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July 10, 2019 Iowa Newspaper Association

Volume 36 Issue 26 www.INAnews.com

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MEETINGS INA, INF & INA Services Artist Nellie Verne Walker created this sculpture for the Iowa Women’s Suffrage Memorial, which was installed in 1934 in the State Capitol. Co. Boards Photo courtesy of the State Historical Society of Iowa Friday, July 19 Find this photo and other content sponsored by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs by visiting https://inanews.com/ foundation/giving/iowa-department-of/. REMINDERS DSA Nomination Deadline Friday, August 2 INF offers excellent, free content from MEP Nomination Deadline Friday, August 2 Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs he series offers fresh stories about arts, history, film and culture from the Iowa T Department of Cultural Affairs. With solid reporting, stylish writing and lively photos, this publish-ready content covers every corner of the state to help readers discover the people and places ABOUT THE WRITERS. Michael Morain covered that make Iowa such a fascinating place to live. arts and culture for the Des Moines Register from 2005 to 2016 before becoming the communications manager at NEW ARTICLES AVAILABLE TODAY. The July series the Department of Cultural Affairs. He is a two-time fellow of articles are available today for download from the INA of the National Endowment for the Arts Institute for Arts website, and cover the follow topics: Journalism and (more important) the nephew and grandson Women's suffrage -Iowa became the 10th state to of two INA Master Editor-Publishers: Rick Morain and the ratify the 19th Amendment on July 2, 1919. A hundred late Fred Morain of Jefferson. years later, Iowans are celebrating the anniversary with an Jeff Morgan has served the Department of Cultural array of statewide events -- even as a half-dozen women are running for president. Affairs since 2004, following two decades of experience in Plein air painting - With just an easel, a canvas, some public relations, for Des Moines Performing Arts (formerly brushes and paints, Iowa artists are reviving the tradition the Des Moines Civic Center), and journalism, for the Des of outdoor painting. The Iowa State Fair is hosting the first Moines Register, Des Moines Business Record, Iowa City plein air painting competition that anyone can remember, Press-Citizen and various Meredith Corp. publications. while other events are scheduled for Corning and Keosauqua. Visit https://inanews.com/foundation/giving/iowa- Please contact Geof Fischer at (515) 422-9070 or gfischer@ department-of/ to download this month's series and to view inanews.com for additional information or if you have questions. the archive of articles from previous months.

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meeting minutes Iowa Newspaper Association Board of Directors | Executive Committee June 26, 2019 Minutes Phone 515-244-2145 The INA Board of Directors Executive Committee met via conference Website www.INAnews.com call at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present: Karen Spurgeon, Bloomfield Democrat; Terry Christensen, Fort Dodge Messenger and INA Executive INA/CNA/INF STAFF Trevis Mayfield, Maquoketa Sentinel-Press. Also present was Susan DEPARTMENT MANAGERS Patterson Plank, INA. Committee Executive Director Minutes Votes Taken: Susan Patterson Plank A. On a motion by Christensen, seconded by Spurgeon, the ext. 125 [email protected] Executive Committee voted to accept the recommendation of Sales and Marketing Director the INA Nominating Committee to the INA Board that Jaime Samantha Fett Zweibohmer, Humboldt Independent fill the unexpired term ext. 140 [email protected] of Jake Krob. Krob was elected in 2017. Communications Director B. On a motion by Spurgeon, seconded by Christensen, the Cicely Gordon Executive Committee appointed to the INA Board Paula ext. 133 [email protected] Buenger, Spencer Daily Reporter to fill the open Director position due to the resignation of Steve Fisher, Dubuque Development Director Geof Fischer Telegraph Herald. Fisher’s term would have expired in 2020. ext. 132 [email protected] C. On a motion by Spurgeon, seconded by Mayfield, the Executive Committee appointed to the INA Services Co. Board Matt Media Director Bryant, Washington Evening Journal to fill the open Director Autumn Phillips position due to the resignation of Chris Edwards, Cedar Rapids ext. 136 [email protected] Gazette. Network Sales Manager Rachelle Kjellberg There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:28 a.m. ext. 126 [email protected] Respectfully submitted, Program Director Susan Patterson Plank Jana Shepherd ext. 159 [email protected] Technology & Digital Development Manager Susan James ext. 129 [email protected]

BOARD PRESIDENTS Iowa Newspaper Association question Kristin Grabinoski, Armstrong Journal 712-868-3460 of the week [email protected] INA Services Company Who is “the press”? Becky Maxwell, Centerville Daily Iowegian 641-856-6336 Courts have long struggled with this seemingly easy [email protected] question. While no doubt exists that “mainstream” media, Iowa Newspaper Foundation such as broadcast stations, newspapers and magazines Mark Rhoades, Missouri Valley Times-News enjoy the freedom of “the press,” the line gets blurrier 712-642-2791 in cases involving underground newspapers, freelance [email protected] writers and pamphleteers. In general, however, courts U.S. MAIL have defined “the press” so as to include all publishers. Iowa Newspaper Association The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, for example, has 319 East 5th St. said that First Amendment protections extend to “‘every Des Moines, IA 50309 sort of publication which affords a vehicle of information and opinion.’” von Bulow v. von Bulow, 811 F.2d 136, INA LEGAL HOTLINE 515-283-3100 (paid service) 144 (2d Cir.) (quoting Lovell v. Griffin, 303 U.S. 444, 452 (1938)), cert. denied, 481 U.S. 1015 (1987).

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Registration fee: free to Iowa Newspaper Association members Find out more at www.onlinemediacampus.com or contact Erica Wipperling at 515-422-9052 or [email protected].

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SEND YOUR COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM(S) AND FEE TO: IOWA NEWSPAPER FOUNDATION, 319 E. 5th St., Des Moines, IA 50309 EMAIL to [email protected] or REGISTER ONLINE at ONLINEMEDIACAMPUS.COM

RECEIPT OF REGISTRATION: You will receive log-in instructions 48-hours prior to the webinar you’ve registered for. If you have questions, please contact Erica Wipperling at [email protected] or 515-422-9052. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD 2020 NOMINATION FORM

The INA Distinguished Service Award is presented each year at the association's annual convention to the individual(s) in the state who, in the opinion of the selection committee, best meet(s) the following criteria: 1. The nominee must be an employee or former employee of or contributor to an Iowa newspaper or associated with a university, college or newspaper association having close ties with Iowa newspapers; 2. The nominee shall have contributed greatly to his or her newspaper, and/or to his or her community and or the newspaper industry in general; 3. Longevity should have little effect on the nominee's qualifications; 4. Individuals who have received the INA's Master Editor-Publisher award are not eligible to win the Distinguished Service Award.

I nominate the following individual for consideration by the selection committee to receive the INA Distinguished Service Award: Name: ______Newspaper: ______Nominated by: Name: ______Newspaper: ______Please include all relevant support materials.

This award is open to all members of the newspaper staff! Potential A complete nomination candidates might be advertising directors, circulation managers, back will include the following: shop superintendents and press operators, as well as news and sports • A letter of support from editors, publishers and business managers. the nominator The award is one of the most prestigious awards given to newspaper • Basic resume of the professionals in Iowa. The selection committee of past recipients is nominee's service to instructed to be very demanding. The award(s) will be presented at the the newspaper and the Past Presidents' Luncheon during the INA Convention on February 7, 2020. community Nominations not selected will also be considered in 2021 and 2022. Some • Additional letters of people may have been nominated for this award in the past but did not support from community receive it due to a lack of information about the nominee. Nominators members, co-workers or should feel free to re-nominate such individuals and include more details others about their qualifications. • Other materials that Contributions should be over a period of time and all three areas support the nominee's (newspaper, community and industry) are considered. application

Deadline for Nomination: August 2, 2019 Mail to: Iowa Newspaper Association, Attn: Jana Shepherd, 319 East 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 | Email to: [email protected] DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD WINNERS

1982 1996 2008 Frank Nye, Cedar Rapids Gazette Dave Paxton, Albia Newspapers Terry Wilson, Davenport Quad-City Times Matt Lawrence, Ottumwa Courier Mary Lou Hinrichsen, DeWitt Observer Bill Wundram, Davenport Quad-City Times Paul Norris, Marshalltown Times-Republican Shirley Omer, Primghar O’Brien Co. Bell Bill Tubbs, Eldridge North Scott Press 1984 1997 Sharon Alban, Ogden Reporter Donald Lundgren, Clinton Herald Mark Bowden, Cedar Rapids Gazette Les Moeller, Iowa City Daily Iowan Harold Aardema, Doon Press 2009 Al Efner, Ottumwa Courier Margaret VanderWeerdt, Sully Diamond Trail Mary Rueter, DeWitt Observer 1985 News Jo Martin, Iowa Falls Times-Citizen J. Burl Tiedemann, Adel Dallas County News Gene Bloom, Woodbine Twiner (posthumous) Jay Luther, Iowa Falls Times-Citizen Harry Mauck Jr., Council Bluffs Nonpareil 1998 Esther Williams, Vinton Cedar Valley Daily Times Marni Mellen, Fairfield Daily Ledger 2010 Jim Normandin, Dubuque Telegraph Herald 1986 Jay Mohr, Sibley Osceola Co. Gazette Tribune John McCormally, Burlington Hawk Eye (posthumous) Alan Mores, Harlan Newspapers Harold Roberts, Creston News Advertiser Tom Johnson, Waukon Standard Jeff Grant, Sheldon N’West Iowa Review Max Maxon, Webster City Freeman Journal Merle Kent Shawd, Woodward NE Dallas Co. Record 2011 1987 1999 Bill Monroe, Iowa Newspaper Association Frederick Simpson, Atlantic News-Telegraph Gary Spurgeon, Bloomfield Democrat Bill Kunerth, Iowa State University James Flansburg, Des Moines Register 2012 Harold Bailey, Perry Chief Tom Emmerson, Iowa State University Chuck Offenburger, Des Moines Register 1988 Jack Marlowe, Maquoketa Sentinel Press Kathleen Richardson, Drake University Hollis Nordyke, Ames Tribune 2000 Norma Thurman, Stuart Herald L. Jay Smith, Fort Dodge Messenger Dave Storey, Cedar Rapids Gazette Jackson Baty, University of Northern Iowa LeAnn Pisarik, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun 2013 Barbara Mack, Iowa State University (posthumous) 1989 Dr. Kenneth Starck, University of Iowa Max Heath, National Newspaper Association David Kruidenier, Des Moines Register 2001 Herb Strentz, Drake University Jack Crook, Knoxville Journal-Express Keith Luchtel, Nyemaster Goode Lois Jacobs, Marshalltown Times-Republican Barb Lyon, Mapleton Press Stuart Clark, Tipton Conservative Cal Olson, Sioux City Journal Jim Magdefrau, Newspapers of Benton Co. 2014 1990 2002 Genevieve Mauck Stoufer, Council Bluffs Bill Rediger, Dyersville Commercial Paul Gauthier, Corning-Adams Co. Free Press Irene Wilcox, Madrid Register-News Rick Morain, Jefferson Herald Jay P. Wagner, Des Moines Business Record Rosalie Johnson, Eldridge North Scott Press Gil Cranberg, Des Moines Register Connie Wagner, Sheldon N’West Iowa Review Helen Zogg, Eldridge North Scott Press George Mills, Des Moines Register 2015 1991 Rox Laird, Des Moines Register Dale Kueter, Cedar Rapids Gazette 2003 Michael Gartner, Des Moines Oline Stigers, Cedar Rapids Gazette Larry Peterson, Creston News Advertiser Walt Stevens, Fort Dodge Messenger Harrison ‘Skip” Weber, INA Michael Giudicessi, Faegre Baker Daniels Bill Casey, Iowa City Daily Iowan Ron Slechta, Tama News-Herald Edward “Mike” Lyon, Mapleton Press 2016 1992 2004 Bruce Binning, Denison Bulletin & Review Robert Woodward, Drake University Chris Mudge, Iowa Newspaper Association Phyllis Fleming, Cedar Rapids Gazette Don Magdefrau, Belle Plaine Union William Zima, University of Iowa Tom Yunt, Dubuque Telegraph Herald Vicky Decker, Seymour Herald Amy Duncan, Indianola Record-Herald & Tribune 1993 Karen Young, Seymour Herald 2017 Larry Johnson, Fort Dodge Messenger Michael Bugeja, Iowa State University Al Pinder, Grinnell Herald-Register 2005 Deb Geisler, Jefferson Herald Carolyn Cole Gage, Villisca Review Mark Wicks, Charles City Press Connie White, Creston News Advertiser Doug Melvold, Maquoketa Sentinel-Press 1994 Drake Mabry, Des Moines Register / Ames Tribune Scott Sundstrom, (former) INA lobbyist Beth Dalbey, Adel Dallas County News Gary Alban, Ogden Reporter Ken Robinson, Bayard News-Gazette 2018 Brian Cooper, Dubuque Telegraph Herald 2006 Scott Spurgeon, Bloomfield Democrat Jerry Moriarity, Mason City Globe-Gazette Ron Schuety, Altoona Herald-Mitchellville Index Don Dauterive, Iowa Falls Times Citizen Randy Evans, Des Moines Register 1995 LeAnn Larson, West Union Fayette County Union Bill Mertens, Burlington Hawk Eye 2019 Richard Goughnour, Mediapolis News 2007 Dorine Peterson, Creston News Joe Roth, Hampton Newspapers Bob Andersen, Elkader Clayton County Register Perry Bell, Knoxville Journal Express David Johnson, West Branch Times Wayne Davis, Seymour Herald Nick Workman, Ottumwa Courier master editor-publisher award 2020 NOMINATION FORM

The Master Editor-Publisher award is one of the most prestigious awards given to Iowa newspaper professionals. THE FOUR SELECTION CRITERIA ARE: • The nominee has worked hard; • The nominee has influenced unselfishly; • The nominee has thought soundly; • The nominee has lived honorably.

Eligibility: This award may be given to any person who at the time of the selection is actively engaged in editing and/or publishing a newspaper which is a member in good standing of the Iowa Newspaper Association.

I nominate the following individual for consideration by the selection committee to receive the INA Master Editor-Publisher Award: Name: ______Newspaper: ______Address: ______Nominated by: Name: ______Newspaper: ______Address: ______

Please supply the selection committee with a complete nomination (as A complete nomination outlined at right) as well as any information you think will be helpful in will include the following: deciding on the award winners for this year. The committee has requested • A letter of support from the that this information be as complete and thorough as possible. Nominations nominator without such information will not be considered. The selection committee of past recipients is instructed to be very demanding. The award(s) will • Basic resume of the be presented at the Awards Banquet during the INA Convention on nominee's newspaper career February 7, 2020. (Nominations not selected will also be considered in • Additional letters of support 2021 and 2022.) from co-workers or others

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS AUGUST 2, 2019. Please return this form and other related material to: Iowa Newspaper Association, Attn: Jana Shepherd, 319 E. 5th St., Des Moines, IA 50309.

IOWA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION MASTER EDITOR-PUBLISHER AWARD WINNERS 1932 1950 1968 1985 2002 Joseph F. Grawe, Waverly John Huston, Ottumwa Reeves Hall, Independence Al Schafer, Eldora Dirk and Lee van der Linden, Belmond Harvey Ingham, Des Moines Willis Overholser, Sibley Deemer Lee, Estherville Richard Gross, Council Bluffs Mary Rueter, DeWitt Elmer E. Taylor, Traer S.E. Tennant, Colfax John Feuling, New Hampton Carl Cassidy, Lime Springs Tom Yunt, Dubuque 1933 1951 1969 1986 2003 Ed M. Smith, Winterset James Wilson, Carroll Dwight Purcell, Hampton John (Andy) Anderson, Spencer David Paxton, Albia E.P. Adler, Davenport Duane E. Dewel, Algona F. A. Wortman, Malvern Shirley Omer, Primghar Mike Simmons, Marengo Forrest Kilmer, Davenport W.G. Ray, Grinnell David Sutherland, Sr., Montezuma A. M. Patterson, Mount Pleasant Dana Larsen, Storm Lake Herbert Clark, Tipton 1934 1952 1970 2004 G.E. Whitehead, Perry 1987 W. C. Jarnagin, Storm Lake Joe f. Hladky, Jr., Cedar Rapids Larry Woellert, Anamosa/Manchester Will F. Lindsey, Leon Keith Hawk, Knoxville Rick Morain, Jefferson Wm. P. Moscrip, Marshalltown Jerry Bloom, Logan Mark Bowden, Cedar Rapids B.H. Shearer, Columbus Junction Robert Melvold, Maquoketa Grant Caswell, Des Moines Len Strasburg, Manchester Gary Lindsey, Leon Wm. P. Wortman, Malvern 1953 1971 Lee P. Loomis, Mason City 1988 2005 W. J. Carmichael, Webster City 1935 A. L. Frisbie, Grinnell Joe Hladky III, Cedar Rapids Brad Hicks, Hampton John Baldridge, Chariton John c. Hartman, Waterloo John Vanderwicken, Grundy Center Dave Norris, Marshalltown Bill Casey, Iowa City Wayne & Jeanne Davis, Seymour M.A. Aasgaard, Lake Mills Don Reid, West Des Moines Gary & Sharon Alban, Ogden David Allen, Lamoni Ben & Lucy Colby, Rock Rapids 1936 1954 1972 2006 James R. Rhodes, Newton W. D. Archie, Shenandoah Fred Grawe, Waverly 1989 Art & John Cullen, Storm Lake K.F. Baldridge, Bloomfield Carl Caswell, Clarinda Robert Larson, Albia Gary Spurgeon, Bloomfield Connie Wimer, Des Moines Wm. Allender, Chariton E. J. Van Nostrand, Creston Steve Mores, Harlan Dan DeBettignies, Montezuma 1937 Harris Honsey, Lake Mills Thomas W. Purcell, Hampton 1955 1973 2007 Benjamin F. Carter, Jr., Forest City E.P. Chase, Atlantic L. B. Watt, Grinnell 1990 Rick Fromm, Decorah G. Wiley Beveridge, Williamsburg Victor Lovejoy, Jefferson Lloyd O. Brewer, Newton Burl Tiedemann, Adel Larry Bushman, Fort Dodge K. H. Sidey, Greenfield Charles Davis, Iowa Falls Mary Louise Robinson, Bayard 1938 James Patton, Gowrie 2008 1974 Ward Barnes, Eagle Grove 1956 Paul Bunge, Osage Martin Bunge, Marengo Harold V. Ellis, Marengo Robert J. McCoy, Waterloo Orville Elder, Washington Gary Milks, Fort Madison Paul Norris, Marshalltown William L. Lindsey, Leon 1991 J.G. Lucas, Madrid Howard Query, Mason City Harry E. Taylor, Traer Prof. James Schwartz, I.S.U. John Robertson, Cedar Rapids H. M. “Johnny” Jones, Monticello Lloyd & Alice Madson, Northwood 1939 1957 2009 Jesse M. Beck, Centerville Ed & Billie Robinson, Hartley Lowell Carlson, Bellevue C.W. Moody, Burlington 1975 Jim Hodges, Wapello John M. Grimes, Osceola A.W. Hamblin, Bedford Albert Pinder, Grinnell Ken Chaney, Sigourney Scott Snyder, Adel Carl E. Sexauer, Ogden John van der Linden, Sibley 1992 Brian Cooper, Dubuque Carter Pitts, LeMars Drake Mabry, Ames Dennis Wilcox, Madrid 1940 1958 Jim Lindvall, Griswold W.C. Dewel, Algona Walter Williams, Fairfield 1976 Jerry Blue, West Union 2010 Chas. Rogers, Mt. Pleasant Charles Hacke, Sac City Everett A. Streit, Clinton Amy Duncan, Indianola Paul C. Woods, Sheldon George Carman, Buffalo Center Kenneth A. Robinson, Bayard 1993 Ron Peterson, Sioux City Virgil Oakman, Lake View William Ferguson, Glidden Peter Wagner, Sheldon 1941 1959 Don Magdefrau, Benton Co. Chas. N. 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