CBS2Iowa.com

CBS2Iowa.com is a local news website that covers events and issues in eastern Iowa.

58%

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 news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • The author exaggerates the weather conditions and implies that having no white Christmas is a bad thing.
  • The author uses a sarcastic tone to imply that the weather is so bad that it is not even suitable for a traditional Christmas celebration.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The eighth fact of the third article contradicts the last fact of the tenth article, which states that Des Moines average precipitation for Christmas Day is 0.3 inches of snowfall or 0.05 inches of rain.
  • The first fact of the third article contradicts the first fact of the fourth article, which states that temperatures can be expected to remain in the high 40s to mid-50s all weekend and Christmas Day in Des Moines.
  • The fourth fact of the third article contradicts the fifth fact of the seventh article, which states that the average Christmas Day temperature in Des Moines is 25 degrees.
  • The last fact of the second article contradicts the last fact of the sixth article, which states that there is a 50% chance of light rainfall on Christmas Day in Des Moines.
  • The second fact of the first article contradicts the second fact of the second article, which states that temperatures will remain in the 50s on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
  • The second fact of the third article contradicts the last fact of the seventh article, which states that Des Moines has only had eight white Christmases since 2010.
  • The seventh fact of the third article contradicts the first fact of the ninth article, which states that the city's record high snowfall on Christmas Day is 4.8 inches.
  • The sixth fact of the third article contradicts the last fact of the eighth article, which states that Des Moines record high Dec. 25 was 60 degrees in 2019.
  • The third fact of the first article contradicts the fourth fact of the fifth article, which states that rainfall totals could be around or above an inch.
  • The title of the first article contradicts the fact that it is about a warm and rainy Christmas weekend in eastern Iowa.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • It's going to be a mild and rainy stretch through Christmas.
  • This will be beneficial for the drought, but of course means there's no white Christmas!

Recent Articles

  • Iowa Forecast: A Rainy Christmas Eve for Central Iowa

    Iowa Forecast: A Rainy Christmas Eve for Central Iowa

    Broke On: Monday, 25 December 2023 Iowa is not likely to have a white Christmas this year due to higher-than-average temperatures and almost no chance of snow. Des Moines has a 50% chance of light rainfall on Christmas Day, with temperatures expected to remain in the high 40s to mid-50s all weekend and Christmas Day. Since 2010, Des Moines has only had eight white Christmases, with 2010 and 2012 having the most snow cover. The city's record high snowfall on Christmas Day is 4.8 inches, set way back in 1941.

  • Mysterious Respiratory Illness in Dogs: Precautions Urged Amid Nationwide Spread

    Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023 A mysterious respiratory illness is affecting dogs across the United States. Symptoms of the illness include coughing, fever, and lethargy. The illness is mostly mild, with most dogs recovering well. Scientists are getting closer to identifying the cause of the illness. Pet owners are advised to take precautions, especially during the holiday season.