Iowa Newspapers Cut Print Editions to Three Days

The Cedar Rapids Gazette and the Dubuque Telegraph Herald will both shift to a three-day print schedule due to rising production costs and declining readership. Starting February 17, the Gazette will publish on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, while the Telegraph Herald will print on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays beginning February 15. Both newspapers will maintain daily digital coverage through their websites and mobile apps. The decision reflects broader trends in the newspaper industry, where many outlets are adapting to the evolving landscape of digital news consumption. Leaders from both newspapers emphasized the need for these changes to ensure financial sustainability and continued delivery of trusted journalism. This move is part of a larger trend affecting print media across the United States.