In this book, Friedricks chronicles the institution that delivered morning and evening newspapers to roughly half of the people of the state for 150 years. He focuses on the content, including news, special features, and editorial positions; the physical plant and changes in production and technologies; and management practices that led to economic successes and failures. Resource can be used with the following standards to further develop lessons: 4th grade SS 4.25 Technological Changes and SS-Econ. 9-12.24 Iowa Impact Upon Economy.