PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Local News Source for the Tri-States

The Telegraph Herald offers a content-rich environment full of news and information for tri-state readers. Stable circulation, award-winning journalists and a highly diversified advertising base connects with audiences seven days a week, 365 days a year.

AUDIENCE
Gender
50% 50%
Women Men
Age
23% 22% 30% 25%
18-34 35-49 50-64 65+
Household Income
18% 22% 40% 19%
<$30k $30-49k $50-99k $100k+
Household Ownership
34% 40% 15% 10%
Owner w/kids Owner no kids Rent Other
Education
22% 33% 40%
4 Year college + 2 Year college/Tech Highschool
Source: Consumer Market Study. Scarborough.
More than a newspaper, an impactful content generator

The Telegraph Herald is more than just news. It involves you in the community with personal stories, thoughts, viewpoints, humor and helpful tips. It’s your one-stop source for analysis, opinion, great writing and personality. No one else is so focused on local.

DID YOU KNOW

59%

of household income of $50k+ read the TH

It feels like it's written for me

TARGET AUDIENCE

A diverse and valuable group of demographics

The Telegraph Herald reports on events of interest and importance to families, neighborhoods and communities. The newspaper’s reach among adults far exceeds that of any other local medium. You can count on us.

AWARD WINNING CONTENT

The premier reporters, writers and photographers in the area

We deliver breaking local news, sports, politics, entertainment and commentary you care most about from a team of talented journalists who live and work here – they’re people you know and trust.

A TALENTED NEWS STAFF

Local Content Editor Dustin Kass
Local Content Editor Dustin Kass

Dubuque native, employee owner since 2012, local content editor since 2013
Professional journalist working as a reporter or editor since 2007 at newspapers in Kansas, Minnesota and Indiana
Collegiate journalist at Iowa State University student newspaper and magazine including time as a reporter, columnist and (magazine) editor-in-chief
Garnered national journalism awards in college and statewide journalism awards in Kansas and Indiana
2014 graduate of Iowa Newspaper Association's Leo Mores Newspaper Leadership Institute

Dubuque native, employee owner since 2012, local content editor since 2013
Professional journalist working as a reporter or editor since 2007 at newspapers in Kansas, Minnesota and Indiana
Collegiate journalist at Iowa State University student newspaper and magazine including time as a reporter, columnist and (magazine) editor-in-chief
Garnered national journalism awards in college and statewide journalism awards in Kansas and Indiana
2014 graduate of Iowa Newspaper Association's Leo Mores Newspaper Leadership Institute

Dubuque native, employee owner since 2012, local content editor since 2013
Professional journalist working as a reporter or editor since 2007 at newspapers in Kansas, Minnesota and Indiana
Collegiate journalist at Iowa State University student newspaper and magazine including time as a reporter, columnist and (magazine) editor-in-chief
Garnered national journalism awards in college and statewide journalism awards in Kansas and Indiana
2014 graduate of Iowa Newspaper Association's Leo Mores Newspaper Leadership Institute

Executive Editor Amy Gilligan
Executive Editor Amy Gilligan

Dubuque native, employee owner since 1990.

Proud graduate of Iowa State University's Greenlee School of Journalism and Iowa State Daily alum

Award-winning humor columnist and editorial writer

Honored as 2015 Chamberlin Fellow by the Iowa Newspaper Foundation and the Greenlee School.

Member of the TH Editorial Board since 1993.

Dubuque native, employee owner since 1990.

Proud graduate of Iowa State University's Greenlee School of Journalism and Iowa State Daily alum

Award-winning humor columnist and editorial writer

Honored as 2015 Chamberlin Fellow by the Iowa Newspaper Foundation and the Greenlee School.

Member of the TH Editorial Board since 1993.

Dubuque native, employee owner since 1990.

Proud graduate of Iowa State University's Greenlee School of Journalism and Iowa State Daily alum

Award-winning humor columnist and editorial writer

Honored as 2015 Chamberlin Fellow by the Iowa Newspaper Foundation and the Greenlee School.

Member of the TH Editorial Board since 1993.

Asst. Local Content Editor Ben Jacobson
Asst. Local Content Editor Ben Jacobson

Employee owner since 2010

Winner of the Genevieve Mauck Stoufer Award for Young Journalists and the Jay P. Wagner Prize for Young Journalists

Native of Dubuque and graduate of Hempstead High School and Clarke University
Graduate of Leadership Dubuque
Multiple writing awards from the Iowa Newspaper Association and Associated Press Managing Editors

Employee owner since 2010

Winner of the Genevieve Mauck Stoufer Award for Young Journalists and the Jay P. Wagner Prize for Young Journalists

Native of Dubuque and graduate of Hempstead High School and Clarke University
Graduate of Leadership Dubuque
Multiple writing awards from the Iowa Newspaper Association and Associated Press Managing Editors

Employee owner since 2010

Winner of the Genevieve Mauck Stoufer Award for Young Journalists and the Jay P. Wagner Prize for Young Journalists

Native of Dubuque and graduate of Hempstead High School and Clarke University
Graduate of Leadership Dubuque
Multiple writing awards from the Iowa Newspaper Association and Associated Press Managing Editors

News Editor Monty Gilles
News Editor Monty Gilles

News editor since 1998, employee owner since 1995
Graduate of Winona (Minnesota) State University with a degree in journalism
More than 25 years experience in journalism, with positions of reporter/photographer, copy editor and news editor.
Winner of headline writing contests in Minnesota and Iowa.
Helped lead newspaper redesigns and other major projects at the TH

Sports Editor Jim Leitner
Sports Editor Jim Leitner

Dubuque native, TH sports editor since December 1998, employee owner since 1988.
Recipient of the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s Media Award in 2015
Three-time recipient of the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association district media award
Member of the editorial advisory board for USA Hockey Magazine
1986 graduate of Hempstead High School; 1990 graduate of Loras College

Photo Manager Dave Kettering
Photo Manager Dave Kettering

Dubuque native, TH photo manager since 2006, employee owner since 1992.
Award-winning photojournalist : First place awards from Iowa Newspaper Foundation, Associated Press Managing Editors, Inland Press Association, Iowa Press Photographers Association.
Past winner Outstanding Young Iowa Journalist Award
FAA licensed drone pilot/drone photography specialist

Features Editor Megan Gloss
Features Editor Megan Gloss

Dubuque native, employee owner since 2003.
Award-winning journalist and designer.
Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Clarke University, 2003.
Writer and contributor to national publications on music.
Opera singer with international credits.

Dubuque native, employee owner since 2003.
Award-winning journalist and designer.
Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Clarke University, 2003.
Writer and contributor to national publications on music.
Opera singer with international credits.

Dubuque native, employee owner since 2003.
Award-winning journalist and designer.
Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Clarke University, 2003.
Writer and contributor to national publications on music.
Opera singer with international credits.

Editorial Page Editor/Special Projects Resource Brian Cooper
Editorial Page Editor/Special Projects Resource Brian Cooper

Served as TH executive editor and editorial page editor for 30 years (1986-2016).
Recipient of Iowa Newspaper Association’s highest honors, the Master Editor-Publisher and Distinguished Service awards.
Nearly 40 years of experience in newsroom management at daily newspapers in Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois.
Free-lance author of non-fiction books, including corporate histories and sports biographies.
State and regional awards for editorial writing.
Past president of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council and Iowa Newspaper Foundation.
Journalism graduate of University of Missouri (1976).

Served as TH executive editor and editorial page editor for 30 years (1986-2016).
Recipient of Iowa Newspaper Association’s highest honors, the Master Editor-Publisher and Distinguished Service awards.
Nearly 40 years of experience in newsroom management at daily newspapers in Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois.
Free-lance author of non-fiction books, including corporate histories and sports biographies.
State and regional awards for editorial writing.
Past president of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council and Iowa Newspaper Foundation.
Journalism graduate of University of Missouri (1976).

Served as TH executive editor and editorial page editor for 30 years (1986-2016).
Recipient of Iowa Newspaper Association’s highest honors, the Master Editor-Publisher and Distinguished Service awards.
Nearly 40 years of experience in newsroom management at daily newspapers in Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois.
Free-lance author of non-fiction books, including corporate histories and sports biographies.
State and regional awards for editorial writing.
Past president of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council and Iowa Newspaper Foundation.
Journalism graduate of University of Missouri (1976).

Special Sections

The Telegraph Herald offers multiple special section publications throughout the year. These special publications receive maximum exposure throughout the community and tend to have a longer shelf life with our readers.

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