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WELCOME BACK. SEVERAL SMALL TOWN IOWA NEWSPAPERS ARE ON THE BRINK OF SHUTTING DOWN. WILL NOW GET A SECOND CHANCE. 18 PAPERS ACROSS THE STATE WERE SET TO GO OUT OF PRINT AT THE START OF THE MONTH, WHEN MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING CLOSED. NELSON MEDIA COMPANY, A VIDEO PRODUCTION COMPANY BASED IN NORTHEAST IOWA, BOUGHT FOUR OF THOSE PAPERS. THE ACQUISITIONS INCLUDE THE WINNEBAGO COUNTY TRIBUNE, PARKERSBURG ECLIPSE NEWS REVIEW, BUTLER COUNTY TRIBUNE, AND THE REGISTER. CEO CHRIS NELSON SAYS LOSING THE NEWSPAPERS WOULD PUT LOCAL COMMUNITIES AT RISK. JOURNALISM WAS THE FOUNDATION OF THIS COUNTRY, SO IF WE LOSE THAT IN THE SMALL COMMUNITIES, THAT’S A BIG DEAL. WE WANT TO MAKE THESE PAPERS GREAT FOR THE COMMUNITIES AND SHOW THE NEWS AND THE CONTENT THAT HAPPENS EVERY SINGLE WEEK IN THESE CITIES AND TOWNS. 13 OF THE 18 NEWS

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Iowa newspapers get second chance after publisher closure

Updated: 10:44 PM CDT Apr 12, 2026

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Eighteen Iowa newspapers faced closure this month after MidAmerica Publishing shut down, but several have been saved by new ownership. Nelson Media Company, a video production company based in Northeast Iowa, purchased four of the papers. The acquisitions include the Winnebago County Tribune, Parkersburg Eclipse News Review, Butler County Tribune and the Grundy Register. “Journalism is the foundation of this country. So, if we lose that in the small communities, that’s a big deal,” CEO Chris Nelson said. “We want to make these papers great for these communities and show the news and content that happens every week in these cities and towns.”Thirteen of the 18 newspapers that were at risk of closing have been sold and will continue printing.

Eighteen Iowa newspapers faced closure this month after MidAmerica Publishing shut down, but several have been saved by new ownership.

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Nelson Media Company, a video production company based in Northeast Iowa, purchased four of the papers. The acquisitions include the Winnebago County Tribune, Parkersburg Eclipse News Review, Butler County Tribune and the Grundy Register.

“Journalism is the foundation of this country. So, if we lose that in the small communities, that’s a big deal,” CEO Chris Nelson said. “We want to make these papers great for these communities and show the news and content that happens every week in these cities and towns.”

Thirteen of the 18 newspapers that were at risk of closing have been sold and will continue printing.

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An Iowa man was injured Thursday afternoon after three vehicles traveling northbound on Interstate 35 collided near Albert Lea.

Thomas Gene Anderson, 34, of Winnebago, Iowa, was taken by Mayo Ambulance to Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea for non-life threatening injuries, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

Anderson was listed as the driver of a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer.

The report states the Blazer and a 2020 Nissan Rogue, driven by Brenda Sue Bangs, 52, of Glenville, and a 2021 Chevrolet Blazer, driven by Lisa Ann Bettin, 64, of Altoona, Iowa, were all northbound on I-35 near milepost 10 when the vehicles collided at 3:49 p.m.

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Iowa High School Baseball Stats: Leaders On The Diamond This Summer

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As we work through the month of June, things are starting to heat up on the diamond around Iowa high school baseball.

With the start of postseason play just around the corner in July, teams are working to get prepared for the stretch run.

High School On SI Iowa has a Top 25 state power ranking while the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association releases weekly class-by-class rankings.

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Here are leaders as of June 17, 2026 for several major hitting and pitching categories. Stats are from those uploaded to the Bound website.

Iowa High School Baseball Leaders

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Home Runs

  • Tru McBride, Fort Dodge, 9
  • Colton Roemmich, West Des Moines Valley, 9
  • Brandon Bea, Davenport North, 8
  • Kamden Jorgensen, Saydel, 8
  • Gabe Blanshan, Urbandale, 7

Running Batted In

  • Callan Koch, Sioux City East, 38
  • West Cole, Mason City Newman Catholic, 37
  • Tru McBride, Fort Dodge, 36
  • Chance Georgius, Roland-Story, 34
  • Ty Heydon, Coon Rapids-Bayard, 34

Stolen Bases

  • Aiden Ferry, Roland-Story, 38
  • Tate Garman, Algona, 33
  • Titan Foster, Nodaway Valley, 32
  • Tate Moulton, Grand View Christian, 30
  • Cael Wishman, Baxter, 29

Runs Scored

  • Cal Jepsen, Sioux City East, 45
  • Aiden Frey, Roland-Story, 43
  • Cal Heydon, Coon Rapids-Bayard, 41
  • Kolton Schiltz, Fort Dodge, 40
  • Colton Wight, Martensdale-St. Marys, 39

Hits

  • Colton Wight, Martensdale-St. Marys, 39
  • Cal Jepsen, Sioux City East, 38
  • Callan Koch, Sioux City East, 36
  • Ty Heydon, Coon Rapids-Bayard, 35
  • Lucas Kelley, Des Moines Roosevelt, 34

Doubles

  • Joe Nilles, Sioux City North, 13
  • Colton Wight, Martensdale-St. Marys, 13
  • Lucas Kelley, Des Moines Roosevelt, 12
  • Brett Harris, Western Dubuque, 12
  • Brooks Bond, Lewis Central, 11

Triples

  • Callan Koch, Sioux City East, 7
  • Will Nesler, Ankeny Centennial, 5
  • Jacob Pierro, Dubuque Wahlert Catholic, 5
  • Lucas Kelley, Des Moines Roosevelt, 5
  • Cal Jepsen, Sioux City East, 4

Total Bases

  • Colton Wight, Martensdale-St. Marys, 68
  • Tru McBride, Fort Dodge, 68
  • Bryce Pauly, Davenport North, 67
  • Cal Jepsen, Sioux City East, 65
  • Ty Heydon, Coon Rapids-Bayard, 62

Pitching Wins

  • Tyler Etten, Urbandale, 9
  • Chase White, Dyersville Beckman Catholic, 7
  • Colton Moffit, Baxter, 7
  • Connor Mullenbach, Saint Ansgar, 6
  • Aidan Nielsen, Don Bosco, 6

Earned Run Average (min. 18 innings pitched)

  • Connor Mullenbach, Saint Ansgar, 0.00
  • Luke Vestal, Pleasantville, 0.00
  • Ryan Stedman, West Des Moines Valley, 0.24
  • Will Litton, Iowa City Regina Catholic, 0.25
  • Judd Jirovsky, Grundy Center, 0.26

Strikeouts

  • Colton Moffit, Baxter, 85
  • Brody Wangsness, North Butler, 75
  • Lincoln Roethler, Denver, 71
  • Owen Klocksiem, Louisa-Muscatine, 67
  • Cooper Chizek, Emmetsburg, 65

Opponents Batting Average Against (min. 18 innings pitched)

  • Macklin Loftus, Logan-Magnolia, .017
  • Jack Wedemeier, Waverly-Shell Rock, .065
  • Teagan Brunk, Shenandoah, .069
  • Ryan Stedman, West Des Moines Valley, .072
  • Bronx Siebersma, MVAOCOU, .075

Saves

  • Beckham Simon, West Liberty, 4
  • Deacon Kucera, Cedar Rapids Kennedy, 4
  • Graham Rima, Pleasant Valley, 4
  • Gavin de Jesus, Waukee, 4
  • Easton Goodwin, Waterloo Columbus Catholic, 3

Innings Pitched

  • Colton Moffit, Baxter, 43
  • Tyler Etten, Urbandale, 38.2
  • Owen Galvin, Denison-Schleswig, 38
  • Tallon Crandall, Carroll, 37.1
  • Austin Remster, Melcher-Dallas, 37.1

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Drought conditions in Iowa improved for a second consecutive week, though areas of moderate drought expanded in parts of the state.

The U.S. Drought Monitor offers a state-by-state tracking of drought conditions nationwide. New maps and forecasts are released each Thursday. What are the current drought conditions in Iowa?

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U.S. Drought Monitor map: How much of Iowa is in a drought?

The latest Drought Monitor report, released on Thursday, June 18, showed about 46% of Iowa experiencing some form of drought. This continues the streak of conditions improving week to week in Iowa. The previous report, released on June 11, showed that 63% of the state was experiencing some form of drought.

The most recent report reflects conditions as of 8 a.m. June 16, right as storms were sweeping through Iowa, with parts of eastern Iowa seeing more than 2 inches of rainfall. Light rainfall on June 17 led to areas like Iowa City and Burlington reporting around an inch of rain.

Here is the breakdown of current drought conditions in Iowa:

  • 61% of the state of Iowa is experiencing no drought conditions
  • 39% of Iowa is experiencing abnormally dry conditions
  • 7% of Iowa is experiencing moderate drought conditions
  • 0% of Iowa is experiencing severe drought conditions

Even though drought conditions have improved overall in Iowa, the area experiencing moderate drought increased from the week of June 11, particularly in northern Iowa. Much of Cerro Gordo, Hancock and Kossuth counties are under D1 conditions, with nearby Palo Alto, Winnebago, Floyd and Mitchell also in moderate drought.

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Pockets of moderate drought also persist along the northwest edge of Iowa in Lyon, Sioux and Plymouth counties. In eastern Iowa, Jackson, Clinton and Scott counties saw their moderate drought status ease week to week.

Most of the U.S. is facing drought conditions

About 73% of the U.S. is experiencing some level of drought, a 2-percentage-point improvement from the prior week. Some of the most intense drought conditions are in the southeast and the mountain west.

Iowa Drought Monitor tracks conditions weekly

The U.S. Drought Monitor offers a state-by-state tracking of drought conditions nationwide. New maps and forecasts are released each Thursday.

The intensity levels range from abnormally dry, or D0, to exceptional drought, or D4.

Typically with D0 conditions, corn can show drought stress. Pond levels start to decline under moderate drought conditions and soybeans abort pods, according to the Drought Monitor. The Drought Monitor also has a look-back chart that compares drought conditions from 3 months ago up to 1 year ago.

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Cooper Worth is a service/trending reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach him at cworth@gannett.com or follow him on X @CooperAWorth.



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