Serving the communities in Buchanan County, Iowa and the surrounding area.

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The mission of The News is to remain an independent voice for the citizens of Buchanan County and the surrounding area, providing relevant, timely information to help families, businesses and communities experience a prosperous and enjoyable life.

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We are always happy to hear from our many customers and readers.

Let us know about your club activities and events. Tell us about people, items and events you think our readers will enjoy or benefit from reading about. Send us your photos for the Where do you Read and our Bird Watch features.

We are happy to print, Free of Charge, announcements such as weddings, engagements, births, anniversaries,  business promotions, awards and recognitions in The News.

There is a $20 charge for items that are an invitation to an event (such as an open house) and personal greetings (ex: Happy Birthday Dad from your kids). Items that  thank individuals, businesses, and groups are printed in the Classifieds and Thank-you section, prepaid at the stated rate.

Letters to the Editor and Guest Editorials are intended for citizens to express an opinion about a subject relevant to our communities. Editorial submissions do not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper or its employees. The News does not ensure the accuracy of submitted items.

The Editor welcomes letters, but reserves the right to refuse publication. Letters should be 300 words or less - due to space limitations, longer letters may be edited. Anonymous letters will NOT be printed.

Please sign your letter and provide your address and phone number. Only your name and city will be printed. You may mail or email your letter to the editor.

Regular deadline for all items is 10 AM Mondays. Due to space limitations, it is always best to submit early.

 Photos: Photos dropped at our locations or sent via US Postal service - Please include a stamped, self addressed envelop in which to return your photos. Otherwise, we will keep them at our office (for up to one year) for pick-up. 

Locations

Winthrop:

225 West Madison Street                                   PO Box 9
Winthrop, IA, 50682
319-935-3027 or 319-327-1810

Hours of Operation

Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wed:
Catch as you can - no regular hours.
 

Subscriptions:

319-935-3027 or 319-327-1810
Email Subscripitons

Classified Ads/Thank-Yous

319-935-3027 or 319-327-1810
Email Classifieds and Thank-yous

Advertising Sales

319-935-3027 or 319-327-1810
Email advertising department

Independence:

221 1st Street East  (S&K Collectibles) 319-334-9355  

Hours of Operation

Mon - Sat:
Regular Business Hours

News

319-935-3027 or 319-327-1810
Email News Department

Club News/Announcements

319-935-3027 or 319-327-1810
Email Club News/Announcements

Letters to the Editor

319-935-3027 or 319-327-1810
Email Letters to the Editor

Subscription rates are $29 for in Buchanan County, $32 outside the county and $35 out of the state of Iowa.
Subscriptions are prepaid – you may send a check to The News, PO Box 9 Winthrop Iowa 50682 or stop in and see us at 225 West Madison Street in Winthrop or at S&K Collectibles at 221 1st Street East in Independence.
We are delivered via US Mail on Thursdays.
We look forward to having you join our growing ranks of subscribers and providing you the best news about our communities.
 

THE NEWS can be found at these locations:
Winthrop: THE NEWS office, McElroys, Speede Shop
Independence: Fareway, S&K Collectibles, Hartig Drug, Music Station
Manchester: Widner Drug, Pronto
SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Call 319-935-3027 for details!