Iowa family promotes Safe Haven awareness, shares adoption story
A Van Meter family is raising awareness about Iowa's Safe Haven law, sharing their personal connection to the program and its life-saving impact.
Sep 26, 2026Open source
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Van Meter, Iowa. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Dallas. Associated ZIP codes: 50261.
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Friday Night Hype: Highlights, scores and more from Week 5 of Iowa high school football
KCCI crews are fanning out across central Iowa to cover some of the biggest games this week, including our game of the week (Clarinda at Van Meter).
Sep 26, 2026Open source
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One injured in large fire at central Iowa salvage yard; DNR investigating fuel spill
A structure fire in De Soto led to a large emergency response Wednesday and partially closed down a highway.
Aug 20, 2026Open source
Lance Farrell completes final sale of last eXtreme Bodyshaping location in Iowa
A Waukee business owner is saying goodbye to a fitness franchise that became an Iowa staple over the last two decades.
Oct 14, 2026Open source
Rob Sand: We must convince Iowans political balance is good
WAUKEE — Rob Sand, the Democratic candidate for Iowa governor, told a campaign rally crowd Friday that he is aware of the hurdles the party’s statewide c...
Oct 11, 2026Open source
Smiling though adversity: Waukee soccer team manager inspiring others with positive attitude
The Waukee HS girls soccer team is having a great season so far. But senior manager Michael Nelson considers it a success for another reason.
May 16, 2026Open source
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2-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat For Democrats
Turek’s victory comes after years of GOP wins in what was once considered a swing state.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Democrats win US Senate, ending Republican dominance by harnessing voters’ frustration with Trump
Democrats retake control of the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, with key victories in Texas, South Carolina, Iowa, Kansas and other battleground s...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Speaker Johnson won’t run for GOP minority leader after blowout loss
House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson Wednesday announced he won't run for Republican minority leader after the GOP's blowout loss in the midterms.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
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2-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat For Democrats
Turek’s victory comes after years of GOP wins in what was once considered a swing state.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Democrats win US Senate, ending Republican dominance by harnessing voters’ frustration with Trump
Democrats retake control of the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, with key victories in Texas, South Carolina, Iowa, Kansas and other battleground s...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Speaker Johnson won’t run for GOP minority leader after blowout loss
House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson Wednesday announced he won't run for Republican minority leader after the GOP's blowout loss in the midterms.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
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