GRISWOLD AMERICAN, LLC
MILTON, FLORIDA

History of the Griswold American History of the Griswold American: R eprinted from the Feb. 13, 1980 Volume 101 Griswold American The first edition of the Griswold American was published on Feb. 18, 1880, by G. H. Ragsdale and D. H. Scott under the banner “Griswold Advocate”. The first owners laid a solid foundation and the Griswold American proudly lays claim to being the oldest continuous business in Griswold. The newspaper is still dedicated to serving Griswold and surrounding towns and area comprising the school district. Scott bought out the interest of Ragsdale in 1881 and changed the name of the newspaper to “Griswold American” in 1885. Scott sold the paper to J. W. Wayne in about 1902 and bought it back in 1905, owning it until 1911 when Hanton became owner. There have been only five owners of the business during the 100 years, attesting to the integrity and stable influence owners have contributed to the community. The present owners have been associated with the paper for 34 years, more than one-third of its existence. February, 2004 – Update of owners and locations of the Griswold American newspaper. Jim purchased Bill’s interest in the paper in 1983. In 1997, Jim sold the Griswold American to an out of state owner, Gary Pederson from South Dakota. In 2001, Pederson Publications, old the paper to Paula and Randall Jameson of Bridewater, Ia, who also bought the Fontanelle Observer, located in Fontanelle, IA. In July, 2003, the Jameson’s sold the paper to Griswold residents Greg and Janet Reed. Location was moved to the Kim Kemp building (next to Dr. England’s office) 503 Main Street. On August 1, 2011 the Griswold American was moved across the street to 519 Main Street. On January 1, 2012 the Griswold American was sold to Donna Forsyth by Greg and Janet Reed. Griswold American If you would like a subscription to the Griswold American please call us at 712-778-4337. Would you like a digital copy sent to your email address? We can send a pdf copy of the current issue of the Griswold American to you. Please call. Services offered at the Griswold American Custom printing - Envelopes, business cards, brochures, catalogs, flyers, business forms, labels If you would like a subscription to the Griswold American please call us at 712-778-4337. Would you like a digital copy sent to your email address? We can send a pdf copy of the current issue of the Griswold American to you. Please call. Services offered at the Griswold American Custom printing - Envelopes, business cards, brochures, catalogs, flyers, business forms, labels