The free-paper industry has a rich history. And, many people from the Midwest played an important role in its development and growth. The caring, sharing and support members offer each other make this an industry like no other. We will feature people past and present who helped create the unusual dynamic we enjoy today—click on the names below to read their stories.

If you know of a person or company that should be featured, please contact Lee.

JOHN AND MICHELLE ADAMS:  Celebrating 50 Years of Connecting the Community

LEE BORKOWSKI: Growing Up a Free Paper Kid

CRESCO-  A 'Loveless' Legacy
 

CATHY CROSBY: Valley Shopper, Des Moines, IA—from Dream to Reality

MONA GARWOOD: Ink in My Veins

GERALD (JERRY) AND LOUISE JOHNSON-  "Because it was for sale".
 

JOEL KLAASSEN-  A True Believer in MFCP
 

TREVOR SLETTE- Meet the 3rd Generation of the Citizen Publishing Company
 

CRAIG TRONGAARD The Grapevine Story
 

GLADYS VAN DRIE: An Unusual Beginning

RUDY AND GLADYS VAN DRIE: Early Life of the Ames Advertiser, Boone County Shopping News, and Knoxville Reminder

DEB WEIGEL  Just Fake It!
 

MEMORIES OF BILL WELSH  Elevator incidents, wedgies and yellow leather suits. By Shane Goodman