STUDENTS ATTEND IOWA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION CONVENTION

Students in the Journalism and Photography Program at Iowa Lakes Community College recently attended the annual conventions of the Iowa Newspaper Association and the Iowa College Media Association.

Six students along with their advisor traveled to Des Moines Feb. 3-5 for the conventions. They attended sessions on subjects ranging from the use of photography in newspapers; ethics; broadcasting; Iowa Open Meetings law; advertising; and how to prepare for a successful internship. They also toured the Des Moines Register.

Students mingled with professionals – both editors and publishers from newspapers throughout the state of Iowa during casual lunches and between seminars. In many instances, the students were encouraged to apply for practicums at those newspapers.

These students earned the right to attend these conventions because of their efforts serving as managing editors of the college newspaper, The Spindrift at Iowa Lakes. The trip is part of an annual visit to the INA convention and is funded by the Journalism club through the sale of advertising in the student newspaper.

The Journalism and Photography Program is a two-year Associate in Science program which prepares students to enter the workforce after two years – or go on to a four year school to complete their B.A. degree. The program is based at the Estherville Campus of Iowa Lakes.

Students attending included: Casi Hayenga of Estherville; Allison Hasara of Lake Park; Ashley Brandt of Estherville; Jared Curtis of Centerville; Dee Eades of Estherville; and Sue Christians of Buffalo Center.