KCCI Tower

KCCI Tower is a television and radio broadcasting facility near Alleman that stands as a prominent landmark with its triangular steel framework across the Des Moines region. The structure houses multiple transmission antennas that carry digital signals for both television and radio stations throughout central Iowa.

The tower was built in 1974 as a broadcasting facility for KCCI, which originated as KRNT-TV in 1955 under Cowles family ownership. The station's early years shaped how television news and programming developed in the Des Moines area.

The tower serves as a central broadcasting hub for the Des Moines area, transmitting network and local programming that reaches homes across central Iowa every day.

The tower stands in an open area near Alleman and is visible from many points across the Des Moines region due to its height and location. You can see the structure from nearby roads and surrounding areas without needing special access to approach it.

The structure appears in the Federal Communications Commission's database as one of many transmission facilities across the country with a specific registration system. Few visitors realize that this tower quietly supports the broadcasting infrastructure that connects the entire Des Moines region together.

Location: Iowa

GPS coordinates: 41.80970,-93.62140

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:08