The Iowa Culture Beat

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Iowa Politics: Zach Lahn upset Trump-endorsed Rep. Randy Feenstra in the GOP governor primary, while Democrats locked in a Senate matchup as Josh Turek beat Zach Wahls—setting up a high-stakes November. Immigration & Food Access: Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill aligning Iowa with federal SNAP restrictions that bar many undocumented immigrants (and some others) from benefits. Education & Community: Oelwein Public Library hosted a hands-on animal program with Dr. Michael Bechtel, and Ames Public Library is running a free LGBTQ+ film-and-discussion series this summer. Health & Family Services: Ames-area pregnancy support continues through Obria Medical Clinic and Martha’s House of Hope after Planned Parenthood closed. Local Culture & Business: Big Grove Brewery became Iowa’s top producer by volume, and a new Iowa craft-boba spot, 1+1 Restaurant & Tea, keeps building community around Hong Kong-style flavors. Public Safety: A train crash derailed after hitting a truck near a rural crossing east of Des Moines.

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May 12, 2026

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2 hours ago

Culture Crawl 1216 “I Haven’t Run Out of Friends Yet”

Jazz 88.3 KCCK - Iowa |

Owner: Kirkwood Community College & American Government info about owner

Jazz 88.3 KCCK - Iowa

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Owned By	Kirkwood Community College & American Government through National Public Radio (NPR)
Year Founded	1972
Website	https://www.kcck.org
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

Iowa mom recalls educational struggles for disabled child

Des Moines Register - Iowa |

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc. info about owner

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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22 minutes ago

Upset reshapes Iowa governor's race as candidates begin November battle

KETV 7 - Nebraska |

Owner: Hearst Family info about owner

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
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

THURS: Democratic New Mexico nominee Haaland looks ahead to November race for governor, + More

KUNM - New Mexico |

Owner: University of New Mexico & American Government info about owner

KUNM - New Mexico

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	University of New Mexico & American Government through National Public Radio (NPR)
Year Founded	1966
Website	www.kunm.org
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

In Iowa, water pollution is a health threat that also disrupts summer fun

The Toronto Star |

Owner: Jordan Bitove info about owner

Toronto Star

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Owned By	Jordan Bitove through NordStar Capital, Torstar Corporation & Metroland Media Group Ltd
Year Founded	1892
Website	www.thestar.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Canada, Toronto
Owner Country	Canada

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2 hours ago

Takeaways from how water pollution in Iowa can deflate summer fun

Associated Press |

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Associated Press

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Owned By	The Associated Press (Non-profit News Cooperative)
Year Founded	1846
Website	apnews.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Vote to name Iowa's best all-time women's volleyball…

Iowa City Press Citizen |

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc. info about owner

Iowa City Press-Citizen

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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	1920
Website	press-citizen.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Iowa City
Owner Country	United States

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an hour ago

The battle to reclaim Iowa’s idyllic waterways as gross issue halts summer fun

The Independent |

Owner: Evgeny Lebedev info about owner

The Independent

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Owned By	Evgeny Lebedev through Lebedev Holdings Ltd.
Year Founded	1986
Website	https://www.independent.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom