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Friday, August 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.

CULTURE NEWS

  • KCCI anchor Eric Hanson won his sixth National Edward R. Murrow Award—recognizing Excellence in Writing for a story that followed two Grimes siblings over 16 years and captured their full-circle voting moment. His work has consistently brought local life to the forefront.  KCCI

HEALTH NEWS

  • Iowa officials confirmed the state's first case of West Nile virus this year in a middle-aged adult from northern Iowa, and Polk County Health Department warned residents to use EPA-registered repellent and cover up when outdoors. Iowa State University data showed record levels of the virus in mosquito traps—floodwater from heavy rains helped boost the mosquito population.  KCCI

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