KCCI archives: Tightrope walker Tino Wallenda walks cable of Iowa State Fair Sky Glider

In 1999, tightrope walker Tino Wallenda spoke to KCCI ahead of his planned stunt on the Sky Glider cable.Watch the full story in the video above. More Iowa State Fair archives from KCCI.This story is from the KCCI archives. From time to time, we'll share videos spotlighting some of the most impactful, emotional and entertaining storytelling from our decades in the community.KCCI at the 2023 Iowa State FairYou can see KCCI 8 News live at 5 p.m. every weekday during the fair from the MidAmerican Energy Stage. We also have a new booth this year between Fun Forest Stage and the Agriculture Building, where fairgoers will have the chance to sit at the anchor desk and read the news.You can also stream KCCI 8’s coverage of the Iowa State Fair for free on the Very Local app. Click here to download Very Local to your phone.See all of our Iowa State Fair coverage here.Watch: Viewers try reading the news at the KCCI booth ThursdayWatch: KCCI photographer Glen Biermann sings Friday's National Anthem