LEFT-CENTER BIAS
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- Overall, we rate the Ottumwa Courier as slightly Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that favor a liberal perspective. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Ottumwa Courier is a newspaper published in the city of Ottumwa, Iowa. ottumwacourier.com is the associated website covering local, national, crime, and lifestyle news.
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Funded by / Ownership
Community Newspaper Holdings Inc owns the Ottumwa Courier. They presently publish more than 100 newspapers in the USA. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Ottumwa Courier covers crime, sports, entertainment, and politics for the Ottumwa, Iowa, region. Local news is reported through reporters with minimal bias, such as this Some cities could be left behind on lead pipe replacements. The Associated Press and the CHNI news service cover national and international news.
Editorially, a review of Op-Eds reveals a reasonable balance with more favoring the left. The news is generally reported factually and with a slight left-leaning bias through endorsements and op-eds.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Ottumwa Courier as slightly Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that favor a liberal perspective. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 08/27/2022)
Source: https://www.ottumwacourier.com/
Last Updated on June 29, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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