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Iowa at the Polls: Water quality and cancer rates have become major issues in Iowa’s governor and Senate races. President Trump is due back in Iowa Sunday as candidates make their final push before Election Day on Nov. 3. Halloween Safety: Iowa Poison Control advises parents to check treats, avoid masks that block children’s vision and add lights or reflective gear so trick-or-treaters can be seen. Music Crossover: Smash Mouth took on Slipknot’s “Duality” in a three-hour studio challenge, bringing an unexpected pop-rock spin to the Iowa metal band’s signature sound. Religious Liberty: At an Iowa State University symposium, Elder Alexander Dushku said protecting people’s freedom to worship can build mutual respect and trust.

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Oct. 9, 2026

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5 hours ago

Iowa expands opioid reduction program to 8 more hospitals

KWWL - Iowa |

Owner: Byron Allen info about owner

KWWL - Iowa

Pending

Owned By	Byron Allen through Allen Media Broadcasting
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.kwwl.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Waterloo
Owner Country	United States

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8 hours ago

University of Iowa staff still incorporating DEI into education classes despite state law, undercover video suggests

Iowa City Today |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

Iowa City Today

Indeterminate

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

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2 hours ago

Labor groups rally for Iowa Democrats in weekend push before Election Day

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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Why Kansas farm towns may decide a toss-up U.S. Senate race

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Spectrum News South Carolina

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Owned By	Cox Communications (Cox Enterprises, John C. Malone & Advance Publications, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	2024
Website	spectrumlocalnews.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Carolina,
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

How the Michigan Senate Race Became One of the Toughest Battlegrounds of 2026

The Epoch Times |

Owner: Li Hongzhi info about owner

The Epoch Times

Right-wing

Owned By	Li Hongzhi through Falun Gong & Epoch Media Group
Year Founded	2000
Website	www.theepochtimes.com
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

Maine Senate Race Tests Susan Collins’s Staying Power After 30 Years

The Epoch Times |

Owner: Li Hongzhi info about owner

The Epoch Times

Right-wing

Owned By	Li Hongzhi through Falun Gong & Epoch Media Group
Year Founded	2000
Website	www.theepochtimes.com
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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8 hours ago

Iowa cross country teams improve standings at Big Ten Championships in Madison

Iowa City Today |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

Iowa City Today

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

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6 hours ago

Trump backtracks on rallies in turbulent end to midterms race

Kuwait Times |

Owner: Al-Alyan Family info about owner

Kuwait Times

Pro-Government

Owned By	Al-Alyan Family
Year Founded	1961
Website	https://www.kuwaittimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Kuwait, Kuwait City
Owner Country	Kuwait

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