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Museum Heritage: Fort Des Moines Museum has a new director, retired Army colonel David Skilton, who is renewing focus on the site’s history, including the first Black Army officers and women who served during World War II. Holiday Music: Wartburg’s 80th annual Christmas with Wartburg runs Dec. 4–6 in Waverly and West Des Moines, with student performers and a program spanning traditional carols and new works. Jazz & Community: Burlington’s Jazz in Burlington festival is moving to fall, making room for student participation, master classes and performances across downtown venues. New Attractions: Cedar Crossing Casino’s public opening is set for Nov. 23; its STEM-focused Compass Center will open Nov. 25 with an interactive astronaut exhibit. Iowa History: Historian Kevin Mason will discuss his new book on the state’s environmental past and the Dragoon Trail at Davenport’s German-American Heritage Center.

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Nov. 3, 2026

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Des Moines Public Schools reaches settlement with search firm used to hire Ian Roberts

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Iowa Public Radio

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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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Des Moines School District settles lawsuit against search firm

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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
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids
Owner Country	United States

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa Names Amy Lane Chief Executive Officer

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Cityview Magazine - Iowa

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Owned By	Shane Goodman through Big Green Umbrella Media Inc.
Year Founded	1992
Website	www.dmcityview.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Johnston
Owner Country	United States

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Beaufort County Now - North Carolina

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Owned By	Stan Deatherage through Symbiotic Networks Inc & Symbiotic Publisher
Year Founded	2011
Website	www.beaufortcountynow.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Washington
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Dubuque becomes the latest Iowa school district to downsize as it faces budget pressure

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Iowa Public Radio

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Owned By	Iowa Public Radio Inc.
Year Founded	2004
Website	https://www.iowapublicradio.org/
Domain Registration Year	2004
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
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Cedar Crossing to launch educational astronaut exhibit

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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
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Alianza celebrates Latino culture, remains resilient despite challenges with ICE, ASG funding

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The Daily Northwestern - Illinois

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Owned By	Northwestern University
Year Founded	1881
Website	dailynorthwestern.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
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Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Evanston
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‘I underestimated how toxic the admin brand is’: 2028 Republican race just got wide open

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WorldNetDaily

Right-wing

Owned By	Joseph Farah through Worldnetdaily.com Inc
Year Founded	1997
Website	www.wnd.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington D.C.
Owner Country	United States

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