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Notes From The Field

Behind the headlines: Why we practice solutions journalism

By Brittany Lantz

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General

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May 15, 2026

Our reporting focuses on the people and ideas driving progress. Here’s how — and why.

Finding Common Ground: why we’re gathering in Grand Rapids this fall

By John Montgomery

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Building Communities

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April 30, 2026

On October 28-29, we’re bringing together a cross-section of community leaders to move past the usual high-level theories and get into the real how-to of community transformation

83 Degrees announces changing of the guard

By Christopher Curry

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April 29, 2026

Andrea Daly succeeds Founder and longtime Publisher Diane Egner, who will stay involved with 83 Degrees.

A young African American girl walks across a row of tree stumps in front of a mural. The mural features a city and a house, as well as depictions of the water cycle.

Is 2026 the Year of the Neighborhood?

By Hayley Roberts

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Inside IMG

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March 11, 2026

At IMG, we have the distinct pleasure of reporting on people making a big impact on their communities. And the truth is, they’re often starting small.

Solutions that work, from communities like yours. Explore innovative stories from across our network showcasing how neighborhoods are solving today’s challenges together.

The wheels on the bus go ’round and ’round: Grand Rapids’ Central Station Early Childhood Center
June 15, 2026 By Estelle Slootmaker
Navigating autism now more difficult for Michiganders
June 15, 2026 By Estelle Slootmaker
Relationships with law enforcement and community organizations central to rural mental health services
June 15, 2026 By Estelle Slootmaker
Collaboration with justice system reshaping mental health response
June 8, 2026 By Brianna Nargiso
Expanding library accessibility services through technology, training, and community partnerships
June 7, 2026 By Shandra Martinez
Cherry Health teledentistry pilot helps patients overcome dental care barriers
June 6, 2026 By Shandra Martinez
Community Development Financial Institutions help rural Northern communities fund affordable housing, education, support small business growth
May 29, 2026 By By Sarah Spohn
Better ways to disagree – and maybe change minds – than ‘debate me’
May 27, 2026 By Lisa Pavia-Higel, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Battle Creek’s push for kindergarten readiness a model for all of Michigan
May 25, 2026 By Brianna Nargiso

Projects

Issue Media Group leverages the power of solutions-based + narrative storytelling in partnership with community-based leadership coalitions to increase attachment to place – a foundational element to inclusive economic growth – while delivering community response to local media contraction.

Our Mission and Model

Through a coalition of community partners, Issue Media Group publishes weekly journalism covering sustainability, transportation, arts and culture, talent, design, neighborhood growth and revitalization, small businesses and entrepreneurship, and social innovation.

Underwriting

Underwriting is the basis of our model as a publication. Support from underwriters allows IMG to dedicate editorial resources to cover key issue areas that are of importance to both the underwriter and IMG’s mission.

Our Teams

Issue Media Group, a local journalism leader, publishes weekly news thanks to our editorial leadership teams operating locally and our executive leadership team. Meet our leadership team members.