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January 10, 2026

LGBTQ rights update: 2025 tally and 2026 preview

Erasing 76 Crimes

Owner: Colin Stewart

Erasing 76 Crimes

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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Des Moines Shiver on The River 2026 canceled. Will it be back?

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 10, 2026

LOCAL: Nelson joins Iowa Wild roster

Pipestone County Star - Minnesota

Owner: John Draper

Pipestone County Star - Minnesota

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Owned By	John Draper through Pipestone Publishing Co. Inc.
Year Founded	1892
Website	www.pipestonestar.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Pipestone
Owner Country	United States

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January 10, 2026

Iowa community college leaders look to lawmakers for additional funds, support

KCRG - Iowa

Owner: Gray Television Inc.

KCRG - Iowa

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

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Iowa GOP governor hopeful Steen touts school choice, property tax relief in Cedar Rapids

Globe Gazette - Iowa

Owner: Lee Enterprises

Globe Gazette - Iowa

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Owned By	Lee Enterprises
Year Founded	1858
Website	globegazette.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Mason City
Owner Country	United States

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Oklahoma State at Iowa State odds, picks and…

Sturgis Journal - Michigan

Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.

Sturgis Journal - Michigan

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Owned By	Gannett Co. Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Alta Fundamental Advisers, Apollo Management Holdings & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1859
Website	www.sturgisjournal.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Michigan, Sturgis
Owner Country	United States

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January 11, 2026

Close Up: State Republicans' and House Democrats' session priorities

KCCI 8 - Iowa

Owner: Hearst Family

KCCI 8 - Iowa

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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 9, 2026

Iowa Democrat Chris Jones announces campaign for Secretary of Agriculture

KCCI 8 - Iowa

Owner: Hearst Family

KCCI 8 - Iowa

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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 State University Extension and Outreach Urban Agriculture Program to Host Choose Iowa Webinar

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
Year Founded	Indeterminate
Website	www.extension.iastate.edu
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Ames
Owner Country	United States

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Iowa 4-H Members Showcase Equine Knowledge at the Eastern National Horse Roundup

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
Year Founded	Indeterminate
Website	www.extension.iastate.edu
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Ames
Owner Country	United States

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Will restrictions on medication abortion in Iowa emerge during the 2026 legislative 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 GOP governor candidate pitches school choice, tax relief in Cedar Rapids

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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January 11, 2026

Empowering tomorrow’s leaders: Six $1,500 scholarships available for high school seniors across the Midwest

The Troy Times Tribune - Illinois

Owner: Scott Hoskins

The Troy Times Tribune - Illinois

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Owned By	Scott Hoskins through Better Newspapers Inc.
Year Founded	2020
Website	www.timestribunenews.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Troy
Owner Country	United States

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January 11, 2026

US military strikes Islamic State in Syria

Long War Journal

Owner: Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies Inc & Public Multimedia Inc

Long War Journal

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Owned By	Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies (Non-profit, Clifford May Founder & President) & Public Multimedia Inc (Non-profit, Paul Hanusz & Bill Roggio)
Year Founded	2007
Website	longwarjournal.org
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington D.C.
Owner Country	United States

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Iowa Republican delegation splits as US House advances ACA subsidy extension

Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier - Iowa

Owner: Lee Enterprises

The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier - Iowa

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Owned By	Lee Enterprises
Year Founded	1859
Website	wcfcourier.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Cedar Falls
Owner Country	United States

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Redbirds Set To Open Season At Border Battle Meet Hosted By Iowa

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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January 7, 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Program Earns Accreditation from Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)

River Cities' Reader - Iowa

Owner: Todd McGreevy & Kathleen McCarthy

River Cities' Reader - Iowa

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Owned By	Todd McGreevy & Kathleen McCarthy
Year Founded	1993
Website	www.rcreader.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Davenport
Owner Country	United States

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January 10, 2026

State of Cancer: Iowa Reps. Baeth and Wilz renew radon fight at Statehouse

KCCI 8 - Iowa

Owner: Hearst Family

KCCI 8 - Iowa

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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 7, 2026

Iowa to take part in federal education tax credit program

Business Record - Iowa

Owner: Connie Wimer

Business Record - Iowa

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Owned By	Connie Wimer through Bussiness Publications Corporation Inc.
Year Founded	1983
Website	businessrecord.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Owner Country	United States

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January 8, 2026

Iowa Opts In To Federal Tax Credit Program For Private School Donations

KIWA Radio - Iowa

Owner: Neil W. Lipetzky, Dean Sorenson & Duane D. Butt

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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