Our Mission

Our mission is to increase civic engagement and promote a robust discourse on public policy issues by providing in-depth, comprehensive news coverage of local government, education, business, and the arts in Midland, Mich. 

MISSION over profits.

As a nonprofit, we have an obligation to pursue a mission, not deliver returns to investors.
OUR MISSION

LOCAL control. Always.

At the highest level, we will always be controlled by members of the local community.
OUR BOARD

SUBSTANCE over clicks.

Our mission compels us to focus on news that benefits the community, not on what sells.
OUR JOURNALISM

CLARITY over secrecy.

We believe you deserve to know who gives us money. We disclose all of our donors and sponsors.
OUR DONOR WALL

Our Community Partners