1851 The Progressive Era, started by D. O. Finch, in Cedar Rapids.
1852 The Prairie Star, started at Marion by A. Hoyt. Same year the name was changed to the Linn County Register, by J. H. and G. H. Jennison.
1854 Name of the Progressive Era changed to the Cedar Valley Times. J. L. Enos assumes control.
1856 Cedar Valley Farmer started in Cedar Rapids by J. L. Enos. This was a monthly agricultural paper.
Cedar Rapids Democrat, started at Cedar Rapids by W. W. Perkins & Co.
1857 The Voice of Iowa, started at Cedar Rapids by J. L. Enos. Later this was called the School Journal.
1863 Linn County Register bought by A. G. Lucas, who changes its name to the Linn County Patriot.
1864 Linn County Patriot bought by Captain S. W. Rathbun, who changes its name to the Marion Register.
1865 The Franklin Record, started at Mt. Vernon by J. T. and J. S. Rice.
1866 The name of the Franklin Record changed to the Mt. Vernon Citizen; passes into the hands of H. S. Bradshaw.