KCWI 23 is a Television station based in Des Moines, Iowa - home of Great Day on KCWI, The CW, as well as KDMI 19 (THiS Network). Most people think that KCWI is owned by The CW Television Network, but that is not correct. KCWI is owned by Pappas Telecasting Companies, based in Visalia, California. Pappas Telecasting is the largest privately-held, commercial television broadcast group in the United States in terms of U.S. Household coverage as defined by Nielsen Media Research. KCWI was "born" on the air January 20th, 2001, as KPWB and broadcasts from the area's tallest tower located near Alleman, Iowa. KCWI 23 is home of the Great Day on KCWI morning show, airing LIVE weekdays 6am - 10am with hosts Lou Sipolt, Jackie Schmillen and Meteorologist Jason Parkin.