Great stories are everywhere but covering a rural community has its own challenges. You need creativity, strong connections and an understanding of what matters most to the people who live there.
Gracelyn Giese from the Peshtigo Times will lead Tips on Coverage in Rural Areas. She’ll offer practical ideas on finding meaningful stories, building trusted sources and identifying coverage opportunities that might otherwise be overlooked. From agriculture and local government to schools and community traditions, Giese will share practical tips for reporting the unique stories that define rural communities.
ABOUT GRACELYN
Gracelyn Giese began her career in journalism while attending St. Norbert College in De Pere. There, she served as the editor in chief of the St. Norbert Times and began an internship with MMC Local at the Green Bay Press Times. She continued working within the company as a contributing writer for the Peshtigo Times before graduating college and assuming the editor role. Giese received the 2025 Reverend Isadore Gosz Award in Media and is a Wisconsin NewsMedia Association award recipient.