawmakers have reached an agreement on that budget. They're looking to spend $9.425 billion. Both chambers have released their debate calendars for Monday but it is unclear how quickly they can get everything wrapped up. The House is expected to debate budget bills but they also a few policy priorities on the calendar. That includes Pharmacy Benefit Manager or PBM reform.
Iowa Auditor Rob Sand announces 2026 gubernatorial run

2 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Skylar Tallal

DES MOINES, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — After months of speculation Iowa Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat born and raised in Decorah, officially launches a gubernatorial run. Sand says he's looking to lead the state in a new direction. "To me that direction is public service, being a governor for all not for a little group of insiders or for just a political party or for special interests," Sand said. Sand formally served as Iowa's Chief Political Corruption Prosecutor for seven years.
DOGE axes $2.4 million in AmeriCorps funding and 245 jobs across Iowa

5 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Nick El Hajj

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Trump administration's decision to terminate more than $400 million in AmeriCorps grants has triggered widespread fallout nationwide, including in Iowa, where 11 programs across eight agencies are being cut. The funding loss totals $2,404,333 and will impact 245 AmeriCorps service members across the state, according to internal federal data obtained by CBS News. Affected programs range from legal aid and youth education to senior outreach and environmental conservation.
Iowa Democrat hoping to flip deep red congressional seat

5 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Michael Howell

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — An Iowa Democrat is once again running for Congress in Iowa's fourth Congressional district, a deeply red district in the northwest part of the state. Ryan Melton, who's from Webster City, is running for Randy Feenstra's seat for the third election in a row and is the first Democrat to announce a bid in the seat.
White House budget cuts force NOAA to trim vital climate services and resources

6 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Garrett Heyd

The United States will no longer be tracking major natural disasters following new cuts from the Trump administration.
LGBTQ+ advocates react to GOP Senator's resolution targeting same-sex marriage

6 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Skylar Tallal

GOP Senator Sandy Salmon is behind the resolution, calling upon the supreme court to reverse the decision and "restore the natural definition of marriage, a union of one man and one woman.""I think this resolution tells you a lot about the priorities that Iowa Republican politicians have at the moment rather than being focused on actually solving the problems that Iowa families are begging the legislature to address they're focused on rehashing culture war issues from a decade ago," State Sen.
Iowa, U.S. leaders react as Midwest-born Pope Leo XIV elected, the first American pontiff

6 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Nick El Hajj

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — For the first time in its 2,000-year history, the Roman Catholic Church has elected a pope from the United States and Iowans are taking notice. On May 8, white smoke rose over St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, signaling the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope. He will lead the Church under the name Pope Leo XIV — the first American and the first Augustinian friar to hold the position. The moment is historic for Iowa, too.
Iowa House Democrats pick new leader once current session wraps up

6 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Michael Howell

DES MOINES , Iowa — Iowa House Democrats elected State Rep. Brian Meyer to take over as House Minority Leader when the legislature adjourns for the year. Meyer, a Democrat from Des Moines, will take over for State Rep. Jennifer Konfrst who has served as minority leader the past four years. She is stepping down from leadership after announcing a bid for Iowa's Third Congressional District. Konfrst will complete her term in the legislature.