KCRG Staff

KCRG is a news organization based in Iowa City, Iowa. The team covers various topics including local news, sports and weather. They have a focus on providing accurate and timely information to their audience. In the provided biography, they report on the introduction of Jan Jensen as the new head coach for the University of Iowa's women's basketball team following the retirement of long-time head coach Lisa Bluder. The author does not seem to have any specific biases or conflicts of interest that would impact their reporting. They cover a variety of topics, with a recent focus on severe weather events such as the tornado in Greenfield, Iowa.

Biography:  https://www.wowt.com/2024/05/15/jan-jensen-introduced-hawkeye-womens-basketball-coach/

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • At least a dozen people were injured in the tornado.
  • Dozens have been transported to nearby hospitals for treatment of injuries.
  • Multiple people were killed by a tornado in Greenfield, Iowa.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Federal Disaster Assistance Approved for Iowans Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding in Multiple Counties

Federal Disaster Assistance Approved for Iowans Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding in Multiple Counties

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 President Biden approves disaster declaration for Iowa following severe storms and flooding, making federal funding available for recovery efforts in affected counties. At least 1,900 properties impacted with hundreds destroyed. Individuals can apply for assistance through FEMA and SBA.
Four Cornell College Instructors Injured in Random Attack during China Partnership

Four Cornell College Instructors Injured in Random Attack during China Partnership

Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 Four Cornell College instructors were unexpectedly injured during a visit to Beihua University in China. Two are critically injured and undergoing surgery, while the other two recover. One suspect is in custody, but their status is unknown. The unprovoked attack occurred at a public park during a teaching partnership that began in 2018 between Cornell College and Beihua University.
Iowa and Nebraska Brace for Severe Weather: At Least One Person Killed, Dozens Injured in Tornadoes and Flooding

Iowa and Nebraska Brace for Severe Weather: At Least One Person Killed, Dozens Injured in Tornadoes and Flooding

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 On May 21, 2024, a tornado tore through Greenfield, Iowa, leaving a trail of destruction and fatalities in its wake. At least a dozen people were injured and one person was killed. Governor Kim Reynolds activated disaster programs for affected counties and pledged state resources for response and recovery efforts. In Omaha, Nebraska, residents faced flooding and tornado warnings as severe weather hit the area, causing thousands of outages. Both states remain resilient in the face of adversity as investigations continue.