Wait, what even is this?

Initializing map

Economic Data

96.3Stable
0100
vs US average
GDP
+4.3% YoY

US avg +4.7%

Jobs
3.2%

US 4.2%

Infl.
3.3%

US 3.5%

Macro vs US97.7

Industry Mapping

Iowa industries

Overall: 93 / 100

Specialized + impacted · 3 (LQ ≥ 1.2)
  • ManufacturingLQ 1.7990

    News shock · 8/7/2026 · tap to see headlines

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and huntingLQ 1.6996

    News shock · 8/9/2026 · tap to see headlines

  • Finance and insuranceLQ 1.4494

    News shock · 8/12/2026 · tap to see headlines

Welcome

So, what is this?

Pick a state to see which industries matter most there — not just nationally — and how today's headlines may be stressing or sparing those sectors.

Major industries — the industry panel lists sectors where your state is specialized (Census employment) and shows industry health when news has recently pushed a sector up or down.

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.

The ? icons — plain-English tooltips on jargon (LQ, Goldstein, health bars, and more).

Heads up: this is a personal project — interesting to look at, but not financial advice. Full disclaimer · Terms · Privacy

Or scroll down for regional news and the industry breakdown.

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
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Dem in key swing race missed nearly half her state House votes while taking taxpayer salary: 'No show'

about 20 hours agoGoldstein 7.0Tone -2.2Impact 1.81Story intensity 5.0
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCompare 2Cooperative

City Council visits data center site, talks to city officials in Altoona, Iowa

2 days agoGoldstein 1.6Tone -0.4Impact 0.42Story intensity 3.6
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

KCCI Investigates: Art installation honors Bill Stowe's lessons on water quality

2 days agoGoldstein -5.0Tone 2.0Impact -1.24Story intensity 3.5
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Marshalltown man accused of assaulting pregnant woman

2 days agoGoldstein -7.2Tone -14.1Impact -4.04Story intensity 5.7
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Authorities on scene of active investigation near Oskaloosa

2 days agoGoldstein -9.5Tone -4.7Impact -3.48Story intensity 6.9
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCompare 2Cooperative

As the next generation takes over the family farm, a tough economy brings new challenges

3 days agoGoldstein 2.6Tone -0.2Impact 0.77Story intensity 2.8
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

The World Food Prize Foundation Appoints Director of Donor Relations

3 days agoGoldstein -0.2Tone 7.6Impact 0.96Story intensity 0.1
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.

→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Iowa governor

3 days agoGoldstein -9.5Tone 3.4Impact -2.40Story intensity 6.8
May affectPublic Administration

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

→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Driver killed in Linn County chase identified as Jones County man

3 days agoGoldstein 3.5Tone -6.1Impact 0.23Story intensity 2.6
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Nunn announces federal funding for ICON Water Trails project

3 days agoGoldstein 4.0Tone -1.5Impact 0.99Story intensity 2.8
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Herbert Hoover Had One of the Most Unusual Paths to the Presidency

3 days agoGoldstein 2.3Tone -0.5Impact 0.61Story intensity 1.6
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCompare 3Cooperative

Ron Johnson and Senators End Senate Gop Voting Bill Failure - El-Balad.com

4 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone -1.6Impact 0.49Story intensity 3.4
→
IowaGDELTGDELTLow Conflict

Senate Democrats block Republican Farm Bill over SNAP changes

6 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone -5.4Impact -0.02
→
IowaGDELTGDELTModerate Conflict

‘Brightest light in the room’ - Manning mourns Dr. Rylie-Shea Muhlbauer at candlelight vigil

6 days agoGoldstein -0.6Tone -1.7Impact -0.42
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Dan Brandt memorial bench dedication set for Saturday at MPD

7 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 6.4Impact 1.58
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Sioux City makes progress toward launching Iowa’s first homeless court program

7 days agoGoldstein 1.9Tone -1.6Impact 0.36
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Gilman Fire Department welcomes new truck with push-in ceremony

7 days agoGoldstein 3.4Tone 3.1Impact 1.44
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Holtz wins GOP nomination for Tama County Treasurer at convention

7 days agoGoldstein 1.9Tone 2.5Impact 0.89
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Teen charged with murder seeks pretrial release in July 4 shooting

8 days agoGoldstein -5.7Tone -12.6Impact -3.37
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

New Bar & Restaurant 'Miller’s Time Out' Officially Opens in Kalona

9 days agoGoldstein 0.9Tone 2.4Impact 0.59
→
IowaGDELTGDELTModerate Conflict

Milk waives detention hearing, will remain in custody

10 days agoGoldstein 1.0Tone -5.5Impact -0.43
→
IowaGDELTGDELTLow Conflict

Returning To The Fifties | Blog For Iowa

12 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone -5.4Impact -0.01
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Editorial: Iowa Democrats should go first in 2028 caucuses

12 days agoGoldstein 0.7Tone 1.7Impact 0.44
→
IowaGDELTGDELTNeutral

Bettendorf district cited in new Iowa study of school resource officers

13 days agoGoldstein 1.5Tone -2.7Impact 0.08
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Iowa toddler in critical condition after being hit by vehicle driven by her mother

13 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone -2.3Impact 0.39
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Farm Advocacy Group Endorses Turek, Bohannon, And Garriott | Blog For Iowa

13 days agoGoldstein 0.3Tone 0.8Impact 0.21
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Iowa man sentenced to 30 days in prison after wrong-way crash with sheriff's deputy

13 days agoGoldstein -6.7Tone -10.5Impact -3.40
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Heavy fire and loud booms reported at garage in northwest Cedar Rapids

13 days agoGoldstein 6.0Tone -2.8Impact 1.42
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Brewery that promised free beer when Trump dies loses alcohol permit

14 days agoGoldstein 0.4Tone 0.6Impact 0.20
May affectPublic Administration

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

→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

A contrite Platner strategist makes an important point about politics and the decline of local news – Media Nation

16 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 1.4Impact 0.89
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project - KLEM 1410

17 days agoGoldstein 4.0Tone -1.6Impact 0.98
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Experts say reverse osmosis may be effective but isn't a solution for everyone

17 days agoGoldstein 2.7Tone -1.1Impact 0.66
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Prosecutors call witness 'consistent and credible' in Kristin Ramsey murder case

17 days agoGoldstein -6.0Tone -12.5Impact -3.47
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

KLEM Newscast for Monday, July 27th, 2026 - KLEM 1410

17 days agoGoldstein 3.8Tone 0.3Impact 1.19
→
IowaGDELTGDELTLow Conflict

Polk County Iowa Mugshots: A Complete Guide To Accessing Public Arrest Records And Inmate Information

19 days agoGoldstein 0.7Tone -2.7Impact -0.17
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Attorney general nomination faces another week of scrutiny

20 days agoGoldstein 4.0Tone -1.8Impact 0.96
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Bremer County foundation awards $223,589 in 2026 grants

20 days agoGoldstein 3.5Tone 5.9Impact 1.84
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Insurer must prove prejudice to deny claim, Iowa court rules

21 days agoGoldstein -0.5Tone -6.7Impact -1.04
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Finding Des Moines Iowa Obits: A Complete Guide To Recent Notices And Local Archives

22 days agoGoldstein 4.0Tone -1.5Impact 1.00
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Hometown Farmer - Lynn Buss selling sweet corn

22 days agoGoldstein 2.5Tone 2.8Impact 1.12
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

The faces of US service members killed in Iran war

23 days agoGoldstein -5.7Tone -2.1Impact -1.97
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.

→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

North Iowa business named semifinalist in Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch

23 days agoGoldstein 3.4Tone 7.5Impact 2.02
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Iowa farmer sees culture shift toward water conservation

23 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 2.2Impact 1.00
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

KIOS FM Local News for Tuesday, 7/21/26

23 days agoGoldstein -5.6Tone -4.2Impact -2.23
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.

→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Shocking new evidence that throws rural murder case into CHAOS: Unearthed police interviews raise questions over unassuming Midwest mom's guilt... and the 'witness' whose story keeps changing | Daily Mail Online

23 days agoGoldstein -3.8Tone -6.3Impact -1.99
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Thousands of riders gather in Onawa for start of RAGBRAI 2026

25 days agoGoldstein 2.2Tone 2.4Impact 0.98
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Manchester announces street closures ahead of RAGBRAI arrival

25 days agoGoldstein 4.0Tone 0.0Impact 1.20
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

SWLA Arrest Report - July 17, 2026

26 days agoGoldstein -7.0Tone -12.0Impact -3.69
May affectPublic Administration

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

→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Horseshoe Bluff: Iowa Box Canyon Offers Beautiful Mississippi River Views

27 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone -1.9Impact 0.46
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

KLEM Newscast for Friday, July 17th, 2026 - KLEM 1410

27 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 2.4Impact 1.02
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Iowa Ag secretary touts wetlands as key to cleaner drinking water

27 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 1.1Impact 0.85
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Onawa neighbors decorate for RAGBRAI’s ‘Rock and Roll Out’ theme

27 days agoGoldstein 3.4Tone 7.0Impact 1.95
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

State officials to host meetings in NW Iowa on license changes for the upcoming deer season

27 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 2.1Impact 0.99
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Medicaid Fraud-Elimination Task Force Holds Inaugural Meeting

28 days agoGoldstein 5.5Tone -1.5Impact 1.45
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Des Moines University (DMU) Announces 2026 Alumni Award Winners Recognizing Leaders in Medicine, Health-Care, and Education

28 days agoGoldstein 4.2Tone 6.5Impact 2.13
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

17-year-old charged with 3 counts of attempted murder after shooting in Moulton

29 days agoGoldstein -3.5Tone -11.6Impact -2.60
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

West Point approves temporary agreement with sheriff

29 days agoGoldstein 7.0Tone 3.0Impact 2.50
→
IowaGDELTGDELTNeutral

Iowa

29 days agoGoldstein 1.6Tone -2.7Impact 0.11
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

NCC Foundation Receives Grant for Veteran Scholarships - KIWA Radio

29 days agoGoldstein 4.0Tone 3.6Impact 1.69
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Regional ‘OWLS’ Program Keeps Tri-State Seniors Connected and Active Outdoors

30 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 3.5Impact 1.18
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

‘We’re a system that believes in second chances’: Linn County attorney explains prior probation for teen now charged with murder

30 days agoGoldstein -10.0Tone -16.5Impact -5.00
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Carroll County Fair Queen balances busy week with big goals

30 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 7.9Impact 1.75
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Coon Rapids to welcome Serenity Day Spa with ribbon-cutting ceremony

30 days agoGoldstein 2.3Tone 5.4Impact 1.40
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Bubba’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Continues with “Bubbles & Birds” Collaboration

about 1 month agoGoldstein 3.4Tone 9.0Impact 2.22
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Nunn pledges to support cancer research; calls for ‘sustainable’ healthcare models

about 1 month agoGoldstein 2.2Tone -1.3Impact 0.48
→
IowaGDELTGDELTModerate Conflict

‘Don’t believe all the misinformation’

about 1 month agoGoldstein -0.7Tone -0.4Impact -0.27
May affectAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

This story was classified to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting in Iowa based on the headline and article text, then routed through the regional industry health model.

→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Iowa Gov. Reynolds orders flags to half-staff

about 1 month agoGoldstein 3.4Tone 0.0Impact 1.02
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

How To Access Inmate Information Via The Zürcher Portal In Clinton, IA

about 1 month agoGoldstein 4.0Tone 0.6Impact 1.28
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Prosecutors oppose bond reduction for man accused of killing mother in Madison County

about 1 month agoGoldstein -2.0Tone -14.2Impact -2.49
→
IowaGDELTGDELTNeutral

The Platner Collapse Is a Cautionary Tale About Polling

about 1 month agoGoldstein 0.7Tone -1.1Impact 0.06
May affectFinance & Insurance

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

→
IowaGDELTGDELTNeutral

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor of late U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey

about 1 month agoGoldstein 0.4Tone -0.5Impact 0.04
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Police: Intoxicated motorist drove wrong way on street with 3 children in vehicle in Dubuque

about 1 month agoGoldstein -5.0Tone -4.5Impact -2.10
May affectManufacturing (Food, Textile, Apparel)

This story was classified to Manufacturing (Food, Textile, Apparel) in Iowa based on the headline and article text, then routed through the regional industry health model.

→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Polk County testing dozens for measles after a vaccinated resident is infected

about 1 month agoGoldstein 5.0Tone -1.5Impact 1.30
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Rochester man charged with rape of woman he took off sidewalk

about 1 month agoGoldstein -4.7Tone -7.1Impact -2.35
→
IowaGDELTGDELTModerate Conflict

‘Always that busy tone’: LRS customer deals with double charges amidst complaints to Attorney General

about 1 month agoGoldstein -0.1Tone -3.1Impact -0.44
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Iowa Man Indicted In ATV Fatal Crash in Hughes County - Go Watertown

about 1 month agoGoldstein -5.0Tone -11.4Impact -3.02
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Local law enforcement reports

about 1 month agoGoldstein -9.0Tone -13.3Impact -4.47
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Check Out the 80+ New Foods Coming to the 2026 Iowa State Fair

about 1 month agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 1.2Impact 0.88
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

State: Nursing home caregiver stole painkillers, worked while under the influence

about 1 month agoGoldstein -0.9Tone -5.5Impact -1.00
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.

→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

One arrested in Dodgeville on active warrant

about 1 month agoGoldstein -4.2Tone -3.9Impact -1.77
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Southeast Iowa man facing charges after allegedly punching Fairfield officer in the face

about 1 month agoGoldstein -2.0Tone -9.2Impact -1.83
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Iowa Indie Bookshop Tour to feature Carroll bookstore once again

about 1 month agoGoldstein 3.3Tone 4.4Impact 1.58
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Opportunity Therapy to open its second location in Shell Rock

about 1 month agoGoldstein 2.5Tone 2.9Impact 1.13
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCompare 3Neutral

Iowa attorney general candidate Nate Willems stumps at Legends

about 2 months 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.

→
IowaGDELTGDELTCompare 3High Conflict

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

about 2 months agoGoldstein -2.5Tone -8.4Impact -1.86Story intensity 7.8
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Des Moines police investigating reported dog attack

about 2 months agoGoldstein -10.0Tone -3.1Impact -3.42Story intensity 7.2
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

KXEL Morning News for Fri. Jul. 19, 2026

about 2 months agoGoldstein 3.4Tone -1.0Impact 0.89Story intensity 2.4
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

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

about 2 months agoGoldstein 0.2Tone -13.0Impact -1.66Story intensity 0.2
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

IA-2 candidate Lindsay James unveils veterans coalition

about 2 months agoGoldstein -4.0Tone -1.7Impact -1.42Story intensity 2.8
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

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

about 2 months agoGoldstein 3.4Tone 2.5Impact 1.36Story intensity 2.4
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCompare 2High Conflict

Firefighter injured battling Dubuque house fire

about 2 months agoGoldstein -10.0Tone -3.3Impact -3.44Story intensity 2.3
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

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

about 2 months 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.

→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

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

about 2 months agoGoldstein 3.6Tone 1.1Impact 1.21
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

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

about 2 months agoGoldstein -2.4Tone -13.3Impact -2.50
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Top administrators flee Iowa City school district amid financial crisis

about 2 months 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.

→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative

Divided regents insert themselves in classrooms, searches

about 2 months agoGoldstein 7.0Tone 0.7Impact 2.20
→
IowaGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict0% bias

Dave Muhlbauer accepts Democrats’ lieutenant governor nomination

about 2 months agoGoldstein -2.0Tone 0.0Impact -0.60
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

May term at Sioux Central - Enterprise Media

about 2 months agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 2.7Impact 1.06
→
IowaGDELTGDELTLow Conflict14% bias

Iowa Senator meets with Attorney General nominee

about 2 months agoGoldstein 1.0Tone -2.7Impact -0.05
→
IowaGDELTGDELTCooperative0% bias

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

about 2 months agoGoldstein 4.0Tone -0.3Impact 1.16
→

Regional Impact

Who is actually affected

Iowa industry health

Overall: 93 / 100

Specialized + impacted · 3 (LQ ≥ 1.2)
  • ManufacturingLQ 1.7990

    News shock · 8/7/2026 · tap to see headlines

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and huntingLQ 1.6996

    News shock · 8/9/2026 · tap to see headlines

  • Finance and insuranceLQ 1.4494

    News shock · 8/12/2026 · tap to see headlines

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

Last updated: 8/12/2026, 6:51:22 PM · 51 states monitored