Fremont Tribune Explained

Fremont Tribune
Type:	Daily newspaper
Format:	Broadsheet
Owners:	Lee Enterprises
Founder:	J.N. Hayes
Editor:	Monica Garcia
Sportseditor:	Randy Speer
Language:	English
Publishing Country:	United States
Circulation:	2,984 Daily
Circulation Date:	2023
Circulation Ref:	^[1]
Issn:	1049-8338
Oclc:	31878815

The Fremont Tribune is a daily newspaper in Fremont, Nebraska.

History

The Tribune was founded on July 24, 1868, by J.N. Hayes.^{[2] [3]} It was purchased in 1966 by Speidel Newspapers;^[4] Gannett Co. acquired the paper in 1977 through its merger with Speidel.^[5] Gannett sold the Tribune in 1989 to Hometown Communications of Little Rock, Arkansas.^[6] The paper was later acquired by Independent Media Group; Lee Enterprises bought the Tribune from IMG in 2000.^[7]

The Tribune received the 1931 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing for "The Gentleman From Nebraska".

The current editor is Monica Garcia.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Form 10-K. Lee Enterprises . investors.lee.net . February 29, 2024.
2. Web site: About Fremont tribune. [volume] (Fremont, Neb.) 1868-1877 ]. Chronicling America . Library of Congress . 21 October 2020.
3. Book: Buss. William. History of Dodge and Washington Counties, Nebraska, and Their People. 1921. American Historical Society.
4. News: SHOWN ABOVE IS THE PLANT of the Fremont, Nebraska, Tribune.... April 8, 2017. Poughkeepsie Journal. January 31, 1966. 22.
5. News: Gannett: 73 Papers and Still Counting. April 8, 2017. The Washington Post. July 30, 1977.
6. News: Gannett Co. Inc. said Thursday it has completed the.... April 8, 2017. United Press International. March 23, 1989.
7. News: Lee Enterprises buys Wisconsin, Nebraska newspapers. April 8, 2017. Racine Journal Times. May 6, 2000.
8. News: New editor named for Fremont Tribune. 25 May 2016. Lincoln Journal Star. 15 January 2016.