Get to know Levi Foster, INA’s newest intern.
Please welcome our newest team member, Levi Foster from Ankeny High School. Levi will create content highlighting some of the state’s top high school journalism programs and covering the expansion of journalism among younger generations. Before accepting the internship position at the Iowa Newspaper Association, Levi served on The Talon, Ankeny High School’s news team.…
Read MoreCongress must act to help the new postmaster general pull USPS back from the brink
By Martha Diaz Aszkenazy, Chair, National Newspaper Association Publisher, The San Fernando Valley (California) Sun/El Sol Newspapers The United States Postal Service is on the brink of a self-induced collapse. The failed policies of the Delivering for America Plan have driven away customers through a combination of sky-high rate increases and degraded service. David Steiner,…
Read MoreNew Board Members Nominated
Shannon Welch, Gannett – Shannon Welch currently serves in a dual capacity for Gannett. He is a Regional Vice-President of Sales for LocaliQ over seven mid-western states. Additionally, he serves the Des Moines Register directly as the General Manager. With a degree in Marketing, Shannon has risen rapidly through the ranks in his 12 years…
Read MoreNNA Applauds Democratic House Oversight Leaders Call for PRC to Halt July Rate Increase
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — May 23, 2024 Contact: Lynne Lance, executive director, lynne@nna.org House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Ranking Member, Jamie Raskin (D-MD), has asked the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to halt the large rate increase scheduled for July. He was joined by Representative Kweisi Mfume (D-MD) who holds a leadership position on the subcommittee…
Read MoreNNA needs your help — letter regarding postage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — May 14, 2024Contact: Lynne Lance, executive director, lynne@nna.org Dear NNA member, This summer, the Postal Regulatory Commission will review the regulations that permit USPS to require postage increases twice a year. NNA needs your help. Postage for Periodicals has increased by more than 35% since 2021. For some newspapers, the…
Read MoreLive-streaming gov’t meetings should be the norm
By Randy Evans | Executive Director, Iowa Freedom of Information Council You don’t often hear anyone extol the benefits of the Covid pandemic. But I did few weeks ago — when I stood before the Storm Lake Kiwanis club and talked about government transparency in Iowa. I did not wade into the debate over masks,…
Read MoreIowa Newspaper Foundation and Iowa Freedom of Information Council team up
The Iowa Newspaper Foundation and Iowa Freedom of Information Council are teaming up to on a new series of training videos this summer to help inform journalists about the laws affecting government meetings and access to government records. The library of videos will be archived by the INA staff and will be available at no…
Read MoreNEW Earn Your Press Pass Training Live!
We are excited to announce recently launched new videos for Earn Your Press Pass. Current participants are now enrolled in Extra Credit: Community Journalism Training Log in to view the new courses and be on the lookout for even more to come! New to Earn Your Press Pass? The short video courses…
Read MoreINF Announces New Scholarship
Funded by friends and family of longtime Iowa newspaper reporter and former Des Moines Register Northeast Iowa Bureau chief, Jack Hovelson, an annual $500 scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior at University of Northern Iowa or Iowa State University. Applicants must demonstrate dedication to print or digital journalism, and exhibit curiosity,…
Read MoreIowa Newspaper Foundation honors new inductees into Heritage Club and Diamond Club
On Thursday, February 8, the Iowa Newspaper Foundation was proud to honor new inductees into the Heritage Club. Since 1985, the Foundation has honored 97 individuals, recognizing our most loyal supporters for their uncommon generosity and foresight. These patrons of Iowa journalism have each given at least $5,000 and are a major reason for the…
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