Posts Tagged ‘Newspapers’
“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 MoreHidden treasures at the State Historical Society of Iowa
Researchers know that newspapers are the first draft of history. One of the hidden treasures at the State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) is a magnificent collection of Iowa newspapers, guarded for more than a century and a half. This collection is now threatened by state officials. In 2023, State government was realigned, and control…
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