KCII has been recognized for its work in reporting by the Iowa Broadcast News Association.

KCII staff brought home several awards at the annual IBNA Convention in Cedar Rapids Saturday. In small market radio News Director Sally Hart received second place for in-depth/series, third place in the farm and agribusiness category, and an honorable mention in the best use of actuality category. News Assistant Sam McIntosh received third place in the feature category. IBNA is a nonprofit association of radio and TV news directors, reporters, producers, public relations professionals and others from Iowa and its adjacent states.