ABOUT HOME PUBLICATION INFORMATION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SUBSCRIPTIONSCONTACT
publication information
The Home News is always interested in publishing news items and notices of upcoming events in the River Valley area.
Advertising Deadlines:
Home News Newspaper
3 p.m. Monday
River Valley Buyers Guide
1 p.m. Friday
Display and classified ad deadline:
Home News Newspaper
3 p.m. Monday
River Valley Buyers Guide
1 p.m. Friday
News Deadline:
Home News Buyers Guide
4 p.m. Monday
Earlier submission of news items makes it possible for more attentiont to be given to story.
ad specifications:
16" tab page, 6 columns
1 col. = 1 1/2"
2 col. = 3 1/4"
3 col. = 5"
4 col. = 6 5/8"
5 col. = 8 3/8"
6 col. = 10 1/4"
Common Small Ad Sizes and Prices
A list of common small ad sizes and prices for ads in the River Valley Buyers and the Home News.
Classifieds:
• $7.99 for 20 words, 20¢ each addition word. Card of Thanks same but 10¢ add. words. Printable PDF Classifieds Form
What category does your ad belong in?
birthday ads:
• $18.00 - 1x3
All Rates per column inch:
National Rate
$11.69
S.A.U. Rate
$10.50
Local Open Rate
$8.96
discount rate per column inch:
Up to 19 col. in. per month
$7.84
20 to 383 col. in. per month
$7.35
383+ col. in. per month
$7.07
civic & charitable rate per column inch:
Civic/Charitable Rate
$7.07
Combination rates:
All display advertising appears in both the River Valley Buyer’s Guide and Home News if received by 1 p.m. Friday. Advertising for the Home News only must be submitted by 3 p.m. Monday. Ads requiring a proof must be submitted 24 hours prior to deadline. Discount rates apply to local advertisers whose display ads run more than once in a calendar month. 
Color:
Black w/one addition color
$55 (our choice)
Black w/one additional color
$110 (customer choice)
Full Color
$150