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Looking to reach a targeted audience or boost your brand awareness? We offer exciting advertising opportunities that can get your message in front of the right people. Contact us today to discuss a customized plan and see how we can help your organization thrive!
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Black Iowa Newspaper Advertising Information
Here’s how to advertise in the Black Iowa Newspaper. Select ads for businesses, nonprofits and organizations. Find political advertising in a special section below. Any questions? Email ads@blackiowanews.com. Rates and ad sizes are subject to change.
Publication size: 10.25 x 10.50 inches
1.5694 +0.125= one column.1.6944
1 Column | 1.5694” 2 Column | 3.3056” 3 Column | 5.0417” 4 Column | 6.7778” 5 Column | 8.5139” 6 Column | 10.25”
Rates effective as of Sept. 1, 2025. Rates subject to change.
It’s easy to advertise:
- Choose an ad size below and pay using a credit card.
- Email your camera-ready ad to dana@blackiowanews.com.
*Email dana@blackiowanews.com to request an invoice. Use the link @blackiowanews to pay using Venmo for Business.
Ad sizes and rates (individuals, businesses, organizations, nonprofits, etc.)
Insert your flier inside the Black Iowa Newspaper. Call us for rates!
Build Awareness, Reach Local Communities, Drive Conversions
Weekly, Black Iowa News lands in the inboxes of nearly 5,500 subscribers (and growing). As an exclusive newsletter sponsor, you will get great brand recognition while supporting community-focused journalism. Our newsletter ads take up more screen real estate than traditional web ads, allowing for custom content resulting in better engagement.
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Organizations, businesses, nonprofits, and political campaigns can reach new audiences through high-quality website display advertising.
Newspaper
For nearly three years, Black Iowa News has worked to connect Black Iowans by highlighting Black perspectives, showcasing the Black community and uplifting Black voices. We’ve built a highly engaged and growing community on social media, our website and our email newsletter. We enjoy that same level of support for the statewide Black Iowa Newspaper. Ads are affordable. Political ads are welcome. Reserve your ad today.
Social Media
Black Iowa News reaches thousands of people on social media. Let us help you reach them, too.
Sponsored Content
Looking for something different? We are happy to discuss larger opportunities for underwritten content and other custom sponsorships.
You Can Make a Difference
Sponsoring Black Iowa News is one way to fund our work. It helps us pay our staff and cover costs like running our website.
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Please note that our advertising partners undergo a vetting process to ensure their messaging is consistent with our values. We are selective about advertising partners to maintain the trust and loyalty we’ve built with our highly engaged audience. Learn more below.
