The Gazette

The Gazette is a news website based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It covers local and national news with an emphasis on politics and business. The site features articles written by reporters as well as opinion pieces from columnists.

54%

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

75%

Examples:

  • Iowa is the No. 1 corn-producing state.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Iowa is the No. 1 corn-producing state.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • Dr. Richard Deming said at The Gazette's Iowa Ideas conference last fall that Iowans are exposed to more ag chemicals compared to other states due to agriculture being one of their top industries
  • The article implies that the high cancer rate in Iowa can be directly linked to agriculture without providing any concrete evidence or studies to support this claim.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • It uses sensationalist language such as 'Iowa has the fastest-growing rate of new cancers' and 'second-highest cancer rate overall', which is misleading because these statistics are not accurate when compared to other states with larger populations.
  • The article implies that the high cancer rate in Iowa can be directly linked to agriculture without providing any concrete evidence or studies to support this claim.
  • The article quotes Dr Richard Deming stating that Iowans may be exposed to ag chemicals through their water supply or skin without providing any evidence of this exposure.

Recent Articles

  • Iowa's Alarming Rise in Cancer Cases Linked to Binge Drinking and High Per Capita Alcohol Consumption

    Iowa's Alarming Rise in Cancer Cases Linked to Binge Drinking and High Per Capita Alcohol Consumption

    Broke On: Sunday, 24 March 2024 Iowa has the second-highest and fastest-rising incidence of cancer among all states, with an estimated 21,000 new cases expected to develop this year. Binge drinking is a known risk factor for certain cancers and Iowa's per capita consumption of alcohol ranks 25th in the nation. Nearly a fifth of those who drink alcohol identify as binge drinkers.
  • Iowa Women's Basketball Defeats Illinois 16 Points Ahead in Big Ten Game, Led by Caitlin Clark's Triple-Double Performance and Hannah Stuelke's Efforts

    Iowa Women's Basketball Defeats Illinois 16 Points Ahead in Big Ten Game, Led by Caitlin Clark's Triple-Double Performance and Hannah Stuelke's Efforts

    Broke On: Monday, 26 February 2024 Iowa defeated Illinois 16 points in a Big Ten women's basketball game on Sunday. Caitlin Clark led the Hawkeyes with her 24th career triple-double, including 20 points, while Hannah Stuelke also contributed to the win with nine rebounds.
  • Teen Sledding Accident: Anamosa Deputy's Perspective

    Teen Sledding Accident: Anamosa Deputy's Perspective

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 On January 10th, Anamosa teen Adam McWherter was struck by a vehicle while sledding in his driveway. The driver hit brakes but couldn't stop in time. A Jones County sheriff deputy and state trooper mapped the scene to verify what the driver said about visibility.
  • Perry High School Shooting: One Killed, Five Injured; Motive Under Investigation

    Perry High School Shooting: One Killed, Five Injured; Motive Under Investigation

    Broke On: Sunday, 07 January 2024
      On January 5th, a shooting at Perry High School in Iowa resulted in the death of one student and injuries to five others. The shooter was identified as Dylan Butler who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after killing one person and injuring seven others. Social media posts made by Butler around the time of the shooting may have played a role in his actions.