Iowa Newspapers
Browse 82 newspapers from Iowa, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.
Serving a heavily rural population, this Midwestern newspaper market balances a vast network of community weeklies with heavy ownership consolidation among its metropolitan dailies. The Gannett-owned Des Moines Register operates as the dominant statewide paper, while Lee Enterprises controls major regional titles including the Quad-City Times. Independent dailies persist through publications like the employee-owned Cedar Rapids Gazette, complementing historic local records such as the Burlington Hawk Eye, founded in 1837 as the oldest newspaper in the territory. Alternative publications like Des Moines Cityview and regional agricultural weeklies provide specialized reporting outside the corporate daily format. Paperboy indexes 82 Iowa newspapers — browse the full directory below.
Ackley World Journal
Ackley, Iowa
The Times Citizen is a local news publication based in Iowa Falls, Iowa, serving Hardin County and surrounding areas including Ackley. It provides comprehensive coverage of community events, high school sports, local government, and regional developments, incorporating the digital presence of several formerly independent community newspapers in the region.
Albia Newspapers
Albia, Iowa
Serving as a vital source of local information for Monroe County, this publication has chronicled the developments of the Albia, Iowa, community for over a century. It maintains a strong commitment to regional journalism by focusing on local government, school activities, and events that directly impact its dedicated readership.
Algona Upper Des Moines
Algona, Iowa
Serving the Kossuth County region of Iowa for over a century, this publication acts as the primary source for hyper-local news, agricultural updates, and community reporting. It maintains a deep-rooted commitment to regional journalism by documenting the social and economic developments that shape the lives of its rural readership.
Altoona Herald Index
Altoona, Iowa
Serving the local community of Altoona, Iowa, this publication acts as a primary source for regional news, school district updates, and municipal government coverage. It provides residents with a focused perspective on local events and developments that directly impact their daily lives within the Des Moines metropolitan area.
Ames Tribune
Ames, Iowa
Serving the residents of Story County, Iowa, this publication provides local news coverage, sports reporting, and community-focused journalism to the Ames area. Founded in 1867, it remains a long-standing source of record for regional events and public affairs in the heart of the Hawkeye State.
Belmond Independent
Belmond, Iowa
The Belmond Independent is a weekly newspaper providing comprehensive coverage of Belmond and surrounding Wright County, Iowa. Established in the late 19th century, it focuses on local government, school events, and community news, serving as a primary information source for residents in north-central Iowa.
Bloomfield Democrat
Bloomfield, Iowa
Serving Davis County, Iowa, since 1869, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, high school athletics, and community events. It remains a vital source of record for the region, maintaining a long-standing commitment to chronicling the civic life and personal milestones of the rural Bloomfield area.
Boone News Republican
Boone, Iowa
The Boone News Republican is a local news publication serving Boone County, Iowa. Now part of The Ames Tribune network, it provides comprehensive coverage of community events, local government, high school sports, and human-interest stories for Boone and the surrounding tri-county area in central Iowa.
Burlington Hawk Eye
Burlington, Iowa
The Hawk Eye is a daily newspaper serving Burlington, Iowa, and the surrounding tri-state region. It provides comprehensive local news coverage, including community events, regional politics, and agricultural developments. Established in 1837, it is recognized as Iowa's oldest continuously published newspaper, focusing on the Mississippi River valley area.
BV Tack
Storm Lake, Iowa
Serving as the official student newspaper of Buena Vista University, this publication provides a platform for campus news, investigative reporting, and student voices. It is notable for its role as an experiential learning laboratory where journalism students gain professional experience covering local academic and community events.
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The Gazette is a daily newspaper based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Founded in 1883, it serves as the primary news source for the eastern Iowa region. The publication covers local government, sports, and community events, maintaining its status as an independent and family-owned media organization.
Charles City Press
Charles City, Iowa
Serving the Floyd County region since 1896, this publication acts as a primary source for local news, government reporting, and community events in north-central Iowa. It maintains a longstanding tradition of regional journalism by focusing on the specific interests, agriculture, and civic life of the Charles City population.
Chronicle Times
Cherokee, Iowa
Serving the community of Cherokee, Iowa, this publication provides local news coverage, regional sports reporting, and community-focused human interest stories. It acts as a primary information resource for residents, maintaining a long-standing tradition of chronicling the civic life and historical developments of the surrounding area.
Clear Lake Mirror Reporter
Clear Lake, Iowa
Serving the residents of Cerro Gordo County, this publication has provided local news, community updates, and coverage of regional events since its founding in 1869. It remains a primary source of information for Clear Lake, focusing on local government, school activities, and the distinct interests of this Iowa lakefront community.
Clinton Herald
Clinton, Iowa
Serving as the primary source of news for Clinton, Iowa, and the surrounding region, this long-standing publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional issues. It is a cornerstone of local journalism in eastern Iowa, maintaining a focus on the developments that directly impact the daily lives of its dedicated readership.
Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Serving as the primary source of local news and information for Council Bluffs and the surrounding Pottawattamie County region, this publication maintains a rich history dating back to its founding in 1857. It distinguishes itself through comprehensive coverage of municipal governance, regional high school athletics, and community events that define life in southwestern Iowa.
Creston News Advertiser
Creston, Iowa
The Creston News Advertiser is a daily newspaper serving Creston and southwest Iowa. It provides local news coverage, sports, and community updates for Union County residents. Owned by Shaw Media, the publication remains a primary source of information for the regional rural community and its surrounding agricultural areas.
Daily Freeman Journal
Freeman, Iowa
Serving the residents of Webster City and the surrounding Hamilton County area, this community publication has documented local news and events since its founding in 1857. It remains a primary source for regional reporting, prioritizing coverage of local government, high school athletics, and happenings within the Iowa heartland.
Daily Iowan
Iowa City, Iowa
Serving as the independent student-run newspaper of the University of Iowa, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local government, and regional athletics. Established in 1868, it maintains a significant reputation for professional journalism, consistently earning national awards while acting as a primary source of information for both the university community and the residents of Iowa City.
Daily Iowegian
Centerville, Iowa
The Daily Iowegian is a news publication serving Centerville and Appanoose County, Iowa. Now part of the Ottumwa Courier, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, high school sports, and regional news, maintaining a focused presence in the Appanoose County area.
Daily Times Herald
Carroll, Iowa
Serving as the primary news source for Carroll County, Iowa, this publication has provided local reporting and community updates since its establishment in 1868. Its daily coverage focuses on regional agriculture, local government, and human-interest stories that connect the residents of west-central Iowa.
Dallas County News
Adel, Iowa
The Dallas County News is a local news publication serving Adel, Perry, and surrounding areas in Dallas County, Iowa. Now part of the Des Moines Register, it covers regional government, education, local sports, and community events, providing essential reporting on the fastest-growing county in the state.
Decorah Newspapers
Decorah, Iowa
Serving the residents of Winneshiek County since 1860, this long-standing publication provides comprehensive local coverage and community news for the Decorah area. Its enduring presence as a primary source of information highlights the region's historical commitment to local journalism and civic engagement.
Des Moines Register
Des Moines, Iowa
Serving as the largest daily newspaper in Iowa, this publication is widely recognized for its influential political coverage, particularly its long-standing tradition of hosting influential candidate forums ahead of the Iowa caucuses. With a history dating back to 1849, it maintains a robust focus on state government, agriculture, and investigative reporting that shapes public discourse across the Midwest.
DU Times Delphic
Des Moines, Iowa
Established in 1884, this student-run publication serves as the primary news source for Drake University and the surrounding Des Moines community. It is notable for its long-standing history as one of the oldest collegiate newspapers in the country, providing independent coverage of campus affairs, local politics, and regional arts.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald
Dubuque, Iowa
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald is a daily newspaper serving Dubuque, Iowa, and the surrounding tri-state area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Established in 1836, it covers local news, sports, and community events, focusing on regional developments, government, and business within the greater Dubuque metropolitan region.
Eagle Grove Eagle
Eagle Grove, Iowa
The Eagle Grove Eagle is a local newspaper serving Eagle Grove, Iowa, and the surrounding Wright County area. Established over 140 years ago, it provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, school events, and high school sports, serving as a vital record for the small rural community.
Fairfield Daily Ledger
Fairfield, Iowa
The Southeast Iowa Union is a daily regional newspaper serving Fairfield, Washington, and Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Formed by the merger of the Fairfield Daily Ledger and other long-standing local publications, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, sports, community events, and general news across the southeastern Iowa region.
Forest City Summit
Forest City, Iowa
The Forest City Summit is a weekly newspaper serving Forest City, Iowa, and the surrounding Winnebago County area. It provides coverage of local government, school board meetings, high school sports, and community events, offering residents news and information tailored to the rural northern Iowa region.
Fort Dodge Messenger
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Serving as the primary source of news for Fort Dodge and the surrounding Webster County area, this daily publication has chronicled regional events since its founding in 1856. It remains a central pillar of the community by focusing on local government, high school athletics, and the agricultural developments shaping north-central Iowa.
Fort Madison Daily Democrat
Fort Madison, Iowa
The Fort Madison Daily Democrat is a local newspaper serving Fort Madison and Lee County, Iowa. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, sports, and regional events. Part of Mississippi Valley Publishing, the outlet focuses on issues affecting the Tri-State area and residents of southeast Iowa.
Glenwood Net
Glenwood, Iowa
Serving the local community of Glenwood, this publication provides residents with essential news coverage, regional updates, and information on civic affairs. It remains a notable source of grassroots reporting, fostering community engagement by highlighting the specific interests and developments unique to this area.
Globe Gazette
Mason City, Iowa
Serving as the primary source of local news for North Iowa since 1861, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of community events, regional sports, and political developments. It is widely recognized for its long-standing commitment to chronicling the growth and heritage of Mason City and the surrounding North Iowa area.
Grundy Register
Grundy Center, Iowa
Serving the residents of Grundy County since 1878, this long-standing publication provides essential coverage of local government, community events, and regional sports. It maintains a strong commitment to hyper-local journalism, acting as the primary source of news for the small-town agricultural communities surrounding Grundy Center.
Hampton Chronicle
Hampton, Iowa
Serving the residents of Franklin County, Iowa, this weekly publication has been a cornerstone of local journalism since its establishment in 1867. It provides the community with comprehensive coverage of regional news, high school sports, and local government affairs, maintaining a long-standing commitment to keeping its readers informed on events throughout the Hampton area.
Harlan Tribune
Harlan, Iowa
Serving as a primary source of news for Shelby County, this long-standing publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, high school athletics, and community events in western Iowa. It remains a vital regional institution by maintaining a deep focus on the civic life and historical identity of the Harlan area.
Humboldt Independent
Humboldt, Iowa
Serving the local community of Humboldt, Iowa, this weekly publication has documented regional news and civic developments for over 150 years. It functions as a primary source for community updates, focusing on local government, school activities, and events that connect the town’s residents.
Ida County Courier
Ida Grove, Iowa
Serving Ida Grove and surrounding communities, this long-standing local publication provides essential coverage of county government, regional athletics, and community milestones. It remains a vital source of record for Ida County residents by focusing on hyper-local news and preserving the civic history of Northwest Iowa.
Iowa City Press Citizen
Belle Plaine, Iowa
The Iowa City Press-Citizen is a daily newspaper serving Iowa City and the surrounding Eastern Iowa region. Established in 1841, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, University of Iowa athletics, community events, and public policy, maintaining a focus on stories that impact residents across Johnson County.
Iowa City Press Citizen
Iowa City, Iowa
Serving as the primary local news source for Iowa City and the surrounding Johnson County area, this publication offers comprehensive coverage of municipal governance, local sports, and the vibrant academic culture of the University of Iowa. With roots dating back to the mid-19th century, it remains a cornerstone of regional journalism that chronicles the intersection of public policy and community life in eastern Iowa.
Iowa Falls Times Citizen
Iowa Falls, Iowa
Serving the Hardin County region since 1857, this publication provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and community updates to the residents of Iowa Falls and surrounding areas. It is notable for its long-standing role as the primary chronicle of regional civic life, maintaining a dedicated focus on grassroots reporting that connects its small-town audience.
Iowa State Daily
Ames, Iowa
Serving the Iowa State University community since 1890, this award-winning student-led publication provides comprehensive news, sports, and cultural coverage tailored to students, faculty, and the Ames area. It is notable for its long-standing status as a training ground for professional journalists and its commitment to upholding editorial independence while documenting the evolution of campus life.
Jesup Citizen Herald
Jesup, Iowa
The Jesup Citizen Herald is a weekly community newspaper serving Jesup and southern Buchanan County in Iowa. It provides local news coverage, high school sports updates, legal notices, and community events. Owned by Mid-America Publishing Corporation, the publication focuses on essential grassroots reporting for its rural readership.
Journal Express
Knoxville, Iowa
The Journal Express, now hosted via the Oskaloosa Herald, is a local news source serving Knoxville, Iowa, and Marion County. It provides coverage of community events, local government, sports, and regional news, maintaining its focus on the Knoxville area after transitioning to a shared digital platform.
Kalona News
Kalona, Iowa
The News is a local newspaper serving Kalona, Wellman, Riverside, and surrounding communities in Washington County, Iowa. It provides comprehensive coverage of municipal government, school district news, community events, and local human-interest stories, serving as a primary news source for the Mid-Prairie area and northern Washington County.
KCC Communique
Vinton, Iowa
KCC Communique is the student-run news publication of Kirkwood Community College in Iowa. Serving the campus community, it provides coverage of college events, local news, and student life. The outlet offers students practical experience in journalism and multimedia storytelling while maintaining an active online presence for the student body.
Keokuk Daily Gate City
Keokuk, Iowa
The Daily Gate City is a local newspaper serving Keokuk, Iowa, and the surrounding tri-state area. It provides daily coverage of local government, community events, police reports, and regional sports. The publication is part of Mississippi Valley Publishing and focuses on news relevant to residents of Lee County.
Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Le Mars, Iowa
The Le Mars Daily Sentinel is a local newspaper serving Le Mars and Plymouth County, Iowa. Established in 1876, it provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, education, and regional events. Now part of the Northwest Iowa group, it continues to focus on stories relevant to its residents.
Mapleton Press
Mapleton, Iowa
The Mapleton Press is a weekly newspaper serving Mapleton and the surrounding communities of Monona County, Iowa. It provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school activities, and community events. The publication focuses on human interest stories, regional agricultural updates, and essential news affecting the rural residents of the area.
Marshall News Messenger
Marshall, Iowa
Serving the East Texas region since 1877, this publication provides local news, community reporting, and sports coverage for the city of Marshall and surrounding Harrison County. It remains a primary source of information for residents by focusing on civic affairs, regional history, and the daily developments of the local community.
