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Economic Data

90.3Stable
0100
vs US average
GDP
$277B

US avg $608B

Jobs
3.3%

US 4.3%

Infl.
4.3%

US 4.2%

Macro vs US97.4

Industry Mapping

Iowa industries

Overall: 73 / 100

Specialized + impacted · 3 (LQ ≥ 1.2)

  • News shock · 6/21/2026 · tap to see headlines

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and huntingLQ 1.69100

  • News shock · 6/21/2026 · tap to see headlines

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The map — each dot is a US state. Click one to filter news and industries to that place. Colors are quick economic context, not the main story.

The news feed — headlines for your state. When we can infer it, cards list sectors the story may touch and a short “why” line. Browse all articles on the News page.

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News Analysis

What people are saying is happening

AI Interpretation — cards show rule-based “why” lines tying headlines to sectors.

News & analysis

News for Iowa

Headlines for Iowa — with sectors and a plain “why” when we can infer them. Hover ? for metric definitions.

GoldsteinToneImpactBias
IowaGDELTGDELTCompare 3Neutral

Iowa attorney general candidate Nate Willems stumps at Legends

7 days agoGoldstein 0.9Tone -1.5Impact 0.07Story intensity 0.3
May affectHealth Care & Social Assistance

This story was classified to Health Care & Social Assistance in Iowa based on the headline and article text, then routed through the regional industry health model.

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IowaGDELTGDELTCompare 3High Conflict

Iowa Supreme Court throws out charges against man arrested for human trafficking

7 days agoGoldstein -2.5Tone -8.4Impact -1.86Story intensity 7.8
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Des Moines police investigating reported dog attack

7 days agoGoldstein -10.0Tone -3.1Impact -3.42Story intensity 7.2
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

KXEL Morning News for Fri. Jul. 19, 2026

8 days agoGoldstein 3.4Tone -1.0Impact 0.89Story intensity 2.4
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

6/19: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list - American Press

8 days agoGoldstein 0.2Tone -13.0Impact -1.66Story intensity 0.2
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

IA-2 candidate Lindsay James unveils veterans coalition

8 days agoGoldstein -4.0Tone -1.7Impact -1.42Story intensity 2.8
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Cedar Rapids Fire Department holds send-off ceremony for retiring chief

8 days agoGoldstein 3.4Tone 2.5Impact 1.36Story intensity 2.4
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IowaGDELTGDELTCompare 2High Conflict

Firefighter injured battling Dubuque house fire

8 days agoGoldstein -10.0Tone -3.3Impact -3.44Story intensity 2.3
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Viral video of a man calling out a proposed Google data center in Iowa is of a data center owner himself

9 days agoGoldstein -2.0Tone -2.7Impact -0.96Story intensity 1.4
May affectInformation

This story was classified to Information in Iowa based on the headline and article text, then routed through the regional industry health model.

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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Final Iowa Guard Members Return from Operation Spartan Shield | NEWSRADIO 1040 WHO

10 days agoGoldstein 3.6Tone 1.1Impact 1.21
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

DSM Sex Offender Arrested For Allegedly Attending Church With Daycare | NEWSRADIO 1040 WHO

10 days agoGoldstein -2.4Tone -13.3Impact -2.50
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Top administrators flee Iowa City school district amid financial crisis

11 days agoGoldstein -9.5Tone -1.5Impact -3.05
May affectEducational Services

This story was classified to Educational Services in Iowa based on the headline and article text, then routed through the regional industry health model.

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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Divided regents insert themselves in classrooms, searches

11 days agoGoldstein 7.0Tone 0.7Impact 2.20
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict0% bias

Dave Muhlbauer accepts Democrats’ lieutenant governor nomination

12 days agoGoldstein -2.0Tone 0.0Impact -0.60
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

May term at Sioux Central - Enterprise Media

12 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 2.7Impact 1.06
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IowaGDELTGDELTLow Conflict14% bias

Iowa Senator meets with Attorney General nominee

12 days agoGoldstein 1.0Tone -2.7Impact -0.05
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Can Congress derail Trump's Iran deal? Republican allies signal concern

12 days agoGoldstein 4.0Tone -0.3Impact 1.16
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Joseph Frank Lee

12 days agoGoldstein 1.2Tone 4.1Impact 0.91
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative15% bias

Northeast Iowa farmer chosen as GOP lieutenant governor nominee

12 days agoGoldstein 3.4Tone 2.4Impact 1.35
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative23% bias

Risefest celebrates 20th year with mission to ‘take back ground’

14 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 1.9Impact 0.96
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Historic Walcott building gets new life

15 days agoGoldstein 0.6Tone 2.2Impact 0.48
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IowaGDELTGDELTNeutral0% bias

Jackson County officials to discuss proposed data center ordinance

15 days agoGoldstein 1.0Tone -1.7Impact 0.07
May affectInformation

This story was classified to Information in Iowa based on the headline and article text, then routed through the regional industry health model.

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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Remaining lead water lines in Creston to be replaced

16 days agoGoldstein 3.2Tone 1.7Impact 1.17
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict8% bias

Stuart woman charged with child endangerment after 2-year-old drowns in pond

16 days agoGoldstein -4.8Tone -12.2Impact -3.07
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

U.S. treasury secretary meets with Iowa bankers

16 days agoGoldstein 1.0Tone 1.8Impact 0.54
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IowaGDELTGDELTModerate Conflict7% bias

Iowa Supreme Court blocks effort to redirect scholarship created for Black science students

16 days agoGoldstein -1.5Tone 0.8Impact -0.33
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Iowa's Deep Hydrogen: Universities To Boost Economy

17 days agoGoldstein 2.1Tone 0.9Impact 0.74
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found - MyNorthwest.com

18 days agoGoldstein 4.9Tone -3.6Impact 0.99
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Rob Sand picks western Iowa county supervisor as running mate

19 days agoGoldstein 3.4Tone 1.1Impact 1.17Story intensity 2.4
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IowaGDELTGDELTNeutral31% bias

An introvert walks into a bar: How — and why — Paul Whannel launched the AR Queer Men's Social Club - Arkansas Times

19 days agoGoldstein 1.0Tone -1.0Impact 0.17Story intensity 0.7
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Hope City Church Says Permit Denial Threatens Downtown Ministry and Community Outreach

19 days agoGoldstein 4.0Tone 1.0Impact 1.33Story intensity 2.8
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Where to Get Those Viral 'Soft-Serve Margaritas' Here in Iowa

19 days agoGoldstein 3.4Tone 3.0Impact 1.43Story intensity 2.4
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IowaGDELTGDELTLow Conflict15% bias

It’s not the crime, it’s the cover-up - The Cherokee Chronicle Times

22 days agoGoldstein 1.5Tone -3.5Impact -0.02Story intensity 1.1
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict31% bias

GOP

22 days agoGoldstein -0.9Tone -3.5Impact -0.76Story intensity 0.7
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Davenport Parks and Recreation director resigning | wqad.com

22 days agoGoldstein 4.0Tone 3.3Impact 1.64Story intensity 2.9
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict0% bias

Judge rejects bid to overturn 2018 Delaware County farm murder conviction

22 days agoGoldstein -7.3Tone -7.4Impact -3.19Story intensity 5.5
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict2% bias

First U.S. screwworm case confirmed in South Texas

23 days agoGoldstein -3.5Tone -4.2Impact -1.61Story intensity 2.5
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

No more grant funding left for infrastructure around Platinum Crush, engineer says - The Cherokee Chronicle Times

23 days agoGoldstein 3.9Tone -2.1Impact 0.88Story intensity 2.7
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Cornbelt Dairy Blends 150 Years of Tradition With Robotic Future - The Cherokee Chronicle Times

23 days agoGoldstein 3.5Tone 1.5Impact 1.26Story intensity 2.5
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative50% bias

Trump’s endorsement fails to save a sinking Feenstra - The Cherokee Chronicle Times

23 days agoGoldstein 1.4Tone 1.5Impact 0.62Story intensity 1.0
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Wittrock recieves Cherokee Rodeo’s $10,000 Leaders in Ag Scholarship - The Cherokee Chronicle Times

23 days agoGoldstein 3.4Tone 4.9Impact 1.68Story intensity 2.5
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IowaGDELTGDELTModerate Conflict0% bias

Evans buries Bellefy in senate primary - The Cherokee Chronicle Times

23 days agoGoldstein -0.9Tone -1.3Impact -0.46Story intensity 0.7
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IowaBBCRSSN/A21% bias

Trump-backed candidate in Iowa loses primary

24 days agoGoldstein —Tone —Impact —
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IowaNPRRSSN/A18% bias

Takeaways from Iowa's primaries. And, DOJ nixes Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund

24 days agoGoldstein —Tone —Impact —
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IowaNBCRSSN/A20% bias

In Iowa primary for governor, Trump’s pick concedes to MAHA-backed candidate

24 days agoGoldstein —Tone —Impact —
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IowaNPRRSSN/A3% bias

Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections

24 days agoGoldstein —Tone —Impact —
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IowaNBCRSSN/A7% bias

Voters select candidates in key House districts that could decide the majority

24 days agoGoldstein —Tone —Impact —
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IowaNBCRSSN/A38% bias

Josh Turek wins Democratic primary in battleground Iowa Senate race

24 days agoGoldstein —Tone —Impact —
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict3% bias

2026 primary election results: Voters decide nominees for Polk County Supervisor

24 days agoGoldstein -2.0Tone -0.9Impact -0.72Story intensity 1.4
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict6% bias

Iowa superintendent says 2 students were among victims in family mass shooting

24 days agoGoldstein -10.0Tone -6.2Impact -3.82Story intensity 7.4
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IowaGDELTGDELTModerate Conflict0% bias

Republican Miller-Meeks, Democrat Bohannan head for rematch in Iowa congressional race

24 days agoGoldstein 0.2Tone -2.0Impact -0.21Story intensity 0.1
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict0% bias

Muscatine police identify six victims killed in shootings; community holds vigil

24 days agoGoldstein -10.0Tone -7.2Impact -3.96Story intensity 7.4
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict0% bias

Iowa Republicans face five-candidate governor race — Iowa Election Results

24 days agoGoldstein -5.8Tone 0.7Impact -1.65Story intensity 4.1
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict0% bias

Officials identify Johnston man who died following standoff

24 days agoGoldstein -9.7Tone -9.3Impact -4.15Story intensity 7.3
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict0% bias

2026 Iowa primary election results

24 days agoGoldstein -4.0Tone -0.9Impact -1.32Story intensity 2.8
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

MidAmerican cleared to notify customers on proposed natural gas rate increase statewide

24 days agoGoldstein 1.0Tone 2.3Impact 0.61Story intensity 0.7
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IowaNBCRSSN/A0% bias

Iowa gunman suspected of killing 6 family members then himself

25 days agoGoldstein —Tone —Impact —
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IowaBBCRSSN/A0% bias

Six people killed in Iowa domestic dispute, police say

25 days agoGoldstein —Tone —Impact —
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict0% bias

Seven dead in Iowa after domestic dispute shooting spree, police say

25 days agoGoldstein -10.0Tone -11.6Impact -4.54Story intensity 7.7
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Iowa

25 days agoGoldstein 5.7Tone -0.5Impact 1.64
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative38% bias

MAGA Loyalist Caught Blasting Trump in Stunning Confession

25 days agoGoldstein 3.4Tone -4.2Impact 0.46Story intensity 2.5
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict0% bias

Iowa man suspected of killing 6 of his relatives and then himself, authorities say

25 days agoGoldstein -10.0Tone -10.5Impact -4.40Story intensity 7.7
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IowaNPRRSSN/A0% bias

With competitive midterm elections, Iowa Democrats say they're not in disarray

26 days agoGoldstein —Tone —Impact —
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict40% bias

Republicans are ignoring a November threat hiding in the heartland: Washington Post

26 days agoGoldstein -6.0Tone -5.2Impact -2.49
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IowaGDELTGDELTNeutral10% bias

Iowa GOP governor race takes negative turn ahead of June 2 primary

26 days agoGoldstein 0.2Tone -0.4Impact 0.02
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IowaNPRRSSN/A38% bias

Democrats and Republicans think control of Congress runs through Iowa

27 days agoGoldstein —Tone —Impact —
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Maquoketa to host ribbon cutting for community park

28 days agoGoldstein 3.2Tone 1.5Impact 1.15
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IowaNBCRSSN/A11% bias

Ex-head of Des Moines schools sentenced to 2 years in prison for misrepresenting U.S. citizenship

29 days agoGoldstein —Tone —Impact —
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative20% bias

'Common Defense' group endorses Wahls in Iowa's U.S. Senate race - Radio Iowa

29 days agoGoldstein 3.1Tone 1.2Impact 1.08
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Northern Iowa community hosts premiere bicycle fest, pro stunt riders - Radio Iowa

29 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 0.6Impact 0.78
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IowaNBCRSSN/A21% bias

Farmers in Iowa are struggling in Trump’s economy, but many say they still support him

30 days agoGoldstein —Tone —Impact —
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative14% bias

A MN Native Just Became the First Hmong Male News Anchor Ever

about 1 month agoGoldstein 7.0Tone 3.9Impact 2.62
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Water Quality Reports Available Online for Iowa American Water Customers

about 1 month agoGoldstein 4.0Tone 6.0Impact 2.00
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict0% bias

KXEL Morning News for Thu. May 28, 2026

about 1 month agoGoldstein -2.0Tone -5.4Impact -1.32
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Iowa

about 1 month agoGoldstein 2.5Tone 7.6Impact 1.76
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Aureon awards $12,000 in STEM scholarships to nine Iowa high school students – IT Business Net

about 1 month agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 6.9Impact 1.63
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative10% bias

Beyond the Podium: 2nd Congressional District candidate Kathy Dolter

about 1 month agoGoldstein 2.1Tone -0.8Impact 0.53
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict0% bias

Mount Vernon man receives up to 5 years in prison for shooting 12-year-old boy

about 1 month agoGoldstein -8.3Tone -8.2Impact -3.59
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Community honors Estes Industries co-founder with memorial bench – Canon City Daily Record

about 1 month agoGoldstein 3.7Tone 4.0Impact 1.64
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Hundreds Attend Sheldon Memorial Day Ceremony - KIWA Radio

about 1 month agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 4.9Impact 1.35
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict0% bias

Orange City Man Jailed On Several Charges - KIWA Radio

about 1 month agoGoldstein -0.6Tone -9.7Impact -1.48
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict8% bias

Paying tribute to those who fought to save the Union

about 1 month agoGoldstein -10.0Tone -3.0Impact -3.40
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IowaGDELTGDELTNeutral0% bias

Cedar Rapids begins identifying lead pipes

about 1 month agoGoldstein 1.5Tone -2.5Impact 0.11
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IowaGDELTGDELTModerate Conflict0% bias

Demand for mechatronics workers surges in Cedar Rapids area

about 1 month agoGoldstein -2.0Tone 1.9Impact -0.34
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Pig Farmer of the Year Award

about 1 month agoGoldstein 2.7Tone 4.5Impact 1.41
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

City of Bettendorf named a ‘Bee City USA’ affiliate

about 1 month agoGoldstein 7.0Tone 1.6Impact 2.31
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict0% bias

Davenport man faces multiple charges for child exploitation and drug distribution, possession of sex-abuse material

about 1 month agoGoldstein -2.0Tone -8.5Impact -1.74
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict0% bias

After Iowa worker dies, owner avoids jail time for not having insurance

about 1 month agoGoldstein -4.4Tone -11.6Impact -2.88
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Iowa teen qualifies for state track after surviving near-death experience last summer

about 1 month agoGoldstein 2.3Tone -1.1Impact 0.55
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Carroll swans making strides in recovery

about 1 month agoGoldstein 3.9Tone 0.8Impact 1.27
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative4% bias

Retired School Personnel learn of giantess

about 1 month agoGoldstein 3.1Tone 0.0Impact 0.93
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IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict30% bias

Two Republicans seek to take Ashley Hinson’s seat in Congress, two different stances on Trump

about 1 month agoGoldstein -3.0Tone 0.8Impact -0.80
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IowaGDELTGDELTLow Conflict3% bias

Johnson County sheriff and supervisor clash over jail project costs

about 1 month agoGoldstein 2.2Tone -5.3Impact -0.03
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IowaGDELTGDELTNeutral7% bias

Iowa politicians react to nearly $1.8B Justice Department fund to compensate alleged victims of ‘weaponization’

about 1 month agoGoldstein 1.5Tone -2.6Impact 0.10
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

MercyOne announces new president and CEO

about 1 month agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 5.9Impact 1.49
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IowaGDELTGDELTNeutral14% bias

Staunch Opposition to Dubuque Data Center Leads to Possible Moratorium

about 1 month agoGoldstein 1.0Tone -1.0Impact 0.16
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Des Moines University Awarded 2026 Marketing Department of the Year by AMA Iowa

about 1 month agoGoldstein 4.3Tone 10.4Impact 2.70
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative4% bias

Mitchellville fire chief reinstated after lawsuit and council decision

about 1 month agoGoldstein 2.1Tone -0.4Impact 0.58
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IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

Page County board considering purchase of

about 1 month agoGoldstein 3.1Tone -1.7Impact 0.69
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IowaGDELTGDELTNeutral0% bias

Iowa Senate panel to review complaint against Wahls and his response - Radio Iowa

about 1 month agoGoldstein 2.0Tone -4.0Impact 0.07
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Regional Impact

Who is actually affected

Iowa industry health

Overall: 73 / 100

Specialized + impacted · 3 (LQ ≥ 1.2)

  • News shock · 6/21/2026 · tap to see headlines

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and huntingLQ 1.69100

  • News shock · 6/21/2026 · tap to see headlines

News and industry health refresh on the pipeline cron (typically every 6 hours)

Last updated: 6/20/2026, 8:39:30 AM · 51 states monitored