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Iowa's News Now

@iowasnewsnow · EN

Iowa's News Now (@iowasnewsnow) is the YouTube channel of a local TV news station covering Eastern Iowa, with about 62 thousand subscribers and a median of 240 views per video. It uploads roughly 50 videos a quarter, mostly news clips, weather, and high school sports. Sponsored integration is estimated at $150 to $250 per video.

Why brands book Iowa's

Reach Eastern Iowa viewers through a trusted local news station

  • About 62 thousand subscribers and a 240 median view count across recent uploads.
  • Roughly 50 uploads per quarter keep the channel active with local content.
  • No sponsorships in the last 50 videos, so a brand integration would stand out.
Best forlocal businesses in Eastern Iowahome and garden servicesseasonal weather-related products
Watch forMedian views are low relative to subscribers, so estimated reach per video is modest.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News60%
Sports25%
Weather10%
Food5%
Formats
news segments, sports highlights, feature stories, weather updates
Tone
informational, straightforward
Language
English
On camera
Yes, talking head
Production
Clean, lightly edited
Typical length
under 2 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Positive share of 30 comments
Engagement0.4%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks aboutwhat local school or city decisions affect themwhat the weather and freeze forecast will behow high school playoff games turned out
Age
10%18-24
15%25-34
20%35-44
55%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States95%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Recent coverage includes gubernatorial race and attorney general election stories, such as 'Beyond the Podium: Democrat Nate Willems is running for Iowa attorney general', and reports on local crime and school budget cuts.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube62k24050

Benchmark score: 43 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers0 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days30 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform12 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest today.

Award-winning coverage of Eastern Iowa's news, weather, and sports since 1953. Your source for local news, sports, weather, school closings and more! ---- Have a tip? Email us at news@cbs2iowa.com Have a video or photo you want to share? Upload it to IowasNewsNow.com/chimein
Iowa's News Now's own profile description on YouTube

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About Iowa's News Now

Iowa's News Now is the YouTube channel of a local TV news station serving Eastern Iowa, according to its channel description. It posts short news segments, weather updates, feature stories such as Hometown Eats and Amazing America, and extended high school sports coverage like Eastern Iowa OT. Uploads run about 50 videos per quarter, with median durations around 90 seconds.

The audience is likely older, Midwestern, and local, estimated at roughly half aged 45 and over, though this is an estimate from the content and has not been measured. Viewers appear to follow local government, schools, weather, and high school sports in the region.

The channel has not shown sponsored integrations in its recent uploads. Based on the median view count, sponsored content would fall within the $150 to $250 per video range, below typical paid ad CPM of $10 to $30. Local businesses seeking Eastern Iowa exposure may find it a fit.

Written from Iowa's News Now's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Iowa's News Now can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Iowa's

How much does Iowa's News Now charge for a sponsored video?

Based on a median of 240 views and a long-form rate of $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.

What does Iowa's News Now post about on YouTube?

The channel posts local news segments, weather forecasts, feature stories, and high school sports highlights covering Eastern Iowa. Most videos run under two minutes, with occasional longer sports broadcasts.

How do I contact Iowa's News Now for a brand deal?

The channel lists news@cbs2iowa.com for tips and contact. Full contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.

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