History of KCCI in Timeline
KCCI is a CBS-affiliated television station located in Des Moines, Iowa. It is owned and operated by Hearst Television, with its studios situated in downtown Des Moines and its transmitter based in Alleman. The station broadcasts news and entertainment programming to the Des Moines metropolitan area.
4 hours ago : Iowa Braces for Severe Storms Amidst Warm, Humid Conditions; Pleasant Weekend Ahead
Iowa anticipates severe storms this afternoon with warm and humid conditions. The forecast indicates strong storms are approaching. A pleasant weekend is expected before further weather developments on Monday. The storms may bring strong winds and heavy rainfall.
1932: Cowles family purchased KSO Radio
In 1932, Cowles family purchased KSO Radio, which would become KRNT in 1935
1935: KSO Radio changed call letters to KRNT
In 1935, KSO Radio changed its call letters to KRNT after being purchased by Cowles family in 1932
1942: Settlement Reached for Channel 8 Permit
In 1942, a settlement between the Cowles family and KSO radio was reached regarding the channel 8 construction permit, allowing KRNT to own 60 percent of the TV station and KSO to own 40 percent. KRNT later bought out KSO's share once the FCC approved the station's license.
July 31, 1955: KCCI Started as KRNT-TV
On July 31, 1955, KCCI began broadcasting as KRNT-TV, becoming the third television station in Des Moines and the ninth in Iowa. It was owned by the Cowles family, who also published the Des Moines Register and the Des Moines Tribune newspapers, along with KRNT radio.
1974: KRNT-TV callsign changed to KCCI-TV
In 1974, due to FCC ownership rules, the Cowles interests sold KRNT radio and KRNQ-FM and retained KRNT-TV, subsequently changing the callsign to KCCI-TV on February 25. The new calls stood for owner Cowles Communications, Inc.
1983: Cowles Family Breaks Up Media Empire
In 1983, the Cowles family announced the breakup of its media empire, selling off most assets except the Minneapolis Star Tribune. KCCI went to H&C Communications.
1987: Weather Beacon Powered Back Up
In 1987, the weather beacon was powered back up after being inactive since the 1970s energy crisis.
1992: H&C planned to sell television station group
In 1992, H&C Communications initially planned to sell its entire television station group to Young Broadcasting.
1993: KCCI and WESH sold to Pulitzer
In 1993, KCCI and WESH were sold to Pulitzer.
1998: Hearst-Argyle Television bought Pulitzer's television holdings
In 1998, Hearst-Argyle Television acquired all of Pulitzer's television holdings.
2002: KCCI Began Broadcasting in High-Definition
In 2002, KCCI began broadcasting in high-definition television on channel 8.1.
October 2005: KCCI switched back to kcci.com
In October 2005, KCCI switched back to the kcci.com name for its website, with theiowachannel.com serving as a redirect.
July 24, 2006: KCCI Launched "Weather Now"
On July 24, 2006, KCCI launched "Weather Now", a 24-hour local weather channel on digital subchannel 8.2, Mediacom digital cable channel 247, and the station's website.
December 10, 2008: Staffing Reorganization at KCCI
On December 10, 2008, KCCI announced a staffing reorganization which eliminated six positions, including on-air talent.
April 20, 2009: KCCI Broadcasted Local News in Widescreen
On April 20, 2009, KCCI became the first station in Des Moines to broadcast local news in 16:9 widescreen.
June 12, 2009: KCCI Shut Down Analog Signal
On June 12, 2009, KCCI shut down its analog signal, over VHF channel 8, as part of the official transition from analog to digital broadcasts in the United States. The station's digital signal relocated from UHF channel 31 to VHF channel 8.
2009: KCCI Won National Edward R. Murrow Awards
In 2009, KCCI won National Edward R. Murrow Awards for Best Newscast and Overall Excellence. KCCI also won the Photography Station of the Year award in the small market division from the National Press Photographers Association.
January 2010: Ice Storm Damaged Weather Beacon
In January 2010, an ice storm damaged the weather beacon, but it was later repaired that year.
February 2010: KCCI Ratings Fell to Second Place
In the February 2010 sweeps period, KCCI fell to second place behind WHO in the mornings and at 6 p.m.
2010: KCCI Won Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
In 2010, KCCI won Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Best Newscast and Overall Excellence.
April 26, 2011: KCCI Upgraded Newscasts to High Definition
On April 26, 2011, KCCI upgraded its local newscasts to high definition, starting with the 5 p.m. newscast.
May 2011: KCCI Lost Lead at 5 p.m.
In the May 2011 sweeps, KCCI lost the lead at 5 p.m., but still held a narrow lead at 10 p.m.
June 30, 2011: "Weather Now" discontinued
On June 30, 2011, KCCI discontinued its 24-hour local weather channel, "Weather Now", on digital subchannel 8.2, Mediacom digital cable channel 247, and the station's website.
July 1, 2011: KCCI Replaced Weather Channel with MeTV
On July 1, 2011, KCCI replaced the "Weather Now" channel with MeTV on subchannel 8.2.
2011: KCCI Won Photography Station of the Year Award
In 2011, KCCI won the Photography Station of the Year award in the small market division from the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA).
September 27, 2012: Weather Beacon Permanently Shut Down
On September 27, 2012, KCCI's weather beacon was permanently shut down.
June 12, 2013: KCCI Canceled Permit for Fill-in Translator Station
On June 12, 2013, KCCI canceled the permit to construct a fill-in translator station on its pre-transition channel 31.
July 2013: KCCI Won Every Time Slot
In July 2013, KCCI won every time slot, among all audiences as well as the 25- to 54-year-old age group.
March 21, 2016: KCCI Added 9 p.m. Newscast to MeTV Subchannel
On March 21, 2016, KCCI added a 9 p.m. newscast to its MeTV subchannel to compete with the WHO-produced news airing on KDSM-TV.
July 15, 2024: KCCI Added 4 p.m. Newscast
On July 15, 2024, KCCI added an hourlong 4 p.m. newscast, moving The Kelly Clarkson Show to 3 p.m. and The Jennifer Hudson Show to 12:37 a.m.
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