Forty Percent of Local Newspapers Have Closed

Teresa Nikas shares the story of a journalist who left national media to serve a small town in need of local news. In this Quiet Echo episode, she reflects on the quiet importance of local papers, the risk of communities losing their voice, and why having someone in the room still matters. Quiet Echo is part of the fictional Cedar Valley News series, where national issues are explored through the lens of a small town grounded in connection, awareness, and everyday responsibility. The front porch is open. Readers of the Cedar Valley News are gathering on Facebook to respond to the editorials, share their own stories, and join a conversation built on respect, honesty, and no party lines. Come sit with us: https://bit.ly/40p8jKy