Galena, IL

Welcoming a New Wave of Community News

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With countless newsrooms shrinking or closing, new community news outlets are stepping up to keep neighbors informed about government, schools, events, and the everyday stories that connect us.

That mission continues to grow on the SNO platform. Today we’re excited to spotlight a new wave of community news publishers that are helping to fill gaps in their hometown coverage and inspiring others to do the same.

New Community News Sites on the SNO Platform

Here are a few recently launched or newly powered SNO community news sites:

  • Eden Prairie Local News — A nonprofit, non-partisan citizen-run newsroom serving Eden Prairie, Minnesota with local news, events, schools, business and more.
  • Ames Voice — A digital newsroom providing independent coverage of local government, community happenings, and stories that matter to the Ames, Iowa area.
  • Park Bugle — A community news source covering business news, neighborhood updates, school stories, and perspectives around St. Paul, Minnesota neighborhoods.
  • The Eudora Times — An award-winning online newspaper serving Eudora, Kansas through a unique university-community partnership. The publication features reporting by students from the University of Kansas.
  • Louisiana Community News — A collaborative community newsroom supported by university partners across Louisiana, focusing on local reporting and student journalism.

These publishers reflect the diversity of communities, from college towns to suburban cities and statewide student-driven journalism initiatives, and showcase how local voices can thrive online with the right tools and support.

Local journalism keeps residents informed about government, schools, business, and community life, holds public institutions accountable, and builds trust and a sense of shared purpose among neighbors. That’s why SNO’s platform, with easy-to-manage publishing tools, modern design, and reliable support, is a great fit for organizations of all sizes looking to serve their community online. We’re here to help teams focus on storytelling, not tech challenges.

Think Local. Think SNO.

Do you know a group, nonprofit, school, or community team that might benefit from launching a local news site? Forward this message or connect them with us.  We’d love to share how SNO’s platform can help make their community news vision a reality.

Thanks for being part of a community that values local journalism.