Kayla James is a reporter at KCCI News. With a focus on regional interest and world news, she covers a range of topics including crime, social issues, and culture in Iowa, particularly Des Moines. Kayla has been featured in various outlets such as the Los Angeles Times, WPXI-TV, and KESQ, among others.
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By: Kayla James
Kayla James Reporter Years before Brian Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, he was a beloved graduate of South Hamilton
By: Kayla James
Taylor Hill says he and Brian Thompson met in kindergarten and were close best friends through high school.
By: Kayla James
"We're thankful that he was caught, but my personal opinion is it doesn't change things," said Kelly Wirtz, the mayor of Stanhope. "It doesn't bring him back."
"Chris played with heart and effort, and we want to make sure that that is never lost," said one of the Chris Street Basketball Tournament organizers.
By: Kayla James
The task force has been working for months on recommendations. It has until Dec. 31 to finalize the recommendations it plans to send to state lawmakers.
By: Kayla James
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced proposed legislation on Thursday that would amend the constitution to better protect children in some court cases.
By: Kayla James
Oskaloosa activities director Ryan Parker has been in the position for 11 years. In November, the district announced it would be looking for a new activities director.
By: Laura Terrell
Cournoyer is a mother of four children. She's also a fifth-generation Iowan from LeClaire in eastern Iowa who says she's honored to be second in command.
By: Kayla James
The federal Summer EBT program, known as "Sun Bucks," gives families a debit card with $40 per month per child to buy food during the summer.
Officials with the Des Moines International Airport tell KCCI 79,000 people are expected to come through the airport between Dec. 19-Jan. 6.
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