Special Sections

The annual celebration of fine, quality art returns for year 32!

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 2024

Deadline: April 16

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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 2024

Deadline: April 30

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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: Iowa City Parade of Homes 2024

Deadline: April 22

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HER Publication, a product of The Gazette, provides opportunities for in-depth story telling about outstanding individuals who are having an impact in Eastern Iowa. Who is leading the charge on big issues facing our region and why it is important for readers to know these individuals is highlighted in every publication.

Sales Sheet: 2024 HER Advertising

Deadline: May 14

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Fall Publication: October 20

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 2024

Deadline: June 11

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Healthy You is a quarterly publication about the latest in health prevention and treatments for individuals and their families. Every 2024 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 2024

Deadline: June 28

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Other publish dates: Nov 3

The annual Prairie Athletics Program is a fall highlight of sports and activities. The Gazette is proud to partner with Prairie Athletics on this annual piece, produced with the support of community advertisers.

Sales Sheet: Prairie Athletics Program

Deadline: August 7

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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 2024

Deadline: August 20

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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 2024

Ad Deadline: August 27

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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: 2024 Fall Parade of Homes

Deadline: August 9

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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 17

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HER Publication, a product of The Gazette, provides opportunities for in-depth story telling about outstanding individuals who are having an impact in Eastern Iowa. Who is leading the charge on big issues facing our region and why it is important for readers to know these individuals is highlighted in every publication.

Sales Sheet: 2024 HER Advertising

Deadline: September 24

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Healthy You is a quarterly publication about the latest in health prevention and treatments for individuals and their families. Every 2024 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 2024

Deadline: October 8

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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 2024

Deadline: October 15

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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: Celebrating Entrepreneurship 2024

Deadline: October 29

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Join The Gazette in highlighting all of the incredible local shopping, dining opportunities, and business resources available in Marion. Enjoy the benefi ts of a robust and accessible shopping district in the heart of Marion.

Sales Sheet: Shop Marion

Deadline: November 19

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Join neighboring businesses in highlighting all of the incredible local shopping, dining opportunities, and business resources available in Downtown Iowa City. All ads will be placed together as a business grouping within the Thanksgiving Day Gazette.

Sales Sheet: Shop Downtown Iowa City

Deadline: November 19

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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 2024

Deadline: November 26

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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 2024

Deadline: November 19

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