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Outdoor Recreation: Iowa’s task force has released a report on growing the state’s role in the $1.3 trillion outdoor recreation industry. Adult Education: The Iowa Department of Education received $250,000 to expand learning opportunities for adults, while a separate initiative aims to make college credit easier to earn. Iowa History: Historian Kevin Mason’s new book retraces the Dragoon Trail, with an event planned at Davenport’s German-American Heritage Center. Arts & Culture: Fort Des Moines Museum’s new leadership is setting a renewed direction, Wartburg’s annual Christmas concert marks its 80th year, and Burlington has two nights of jazz ahead.

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Nov. 12, 2026

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National speech, debate tournament returning to Des Moines

Business Record - Iowa |

Owner: Connie Wimer info about owner

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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Iowa task force recommends ways to grow state's outdoor recreation economy

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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 awarded $250,000 to expand college credit opportunities

Business Record - Iowa |

Owner: Connie Wimer info about owner

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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5 hours ago

Culture Crawl 1285 “Curated Midlife Crisis”

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Owner: Kirkwood Community College & National Public Radio (NPR) Member Network info about owner

Jazz 88.3 KCCK - Iowa

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Owned By	Kirkwood Community College; National Public Radio (NPR) Network affiliate
Year Founded	1972
Website	https://www.kcck.org
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids
Owner Country	United States

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A cattle farmer, U.S. Army veteran, and Iowa Senate staffer on serving close to home

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Owner: Ogden-Nutting Family info about owner

The Times Republican - Iowa

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Owned By	Ogden-Nutting Family through Ogden Newspapers
Year Founded	1895
Website	www.timesrepublican.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Marshalltown
Owner Country	United States

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Republican Backed by Pro-Data Center Group Loses Tight Governor Race

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Owner: Johnathan Davis & Dev Pragad info about owner

Newsweek

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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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5 hours ago

2024-25 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Ida County schools?

Sioux City Times - Iowa |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

Sioux City Times - Iowa

Right-wing

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

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6 hours ago

Fewer students leave Iowa State graduate programs on the chopping block

KCCI 8 - Iowa |

Owner: Hearst Family info about owner

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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