KCCI Investigates: Avian flu confirmed in several wild flocks in central Iowa

Avian flu has been detected in wild birds at several central Iowa locations, prompting a temporary closure at Maffitt Reservoir.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENING DIGEST Dec 30, 2025 KCCI Investigates: Avian flu confirmed in several wild flocks in central Iowa » Iowans gather to honor fallen National Guard soldier in Des Moines » Iowa blizzard forces closure of I-35, stranding travelers overnight » Burritos, bikes and compassion fuel Des Moines food ministry » 2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say » Death row executions nearly doubled this year. Here's where and why » Why did Iowa turn pink during Sunday's winter storm? » Property taxes, eminent domain debate to return in 2026 Iowa legislative session » Does your body burn more calories in cold weather? Experts reveal the truth » 'Closer than ever:' Trump and Zelenskyy meet, discuss plans for peace » DES MOINES WEATHER  ALERTS (0)  CLOSINGS (0) Iowa weather: Temperatures on the way up with no significant snow chances » Today Clear. Low 13F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Get full weather forecast, view interactive radar and more » Major retailers are extending the return window for the holidays. What you need to know » Reporter vowed to stop watching news, avoid the dentist and other weird resolutions in 1987 » Here's which grocery items had price increases this year » Five things to know about the Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies » MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT If you'd like to receive some of our other email newsletters, you can tap or click the links below: Be among the first to receive National Breaking News or Local Breaking News as stories break. Catch up on the day's big stories with our Morning Headlines and Afternoon Digest newsletters. Receive our Daily Forecasts or get Severe Weather Alerts sent straight to your email inbox. Manage your email newsletter subscriptions » For the very latest information, download our free apps To ensure email delivery, add newsletters@e.kcci.com to your address book or safe senders list © 2025 Hearst Properties Inc. 300 W 57th Street, New York NY 10019 Privacy Notice | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe