Tag Archives: local newspapers

Newspapers Matter

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Newspapers are one of the pillars of democracy and I’m sorry, but digital versions do not provide the same community experience for a variety of reasons not covered here today.  Yesterday subscribers of the Cedar Rapids Gazette were informed they … Continue reading →

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Newspaper Closings Cripple Our Democracy

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Paul Deaton

U.S. newspapers close at a rate of two per week, according to David Bauder of Associated Press, referring to a recent study. In most cases, there is no replacement, creating a news desert. Lack of local news is bad for … Continue reading →

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Good-Bye Des Moines Register Saturday Print Edition

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Trish Nelson

by Gary Sanders Today’s print Des Moines Register includes a notice that as of March 12 there will be no more print Des Moines Register on Saturdays. Even as I type this it staggers me. This is a newspaper that … Continue reading →

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Democratic Senators Call For Funding For Local Media

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Trish Nelson

We need public funding of local newspapers no question about it when things get back to normal. Right now local newspapers are under a terrible strain with the loss of advertising revenue due to the coronavirus economic shutdown and increased … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Support Your Local Newspaper

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Trish Nelson

American newspapers are struggling for a variety of reasons. This article by Gary Sanders of Iowa City is spot on for anyone who lives in a town with an endangered local newspaper.  To find and subscribe to a local paper … Continue reading →

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