Iowa Writers 'Collaborative. Linking Iowa readers and writers. The announced merger of companies that own local TV stations will have a huge impact around the country, but especially in Des Moines ...

Flush with political ad dollars and anticipating a deal-friendly environment, moguls are eyeing big moves to roll up lucrative local broadcasters. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor The mid-19th century was ...

Nexstar Media Group, the largest TV station ownership group in the U.S., has agreed to acquire Tegna Inc.’s 64 broadcast outlets, the companies announced Tuesday. The deal will be the first major test ...