KCCI-TV hosts 52nd Variety the Children’s Charity of Iowa telethon Tuesday

KCCI-TV partners with Variety for the 52nd annual Variety Telethon, bringing viewers a day of inspiring stories that highlight community, inclusion, and hope.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENING DIGEST Feb 25, 2026 KCCI-TV hosts 52nd Variety the Children's Charity of Iowa telethon Tuesday » Variety helps Iowa girl on her journey to play and independence » Variety's vans drive community impact in Des Moines » State of the Union: Here's what to expect from President Trump's speech » Fact checking President Trump's State of the Union address » Suspect and 4 others are dead after stabbing near Tacoma, Washington, authorities say » Urbandale deadly shooting: 14-year-old boy identified as victim; two other teens charged » Waukee sports complex for sale; legal dispute continues over nonprofit status, property tax » Can a mammogram detect heart disease? The science behind a surprising new discovery » How will the partial shutdown play a role in President Trump's State of the Union address? » DES MOINES WEATHER  ALERTS (0)  CLOSINGS (0) Tracking more snow chances later this week » Today Clouds decreasing late tonight. Low 25F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Get full weather forecast, view interactive radar and more » Winter isn't quite over yet. Luckily these essentials are on sale » These 6 charts explain the economy in President Donald Trump's second term » Credit cards offer flashy perks, but which one is best for you? » Nor'easter commute: Boston news anchor cross-country skis to work » 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 © 2026 Hearst Properties Inc. 300 W 57th Street, New York NY 10019 Privacy Notice | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe