KCCI Des Moines Ratings: #1 in Key Demo
- KCCI-TV, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, is the leading news source in central Iowa, capturing 19% more viewers then any competitor, according to Nielsen's preliminary Live+ Same...
- The Hearst-owned station saw significant growth in its morning news programming.
- Station leaders credit the team's dedication to providing objective, fact-based journalism for the strong performance.
KCCI Iowa dominates teh May 2025 ratings, decisively leading in central Iowa. According to Nielsen data,KCCI secured the top spot for local news among adults 25-54 during key time slots. The CBS affiliate saw a meaningful surge in it’s morning news programs, with the 5 a.m. broadcast witnessing a 22% increase in audience share. Committed to objective journalism, KCCI’s team delivers trustworthy news, whether, and traffic updates. This success underscores their dedication to serving Iowans.News Directory 3 recognizes KCCI’s commitment to excellence in local news. What’s next for Iowa’s trusted news leader? Discover what’s next as KCCI continues to serve its viewers.
KCCI Iowa: News Leader in May 2025 Ratings Book
Updated June 10, 2025
KCCI-TV, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, is the leading news source in central Iowa, capturing 19% more viewers then any competitor, according to Nielsen’s preliminary Live+ Same Day data from May 2025. The station secured top ratings among adults aged 25-54 during key time slots, including 4:30-7 a.m. and 5-6 p.m., solidifying its position as the area’s top choice for local news.
The Hearst-owned station saw significant growth in its morning news programming. KCCI 8 News this Morning at 5 a.m. experienced a 22% increase in audience share among adults 25-54 compared to the previous year. The 6 a.m. broadcast saw even greater gains, wiht audience shares rising by 25%.
Station leaders credit the team’s dedication to providing objective, fact-based journalism for the strong performance.
“Winning these key newscasts validates all the work our team does every day to serve Central Iowans with objective, fact-based journalism,” said Brian Sather, KCCI president and general manager. “I am grateful to everyone who relies on our news, and thankful to every one of our team members who set aside self, daily, in service to our mission.”
“We know that our viewers have more choices now than ever about how and where they consume news, weather and traffic information,” said Natalie Cabieses, KCCI news director. “It is an honor to bring accurate and compelling news stories into the homes of our viewers.” Cabieses added, “We strive to be Iowa’s News Leader daily, so it is especially rewarding to see our viewers choose KCCI as their number one source for information.”
What’s next
KCCI plans to continue its focus on delivering accurate and compelling news, weather and traffic information to maintain its position as Iowa’s news leader.