The Iowa Culture Beat

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National Spotlight: America’s 250th “Rededicate 250” kicked off on the National Mall with sunrise prayer, Christian music, and speeches from top officials—while the event also surfaced fresh debate over religion’s role in politics. Iowa Sports & Community: In the Big Ten, Minnesota rowing closed its season with an eighth-place finish at the championships in Indianapolis, and Iowa-area athletes kept busy across spring meets and clinics. Local Culture & Youth: Brandeis High alum Rian Forestier brought a free “StrongHer Together” basketball clinic to San Antonio girls, mixing real talk with on-court coaching. Health & Learning: Waterloo’s EAA Young Eagles ran its Kids Fly Free program, giving more than 100 kids short rides and a first taste of aviation. Global Watch: Venezuela deported Alex Saab, a Maduro ally, sending another twist into the U.S. legal saga around the prisoner swap.

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7 hours ago

Sports broadcasting blackouts are killing American culture

The Blaze |

Owner: Glenn Beck & Mark Levin info about owner

The Blaze

Right-wing

Owned By	Glenn Beck & Mark Levin
Year Founded	2012
Website	www.theblaze.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Texas, Irving
Owner Country	United States

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8 hours ago

‘I Never Leave A Tip’: Iowa Man Goes To Restaurant. Then He Looks At His Receipt—And Realizes They Charged Him A ‘Non-Tipper’ Fee

BroBible |

Owner: Jason Cammerota info about owner

BroBible

Neutral

Owned By	Jason Cammerota (CEO) through Horseneck Media
Year Founded	2009
Website	https://brobible.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Connecticut, Greenwich
Owner Country	United States

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May. 16, 2026

Family of Des Moines woman killed by ex-boyfriend shares statement

KCCI 8 - Iowa |

Owner: Hearst Family info about owner

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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May. 17, 2026

Newly founded ‘Iowans for Decency’ cite disappointment with Ashley Hinson

Iowa Capital Dispatch |

Owner: States Newsroom Network info about owner

Iowa Capital Dispatch

Center-left

Owned By	States Newsroom Network (Non-profit. Chris Fitzsimon, Director & Publisher)
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Owner Country	United States

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May. 16, 2026

Iowa Farm and Food Conference Registration Opens, Agenda Released

KIOW - Iowa |

Owner: Jim Coloff info about owner

KIOW - Iowa

Neutral

Owned By	Jim Coloff
Year Founded	1978
Website	kiow.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Forest City
Owner Country	United States

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May. 15, 2026

First homes of affordable housing initiative hit the market in Des Moines

Iowa Public Radio |

Owner: Iowa Public Radio Inc. info about owner

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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May. 16, 2026

Iowa Waterways at Risk as EPA Allows More Toxic Waste from Coal Plants

CleanTechnica |

Owner: Zachary Shahan info about owner

CleanTechnica

Neutral

Owned By	Zachary Shahan (CEO & Chief Editor)
Year Founded	2008
Website	https://cleantechnica.com/
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Moorpark
Owner Country	United States

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May. 16, 2026

Cherkasy region and Iowa state re-sign partnership agreement

Interfax Ukraine |

Owner: Mikhail Komissar info about owner

Interfax - Ukraine

Indeterminate

Owned By	Mikhail Komissar as the Founder & Chairman of Interfax News Agency. Oleksandr Martynenko is the Director General of Interfax-Ukraine News Agency
Year Founded	1992
Website	en.interfax.com.ua
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Ukraine, Kyiv
Owner Country	Russia