“Only when the media shines a spotlight can people know and decide whether to act.”
- Amy Goodman
The idea for The Loveland Voice started in Sept. 2022. None of my ideas as an entrepreneur, filmmaker, writer, editor, and parent have received as much positive and enthusiastic feedback as The Loveland Voice.
We go the extra mile to get to the truth. We won’t just report on what’s happening, we’ll find out why things are happening, and what you can do to ensure your voice is heard.
We’ll report on big decisions made by the Loveland City Council and how dark money influences local elections and projects.
By Jessica Schneider, Editor of The Loveland Voice
Our Future Goals
We’re still working on expanding our coverage and improving our accessibility for all members of our community via grant applications, fundraising, coordinating with contributors and volunteers, and hosting public community forums.
"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about."
– Margaret J. Wheatley
As long as we exist, we will endeavor to provide free content. Our mission is to engage, inform and support our community by sharing information and voices that are often overlooked or hidden from view.
Our hope is for you to use The Loveland Voice as a tool in your tool belt for a life you love, in Loveland. We believe that community is everything. We love Loveland and are proud to bring you the stories that matter.
About the Editor
Jessica Schneider is the senior editor of The Loveland Voice (TLV) in Loveland, Colorado. She reports on local government and provides in-depth investigative work to reveal the impact of dark money in local elections, local government corruption, aviation safety, issues impacting the regional airport, and more.
Schneider conducts video interviews with local decision-makers on complex topics to increase resident knowledge about the issues that impact them. She was a co-founder of Chance Multimedia and founder of Stories Without Borders before launching TLV. She graduated from Ohio University in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, has produced and directed multiple long and short-form documentaries, and was a recipient of the Every Human Has Rights Media Award.
"I appreciate The Loveland Voice. The interviews gave me a greater understanding of how metro districts and the Centerra South Urban Renewal Authority impact families and our community's fiscal health. I now feel like I can make an educated stance on these issues. The town hall I attended gave me the chance to ask questions and have an intimate conversation with some of our elected officials."
- Erin Black, Loveland
Family Leader, Mental Health Advocate, former member of The Community Trust Commission (and now Council Representative for Ward 3)
FAQ
By Jessica Schneider
Editor of The Loveland Voice
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Who’s behind The Loveland Voice?
The Loveland Voice is run by Editor Jessica Schneider and Associate Editor George Garklavs and supported by Amanda Waddell (town hall moderator and interviewer) and a rotating cast of volunteers.
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Why does The Loveland Voice exist?
We launched in Jan. 2023 as the Centerra South Urban Renewal Authority (URA) issue was gaining steam. During that time, we also saw issues emerge at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport, the worrying relationship between city leaders and a certain developer, the Douglas and 6th rezone, food petitions, and much more.
We looked for more information on these issues but couldn’t find what we were looking for. That’s where the idea for The Loveland Voice came from, to make sure the issues important to Loveland residents get in-depth coverage so people can fully participate in community decisions.
There is no shortage of complex issues in Loveland. We’ll get to the bottom of each issue and share what we learn, for free, with all Lovelanders.
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How do I submit a story idea?
Have you seen or heard something that you think other Lovelanders need to know about? Or maybe there’s something you want to know more about? Send an email to jessica@thelovelandvoice.com.
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How can I support local journalism?
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Become a Patreon member
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Follow our Substack
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Share our stories on social media and with your friends
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Subscribe to The Loveland Voice on YouTube
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Attend our next town hall (follow us on Facebook for updates)
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What’s your editorial policy?
The Loveland Voice is a community initiative, led by women, with a sharp focus on truth and transparency, to create a new source of information for Loveland’s residents.
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How often do you publish new stories/content?
We publish as soon as we have something new to share. Publication is on a rolling basis.
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When will you cover “Story XYZ”?
We get asked to cover more than our current capacity allows. We cover what we can as long as it adheres to our editorial policy.
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If I tell you something, how do I know you won’t print it?
If you are in contact with The Loveland Voice for a story, we will ask if “this is on the record.” If you agree that the following conversation is on the record, The Loveland Voice may publish the information. You can say yes, or no. Either is equally respected.
If you are being interviewed, The Loveland Voice reporter can clarify that the conversation is “on background.” This means that you will not be quoted on the information but it may be used to guide research or to ask questions of people who can go on the record on a particular topic.
If you are a private person, and not connected to already publicly available documents or information, you will never end up named in a story unless you have made it clear that you are comfortable with that. Public persons and people named in public documents may decline to comment on a story but if the information is in the public record, they may find their name in a story to which the publicly available information is relevant.
Public figures are held to a different standard than private residents and may be quoted or reported on, provided that the information is factually correct to the best of our knowledge. The Loveland Voice respects requests from public figures to provide background information without being quoted unless the quote was made at a public meeting or event.
Trust, verifiable sources, and people willing to speak on the record are the baseline of all of our work.
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How do I request a correction?
Please do! Send your corrections and sources for the correction to jessica@thelovelandvoice.com.
Other Loveland-based Resources
Tiktok:
Penn Street: @theblindchicklife
Jordan Pryor (@themalcolmflex)
Podcast:
Featuring “Aftersight.”