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January 11, 2026

Religious gatherings this week in West Des Moines: Jan. 11-17

West DSM News - Iowa

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron

West DSM News - Iowa

Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2019
Website	https://westdsmnews.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa,
Owner Country	United States

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Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime

January 11, 2026

Photos: Iowa City ‘ICE Out For Good’ protest following ICE shooting in Minneapolis

The Daily Iowan

Owner: Student Publications Inc.

The Daily Iowan

Neutral

Owned By	Student Publications Inc. (Non-profit) through University of Iowa
Year Founded	1868
Website	dailyiowan.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Iowa City
Owner Country	United States

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Minneapolis to see 100s of additional immigration officers, DHS' Noem says

CBS 4 - Minnesota

Owner: David Ellison

CBS 4 - Minnesota

Neutral

Owned By	David Ellison (CEO) through Paramount Skydance Co.
Year Founded	1949
Website	https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Owner Country	United States

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January 11, 2026

UCLA Swimming Thumps Iowa In First-Ever Meeting Between Big Ten Opponents

SwimSwam - Texas

Owner: Mel Stewart & Braden Keith

SwimSwam - Texas

Neutral

Owned By	Mel Stewart & Braden Keith through SwimSwam Partners, LLC
Year Founded	2012
Website	https://swimswam.com/
Domain Registration Year	2011
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Texas, Austin
Owner Country	United States

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Look back on historic Des Moines buildings and churches

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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Iowa GOP lawmakers signal renewed scrutiny of public universities in 2026 session

The Gazette - Iowa

Owner: Folience Employees

The Gazette - Iowa

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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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Iowa basketball vs. Illinois prediction, pick for Big Ten game

Hawk Central - Iowa

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Hawk Central - Iowa

Neutral

Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	Indeterminate
Website	hawkcentral.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Owner Country	United States

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Iowa lawmakers returning to Capitol with focus on property tax reform

Telegraph Herald - Iowa

Owner: Woodward Communications Employees

Telegraph Herald - Iowa

Neutral

Owned By	Woodward Communications Employees through Eastern Iowa Media Group North (John Boffa, CEO)
Year Founded	1836
Website	www.telegraphherald.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, DuBuque
Owner Country	United States

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Ombudsman urges workforce investment, tighter oversight of Iowa nursing homes

The Gazette - Iowa

Owner: Folience Employees

The Gazette - Iowa

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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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Opinion: Iowa public schools in need of addition may get subtraction

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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'No Iowa Nice for ICE' Des Moines hosts vigil for woman killed by agent

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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Protests against ICE draw crowds nationwide, demonstrations across Iowa

KWWL - Iowa

Owner: Byron Allen

KWWL - Iowa

Indeterminate

Owned By	Byron Allen through Allen Media Broadcasting
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.kwwl.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Waterloo
Owner Country	United States

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Iowa City man released from ICE custody following 2025 arrest

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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Redbirds Place Fourth In Season Opener At Iowa City

Illinois State University

Owner: Illinois State Government

Illinois State University

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Owned By	Illinois State Government
Year Founded	1857
Website	news.illinoisstate.edu
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Normal
Owner Country	United States

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Illinois at Iowa odds, picks and predictions

The Daily Jeffersonian - Ohio

Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.

The Daily Jeffersonian - Ohio

Indeterminate

Owned By	Gannett Co. Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Alta Fundamental Advisers, Apollo Management Holdings & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1892
Website	https://www.daily-jeff.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Ohio, Cambridge
Owner Country	United States

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January 11, 2026

Demonstrators protest Minneapolis ICE shooting across central Iowa

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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January 10, 2026

Education Department Grants Iowa’s Waiver for Giving Education Control to the State

PJ Media - Virginia

Owner: Richard von Gnechten

PJ Media - Virginia

Right-wing

Owned By	Richard von Gnechten (Chairman) through Salem Media Group
Year Founded	2004
Website	https://pjmedia.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Arlington
Owner Country	United States

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January 10, 2026

Dozens gather at Des Moines church for vigil following Minneapolis shooting, US-Venezuela tensions

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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Iowa becomes first state to receive federal education funding waiver

Iowa Public Radio

Owner: Iowa Public Radio Inc.

Iowa Public Radio

Public Broadcaster

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 10, 2026

LGBTQ rights update: 2025 tally and 2026 preview

Erasing 76 Crimes

Owner: Colin Stewart

Erasing 76 Crimes

Center-left

Owned By	Colin Stewart (Editor & Publisher)
Year Founded	2012
Website	https://76crimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Laguna Nigue
Owner Country	United States

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