Lauren Johnson
KCCI News
Des Moines, IA, United States
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Black business owner launches hair brand to help foster families in Iowa
She says when she went through the training to be a foster parent, she felt like she was called on to step up. → Read More
Iowans gather for the Super Bowl
Chiefs fans started packing into Truman's KC Pizza Tavern, a Kansas City-themed bar and restaurant, early Sunday morning. They were fully booked with fans for the big game! → Read More
Starts Right Here shooting suspect to make initial court appearance
One of the suspects involved in the deadly Starts Right Here shooting will have their first court appearance Tuesday morning. → Read More
Parents say 'school choice' doesn't include kids with special needs
The Tollaris told KCCI that they were devastated to see Gov. Reynolds' 'school choice' plan signed into law last month because it leaves out kids like Natalia. → Read More
Des Moines Water Works recommends replacing 20,000 lead pipes
Des Moines Water Works wants to make it clear this is an issue of replacing lead pipes, some of which are 100 years old, and not a water quality issue. → Read More
Trials show new medication can slow progression of Alzheimer's
Healthcare professionals are calling Leqembi a breakthrough in medicine. → Read More
Women's march held in West Des Moines on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade ruling
In West Des Moines, a women's march was held on Mills Civic Parkway on Sunday. → Read More
Iowa State basketball fans brave cold for good seats
"Horns down!" one student said as they wait hours in the cold ahead of the game. → Read More
Des Moines Police and community leaders on ending gun violence
Des Moines Police report they took 780 guns off the streets in 2022, the highest ever recorded in the city. What's especially worrisome about that number is that many of those firearms belonged to children. → Read More
Iowa doctor warns new XBB.1.5 variant is highly transmissible
XBB.1.5 is the name of the latest COVID-19 variant the World Health Organization is warning against. → Read More
Iowa nurse honored with Distinguished Flying Cross
Maj. Katie Lunning was given the Distinguished Flying Cross on Saturday for her service during a six-month tour overseas. → Read More
Trip of a lifetime: Iowa woman heads to New York for chance to win $1 million
A central Iowa woman is home after putting her luck to the test with the Powerball. → Read More
'It was pretty devastating to watch': Local Buffalo Bills fans react to Hamlin's collapse at Monday night's game
Love and support for Bills safety Damar Hamlin pours in from around the country. → Read More
Iowa bars offering alcohol-free drinks during Dry January
For those of you that have resolutions to be sober in 2023 Fresko is offering alcohol free spirits appropriately called 'mocktails'. → Read More
The Iowa DOT discusses their strategy for the big winter storm and what changes are to come
The Iowa Department of Transportation is evaluating their response to December’s winter storm and planning for the next time Iowa sees severe winter weather. → Read More
Saydel boys basketball coach and family trying to recover after holiday fire destroyed home
"The number one thing is we're out, and we survived it, and that's what matters most," said Coach Nick Noring. → Read More
Family thanks West Des Moines officer for protecting teen after car strikes patrol vehicle
Moments before officer Jacob Sutton’s patrol vehicle was hit, he had buckled in a teenager. Her grandmother says that the gesture could be the reason she’s still alive. → Read More
Southwest flights canceled out of Des Moines International Airport
At Des Moines International Airport, three departing and two arriving Southwest flights were canceled on Monday. → Read More
Joppa spends Christmas helping the homeless
One central Iowa organization endured the cold Christmas to help homeless individuals. → Read More
Des Moines shooting leaves two dead, one injured
Two people are dead and another injured after an early morning shooting Monday, according to Des Moines police. → Read More