If you're contemplating a business move to Iowa, you can find the best information to help you make your decision, as well as ways to advertise your arrival, from Iowa newspapers. Not only can IA newspapers give you an idea of the state's attitude toward new businesses and economic standing, IA newspapers can also help you get the word out so you'll have new business waiting when you arrive.

Your newspaper search can be as targeted as you want, with many local community newspapers offering up plenty of insight on what it's like to live in their locale. Or, for a bigger picture of Iowa news, you can check out more all-encompassing newspapers in Iowa. As you begin your search:

1. Use IA newspapers to research different areas of the state and help determine a good location for your move.
2. Utilize Iowa newspaper websites that offer very useful information such as real estate listings, classifieds, exclusive content and other pieces of general information by locale.
3. Research the ways in which Iowa newspapers can help you advertise your business or service.
   

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Check out Iowa city newspapers

The major newspapers in Iowa reside in the state's metro areas such as DeMoines and Cedar Rapids. Each Iowa newspaper can sum up what you need to know from a statewide perspective, as well as present diverse views of the state's political, economic and social issues.

I recommend: The Des Moines Register features a great business section and other useful multimedia, while the Cedar Rapids Gazette features business news from the eastern part of Iowa.

Place ads in Iowa newspapers

Iowa newspapers online will almost universally offer a way to contact advertising personnel to get your business noticed. Many newspapers offer the chance post an ad online instantly. In addition, try calling up the editorial staff to garner interest in covering your business' arrival as a story.

I recommend: Iowa daily newspaper The Davenport Leader allows customers to instantly place classified ads online, while the River Cities Reader features a well-organized classifieds section arranged by category.

Check out Iowa local newspapers

Local newspapers in Iowa are a great place to start drumming up interest in your business. Many Iowa local newspapers will help you gage a community's interest in or need for your services.

I recommend: The Telegraph Herald features an interactive news website, while the Fort Madison Daily Democrat offers effective advertising services.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Local newspapers in IA will always post contact information for the editorial staff, including reporters. Try calling up the business reporter and pitch your business as a story.