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Community & Fitness: Thousands took part in Des Moines’ 25th annual marathon, with runners describing the race as a rare chance for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together. Health & Support: Gather for the Cure brought hundreds to Scott County Park and raised an estimated $50,000 for free mammograms, while an Orange City man shared his mental-health recovery story to encourage others to seek help. Schools: More than 1,500 people joined Iowa City’s Run for the Schools, raising money for books, field trips and supplies as the district faces nearly $14 million in planned cuts. Arts Education: Northwest Bank donated $12,000 to support Le Mars High School students’ opportunities in drama, music and visual arts.

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Oct. 9, 2026

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2 hours ago

Why Some Iowa Voters Back Rob Sand but Not Josh Turek

Newsweek |

Owner: Johnathan Davis & Dev Pragad info about owner

Newsweek

Left-wing

Owned By	Johnathan Davis & Dev Pragad
Year Founded	1933
Website	https://www.newsweek.com/
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Prairie Stars Women’s Golf Set for Bearcat Dual Gender

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Owner: H.I.G. Capital info about owner

BVM Sports

Neutral

Owned By	H.I.G. Capital (Sami Mnaymneh, Founder, Executive Chairman & CEO; Tony Tamer, Founder & Executive Chairman) through Best Version Media, LLC
Year Founded	2018
Website	bvmsports.com
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Wisconsin, Brookfield
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

UIS Men’s Golf Returns to Action at Bearcat Dual Gender

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BVM Sports

Neutral

Owned By	H.I.G. Capital (Sami Mnaymneh, Founder, Executive Chairman & CEO; Tony Tamer, Founder & Executive Chairman) through Best Version Media, LLC
Year Founded	2018
Website	bvmsports.com
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Wisconsin, Brookfield
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

Brett Barker comments on Nebraska football and Iowa Senate race in series of posts

Des Moines Sun - Iowa |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

Des Moines Sun - Iowa

Center-right

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

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7 hours ago

Iowa State falls at the Illinois Invite in Champaign

Iowa State Daily |

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Iowa State Daily

Neutral

Owned By	Iowa State Daily Media Group through Iowa State Daily Publication (Non-profit)
Year Founded	1890
Website	www.iowastatedaily.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Ames
Owner Country	United States

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11 hours ago

Runners celebrate community at 25th annual Des Moines Marathon

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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6 hours ago

The Satanic Temple Illinois voices support for Iowa congregation after Ottumwa man’s invocation draws controversy

KHQA 7 - Illinois |

Owner: Todd Parkin info about owner

KHQA 7 - Illinois

Neutral

Owned By	Todd Parkin through Rincon Broadcasting Group
Year Founded	1953
Website	khqa.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Quincy
Owner Country	United States

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6 hours ago

Dave Dawson, Chris McGowan face wide open race for Iowa's 4th congressional district

KETV 7 - Nebraska |

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KETV 7 - Nebraska

Neutral

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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