5 Iowans charged in fentanyl distribution ring

WINTERSET, Iowa — There is a heavy police presence around St. Paul Lutheran Church in Winterset. West Des Moines police say officers located the vehicle of a man wanted for a homicide investigation in the Omaha, Nebraska area. Officers chased the vehicle to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Winterset....

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Public Safety is starting a new study to determine if there is a problem with human trafficking at the fair and other large Iowa events. They also want to determine if the crimes take place at the fair, or at areas...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Great Pumpkin winner at the Iowa State Fair belongs to Pete and Alba Casper from Dubuque County. You’d probably never guess what the pumpkin weighs!. Watch the video above to find out more about this squash.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Habitat for Humanity's on-site home build has returned to the Iowa State Fair. They've been working hard on a new home for a Des Moines family since the fair began. It's the first home build they've done on the fairgrounds since 2005. Director of construction...

DES MOINES, Iowa — For its first day of filming, the "Twister" crew needed some hay for props, so one Iowan bailed them out. The crew paid the man twice his asking price for the hay. So, he got the big bucks and his hay got the big break on the silver screen.

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Pork Producers had a big crowd at the Pork Tent throughout Saturday. Senator Joni Ernst was flipping pork chops with Governor Kim Reynolds in the morning. Ernst also checked out animals in the barns. As she made her way around the fairgrounds, she says many people brought up inflation in their conversation.

DES MOINES, Iowa — In 1989, KCCI interviewed a fairgoer about the history of the Iowa State Fair. Watch the full story in the video above. This story is from the KCCI archives. From time to time, we'll share videos spotlighting some of the most impactful, emotional and entertaining storytelling from our decades in the community.

DES MOINES, Iowa — In 1993, the Iowa State Fair held competitions in husband and mom calling. Participants headed up to the mic one by one to give it their all. Watch the full story in the video above. This story is from the KCCI archives. From time to...

In 1993, T. Texas Terry entertained fairgoers at the Iowa State Fair. Watch the full story in the video above. This story is from the KCCI archives. From time to time, we'll share videos spotlighting some of the most impactful, emotional and entertaining storytelling from our decades in the community.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Below is your Storm Team 8 forecast. Mild and breezy night ahead with lows in the lower 70s. Hot Saturday before a weak front passes through with a low chance for rain. Near to below average temperatures early next week. Rain chances over Central/SW Iowa...

DES MOINES, Iowa — People from all over the country come to the Iowa State Fair to see the butter cow. Above the gawkers, a banner celebrating past butter cow artists. But this year, a new bronze cow outside of the Ag Building tells the story of a long-time sculptor.

DES MOINES, Iowa — In 1985, KCCI's Jeanette Trompeter competed in the Cow Chip Throwing Contest. Watch the full story in the video above. This story is from the KCCI archives. From time to time, we'll share videos spotlighting some of the most impactful, emotional and entertaining storytelling from our decades in the community.

DES MOINES, Iowa — In 1999, butter sculptor Norma "Duffy" Lyon recreated The Last Supper out of butter at the Iowa State Fair. Watch the full story in the video above. This story is from the KCCI archives. From time to time, we'll share videos spotlighting some of the most impactful, emotional and entertaining storytelling from our decades in the community.

DES MOINES, Iowa — In 1995, a couple got married on the Ferris wheel at the Iowa State Fair. Watch the full story in the video above. This story is from the KCCI archives. From time to time, we'll share videos spotlighting some of the most impactful, emotional and entertaining storytelling from our decades in the community.

DES MOINES, Iowa — In 2000, the Iowa State Fair held a rooster calling contest for kids. Watch the full story in the video above. This story is from the KCCI archives. From time to time, we'll share videos spotlighting some of the most impactful, emotional and entertaining storytelling from our decades in the community.

DES MOINES, Iowa — In 1995, KCCI reporter Dana Cardin learned to milk a cow at Iowa State Fair. Watch the video above to see the full story. This story is from the KCCI archives. From time to time, we'll share videos spotlighting some of the most impactful, emotional and entertaining storytelling from our decades in the community.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Democrat Cindy Axne released a new campaign advertisement Thursday in the race for Iowa's third congressional district. The ad targets her Republican opponent Zach Nunn, showing footage of Nunn supporting a no-exceptions stance on abortion. The ad includes footage from a Republican primary debate last...

DES MOINES, Iowa — In 1997, Norma "Duffy" Lyon created butter sculptures of Elvis and a cow for the Iowa State Fair. Watch the full story in the video above. This story is from the KCCI archives. From time to time, we'll share videos spotlighting some of the most impactful, emotional and entertaining storytelling from our decades in the community.

The search for missing New Hampshire girl Harmony Montgomery is now a homicide investigation, law enforcement officials said Thursday. Attorney General John Formella said investigators now believe that Harmony was killed in early December 2019. He said the investigation is now a homicide investigation. "We understand that this is truly...

GARDEN CITY, S.C. — A South Carolina woman died after she was impaled by a beach umbrella near Myrtle Beach, according to the coroner. Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said the beach umbrella was carried by wind just after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday on Garden City beach. Garden City is more 10 miles south of Myrtle Beach.