What NFL comp did rising Iowa tight end get from Hawkeyes offensive coordinator?
DJ Vonnahme went from deep on the depth chart to Iowa’s top receiver. Now Tim Lester sees similarities to an NFL star.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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Rock Rapids, Iowa. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Lyon. Associated ZIP codes: 51246.
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How an NFL head coach helped Tim Lester land his first QB as Iowa’s offensive coordinator
A FaceTime call from Packers coach Matt LaFleur turned into an unexpected recruiting pitch for Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester. Here
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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Pottawattamie County jury convicts Iowa man in I-80 shooting of ex-girlfriend
An Iowa man was convicted of trying to kill his ex-girlfriend after authorities say he shot her on I-80 in Council Bluffs.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Friday Night Hype: Highlights, scores and more from Oct. 30 Iowa high school football playoffs
KCCI crews fanned out across central Iowa on Friday night to cover Round of 16 playoff football games.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Watch: Suspect fleeing from police crashes into FedEx semi-truck
A police chase in Iowa ended in a violent crash early Wednesday, when a fleeing SUV slammed into the cab of a FedEx truck at an intersection.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
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Rock Rapids is in Lyon County, Iowa.
Region: Iowa
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51246
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Pottawattamie County jury convicts Iowa man in I-80 shooting of ex-girlfriend
An Iowa man was convicted of trying to kill his ex-girlfriend after authorities say he shot her on I-80 in Council Bluffs.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Friday Night Hype: Highlights, scores and more from Oct. 30 Iowa high school football playoffs
KCCI crews fanned out across central Iowa on Friday night to cover Round of 16 playoff football games.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Watch: Suspect fleeing from police crashes into FedEx semi-truck
A police chase in Iowa ended in a violent crash early Wednesday, when a fleeing SUV slammed into the cab of a FedEx truck at an intersection.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
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43.4271920, -96.1780550
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4:50 PM America/Chicago
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Lyon County
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