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Election Watch: Early voting is underway across Iowa, with Governor’s candidates debating taxes and education and U.S. Senate rivals Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek clashing over farms, water quality and data centers. President Trump plans a Sioux City rally Oct. 22. AI Lawsuit: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has joined seven other states in suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT can harm children and mislead users; OpenAI says it has safety protections. Farm Economy: Farmers planting eligible fall cover crops can get a $5-per-acre discount on 2027 crop insurance. Health: Iowa officials warn of a rise in Medicare enrollment scams, while more than 87,000 Iowans face Medicare plan cancellations for 2027. Jobs: Iowa’s unemployment rate held at 3.2% in September, though the number of working Iowans fell. Des Moines & Weather: Westbound I-35/80 closures for Saylor Creek Bridge repairs begin Oct. 16; forecasters warn of a possible first freeze Saturday morning.

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Oct. 12, 2026

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Des Moines man dies after being struck by vehicle in southern Iowa

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KCCI 8 - Iowa

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Year Founded	1955
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under Finance and Insurance industry file 54 petitions in Des Moines Sun publication area throughout 2025

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Des Moines Sun - Iowa

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2019
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
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Iowa State hires Jared Benko as new athletic director

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KCCI 8 - Iowa

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Year Founded	1955
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Domain Registration Year	1995
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
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Iowa State announces new athletic director

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KETV 7 - Nebraska

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Owned By	Hearst Family through Hearst Communications
Year Founded	1957
Website	www.ketv.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Nebraska, Omaha
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Iowa House Republicans report higher-than-expected state revenue

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RadioOnTheGo - Iowa

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Owned By	Shawn Dietz through OnTheGoMedia, Inc.
Year Founded	Indeterminate
Website	www.radioonthego.com
Domain Registration Year	2009
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Hampton
Owner Country	United States

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First Wide Freeze of the Season; Iowans Need to Cover Garden Plants

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KIWA Radio - Iowa

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Owned By	Neil W. Lipetzky, Dean Sorenson & Duane D. Butt through Community First Broadcasting
Year Founded	1961
Website	kiwaradio.com
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Sheldon
Owner Country	United States

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First wide freeze of the season, North-Central Iowans need to cover garden plants

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Super Hits 102.7 - Iowa

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Owned By	Jeff Warshaw & Michael O. Driscoll through Connoisseur Media LLC
Year Founded	2016
Website	www.superhits1027.com
Domain Registration Year	2016
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Mason City
Owner Country	United States

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Iowa State announces its next Athletic Director

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KCRG - Iowa

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.kcrg.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids
Owner Country	United States

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