Sponsorship Opportunities

Eastern Iowa’s economic strength depends on the success of the various pieces within industries, and strategies. The Gazette Business Breakfast series is an in person gathering to address the latest issues with a panel of experts to share a variety of perspectives along with the sharing of solutions and resources available.

Sales Sheet: Business Breakfast Series

Other event dates: July 15, September 9, December 2

The annual celebration of fine, quality art returns for year 33!

Join the Marion Arts Festival special preview guide for the large festival in May. The annual publication gives readers and attendees a full scope of what to expect throughout the festival, while featuring the area artists and stories behind the creation of this incredible community event.

Sales Sheet: Marion Arts Festival 2025

Deadline: April 15, 2025

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Iowa Ideas In-Depth Week: Health Care – May 12-16, 2025

The mission of Eastern Iowa Honor Flight is to provide veterans with an incredible opportunity to visit monuments and memorials built in their honor. All veterans are encouraged to apply, with priority given to World War II Veterans, Korean War Veterans, and Veterans with advanced health concerns, followed by Vietnam Veterans and Veterans from other conflicts.

Sales Sheet: Honor Flight

Deadline: May 14, 2025

Other event dates: September 21, October 12

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

A biannual special section dedicated to Iowans 55+. Stories, resources and real perspectives about life in Iowa for older demographics that cover a range of issues. Past content includes money management, family dynamics, leisure, volunteerism and more.

Publication will be distributed full-run in Sunday Gazette, Green Gazette, and on thegazette.com reaching over 153,000 readers.

Sales Sheet: Prestige 2025

Deadline: April 29, 2025

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Position your business at the forefront of the Iowa City home construction landscape by seizing the opportunity to advertise this powerful platform to showcase your brand and services to a targeted audience of homeowners, industry professionals, and decision-makers.

Open to IC HBA member only.

Sales Sheet: HBA Membership Directory

Deadline: April 7

Reach thousands of local prospects looking to buy a new home or improve their current home in The Gazette’s exclusive Parade of Homes Guidebook.

Our target audience to promote and distribute this guidebook includes an age bracket of 30-55 with interest in home repair, home improvement. Advertisers must be members of the Greater Iowa City Are Home Builders Association.

Distribution:
Full publication run in Sunday Gazette, Green Gazette and thegazette.com reaching over 153,000 as well as Southeast Iowa Union and Washington County.

Sales Sheet: t/c

Deadline: April 21, 2025

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Showing up and making an impact. HER Women of Achievement recognizes outstanding women who have made positive impressions in their communities. WOA is a unique opportunity to educate readers about the variety of ways women lead. Through nominations, the 2025 honorees will be recognized through a special section, video interviews, networking parties and large in-person celebration.

Sales Sheet: HER Women of Achievement

Pints and Politics is a year-round gathering featuring The Gazette, Iowa Public Radio and special guests from across the state across all party lines. National, state and local issues are covered, with opportunities to zone in on the latest headlines. P&P attendees participate in audience polls, submit questions and enjoy time with some of their favorite reporters, columnists and talk show hosts! Average attendance is 90-125 per event.

Sales Sheet: Pints & Politics

Other event dates: Aug. 21, Oct. 16, Nov. 6

Pathways in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

STEM in Iowa is an in-depth look at how this educational pathway is having an impact in the classroom as well as in future workforce pipelines. Content includes industry and individual perspectives of those that are devoting their work to grow and develop STEM in Iowa.

Sales Sheet: STEM 2025

Deadline: June 10, 2025

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Eastern Iowa’s economic strength depends on the success of the various pieces within industries, and strategies. The Gazette Business Breakfast series is an in person gathering to address the latest issues with a panel of experts to share a variety of perspectives along with the sharing of solutions and resources available.

Sales Sheet: Business Breakfast Series

Other event dates: September 9, December 2

Healthy You is a quarterly publication about the latest in health prevention and treatments for individuals and their families. Every edition will have a theme that includes a status of the issue specific to Iowans, an ask the expert segment and wellness component. Topics will cover both seasonal issues and emerging health care concerns.

Sales Sheet: Healthy You 2025

Deadline: June 27, 2025

Other publish dates: Nov 2

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Iowa Ideas In-Depth Week: Energy & Environment – August 11-16, 2025

Pints and Politics is a year-round gathering featuring The Gazette, Iowa Public Radio and special guests from across the state across all party lines. National, state and local issues are covered, with opportunities to zone in on the latest headlines. P&P attendees participate in audience polls, submit questions and enjoy time with some of their favorite reporters, columnists and talk show hosts! Average attendance is 90-125 per event.

Sales Sheet: Pints & Politics

Other event dates: Oct. 16, Nov. 6

Every fall Prairie Athletics publish a fall program to highlight fall sports and activities. The Gazette is proud to partner with Prairie Athletics to produce this piece. However, this would not be possible without the support of our community and advertisers like you.

Sales Sheet: CR Prairie Book 2025

Deadline: July 30, 2025

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Eastern Iowa’s economic strength depends on the success of the various pieces within industries, and strategies. The Gazette Business Breakfast series is an in person gathering to address the latest issues with a panel of experts to share a variety of perspectives along with the sharing of solutions and resources available.

Sales Sheet: Business Breakfast Series

Other event dates: December 2

The Fall Parade of Homes will feature a variety of beautiful new and remodeled homes in the Linn County area. This guidebook will include featured homes plus advertising of products and services that appeal to the target audience (prospective homebuyers, remodelers!).

Publication will be distributed in full-run in Sunday Gazette, Green Gazette and thegazette.com, reaching over 153,000 readers. Advertisers must be members of the Greater Cedar Rapids Home Builders Association.

Sales Sheet: t/c

Deadline: July 25, 2025

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

In recognition of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, The Gazette presents a special section devoted to an essential industry that impacts several elements throughout Eastern Iowa.

Distribution: Full publication run in Sunday Gazette, Green Gazette and thegazette.com reaching over 153,000.

Sales Sheet: The Long Haul 2025

Deadline: August 19, 2025

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

The mission of Eastern Iowa Honor Flight is to provide veterans with an incredible opportunity to visit monuments and memorials built in their honor. All veterans are encouraged to apply, with priority given to World War II Veterans, Korean War Veterans, and Veterans with advanced health concerns, followed by Vietnam Veterans and Veterans from other conflicts.

Sales Sheet: Honor Flight

Deadline: September 17, 2025

Other event dates: October 12

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

The virtual College Guide is a timeless opportunity to reach students and their families as they begin to explore what’s next in their educational journey. The College Guide includes informative articles as well as the latest college and university data index. Cross promotion of this piece includes mass virtual distribution to area high schools and career pathway events.

• CR Jefferson • CR Kennedy • CR Washington • CR Metro • CR Prairie • CR Xavier • Linn-Mar • Marion • IC West • IC City High • IC Liberty • Beckman • Center Point Urbana • Central City • Central Elkader • Decorah • East Buchanan • English Valley • Iowa Valley • MFL MarMac • Maquoketa Valley • Monticello • Mount Vernon • North Cedar • Oelwein • Solon • Springville • Starmont Community • South Winneshiek • Vinton-Shellsburg • West Delaware • More

Sales Sheet: College Guide Digital Mini-Book 2025

Ad Deadline: August 26, 2025

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

October 2 & 3, 2025

Our signature multi-disciplinary conference for Iowa Ideas, connecting Iowans to discover solutions and create a roadmap for our future. Multiple sponsorship levels and opportunities are available. Audience includes large employers, agencies and officials working to build Iowa’s Future. www.IowaIdeas.com

If your organization is interested in learning more about sponsoring Iowa Ideas, contact Tony: tony.baranowski@thegazette.com

The mission of Eastern Iowa Honor Flight is to provide veterans with an incredible opportunity to visit monuments and memorials built in their honor. All veterans are encouraged to apply, with priority given to World War II Veterans, Korean War Veterans, and Veterans with advanced health concerns, followed by Vietnam Veterans and Veterans from other conflicts.

Sales Sheet: Honor Flight

Deadline: October 8, 2025

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

The Gazette is proud to continue ESOPtober, a publication celebrating the work of ESOP companies throughout Eastern Iowa. Through employer, employee and industry perspective, ESOPtober raises awareness on the value an ESOP brings to a community. The impact of an ESOP in workplace culture and economic prosperity is a story that needs to be told. Please join us and share your stories and experiences as a fellow ESOP champion.

Full publication run in Sunday Gazette, Green Gazette and thegazette.com reaching over 153,000.

Sales Sheet: ESOPtober

Deadline: September 16, 2025

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Pints and Politics is a year-round gathering featuring The Gazette, Iowa Public Radio and special guests from across the state across all party lines. National, state and local issues are covered, with opportunities to zone in on the latest headlines. P&P attendees participate in audience polls, submit questions and enjoy time with some of their favorite reporters, columnists and talk show hosts! Average attendance is 90-125 per event.

Sales Sheet: Pints & Politics

Other event dates: Nov. 6

The Gazette’s HER Stories provides opportunities for in-depth story telling about outstanding individuals who are leading work in unique, creative ways. Every publication will feature the stories of Eastern Iowa women who have experienced powerful paths to achieve for themselves, their families and their communities.

Sales Sheet: HER Stories

Deadline: September 23, 2025

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Healthy You is a quarterly publication about the latest in health prevention and treatments for individuals and their families. Every edition will have a theme that includes a status of the issue specific to Iowans, an ask the expert segment and wellness component. Topics will cover both seasonal issues and emerging health care concerns.

Sales Sheet: Healthy You 2025

Deadline: October 7, 2025

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Pints and Politics is a year-round gathering featuring The Gazette, Iowa Public Radio and special guests from across the state across all party lines. National, state and local issues are covered, with opportunities to zone in on the latest headlines. P&P attendees participate in audience polls, submit questions and enjoy time with some of their favorite reporters, columnists and talk show hosts! Average attendance is 90-125 per event.

Sales Sheet: Pints & Politics

The Gazette, in partnership with the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Building Trades Council team up for the Spotlight on Apprenticeships – an annual publication that promotes the benefits and opportunities of experience based learning throughout Eastern Iowa.

Content in this publication includes detailed information about various local apprenticeship programs as well as perspective from seasoned trade professionals.

Sales Sheet: Apprenticeship 2025

Deadline: October 14, 2025

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Festival of Trees is a treasured holiday tradition that welcomes thousands to enjoy the magic of the season. Kids activities, live entertainment, a vendor market and of course — incredible holiday decor featuring breathtaking trees! Through the support of area businesses, rows of themed trees are featured throughout the venue. Bids are placed for a weekend-long tree auction in support of the selected annual nonproft.

Preview Day: November 14 Community
Celebration: November 15-16

Sales Sheet: Festival of Trees

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

From start-ups to spin-offs, incubators to accelerators, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the surrounding area have embraces entrepreneurship. For this new special section we’ll highlight some of those established efforts, some brand new, and the personalities that make them fly.

Sales Sheet: Entrepreneurship

Deadline: October 28, 2025

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Eastern Iowa’s economic strength depends on the success of the various pieces within industries, and strategies. The Gazette Business Breakfast series is an in person gathering to address the latest issues with a panel of experts to share a variety of perspectives along with the sharing of solutions and resources available.

Sales Sheet: Business Breakfast Series

The Holiday Service Directory is a chance to share your plans for service and celebration throughout the holiday season. Inform readers about the unique qualities of your organization along with opportunities to join your congregation.

Full publication run in Sunday Gazette, Green Gazette and thegazette.com reaching over 153,000.

Sales Sheet: Worship Directory Holiday 2025

Deadline: November 25, 2025

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

A biannual special section dedicated to Iowans 55+. Stories, resources and real perspectives about life in Iowa for older demographics that cover a range of issues. Past content includes money management, family dynamics, leisure, volunteerism and more.

Publication will be distributed full-run in Sunday Gazette, Green Gazette, and on thegazette.com reaching over 153,000 readers.

Sales Sheet: Prestige 2025

Deadline: November 18, 2025

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351