These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes).  The reporting is factual and usually sourced.  These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.

• Overall, we rate the Globe Gazette Least Biased due to a mostly balanced editorial page and High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing.

Detailed Report

Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
World Press Freedom Rank: USA 45/180

History

Founded in 1858, the Globe Gazette is a print newspaper headquartered in Mason City, Iowa. The current publisher is Sam Gett.

Funded by / Ownership

The paper is owned by Lee Enterprises, which according to Open Secrets has donated 88% of it money to Republican politicians since 1990. Revenue is derived from advertising and subscription fees.

Analysis / Bias

In review, the Globe Gazette covers local news with journalists and reporters throughout the Mason City region. For national news they use the Associated Press. All news is reported with minimal loaded words and bias. The Globe Gazette always sources their information properly. Editorially, there is a balance between right and left leaning opinions with just a slight edge to the left.

A factual search reveals a clean fact check record.

Overall, we rate the Globe Gazette Least Biased due to a mostly balanced editorial page and High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing. (D. Van Zandt 4/7/2018) Updated (3/30/2019)

Source: http://globegazette.com