Missouri Press Association
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Monday, September 7
Megan Jantos is owner and publisher of The Weston Chronicle, which she recently bought from Jim and Beth McPherson. Jantos is also a former U.S. Army military police officer.
Saturday, September 5
The 160th annual Missouri Press Association convention convenes in Columbia in a few short weeks. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the future of reading the news.
Friday, September 4
At least one Missouri publisher has turned to direct digital printing after experiencing ongoing problems with his web press printer. Jimmy Sexton, owner and publisher of the Neosho Daily News …
Thursday, September 3
I have always preferred the broadsheet newspaper format. Early in my career, I never had much use for tabloids, thinking they weren’t “real” newspapers. Blame the National Enquirer , if you …
Wednesday, September 2
KRAKOW, Poland — My son and I spent two weeks in this wonderful city, hosted by an editor of one of Poland’s leading papers. One weekend, we hiked with him through a hailstorm to a chalet high in …
Tuesday, September 1
I’ve spent a good part of this year telling you to show up. Show up for your newspaper. Show up for your community. Show up for MPA. I’ve asked that you bring new ideas, that you not hesitate to …
Tuesday, September 1
Four Missouri journalists were part of this year’s Golden Dozen, 12 of the best editorials submitted in the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editor’s Golden Quill contest. Missouri Press …
Tuesday, September 1
Four Missouri journalists were part of this year’s Golden Dozen, 12 of the best editorials submitted in the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editor’s Golden Quill contest. Missouri Press …
Thursday, August 27
Missouri’s newspapers have employed thousands of individuals over the years, from journalists and photographers to print production and receptionists. Uniting the varied perspectives each of those …
Wednesday, August 26
Elio “Lee” Battaglia, 97, a renowned photojournalist and educator, died Aug. 8, 2026, peacefully. Born in Italy, he immigrated to the United States after World War II. He enlisted in the …
Wednesday, August 26
Monroe Dodd, 77, longtime Kansas City newspaperman, died Aug. 7, 2026, after a 10-year battle with prostate cancer. Receiving his bachelor’s in journalism from the University of Kansas, Dodd …
Tuesday, August 25
With students returning to classes at the end of August and National Literacy Day approaching on Sept. 8, now is a great time to remind teachers within your districts that you use the Newspapers in …
Friday, August 14
Kent Murray Ford, 78, passed away peacefully at home in Columbia, Missouri, on July 31, 2026, after a recent cancer diagnosis. He was born in Eldora, Iowa, on April 6, 1948, the son of Donna Joye …
Friday, August 14
The following excerpt is from Kent Ford's memoir, Boomer Tales: Adventures of a Part-Time Delinquent. It is republished here with permission. Kent Ford was editor of Missouri Press News for 25 …
Monday, August 10
Six acclaimed photojournalists will expand the ranks of the Missouri Photojournalism Hall of Fame during a Thursday, Nov. 12 induction ceremony at the State Historical Society of Missouri’s …
