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Explore 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…
Read MoreGet 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 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 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…
Read MoreThe Iowa Newspaper Foundation Celebrates 40 Years in 2024
In 1984, the Iowa Newspaper Association’s board decided to create a way for members to make tax-deductible contributions to support enhanced member programming. To accomplish this and protect the association’s not-for-profit status, the Iowa Newspaper Foundation was created. Originally, the foundation concentrated on fund raising to underwrite affordable, high-quality educational opportunities for members and the…
Read MoreINA Leadership Transition Underway
The Iowa Newspaper Association is transitioning as it transitions. As announced at the start of August, Susan Patterson Plank, executive director since 2016, will depart Sept. 1 to rejoin Gannett Co., Inc. Patterson Plank, who joined INA in 2013 as sales and marketing director, will fill Gannett’s newly established position of vice president of public…
Read MoreINA executive director resigns; to accept new role with Gannett
Brian Cooper Susan Patterson Plank, Iowa Newspaper Association executive director since 2016, has resigned, effective Sept. 1, and will rejoin Gannett Co., Inc. Patterson Plank, 58, who joined INA in 2013 as sales and marketing director, will become Gannett’s vice president of public records strategic initiatives, a newly established position. This will be her third…
Read More2025 IHSAA Wrestling Tournament and INA Photo Pool
Order deadline: Tuesday, February 18 by 2:00pm The Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Newspaper Association are again teaming up to facilitate a service for Iowa newspapers that are unable to staff the 2025 State Wrestling Tournament with a photographer. The Iowa Newspaper Association will provide a pool of volunteers to take pictures.…
Read MoreGovernment needs room for common sense
Randy Evans, executive directorIowa Freedom of Information Council This article is free to use and publish in your publication. People like to talk about what the law says. And in Iowa, the law has a lot to say. Just look at the Iowa Code. It now fills eight volumes and costs $295 for a complete set.…
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