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From 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…
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…
Read MoreINF Launches New Business-for-Good Journalism Contest
The Iowa Newspaper Foundation has launched the first-annual Iowa Business-for-Good Journalism Contest, inviting college students across the state to explore how Iowa businesses create both economic value and positive social impact. This unique contest requires two-student teams, one journalism student and one business student, to collaborate on an original, unpublished story produced between Sept. 1,…
Read MoreCongratulations to Woodward Writing Workshop Participants
Nine Iowa newspapers employees recently completed the Woodward Writing Workshop. This program is designed to provide participants with multiple contacts with a professional coach to build interviewing, writing and story development skills. Following a one-day kick off, participants have one-on-one conferences with a writing coach over the course of four weeks to hone their skills.…
Read More“Not only did I improve my speaking skills, but I also became a much better writer.”
I am Danica VanGorkom. I graduated from Algona High School in 2024 and am going into my sophomore year at the University of Iowa. I am majoring in Journalism and Mass Communications, and I would love to work as a reporter or journalist in the future. This summer I had the opportunity to work at…
Read More“The newspaper and media business is a career path I am a lot more interested in exploring post-grad.”
My name is Maureen McDermott. I am a Junior at Iowa State University studying Communications and History. This past summer, I interned at the Spencer Daily Reporter. I had a great experience at the Daily Reporter. Throughout my time working there this summer, I learned a great deal…
Read MoreRecruit and help journalism prospects enter the industry: INF matching funds program:
One of the missions of the Iowa Newspaper Association is to recruit and help younger people enter in the industry as the next generation of journalism prospers. Although there are many ways to help young people get into journalism, the Iowa Newspaper Association has a program to help both students and newspapers all across Iowa:…
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…
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