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Iowa State will go back to Jaylen Raynor at QB for this week's Halloween showdown as the Cyclones are tasked with matching a high-powered Oklahoma State passing attack.

We're keeping an eye on rain chances as we get closer to Halloween.

We'll have rain chances approaching this weekend that could impact your trick-or-treating plans.

It's almost Halloween, do you know when your kids can trick-or-treat? https://www.kcci.com/article/halloween-2026-schedule-of-trick-or-treating-in-central-iowa-beggars-night/74122534 

Early voting turnout in Iowa has been strong so far. See the latest numbers here. https://www.kcci.com/article/midterm-elections-2026-early-voting-tracker/74137935 

The Cyclones didn't give Arizona much of a battle Saturday night, falling behind in the first minute and never recovering. RECAP: https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-state-arizona-football-score-updates-highlights-stats/74238820 

The scene in Minneapolis after Minnesota beat Iowa on a last-second field goal, prompting fans to storm the field.

Iowa drops to 5-2 on the year after losing at Minnesota. RECAP: https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-football-minnesota-score-updates-highlights-floyd-rosedale-trophy-game/74237866 

The Hawkeyes will try to bring Floyd of Rosedale back to Iowa City once again.

P.J. Fleck is still searching for his first home win over Iowa:

It's almost Halloween, do you know when your kids can trick-or-treat? https://www.kcci.com/article/halloween-2026-schedule-of-trick-or-treating-in-central-iowa-beggars-night/74122534 

Early voting turnout in Iowa has been strong so far. See the latest numbers here. https://www.kcci.com/article/midterm-elections-2026-early-voting-tracker/74137935 

The Hawkeyes have owned the rivalry against Minnesota in recent years, winning 10 of the last 11 matchups. Will Floyd return to Iowa City again?

Nearly 170,000 Iowans have already voted in the midterm elections. See which party has had more early voters.

Crews broke ground this week on an $18 million renovation at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park on the east side of Des Moines. See what's in the plan. https://www.kcci.com/article/sleepy-hollow-renovation-des-moines-polk-county-iowa-ski-tube/74223981 

President Donald Trump accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after the NBA star appeared to continue his warmups while the national anthem was performed before Philadelphia's season opener.

Emergency crews responded to a report of a suspicious package near the federal building at 3rd Street and Walnut in downtown Des Moines. https://www.kcci.com/article/des-moines-iowa-federal-building-suspicious-package/74229510 

Iowa's unseasonably warm weather continues this weekend, but not much past that. Jon has the latest forecast: https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-weather-warm-and-breezy-days-turn-cooler-next-week/74226159 

President Donald Trump’s midterm travel blitz will continue with a stop in northwest Iowa later today. WHAT TO KNOW: https://www.kcci.com/article/trump-in-iowa-thursday-oct-22-sioux-city-airport-gop-rally/74217314 

Authorities have charged a 60-year-old Des Moines man with several crimes following a crash that injured a motorcyclist Wednesday night. https://www.kcci.com/article/des-moines-motorcyclist-critical-crash-east-university/74211417 

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a vehicle early this morning on SW Oralabor Road in Ankeny. STORY: https://www.kcci.com/article/deadly-ankeny-crash-pedestrian-killed-oralabor-road/74216906 

Jon says we will continue to enjoy sunny and warm conditions for the rest of the week, then fall weather returns. https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-weather-warm-days-continue-into-the-weekend/74213870 

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a vehicle early this morning on SW Oralabor Road in Ankeny. https://www.kcci.com/article/deadly-ankeny-crash-pedestrian-killed-oralabor-road/74216906 

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a social media hoax involving a fake "hide and seek from the police" event. https://www.kcci.com/article/hide-and-seek-from-police-hoax-event-polk-county-iowa/74194589 

Gov. Reynolds says her husband, Kevin Reynolds, has been diagnosed with a recurrence of cancer after a three-year remission and is recovering from surgery to remove a brain tumor. STORY: https://www.kcci.com/article/governor-reynolds-announces-first-gentleman-diagnosed-with-cancer/74179203 

#1 vs. #2 in Class 5A 👀 KCCI's Shannon Ehrhardt is in Johnston where the Dragons will try to give Southeast Polk its first loss of the season.

Jared Benko, a Georgia native who has spent the last two years as executive deputy athletic director at Auburn University, has been hired as Iowa State's new athletic director. https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-state-athletic-director-jared-benko-hired/74160624 

Des Moines Public Schools issued a two-hour delay Friday morning at 16 buildings following a large-scale phone and internet service outage. https://www.kcci.com/article/des-moines-public-schools-delay-classes-friday-oct-16/74157010 

President Donald Trump will make two visits to Iowa in the lead-up to the upcoming elections, according to the Republican Party of Iowa. STORY: https://www.kcci.com/article/president-donald-trump-visit-iowa-election-day-2026/74147522 

Iowa State was picked near the top of the Big 12 preseason poll, and a familiar name is on the preseason All-Big 12 squad. MORE: https://www.kcci.com/article/tamin-lipsey-iowa-state-basketball-preseason-all-big-12-2026-2027/74146516 

We have a winner! DETAILS: https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-best-breaded-tenderloin-contest-winner-2026-wasted-grain-carroll/74145032 

Showers will continue into the afternoon before temperatures drop into the evening.

Bill Fennelly says his final team will play a style longtime Cyclone fans will recognize.

Days after announcing his upcoming retirement, Bill Fennelly opened his Media Day press conference by saying the focus should be on Iowa State's players, especially senior leader Arianna Jackson. Here's why:

Don't want to wait until Election Day to cast your ballot? KCCI's Natalia Gomez del Campo explains how you can vote early.

We'll start out dry before rain and storm chances return overnight.

Rain chances will return later this evening. Jon Rivas explains what to expect:

A major change is coming to Iowa State athletics. Longtime Cyclone women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly says the 2026-27 season will be his last. FULL STORY: http://www.kcci.com/article/bill-fennelly-iowa-state-womens-basketball-coach-retirement-2026-2027/74111153 

We're learning more details today about the crash in northeast Iowa that left one person dead and multiple other injured after a deer ran in front of three motorcycles. MORE: https://www.kcci.com/article/deer-crash-deaths-iowa-2-motorcycle-crashes/74107226 

Iowa is tasked with replacing first-round pick Bennett Stirtz after last year's Elite Eight run. KCCI's Shannon Ehrhardt explains how the Hawkeyes are approaching that challenge:

Gone are key contributors like Joshua Jefferson, Milan Momcilovic and Nate Heise, but the recent return of Tamin Lipsey adds experience to a talented Iowa State team.

We'll stay warm today before a cold front brings cooler temperatures overnight.

How did the Iowa offense look in Jeremy Hecklinski's first start? Our analysts gave their grades:

Roland-Story led from start to finish last night to improve to 5-2 on the year.

Our Wild Card game took us to Moravia at Southeast Warren, where Tucker Dierking found the end zone over and over again.

Dowling Catholic lost a nailbiter to Southeast Polk in Week 4. Since then, the Maroons are 3-0 by a combined score of 115-6, including last night's victory over Waukee:

Indianola's win streak is up to 5 after a huge offensive showing against Ankeny Centennial.

Urbandale improved to 5-2 after a huge night from Landon Rinnan.

Johnston went allllllll the way over to Sioux City East last night and came back with a win.

Two of the best teams in the state met last night in what turned out to be a back-and-forth battle.