Storytelling fuels the newspaper industry through 2015
Caroline Little notes the shift to longer, more analytic stories and embraces digital design, mobile access, and startup partnerships to engage readers. She cites millennial audiences, the 2015 NMA conference in Nashville, and investigative reporting as core strengths guiding ethical, accurate local storytelling.
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American Press Institute
NAA mediaXchange
Nashville
Martin Karl Schibbye
Ethiopia
Sally Mason to retire as University of Iowa president
Sally Mason announces retirement effective August 1 after serving since 2007 as the university’s 20th president. Her tenure includes the new US Children’s Hospital the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery building and campus improvements. Cedar Rapids secures a $2 million federal grant for watershed conservation to reduce flood risk and enhance water quality. Xavier High School celebrates Tom Lilly’s 300th girls basketball win in 17 years, praising staff students and parents.
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Sally Mason
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Mason
US Children’s Hospital
Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery
Cedar Rapids
Xavier High School
Tom Lilly
Lilly
Lottery security chief charged in Hot Lotto fraud case
Eddie R. Tipton of Norwalk, director of security for Multi-State Lottery, was arrested on two counts of fraud for allegedly buying a 2010 $16.5 million winning Hot Lotto ticket and attempting to claim the prize, while employees of lottery vendors face play restrictions. The Iowa City School District weighs birthday treat policy and book reading option. Governor Branstad proposes phasing out state mental health services at Mount Pleasant and Clarinda, shifting to community providers and remaining institutions.
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Eddie R. Tipton
Norwalk
Tipton
Terry Branstad
Mount Pleasant
Clarinda
Letter argues safety over gas tax, advocates cameras on highways
Floyd Sandford urges shifting policy from road maintenance to public road safety with traffic cameras on major highways. He questions Rep. Blum’s votes on executive pay, Keystone XL, and oil spill liability, urging accountability for polluters and taxpayer protections.
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Treasury Department
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Blum
Iowa
Floyd Sandford
Cedar Rapids
Romney nostalgia and the 2016 run idea
Jonah Goldberg argues Romney lacks broad appeal beyond donors and that nostalgia for 2012 is unlikely to fuel a successful 2016 bid. He notes Obama fatigue, the 2012 exit poll insights, and the GOP field’s depth while critiquing Romney’s authenticity and donor-driven support.
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Fox News
Jeb Bush
America
Obama
Massachusetts
Hillary Clinton
GOP
Bush
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