The Gazette is the independent, employee-owned newspaper and media company Eastern Iowans have depended on for more than 135 ... years. We are Iowa’s second largest newspaper and digital news source. Our award-winning journalists serve our 16-county community with the highest level of news, sports, business, and arts and entertainment coverage, and engage our readers in a thoughtful exchange of ideas. Founded in 1883, the company continues to be innovative in program, product and service. read more