| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner | Adams MultiMedia |
| Founded | August 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | 111 N Marion Ave, Washington, IA, 52353, U.S. |
| Country | United States |
| Website | southeastiowaunion.com |
The Southeast Iowa Union is an American online regional newspaper based in Washington, Mt. Pleasant, and Fairfield, Iowa that is published twice a week.[1] The newspaper serves Jefferson, Henry and Washington counties.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
The Fairfield edition of the Southeast Iowa Union is a participant in the Iowa Newspaper Association.[8]
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.[2][3] On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday readers receive the Southeast Iowa Union. On Thursday readers receive their old local newspaper.[3]
The Gazette bought the three newspapers in 2016.[2][9][10] In 2021, printing operations were moved from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines, Iowa.[11]
In July 2022, The Gazette purchased four weekly newspapers – the Star Press-Union of Belle Plaine, the Marengo Pioneer Republican of Iowa County, Williamsburg Journal Tribune, and Poweshiek County Chronicle Republican of Grinnell – from Gannett (owners of The Des Moines Register). Editorial, advertising and business functions of the four weekly newspapers, the oldest title of which dates to 1856, are based in Washington; editorial content had been overseen by the Register under previous ownership.[12]
In November 2025, Southeast Iowa Union and 11 other community newspapers were sold to Adams MultiMedia.[13]
References
- ^ "Southeast Iowa Union announces change to printing schedule". Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ^ a b c "The Southeast Iowa Union — your source for local news". www.southeastiowaunion.com. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ^ a b c "The Journal Saves 5 Day Delivery & Launches the Southeast Iowa Union". City of Washington, Iowa. August 6, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ^ "Links-Jefferson County Government - Fairfield IA". jeffersoncounty.iowa.gov. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
- ^ "Southeast Iowa Union". City of Washington, Iowa. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ "Southeast Iowa Union - Washington - Cedar Rapids Gazette". local.thegazette.com. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ "Southeast Iowa Union". business.mountpleasantiowa.org. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ "Pages for the 21st Century". Iowa Newspaper Association. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
- ^ "Gazette Communications buys three southeast Iowa newspapers". www.thegazette.com. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ^ "What Makes Iowa Newspapers Resilient?". Center for Journalism & Liberty. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
- ^ "The Gazette will move printing operations to Des Moines". AP NEWS. July 9, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
- ^ "Gazette, Southeast Iowa Union acquire four weekly newspapers," The Gazette, August 3, 2022. Accessed 08-09-2022. [1]
- ^ "Adams MultiMedia acquiring Cedar Rapids Gazette and 11 community newspaper titles". The Gazette. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. November 18, 2025. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
External links
- Official website
- Southeast Iowa Union on LinkedIn
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