Zach Owens

Digital Producer

Cedar Rapids

I originally started working with KCRG in the production department in 2011. I began as a camera operator and worked my way up to the role of Technical Media Producer. Then I left KCRG to attend the University of Iowa for a Journalism degree. I started back with KCRG in the role of Digital Producer in 2020.

Education

University of Iowa

News

Police across the state are climbing onto rooftops to participate in the annual Dunkin’ Cop on...

Police in Iowa participate in Dunkin’ Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 8:32 AM CDT

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By Zach Owens

Police across the state are climbing onto rooftops to participate in the annual Dunkin’ Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser Friday morning.

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Shane Dean Rose, 45, of Marshalltown, was arrested on a felony theft charge. Police said it's...

Marshalltown man arrested for 38th time since 2000

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 12:29 PM CDT

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By Zach Owens

A Marshalltown man was arrested for the 38th time on Thursday, according to police.

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Cotton-Top Tamarins debut at Des Moines' Blank Park Zoo

Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines adds critically-endangered cotton-top tamarins

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 9:49 AM CDT

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By Zach Owens

Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines is unveiling some new additions.

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Cristhian Bahena Rivera reacts after the verdict is announced in his trial, Friday, May 28,...

Bahena Rivera found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts

Updated: May. 28, 2021 at 3:10 PM CDT

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By Zach Owens, Brad Vidmar and KCRG Staff

Cristhian Bahena Rivera has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts.

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591 COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths reported in Iowa Friday

Updated: Aug. 7, 2020 at 10:44 AM CDT

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By Zach Owens

The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting 591 more COVID-19 cases and six more deaths in Iowa over the last 24 hours.