Southeast Iowa Union
| Type | Weekdaily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | The Gazette |
| Founded | August 2019 |
| Headquarters | 111 N Marion Ave, Washington, IA, 52353, U.S. |
| Country | United States |
| Website | southeastiowaunion |
The Southeast Iowa Union is an American weekdaily regional newspaper based in Washington, Mt. Pleasant, and Fairfield, Iowa. The newspaper serves Jefferson, Henry and Washington counties.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
The Fairfield edition of the Southeast Iowa Union is a participant in the Iowa Newspaper Association.[7]
History
[edit]The Southeast Iowa Union was launched in 2019 from the merger of three newspapers: the Washington Evening Journal, The Fairfield Ledger, and Mt. Pleasant News.[1][2] On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday readers receive the Southeast Iowa Union. On Thursday readers receive their old local newspaper.[2]
The Gazette bought the three newspapers in 2016.[1][8][9] In 2021, printing operations were moved from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines, Iowa.[10]
In July 2022, The Gazette purchased four weekly newspapers – the Star Press-Union of Belle Plaine, the Marengo Pioneer Republican of Iowa County, Williamsburg Journal Tribune, and Poweshiek County Chronicle Republican of Grinnell – from Gannett (owners of The Des Moines Register). Editorial, advertising and business functions of the four weekly newspapers, the oldest title of which dates to 1856, are based in Washington; editorial content had been overseen by the Register under previous ownership.[11] The four newspapers cover Iowa, Poweshiek and Benton counties, and areas of western Johnson and northern Keokuk counties.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "The Southeast Iowa Union — your source for local news". www.southeastiowaunion.com. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
- ^ a b c "The Journal Saves 5 Day Delivery & Launches the Southeast Iowa Union". City of Washington, Iowa. 2019-08-06. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
- ^ "Links-Jefferson County Government - Fairfield IA". jeffersoncounty.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
- ^ "Southeast Iowa Union". City of Washington, Iowa. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
- ^ "Southeast Iowa Union - Washington - Cedar Rapids Gazette". local.thegazette.com. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
- ^ "Southeast Iowa Union". business.mountpleasantiowa.org. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
- ^ "Pages for the 21st Century". Iowa Newspaper Association. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
- ^ "Gazette Communications buys three southeast Iowa newspapers". www.thegazette.com. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
- ^ "What Makes Iowa Newspapers Resilient?". Center for Journalism & Liberty. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
- ^ "The Gazette will move printing operations to Des Moines". AP NEWS. 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
- ^ "Gazette, Southeast Iowa Union acquire four weekly newspapers," The Gazette, August 3, 2022. Accessed 08-09-2022. [1]
External links
[edit]- Iowa Newspaper Association website
- Southeast Iowa Union website
- Southeast Iowa Union Facebook
- Southeast Iowa Union LinkedIn
- Southeast Iowa Union Twitter
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