Independent Lens (1999)

Episode Overview

Can American democracy endure without the essential support of independent local journalism? Explore The Storm Lake Times, a newspaper that has been a fixture in an Iowa community facing significant transformations since the arrival of Big Agriculture four decades ago. Pulitzer Prize-winning editor Art Cullen, along with his family, is committed to preserving the paper amidst the decline of local journalism nationwide. Their efforts highlight the critical role local news plays in maintaining democratic values and informing the community.