Missouri Press Association

12/24/2025

12/19/2025

MPA on the road: Ted Lawrence (far left) and Chad Stebbins (far right) visited The Laclede County Record in Lebanon on Thursday afternoon, meeting with publisher Jennifer Early, editor Steve Smith, and reporter Jack Silberberg. Smith and Stebbins were on the Muleskinner staff together at the University of Central Missouri but hadn't seen each other in 40 years.

12/18/2025

Springfield Mayor Jeff Schrag, who was MPA president in 2017 and continues to serve on the Missouri Press Service board, is selling his Daily Events legal newspaper to another MPA member.

The deal is expected to close Dec. 31, according to the news release.

12/16/2025

The Missouri Supreme Court announced today a restructuring of operating rules that govern public access to the records of the judicial department of Missouri.

The refinements won't take effect until July 1, 2026, but they should provide helpful guidance for lawyers and the public now.

12/12/2025

MPA on the road: Ted Lawrence (far left) and Chad Stebbins visited The Vedette in Greenfield today and had a great conversation with general manager Krista Guy (second from left) and editor Marlene DeClue. Marlene ran the paper for 35 years before retiring in 2018. When the paper faced closure two years ago, the mother-daughter team of Marlene and Krista bought it to ensure that the communities of Dade County still had a reliable news source. They serve Greenfield, Lockwood, Dadeville, Walnut Grove, Miller, Everton, and Ash Grove.

12/11/2025

See the photos: Lisa Rau, a former TV journalist who served for decades as the chief spokesperson for Silver Dollar City, died Dec. 11, 2025. bit.ly/3KXhnC7

12/11/2025

Missouri Life magazine, which edited and designed our Missouri Newspaper Heritage Trail booklet, has a nice article about it.

Missouri Papers Have Played Key Roles Few states have newspaper histories that rival Missouri’s. Its history began on July 12, 1808, when Joseph Charless pulled the first issue of the Missouri Gazette from his Ramage press. It was the first newspaper published west of the Mississippi River. The Mi...

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking for your support.
The Missouri Press Foundation works every day to honor our journalism heritage, strengthen today’s newsrooms, and prepare the next generation of reporters and editors—especially in rural Missouri.

From student scholarships to hands-on training to programs that protect the future of local news, your gift directly empowers trustworthy journalism in our communities.

Please consider donating today.

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10/23/2025

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You're Invited
Gary Kremer Retirement Open House
Thursday, October 30, 2025
4-6 p.m.
Center for Missouri Studies, 605 Elm Street, Columbia, Missouri
Free and Open to the Public
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Please join us for an open house reception at the Center for Missouri Studies as we honor executive director Gary Kremer for his 21 years of preserving Missouri's past and leading with vision at the State Historical Society of Missouri. Help us celebrate Gary's remarkable legacy and wish him well in his retirement!
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10/19/2025

Ten years ago today, MPA hired an outspoken young man working at the Bolivar Herald-Free Press to be editor of Missouri Press News and the weekly eBulletin. Matthew Barba has gone on to become an indispensable member of the MPA team, serving as our photographer, webmaster, tech guy, co-administrator of the annual Better Newspaper Contest, and cheerleader. Happy 10th anniversary, Matthew!

10/18/2025

MPA President Peggy Scott, Advertising Director Ted Lawrence, and Executive Director Chad Stebbins had a busy day on Friday, visiting the Springfield Business Journal, Springfield Daily Citizen, and the Springfield News-Leader. Here, they are with SBJ Executive Editor Christine Temple (far left) and SBJ Publisher Marty Goodnight (far right).

10/17/2025

Amanda Mendez, editor and publisher of the Howell County News in Willow Springs, won the "Bright Idea" contest this afternoon at the Ozark Press Association meeting in Cassville. Amanda's "Great Christmas Giveaway" double-truck section ran for six weeks in 2024, attracted 23 sponsors, and made an $8,000 profit.