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Share your life stories
Feb 1, 2022
If you write columns, essays, observations from your own life or just a letter to Mom, you might use a model from best-selling author Robert Fulghum.
Stand up for the truth in your community
Feb 1, 2022
‘I got tired of the paper being part of the problem with people treating each other with a lack of respect. I realized we weren’t going to change anyone’s mind, and it wasn’t worth ...
AP lets nonmember weeklies republish its investigative story about 2020 election fraud
Jan 1, 2022
The truth has prevailed among most Americans, but not among most Republicans, and that’s a real problem for democracy — and for journalism, which is supposed to serve it.
Are you ready for the new year? Take inventory, prepare calendar
Jan 1, 2022
Many of the things you cover spanning hard news and features are the same year after year. Use the opportunity to explore new ideas and approaches for coverage. When is the last time you’ve really ...
COVID-19 remains a local story
Jan 1, 2022
COVID-19 remains a local story, especially if elective surgeries are getting canceled again, especially if our hospitals are running out of beds again, especially if our beleaguered health care systems ...
Through the viewfinder — first quarter 2022
Jan 1, 2022
Winning photographs in the First Quarter 2022 Pub Aux Photo contest, taken from Dec. 11, 2020, to Dec. 11, 2021, captured breathtaking images.
2022 NIE serial story — Generations of Missouri
Dec 29, 2021
The 8-chapter story features family members from the year 1821 to the present. Events from the Dred Scott decision, the building of the Eads Bridge, to connect Illinois to Missouri, the 1904 World’s ...
Far too little fraud to make a difference in election, AP finds; it allows non-subscribing weeklies to republish story
Dec 17, 2021
Millions of Americans believe the 2020 election was stolen. That's not true, The Associated Press concluded after exhaustive investigations in the six most closely decided states.
Innovative, creative content is every newspaper’s real stock in trade
Dec 15, 2021
The Strickers believe their effort for feature stories is worth it. While the newspaper industry in general has struggled with declining circulation, the Okawville Times has had an increase in circulation, ...
