Southeast Iowa Union

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

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

## History[edit]

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 Thursdays readers receive their old local newspaper.[2]

The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) bought the three newspapers in 2016.[1][5][6]

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

## References[edit]

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The Southeast Iowa Union — your source for local news". www.southeastiowaunion.com. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "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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