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KCCI drone footage captured the clean-up efforts after a train crash and derailment in Iowa.

Storm chances and rain will hit Iowa today and tomorrow. Jon Rivas breaks down what you can expect.

BREAKING NEWS: Iowa authorities say a semi-truck and train collided in Poweshiek County, causing the train to derail. WHAT WE KNOW: https://t.ly/Q3yq2 

Storms will reach central Iowa before the end of the week.

Iowa Republican primary for governor: Zach Lahn ✅ STORY: https://t.ly/U7YV6 

Fans at Principal Park got to see a future hall of famer take the mound Tuesday against the Iowa Cubs. Detroit's Justin Verlander, in Des Moines on a rehab assignment, threw 5 scoreless innings. STORY: https://t.ly/xpIRr 

U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra conceded the tight Republican primary race to businessman Zach Lahn tonight. Hear from Feenstra. STORY: https://t.ly/U7YV6 

Iowa Democratic primary for U.S. Senate: Turek ✅ STORY: https://t.ly/KxSSI 

Iowa Republican primary for U.S. Senate: Hinson ✅ STORY: https://t.ly/KxSSI 

Updates on the races we're covering in Polk County tonight. Track results here: https://t.ly/oZw-H 

Surefire hall of famer Justin Verlander is making a rehab start tonight for the Toledo Mud Hens in Des Moines. MORE: https://t.ly/BRIqF 

KCCI's Olivia Tyler spoke with Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand at his polling place Tuesday. Sand will find out his Republican opponent for November's general election after today's primary.

We're staying dry today, but storm chances will return soon.

What we know about the exchange of gunfire today in Johnston, Iowa, that left one law enforcement officer injured. LATEST: https://t.ly/8JqwU 

We'll have storm chances later in the week. Jon Rivas breaks down what we can expect.

Beau Bowman says Ian Roberts' defense team doesn't plan to appeal today's sentence of 24 months in prison, after which they expect him to be deported to his native Guyana. STORY: https://t.ly/0IQw2 

Olivia Tyler stepped out of the federal courthouse, where cameras are not allowed, to provide this update from Ian Roberts' sentencing hearing today. STORY: https://t.ly/0IQw2 

Olivia Tyler is outside the federal courthouse in Des Moines, where a sentencing hearing is underway for former DMPS superintendent Ian Roberts. Watch for the latest updates. STORY: https://t.ly/0IQw2 

KCCI crews are at the federal courthouse in Des Moines today for Ian Roberts' sentencing. The former DMPS superintendent has pleaded guilty to falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen and illegally possessing firearms MORE: https://t.ly/0IQw2 

Jon Rivas says we'll stay warm through the weekend, with a chance for some much-needed rain moving in. FULL FORECAST: https://t.ly/RWAdv 

This dashcam video shared with KCCI shows the moment a dirt bike sped through oncoming traffic on Highway 65 while evading law enforcement. FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/2shtnvve 

"I love teaching and I love quilting, so (I can) share my love with them as they leave and I end my chapter of teaching," said retiring Ankeny elementary teacher Kim Rohlf, who handmade and personalized quilts for each of her students. FULL STORY: https://t.ly/i3Yu7 

A Decorah, Iowa, woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to giving drug-laced lasagna to a pregnant woman in an attempt to cause a miscarriage. STORY: https://t.ly/dk5fW 

Jon Rivas says we'll see a little bit more cloud cover today, but it will still be warm with temps in the mid-80s. FULL FORECAST: https://t.ly/1JNpu 

KCCI chief political reporter Amanda Rooker is in Washington, D.C. where Iowa Democrats are making their case to be first in the presidential nominating process in 2028.

We're staying warm! Jon Rivas explains when parts of Iowa could see rain chances.

We're staying warm throughout this week with some possible storm chances. Jon Rivas breaks it down.

Temperatures are still climbing. Jon Rivas says it'll feel like summer with highs in the mid-80s this Memorial Day. FULL FORECAST: https://t.ly/bGoIc 

Ben McCuddin had never cleared 6'4 in the high jump... until the final meet of his career. McCuddin broke his personal best, then topped it AGAIN to claim a state title.

"You only made her voice louder and stronger." Lindsy Baumgart, the daughter of Barbara Lenz, spoke Friday morning at the sentencing of Robert Davis. Davis was convicted earlier this year of killing Lenz in 1989.

Day two of state track is underway in Des Moines! Shannon Ehrhardt breaks down today's action:

We're seeing warmer temperatures as we head into the weekend 🌞

Pekin's Chloe Glosser set a new Class 1A record at the state tournament — on the same track she'll run on next year in college.

We'll have chances for scattered showers as we head into the weekend.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined Gov. Kim Reynolds and Iowa lawmakers in Des Moines in support of the Iowa MAHA bill, which Reynolds signed into law Wednesday. FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/yc4z37pd 

We'll be warming up today before rain chances return later this week.

The storms are behind us! Jon Rivas explains what to expect the rest of this week.

The severe weather threat returns tonight. Jon Rivas breaks down what we can expect in central Iowa.

No injuries have been reported from a fire at an Urbandale apartment building, but residents of several units have been displaced.

We're entering a stormy stretch with strong to severe thunderstorms possible through Monday. Jon's full forecast: https://t.ly/fdc7G 

During Thursday's debate, Zach Wahls explained how he plans to combat rising housing rates. Watch the full debate: https://tinyurl.com/yyndpzhc 

Josh Turek shared his plan to address what he called "a healthcare crisis in this state." More from Thursday's debate: https://tinyurl.com/yyndpzhc 

KCCI hosted a debate between Democratic candidates for US Senate Zach Wahls and Josh Turek. While the two agreed on several issues, they had disagreements about where each stands on reproductive voting rights. Watch the full debate here: https://tinyurl.com/yyndpzhc 

Tonight, two Democratic candidates for an open U.S. Senate seat will meet for a debate hosted by KCCI. Chief political reporter Amanda Rooker explains why the race has garnered so much attention.

Simple gesture, strong message: A Des Moines woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, marked the anniversary of her decision to choose life over suicide by spreading kindness through heartfelt notes and monetary gifts to strangers. Todd Magel has the story: https://t.ly/AHASo 

It's a warm and sunny Thursday ahead of what's shaping up to be a stormy weekend. Jon's full forecast: https://t.ly/3_FeP 

Temperatures could get close to 90 degrees later this week ☀️

“We just did what we thought was right.” A Johnston house fire could have turned deadly if not for a teen golfer who spotted the flames, jumped a fence and warned the woman inside. STORY: https://tinyurl.com/47j5ds5s 

We'll have some rain and storm chances today before a warm-up later into the week.

We will continue with dry and sunny weather, with more 70s to enjoy this afternoon. Rain chances increase overnight. MORE: https://t.ly/M86_L 

What does the new NCAA Tournament expansion mean for teams in the state of Iowa? Sports director Scott Reister breaks it down. Full story: https://bit.ly/4faQ0kE 

Blank Park Zoo is one of just a handful of institutions participating in a project aimed at saving a critically endangered toad. Full story: https://bit.ly/4wz8DVU 

According to Des Moines police, a man shot a woman in downtown Des Moines Friday afternoon before shooting himself. Both were critically injured. More details: https://bit.ly/4ng57eC 

A search warrant says Kristin Ramsey has had 12 interactions with law enforcement since the 2011 day Ashley Okland was shot and killed in West Des Moines — and has given at least four different conflicting versions of what happened that day. MORE: https://t.ly/kd8IW 

Polk City officials say it's safe for residents to return to their homes after a broken gas line forced a partial evacuation Friday morning. STORY: https://t.ly/XI0_Y 

We're seeing warmer temps today with a chance for some spotty showers. Jon Rivas has the full forecast: https://t.ly/Z62VI 

DSM House of Design offers a unique space for creativity, featuring custom designs, sewing classes, glamour photo shoots, rental opportunities and more. MORE: https://t.ly/Rrn_K 

One of two men wanted in connection to a jewelry store burglary in Marshalltown last month is now in custody. Authorities say they used a large rock to smash through a window before stealing jewelry worth thousands of dollars. MORE: https://t.ly/aQq-p 

KCCI's Todd Magel got a closer look at the new 515 Tower in downtown Des Moines. Tune in tonight for the full story! 🎥: Josh Payan

It's been a chilly start to the day, but warmer temperatures are coming soon.

A Norwalk apartment building had to be evacuated due to a big fire that broke out around midnight. This video shared with KCCI shows fire crews battling the flames on top of the building. STORY: https://bit.ly/4eu9rop 

An Iowa woman has been charged after authorities say she punched a girl in the face on a Carnival cruise ship. Story: https://bit.ly/4ex6jbo 

We'll have chances for rain this weekend. Jon Rivas explains what to expect.

RAGBRAI ride director Matt Phippen said county officials banning vendors outside of city limits "would be a huge miss for the ride." MORE: https://t.ly/rjgLv