Need help with local newspapers

[aerosill]

I need to post something in newspapers in both Grinnell and Urbandale, Iowa. Does anyone know if they still have local papers, and if not, what is the predominant paper in those 2 cities. My family is from Grinnell, but I was raised in Urbandale. I think Grinnell had a paper, and Urbandale had the Urbandale News. There is a www.urbandalenews.com site, but it doesn't seem to be an actual newspaper anymore. I know I can use the DM Register for Urbandale and possibly Grinnell, but would prefer something more local if possible.

This is somewhat time sensitive (obituary for a family member), so any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Jim

[kentkel]

Here's the info for The Grinnell Herald Register. I am from Grinnell - not sure what your situation is - but I'm sorry for the loss (you mentioned an obituary). Hope the info below helps!

Address: 813 5th Ave Grinnell, IA 50112-1653
Mailing Address: PO Box 360 Grinnell, IA 50112-0360
County: Poweshiek
Phone: 641-236-3113
Fax: 641-236-5135
Email: pinder@pcpartner.net
Publish Days: Mon,Thu

[cyfreddy]

I believe they have done away with the Urbandale paper, and the only way you can get the Urbandale news is thru the Des Moines Register.

CyFreddy

[brianhos]

Go with the register. It is not expensive at all to put an obituary in there. I guess this is the one case I would recommend that paper since it has such a big subscriber base.

[aerosill]

Thanks for your input, especially for the information for the Grinnell Herald Register.

Jim