KCCI Editorials

The end of 2021 marks the end of an era here at KCCI. Two of our esteemed journalists are retiring: Assistant News Director Dana Cardin and Chief Photographer Donna Smith. kcci.com/article/editor…

As we celebrate the holiday season, we want to take a moment to thank you for making KCCI your choice for local news. kcci.com/article/editor…

To give you some perspective, in 2017 online holiday shopping topped $106 billion. This year it could balloon to 209 billion or more. kcci.com/article/editor…

Iowans are always eager to give and help. We need to continue this as we head into the holiday season. kcci.com/article/editor…

When you head to the fridge for left overs, remember your neighbors who may not know where their next meal is coming from. kcci.com/article/editor…

It’s easy to see our differences but as Brinley reminds us, there’s beauty in what we all have in common. kcci.com/article/editor…

Besides record voting, many new people decided to go one step further and ran for office for the first time. kcci.com/article/editor…

This coming Tuesday marks five years since the brutal killing of Des Moines police Sgt. Tony Beminio and Urbandale police Officer Justin Martin. kcci.com/article/editor…

But we think if the city is going to authorize $1.7 million dollars in new body cameras, it’s time to review and revise the policy for releasing the footage. It kcci.com/article/editor…

KCCI will do its part to help. Oct. 19 through Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. we’re broadcasting 30-minute forums with the candidates for Des Moines City Council. kcci.com/article/editor…

Last year, 1.6 million accidents in the U.S. were due to distracted driving. On average, eight people die in an accident every day in this country due to distracted driving. kcci.com/article/editor…

This week, the Iowa Broadcasters Association inducted Michelle into the Iowa Broadcasters Hall of Fame. kcci.com/article/editor…

Thank you to Athletic Director Gary Barta and to coach Tom Brands for your leadership on this important step. kcci.com/article/editor…

Are commuters in danger by crossing the bridges? Experts say “no”. But here’s the problem. They’re essentially the same age and eventually, they could be deemed unsafe for travel. kcci.com/article/editor…

Visitors of the 9/11 memorial will see a profound promise on the wall about those we lost on 9/11. “No day shall erase you from the memory of time.” kcci.com/article/editor…

KCCI Editorial: We can debate the politics of the last 20 years, but as we commemorate 9/11 what cannot be debated are the scars left from that day. bit.ly/2YrZpPC

The return to school means thousands of kids are boarding busses. And they're trusting that once the lights flash red, the doors open, and the stop sign and stop arm are extended, it's safe to cross. kcci.com/article/editor…

We didn't learn the lessons from Korea or Vietnam. But we must learn them following Afghanistan. kcci.com/article/editor…

Paul Fredericksen became a father figure to many here at KCCI. Not because of his title; because of his outlook on life and the way he thought things should be done. kcci.com/article/editor…

During July three employees of the Marshalltown school district were charged for separate instances of inappropriate contact with a student. While there appears to be no connection between these cases, parents in the district are concerned. kcci.com/article/editor…