Good morning, Ankeny.

KCCI’s 4 p.m. newscast celebrated its one-year anniversary on July 15—reporting top Nielsen ratings among central Iowa adults 25-54.

News Director Natalie Cabieses said the show was developed to deliver live news and weather to local communities.

Former KCCI reporter Dana Cardin returned to the studio Tuesday to share his 'Eye on Iowa' stories as part of the channel's 70-year anniversary celebration—he joins other longtime staff to mark the tradition of bringing local stories to life.

Polk County leaders voted yesterday to approve $50,000 for funding 2028 NCAA Tournament games in Des Moines at Casey’s Center.

City officials said they secured hosting rights for first—and second round matchups in October, with eight teams set to compete in six games.

On Monday, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services reported the state's seventh measles case involving a fully vaccinated person with no known link to earlier cases, and officials shared locations in Linn County and Dubuque visited between July 6 and July 11 for those who are unvaccinated or unsure of their status to report. Health experts stressed that the vaccine is 97% effective—helping reduce the severity and spread of measles, and they urged residents to remain vigilant.