The latest local news headlines from KCCI News Channel 8.
A Powerball win? What are the odds?
Even though more people are playing and more money is at stake, the Powerball odds are always the same: 1 in 175,000,000.
Cancer-fighting 8th grader receives surprise from classmates
Until a moment Friday morning, Gavin Nore had no idea how much he meant to his friends.
Young girl saved after near drowning
Authorities with the Urbandale Police Department say an 8-year-old girl almost drowned at 2510 Canterbury Road.
Girl, 8, found unresponsive in pool
An 8-year-old girl was found at the bottom of a swimming pool.
Carnival ride mishap in Iowa injures child
A young child is recovering from a serious gash to his head after a carnival ride he was on malfunctioned.
Bombing victim wants suspect to 'get better'
Delores Werling of Tipton says she hopes Luke Helder can be released and live happily.
Altoona unveils first public sculpture
An Iowa artist created the piece for a family park.
Wife reacts to rulings 2 teens will be charged as adults
The teens are charged in a carjacking that left a man unable to talk, see or walk.
Pella concert honors teen killed in crash
Pella residents remember a star athlete and honor student whose death left the entire town in mourning
Bruised apple sparks idea to help hurt horses
A few weeks ago a horse named Kate was taken from Boone. Friday, you could still see her ribs.
DCI: Man planned drive by shootings at officer's homes
The 18-year-old man was just charged in the case.
Some protest proposal to allow openly gay scouts
More than a dozen people rallied against the proposed change to membership policies.
Marine gets surprise reunion with old friend
They worked together saving lives in Afghanistan.
Firefighters find woman dead inside home
Crews were called to the home about 3 a.m.
Mother found guilty in infant son's death
The judge says she was negligent but never intended to cause the death.
Person airlifted after motorcycle crash
A car and motorcycle collided about 1 p.m.
Firefighter falls through floor up to his waist
An update on the condition of the hurt firefighter.
State Patrol to fight winter weather with these
The vehicles are hand-me-downs.
45 students fall sick, health department investigating
Officials are looking at lunch menus and other clues.
Medical examiner: Meth killed inmate
The chief state medical examiner says methamphetamine killed a jail inmate.
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