INF Awards Seven Scholarships
Seven Iowa students have been selected as recipients of Iowa Newspaper Foundation scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. The scholarships are awarded to students preparing for careers in journalism. This year’s award recipients include- Carter Pitts/Le Mars Daily Sentinel Scholarship, $500: Tobias Landmesser is a 2026 Ankeny High School graduate and will attend Iowa State…
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Perspective from Party Leadership Mandatory Prison Time for Tax Thieves Public Safety Without Compromise: The Republican Approach By: State Auditor Rob Sand If you steal from taxpayers, you should go to prison. It’s as simple as that. But in Iowa, that’s not what happens. Public dollars meant for schools, roads, and public safety have been taken…
Read MoreFrom Newsroom Intern to Yale: A Story of Growth and Perspective
The Spencer Daily Reporter recently reflected on the impact of its internship program through the experience of Rachel Bare, who joined the newsroom as a high school sophomore in 2024. At just 16 years old, Rachel entered the newsroom eager to learn and quickly demonstrated professionalism, curiosity, and strong writing ability. Over the course of…
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Perspective from Party Leadership Iowans Deserve Clean Water — And We’re Making Progress It’s Time To Pass The Iowa Healthy Water Act By Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Every Iowan deserves clean, safe drinking water. That’s not negotiable. It’s fundamental to our health, our communities, and our quality of life. As Secretary of Agriculture,…
Read MoreCongratulations to the winners of the A-Mark Prize for Investigative Reporting!
We are thrilled to honor these recipients and outlets for outstanding work in investigative journalism. Your dedication to in-depth reporting, rigorous research, and impactful storytelling embodies the highest standards of our profession and truly deserves this recognition. The A-Mark Prize, funded by the A-Mark Foundation, celebrates journalistic excellence in informing and strengthening our communities. First…
Read MoreSteve Fisher Recognized with Iowa Newspaper Foundation Heritage Club
The Iowa Newspaper Foundation proudly welcomed a new inductee into the Heritage Club at the INA Convention. Since 1985, the Foundation has recognized 98 individuals whose exceptional generosity and vision have strengthened Iowa journalism. Each Heritage Club member has contributed at least $5,000, playing a vital role in advancing the Foundation’s mission. Because of this…
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Perspective from Party Leadership An All-Iowa Problem, Requiring All-Iowa Solutions Cancer in Iowa: Turning Data Into Action and Hope By: Senate Democratic Leader Janice Weiner Recently, my colleague, Senator Catelin Drey, rose on the Senate floor to announce she had been diagnosed with uterine cancer. Catelin is an otherwise healthy woman in her 30s. Her…
Read MoreA Message From Your INF President
Carl Vieregger, Associate Professor of ManagementDrake University In 2025, the Iowa Newspaper Foundation focused on deepening relationships, expanding into new spaces, and strengthening the pipeline of future journalists and newspaper leaders. Through increased engagement on high school and college campuses, innovative new programs, and continued investment in signature professional development initiatives, INF advanced its mission…
Read MoreA Message from your INA Services President
Matt Bryant, Washington Southeast Iowa Union CNA meets 2025 sales goal, sells over $3 million into Iowa newspapers The mission of the INA Services Company is to advance the economic well-being of Iowa newspaper enterprises primarily through research, promotion, and advertising sales. INA Services Company does business under the branded name Customized Newspaper Advertising, CNA.…
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Perspective from Party Leadership When Agriculture is Strong, Iowa’s Economy is Strong By: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig Iowa’s economy is built on agriculture. What happens at the farm gate ripples through our entire state. When farmers are doing well, Main Street businesses thrive, equipment dealers stay busy, manufacturers expand production, and rural communities remain…
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