Archive for July 2025
‘Our love for journalism bonds us together.’
Article by Levi Foster From July 7th to July 10th, students from across the country traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, where Drake University hosted a special event: a journalism camp held by Media Now. All students are welcome, whether they are from Iowa or not, or if they aren’t planning on being a journalist in…
Read MoreMores Media Fellowship Alumni
The Mores Media Fellowship alumni gathered this summer for a session of ongoing education and networking. The fellowship will introduce a new class every two years, alternating with alumni meetups. The group participated in a half-day leadership training, followed by dinner and a social event. Learn more here
Read MoreThe Iowa Mock Trial Courtroom Journalist Competition
The Iowa Mock Trial Courtroom Journalist Competition is returning both statewide and nationally in Des Moines next spring. Students will attend a mock trial and write a piece according to what they see. The goal for students is to write a fair and informative piece, as they will be graded on the clarity of the…
Read MoreLast Call to Join Digital Ambassador Program
In a first-of-its-kind opportunity, the Iowa Newspaper Association is partnering with Iowa State University and Drake University to launch the Walt Potter Digital Ambassadors Program in Iowa. The program provides newspapers with on-site digital expertise to enhance their online presence and audience engagement. The program originated in Missouri, where Walt Potter Jr. partnered with the…
Read MoreExplore a new solution for preserving digital news:
We’re looking to expand on a pilot program developed by the Reynolds Journalism Institute and Portico. The program is exploring a scalable, long-term solution for preserving digital news content. This came out of a report RJI did into 2021 that showed most news organizations lack a comprehensive strategy to preserve digital content. Through this pilot…
Read MoreSoaring High: The Talon’s Journey to Success
Article by Levi Foster Former magazine publisher turned English teacher revives Ankeny High’s journalism program. A few years ago, Ankeny’s journalism program, The Talon, was nonexistent. With only a handful of students in class, the future of the program looked bleak. Now, The Talon is in contention for the 2025 All-Iowa News Team and won…
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