20 Best Iowa News Podcasts

1. Here First

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Start your day with the essentials. Coffee. Breakfast. And the local news you need to know. Host Meghan McKinney rises bright and early to bring you the top news stories from around Iowa in under 10 minutes. Wake up, grab that coffee and get your news Here First. You can support what you hear on this podcast at ipr.org/donate.MORE Host Meghan McKinney
Producer/Network Iowa Public Radio
Email ****@iowapublicradio.org
Location Iowa, United States
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 51Facebook 29.6KTwitter 17KInstagram 20.5K Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free

2. IRIS Western Iowa News

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Iowa Radio Reading Information Service's daily news for Western Iowa, including Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil and Sioux City Journal
Producer/Network IRIS Iowa Radio Reading Information Service
Email ****@iowaradioreading.org
Location Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Twitter 110 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. IRIS Central Iowa News

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Iowa Radio Reading Information Service's (IRIS) daily news for Central Iowa, including the Des Moines Register, Ames Tribune, and City View.
Producer/Network IRIS Iowa Radio Reading Information Service
Email ****@iowaradioreading.org
Location Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 110 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network Podcasts

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Agriculture news from Iowa, interviews, and our weekly editions of Weekend Ag Matters
Host Dustin Hoffmann
Producer/Network Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network
Email ****@iowaagribusinessradionetwork.com
Location Iowa, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 5.4KTwitter 1.9KInstagram 396 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. IRIS Northern Iowa News

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Iowa Radio Reading Information Service's daily news for Northern Iowa, including the Mason City Globe Gazette, Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier, and Fort Dodge Messenger.
Producer/Network IRIS Iowa Radio Reading Information Service
Email ****@iowaradioreading.org
Location Iowa, United States
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Twitter 110 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. IRIS Eastern Iowa News

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Iowa Radio Reading Information Service's daily news for Eastern Iowa, including the Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Cedar Rapids Gazette and Quad City Times
Producer/Network IRIS Iowa Radio Reading Information Service
Email ****@iowaradioreading.org
Location Iowa, United States
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Twitter 110 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Iowa Press

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Each week Iowa Press explores the issues affecting the lives of Iowans. Newsmakers, policy makers and elected officials join capitol reporters in a weekly discussion.
Producer/Network Iowa PBS
Email ****@iowapbs.org
Location Iowa, United States
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 9Twitter 1 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Dairy News & Views from ISU

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This podcast will cover current educational, research, and industry tools available to produce the highest quality dairy products - efficiently and effectively.
Host Jennifer Bentley
Producer/Network Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Dairy Team
Email ****@iastate.edu
Location Iowa, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 1.8KTwitter 381 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

9. On Iowa Politics Podcast

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Iowa political reporters and columnists meet weekly to discuss the latest news and analyze what's happening in Iowa politics. Think in-depth updates from the Iowa Legislature and the campaign trail. This podcast is recorded and produced by The Gazette in Cedar Rapids and features journalists from news organizations across the state.MORE Producer/Network The Gazette
Email ****@thegazette.com
Location Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 41Facebook 103.5KTwitter 56.5KInstagram 5.1K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. ITR Live: Iowa Politics and Conservative Policy

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ITR Live is published by Iowans for Tax Relief, bringing you insights on Iowa politics, conservative tax policy, government accountability, and the fight for limited government. Hosted by Chris Hagenow, each episode features sharp commentary, behind-the-scenes analysis from the Iowa Capitol, and an occasional laugh—always with the taxpayer in mind. Whether we're breaking down the latest legislation, tracking local government spending, or exploring how policies impact your wallet, ITR Live keeps you informed and engaged. Subscribe for honest conversations about conservative politics in Iowa.MORE Hosts ITR Live, Iowans for Tax Relief
Producer/Network Iowans for Tax Relief
Email ****@icloud.com
Location Iowa, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17Facebook 10.7KTwitter 1.4K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. In Touch with Southeast Iowa

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Today's News & Local Information
Host Sally Hart
Producer/Network KCII Radio
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Facebook 9.2KTwitter 980 Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

12. In Touch with South Central Iowa

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Today's News and Local Information
Producer/Network KNIA / KRLS Radio
Email ****@kniakrls.com
Location Iowa, United States
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Facebook 24.2KTwitter 3.8KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

13. Talk of Iowa Book Club

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We love to read! We know many of you do too. That's why we created a book club at Iowa Public Radio. Hear about the themes, characters and big picture questions raised by the titles on our reading list. Get a copy of the books, find a comfortable chair, and read or re-read with us.The Talk of Iowa Book Club podcast is sponsored by Western Home Communities and Cultivating Compassion: The Dr. Deming Foundation.MORE Producer/Network Iowa Public Radio
Email ****@iowapublicradio.org
Location Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 29.6KTwitter 17KInstagram 20.5K Get Email Contact

14. Carroll Broadcasting Company

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Serving Carroll and surrounding counties in Iowa 24/7. Listen for Top of the Hour updates on 1380kcim.com. This newscast is updated at noon and six every day.
Producer/Network Unknown
Email ****@carrollbroadcasting.com
Location Carroll, Ohio, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 8.9KTwitter 1.3K Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

15. The Gazette Daily News Podcast

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A bite-sized dose of weather, local news and national news from The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You can also subscribe via your Amazon Alexa by saying 'Alexa, enable the Gazette Daily News skill,' then you can listen daily by saying 'Alexa, what's the news?'MORE Producer/Network The Gazette
Email ****@thegazette.com
Location Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 103.5KTwitter 56.5KInstagram 5.1K Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

16. RadioOnTheGo

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Broadcasting local news, sports and information from north central Iowa to the world!
Producer/Network OnTheGoMedia
Email ****@radioonthego.com
Location Hampton, Virginia, United States
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Twitter 857 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

17. Washington Weekly Review

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A weekly local news cast from the Southeast Iowa Union, based out of Washington, Iowa.
Host Kalen McCain
Producer/Network Southeast Iowa Union
Email ****@thegazette.com
Location Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Facebook 4.5KTwitter 169 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact