Support Local News
Contribute to Give 250
Local news isn’t just information. It’s a quality of life resource for every Iowa community it serves.
The Iowa Newspaper Foundation has championed the future of local news in Iowa since 1984, supporting the nearly 220 daily and weekly newspapers that keep communities informed, connected, and engaged. Beyond funding, we invest in educational programs, sustainable journalism initiatives, and civic events that strengthen the entire local news ecosystem. Our mission is simple: strengthen local news in Iowa and the communities it serves, and raise the funds to make that possible.
Thank you to our Give 250 supporters
Every gift helps invest in the people and programs behind Iowa’s local news. We are grateful to everyone who has contributed to the campaign.
- New Century Press
- Mike Fortman
- Susan James
- Andrew Mertens
- The Anita Tribune
- Brian Cooper
- Afton Star
- Andrea Hansen
- Carie Goodknight
- Randy Evans
- Indianola Record/Independent Advocate
- Sarah Weber
- Brad Hicks
- Becky Vonnahme
- Mark Rhoades
- Kalona News
- Debbie Anselm
- Business Record
- Mark Rhoades
- Jeff Grant
- Jana Shepherd
- Carol Hunter
- Kris Maggard
- Jim Magdefrau
- Bill Monroe
- Stratford Courier/Jewell
- Rox Laird
- Steve Fisher
- Jason Brummond
- Monticello Express
Why Support Matters
Strong local newsrooms don’t happen by accident. They take investment in people — the journalists Iowa already has, and the ones still in school who will carry local news forward. The Iowa Newspaper Foundation trains working journalists and connects students with real newsroom experience, serving as a bridge between Iowa’s colleges and universities and the local news outlets that need them most.
This past year, the Foundation put that commitment to work. When newspapers in Iowa communities faced sudden closure, the Bridge Program stepped in keeping newsrooms publishing and public notices intact for the communities that depend on them. Beyond crisis response, the Foundation supported local news through statewide investigative reporting, expanded digital capabilities, and hands-on training that helped working journalists do their jobs better and reach more readers.
If you would like to join these efforts, we invite you to help shape the future of local news in Iowa. Your contribution to the Iowa Local News Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, unlocking up to $40,000 in direct investment in Iowa journalism. Your contribution to Give 250 will support local reporting in communities across Iowa. Learn more or contribute below.
