Southeast Iowa Union

The Southeast Iowa Union is a weekdaily regional newspaper based in Washington, Mt. Pleasant, and Fairfield, Iowa, United States. The newspaper serves Jefferson, Henry and Washington counties.[1][2][3]

Southeast Iowa Union
TypeWeekdaily newspaper
FormatBroadsheet
Owner(s)The Gazette
FoundedAugust 2019
Headquarters111 N Marion Ave, Washington, IA, 52353, U.S.
CountryUnited States
Websitewww.southeastiowaunion.com

The Fairfield edition of the Southeast Iowa Union is a participant in the Iowa Newspaper Association.[4]

History

The Southeast Iowa Union was launched in 2019 from the merger of three newspapers: the Washington Evening Journal, The Fairfield Ledger, and Mt. Pleasant News.[1][2] On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday readers receive the Southeast Iowa Union. On Thursday readers receive their old local newspaper.[2]

The Gazette bought the three newspapers in 2016.[1][5][6]

In 2021, printing operations were moved from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines, Iowa.[7]

References
  1. "The Southeast Iowa Union — your source for local news". www.southeastiowaunion.com. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
  2. "The Journal Saves 5 Day Delivery & Launches the Southeast Iowa Union". City of Washington, Iowa. 2019-08-06. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
  3. "Links-Jefferson County Government - Fairfield IA". jeffersoncounty.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
  4. "Pages for the 21st Century". Iowa Newspaper Association. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
  5. "Gazette Communications buys three southeast Iowa newspapers". www.thegazette.com. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
  6. "What Makes Iowa Newspapers Resilient?". Center for Journalism & Liberty. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
  7. "The Gazette will move printing operations to Des Moines". AP NEWS. 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
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