Student journalists at the University of Iowa's student paper, The Daily Iowan, acquired ownership of two local Iowa newspapers, redesigning them to deliver strong news products for their communities.

2 small Iowa towns risked losing their local papers. Then, student journalists stepped in, transferring ownership to the University of Iowa's student paper, The Daily Iowan, which redesigned the layouts and hit the stands in February. This new wave in journalism marks student newspapers acquiring ownership of local newspapers in their county, aiming to deliver strong news products and improve papers for local communities.