Iowa Living magazines are 20 separate lifestyle publications in central Iowa, each published monthly and distributed for free. Distribution varies by magazine with most using saturation mail to all residences, some mailed to upper demographic households with rack distribution, and all available for free in full digital formats. Paper stock varies by community, with most printing on some or all gloss, others on vibrant newsprint. Each complete magazine and archives are accessible from the CURRENT FULL ISSUES menu on this site, as well as the ISSUE ARCHIVES for each community.

Our cover stories focus on local people, places, and events and how they relate to local residents. The inside pages are heavy with photos, fact boxes, and pull quotes for an easy and informative read. Various columns include local focuses on recipes, education, faith, health, fitness, dining, and much more.

The readership of these magazines is unmatched, reaching individuals in more than 7.5 out of 10 households. Each magazine is packed with local stories and photographs, as well as advertising from local businesses. And, most importantly, nearly 69 percent of our readers say they purchase products and services from ads seen in our magazines.