Newspaper staffs enjoy industry convention

The newspapers made the news as industry professionals across the state attended the annual Iowa Newspaper Association Convention and Trade Show.
           
The three-day convention kicked off on Wednesday, February 6 with a legislative meet-and-greet where reporters and legislators from across the state met with each other to socialize in a rare non-work setting.
           
On Thursday, the convention really began as newspaper staff flocked to the Des Moines Marriott for an afternoon of educational panels that encompassed different aspects of the industry. The panels continued on Friday, concluding the convention with an award banquet for the winners of the Better Newspaper Contest.
           
The convention was a learning experience for Mid-America Publishing's President, Pam DeVries. Though DeVries has been with the company for a long time, this is her first year as company president and first time attending the INA convention.
           
"I enjoyed it," said DeVries, who spent the convention listening to speakers talk about editorial practices, online presence, and the importance of the First Amendment. "It was really inspiring considering the job that we all have to do, providing information to our readers."
 
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