Welcome Kit Discover the benefits of being a subscriber Springfield News-Leader Dear Subscriber, 651 N. Boonville Ave We know you have many choices these days for news Springfield, MO 65806 coverage, both locally and nationally, and supporting a PART OF THE USA TODAY NETWORK free press has never been more critical. That’s why I want to thank you for your support of Springfield News-Leader, ensuring we can continue crafting stories that impact the community and the world at large. For more than 151 years, the Springfield News-Leader has been serving readers in the Ozarks, delivering stories that affect, inform and inspire you. And this is only the beginning of the benefits you receive as a subscriber of Springfield News-Leader. Your subscription includes unlimited access to news-leader.com and our mobile apps with breaking news and personalized news alerts, exclusive newsletters tailored to your interests and more exciting perks. This welcome kit includes helpful and important information about your subscription. You can also view this information online at help.news-leader.com. Thank you for supporting Springfield News-Leader.
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4 GETTING STARTED 5 RESOURCES & CONTACT INFORMATION 6 SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS Newsletters Get exclusive newsletters and the latest news with Daily Briefing and more topics. Podcasts Listen to award-winning podcasts from Springfield News-Leader and across the network. Social Media Follow us on social media for even more news coverage. e-Edition Access the digital copy of the newspaper on any device. Bonus Subscription Give one digital subscription to a family member or friend, for free! 7 Mobile Apps Stay on the pulse with our suite of mobile apps.
8 ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT Making Changes to Your Account Change your mailing address, update your password and more. Billing & Payment Learn about our secure EZ Pay program or how to make a payment online or by phone. Place a Temporary Hold on Print Delivery Suspend or resume delivery of your print edition. Report a Delivery Issue Contact us to report an issue with your print delivery. How to Access the e-Edition Create your online account to access the newspaper on your devices. Getting Started
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Stay on the pulse with our apps. The Springfield News-Leader app includes breaking news alerts, personalized news feeds with “My Topics,” offline reading and immersive VR experiences. The e-Edition, or Print Edition, app allows you to access the latest print edition on any device, anytime. Visit your app store to download and get started.
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