Missouri Press Association
Serving Missouri Newspapers Since 1867
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Yesterday at 11:00 AM
In October, I channeled the spirit of Halloween (the actual spirit, not the pop-up shop) to run down a list of things that scare me and threaten our industry. In keeping with that theme, it seems …
Monday, October 19
The Missouri Press Association (MPA) and the Missouri Broadcasters Association (MBA) have filed a petition in Cole County Circuit Court against the Missouri State Highway Patrol, saying the agency is …
Wednesday, October 14
Thomas Charles Warden, 92, former co-owner of Warden Publishing, died Oct. 8, 2026, at his home.
Tuesday, October 13
Lora Annice Drewel Steiner, 105, former co-owner of the Vandalia Leader, died Oct. 8, 2026, at her home.
Monday, October 12
Nicholas G. Penniman IV, 88, a newspaper publisher, author, and conservationist died Sept. 29, 2026.
Friday, October 9
The Missouri Press Association has received two new member applications for consideration. Applications are for weekly newspapers in Shell Knob and Monroe City.
Monday, October 5
Ronald Ray Bogue, 89, a former reporter for the Joplin Globe, died Sept. 22, 2026. Growing up in Oklahoma, Bogue joined the Navy Reserves after high school then went on to attend Northeastern …
Monday, October 5
Brian Wayne Kratzer, 56, a professor at the Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia died Sept. 13, 2026. Kratzer was director of photography for the Columbia Missourian and a professor of …
Friday, October 2
The Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame grew by five this year as the 36th class of honorees was inducted during Missouri Press Association’s (MPA) 160th Annual Convention and Trade Show, Sept. 24-26, …
Sunday, September 27
For her persistence, courage, and sheer determination to seize every opportunity to do meaningful reporting, Amanda Mendez, publisher and editor-in-chief of the Howell County News, Willow Springs, …
Saturday, September 26
Missouri Press Association for a second year partnered with the A-Mark Foundation to award a total of $15,000 to Missouri journalists and news organizations. The A-Mark Foundation is a nonpartisan …
Friday, September 25
Congratulations to the Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Inductees include Linda Geist, Ken Newton, Mará Rose Williams, Mark Maassen and Jean Maneke. Videos shown during the …
