Family owned. Grain Valley focused.
Grain Valley News, established in 2018, is the weekly community news source for and about Grain Valley. We focus solely on Grain Valley news and events and help build relationships between our advertisers and our readers.
Grain Valley News is owned by John and Cory Unrein, residents of Grain Valley. John and Cory both grew up in Eastern Jackson County and have two daughters.
Grain Valley News is owned by John and Cory Unrein, residents of Grain Valley. John and Cory both grew up in Eastern Jackson County and have two daughters.
staff and contributors
Bill Althaus, Sports and Feature Writer
Cole Arndorfer, Staff Writer
Marty Napier, Looking Back Columnist
Michael Smith, Sports
Cory Unrein, Co-Owner/Publisher
John Unrein, Co-Owner/Production Manager
Cole Arndorfer, Staff Writer
Marty Napier, Looking Back Columnist
Michael Smith, Sports
Cory Unrein, Co-Owner/Publisher
John Unrein, Co-Owner/Production Manager
Our Mission
Building community and shining a light on stories that matter.
Our Code of Ethics
Accurate and Fair Reporting:
Our reporters work to present accurate, fair, comprehensive coverage of issues of interest to the community.
We support the open and civil exchange of views.
Respect for our sources and subjects:
We will balance the public's need for information against the potential harm or undue intrusiveness of sources and subjects.
Act Independently:
While we rely on and greatly appreciate support from our advertisers and members, they do not influence our coverage in any way.
We will distinguish between advertising and news coverage. Sponsored content will be clearly labeled as such.
Reporters who have a vested personal or financial interest in a topic do not report on that topic. In the event a situation arises that could be perceived as a conflict of interest, it will be disclosed. Reporters will not accept meaningful gifts from any entity that could have an interest in our coverage.
Accountability and Transparency:
When errors happen, we endeavor to correct them as quickly and transparently as possible.
We will encourage civil dialogue with readers about our ethical choices regarding coverage and content.
Reporters will refrain from participating in political activity, such as campaigning or petitioning.
Sources to develop our Code of Ethics include the Society of Professional Journalists.
Our reporters work to present accurate, fair, comprehensive coverage of issues of interest to the community.
We support the open and civil exchange of views.
Respect for our sources and subjects:
We will balance the public's need for information against the potential harm or undue intrusiveness of sources and subjects.
Act Independently:
While we rely on and greatly appreciate support from our advertisers and members, they do not influence our coverage in any way.
We will distinguish between advertising and news coverage. Sponsored content will be clearly labeled as such.
Reporters who have a vested personal or financial interest in a topic do not report on that topic. In the event a situation arises that could be perceived as a conflict of interest, it will be disclosed. Reporters will not accept meaningful gifts from any entity that could have an interest in our coverage.
Accountability and Transparency:
When errors happen, we endeavor to correct them as quickly and transparently as possible.
We will encourage civil dialogue with readers about our ethical choices regarding coverage and content.
Reporters will refrain from participating in political activity, such as campaigning or petitioning.
Sources to develop our Code of Ethics include the Society of Professional Journalists.
Freelancers: We rely mostly on freelance reporters to bring you the news. If you’d like to join our ranks as a freelancer or learn more about internship opportunities , reach out to [email protected].
