Peggy Scott, president of Missouri Press Association and publisher of Leader Publications, introduces Wildwood Mayor Joe Garritano. Wildwood was incorporated as a city in September 1995, making it one of the state’s youngest municipalities. Wildwood is also large, about 67 square miles, but home to several green spaces and parks, including Babler State Park.
Dr. Elizabeth Eikmann, an expert on St. Louis history with Missouri Humanities was the Friday lunch speaker. Eikmann’s presentation on St. Louis history covered some “unseen” aspects of the city, including a column about eligible bachelors, the “Cracker Castle” (look it up!), early photographers in St. Louis and the area’s student-produced Prom Magazine.
Dr. Elizabeth Eikmann, an expert on St. Louis history with Missouri Humanities was the Friday lunch speaker. Eikmann’s presentation on St. Louis history covered some “unseen” aspects of the city, including a column about eligible bachelors, the “Cracker Castle” (look it up!), early photographers in St. Louis and the area’s student-produced Prom Magazine.
Susan Croce Kelly speaks Friday about Route 66, which celebrates its 100th Anniversary next year. Kelly shared some of the history of how Route 66 and America’s other numbered highways came to be. Missouri Press will be providing members with a Route 66 series of stories next year by a variety of authors, including Kelly.
Susan Croce Kelly speaks Friday about Route 66, which celebrates its 100th Anniversary next year. Kelly shared some of the history of how Route 66 and America’s other numbered highways came to be. Missouri Press will be providing members with a Route 66 series of stories next year by a variety of authors, including Kelly.
Susan Croce Kelly speaks Friday about Route 66, which celebrates its 100th Anniversary next year. Kelly shared some of the history of how Route 66 and America’s other numbered highways came to be. Missouri Press will be providing members with a Route 66 series of stories next year by a variety of authors, including Kelly.
Jeremy Gulban introduces the Trenton Telegraph, a newly launched publication in Grundy County to replace the Republican-Times, which was shuttered in June. The Telegraph published its first edition the week of the convention, and the entire venture happened at the request of Mayor Jackie Soptic, who wanted to make sure her community didn’t lose its local newspaper.
Jeremy Gulban, CEO of CherryRoad Media, speaks about his company was founded and his philosophy behind community news. He also talked about technology and CherryRoad’s measured approach to adopting new processes and methods.
MPA President Peggy Scott introduces Jeremy Gulban, CEO of CherryRoad Media, which operates 18 newspapers in Missouri.
MPA President Peggy Scott introduces Jeremy Gulban, CEO of CherryRoad Media, which operates 18 newspapers in Missouri.
Jackie Soptic, mayor of Trenton, receives Missouri Press Association’s first Newspaper Champion Award for her tireless efforts in helping to restore a newspaper to the citizens of Trenton and Grundy County. Soptic said Trenton and the surrounding area has a proud history with its local media and didn’t want to see that end.
Jon Rust discusses with attendees about a possible piece of legislation that could help operators of printing plants in Missouri. He said there is some support from legislators, but newspapers could be called to lend their own support during the coming legislative session.
Dr. Colin Hitt with the PRiME Center at St. Louis University talks about the information available on Missouri’s K-12 education system and how journalists can use the data for their reporting
Dr. Colin Hitt with the PRiME Center at St. Louis University talks about the information available on Missouri’s K-12 education system and how journalists can use the data for their reporting
Dr. Colin Hitt with the PRiME Center at St. Louis University talks about the information available on Missouri’s K-12 education system and how journalists can use the data for their reporting
Dr. Colin Hitt with the PRiME Center at St. Louis University talks about the information available on Missouri’s K-12 education system and how journalists can use the data for their reporting
Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Male talks about his philosophy and goals for the statewide office.
Peggy Scott introduces Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek, who talked about his philosophy and goals for the statewide office.
Peggy Scott introduces Don Corrigan, who talked Saturday morning how newspaper people can use their reporting skills to transition to a career as book authors, including how to find inspiration from the content you’re already writing about.
