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January 21, 2026

Iowa Senate bill moves to close State Historical Society research center in Iowa City

Iowa Public Radio

Owner: Iowa Public Radio Inc.

Iowa Public Radio

Owned By	Iowa Public Radio Inc.
Year Founded	2004
Website	https://www.iowapublicradio.org/
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Owner Country	United States

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January 23, 2026

Illegal Alien Serving as Des Moines, Iowa School Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges

Breitbart

Owner: Larry Solov, Susie Breitbart and The Mercer Family

Breitbart

Right-wing

Owned By	Larry Solov, Susie Breitbart and The Mercer Family through Breitbart News Network LLC
Year Founded	2007
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States,
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Acclaimed Des Moines spot Alba lands on USA TODAY list…

Des Moines Register - Iowa

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Des Moines Register - Iowa

Indeterminate

Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1849
Website	www.desmoinesregister.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Owner Country	United States

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January 23, 2026

Iowa bill advances making two off-label COVID remedies available without prescription

KTIV - Iowa

Owner: Gray Television Inc.

KTIV

Neutral

Owned By	Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1954
Website	https://www.ktiv.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Sioux City
Owner Country	United States

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Iowa 4-H Invites Families to Create Life-Changing Memories Through the 2026 Japanese Youth Exchange Program

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Owner: Iowa State University

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

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Owned By	Iowa State University
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Website	www.extension.iastate.edu
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Ames
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Iowa Supreme Court: State's Lawsuit Against TikTok can Proceed

NEWSRADIO 1040 WHO - Iowa

Owner: iHeart Media Inc.

NEWSRADIO 1040 WHO - Iowa

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Owned By	iHeart Media Inc. (Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO)
Year Founded	1924
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
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Iowa State basketball vs. Oklahoma State prediction, 3…

The Ames Tribune - Iowa

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc.

The Ames Tribune - Iowa

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Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1868
Website	www.amestrib.com
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Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Owner Country	United States

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Iowa State men's basketball vs. Oklahoma State has new tip-off time

Des Moines Register - Iowa

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Des Moines Register - Iowa

Indeterminate

Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1849
Website	www.desmoinesregister.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Owner Country	United States

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Media Advisory: Real Impact 2025 Report

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Owner: Iowa State University

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

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Website	www.extension.iastate.edu
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Ames
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Iowa State's Evangelia Paulk making the most of recent opportunities

The Ames Tribune - Iowa

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc.

The Ames Tribune - Iowa

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Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1868
Website	www.amestrib.com
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Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Owner Country	United States

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Iowa women answer Maryland comeback, prevail in OT

The Messenger - Iowa

Owner: Ogden-Nutting Family

Fort Dodge Messenger - Iowa

Neutral

Owned By	Ogden-Nutting Family through Ogden Newspapers
Year Founded	1856
Website	www.messengernews.net
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Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Fort Dodge
Owner Country	United States

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Iowa State women hope recent "statement" leads to win over Arizona

The Gazette - Iowa

Owner: Folience Employees

The Gazette - Iowa

Neutral

Owned By	Folience Employees through Gazette Communications
Year Founded	1883
Website	www.thegazette.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids
Owner Country	United States

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January 23, 2026

FIRST ALERT DAY: Dangerously cold

KYOU - Iowa

Owner: Gray Television Inc.

KYOU - Iowa

Indeterminate

Owned By	Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1986
Website	www.kyoutv.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Missouri, Ottumwa
Owner Country	United States

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Iowa Supreme Court lets consumer fraud lawsuit against TikTok proceed

Des Moines Register - Iowa

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Des Moines Register - Iowa

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Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1849
Website	www.desmoinesregister.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Owner Country	United States

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January 23, 2026

Iowa woman claims ICE agents pulled her over for skin color

WOI-DT - Iowa

Owner: TEGNA Inc.

WOI-DT - Iowa

Neutral

Owned By	TEGNA Inc. (The Vanguard Group & Blackrock, largest shareholders)
Year Founded	1950
Website	www.weareiowa.com
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Owner Country	United States

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January 23, 2026

Iowa weather: Harsh winter temperatures continue into the weekend

KCCI 8 - Iowa

Owner: Hearst Family

KCCI 8 - Iowa

Neutral

Owned By	Hearst Family through Hearst Communications
Year Founded	1955
Website	www.kcci.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Owner Country	United States

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New Des Moines pantry will stock culturally specific food

Des Moines Register - Iowa

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Des Moines Register - Iowa

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Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1849
Website	www.desmoinesregister.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Owner Country	United States

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January 23, 2026

State universities would be liable for part of defaulted student loans under Iowa House bill

KTIV - Iowa

Owner: Gray Television Inc.

KTIV

Neutral

Owned By	Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1954
Website	https://www.ktiv.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Sioux City
Owner Country	United States

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Governor Reynolds honors Iowa troops during Middle East visit

KIMT News 3 - Minnesota

Owner: Byron Allen

KIMT News 3 - Minnesota

Indeterminate

Owned By	Byron Allen through Allen Media Broadcasting
Year Founded	1954
Website	www.kimt.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Rochester
Owner Country	United States

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January 23, 2026

State investigators make arrest in 2020 Iowa cold case

KYOU - Iowa

Owner: Gray Television Inc.

KYOU - Iowa

Indeterminate

Owned By	Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1986
Website	www.kyoutv.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Missouri, Ottumwa
Owner Country	United States

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