Gold Star Magazine Advertising Information

The Iowa State Sheriffs’ and Deputies’ Association publishes The Gold Star Magazine, a premier law enforcement publication distributed across all 99 counties in Iowa. Our readership includes Sheriffs, Deputies, jailers, staff, and associate members statewide.

With a circulation exceeding 3,000 copies, The Gold Star Magazine provides advertisers with valuable statewide exposure. Advertising with us not only promotes your business but also demonstrates your support for Iowa’s law enforcement community and those who serve.

All advertisements of ¼ page or larger reserved for all four quarterly issues receive a 10% annual discount.

Advertisement Rates

• Full Page: $1,000 per issue or $3,600 annually
• Half Page: $500 per issue or $1,800 annually
• Quarter Page: $250 per issue or $900 annually
• Eighth Page: $150 per issue or $600 annually

2026 Publication Schedule

April 10, 2026 – 1st Quarter Deadline
Mailed late April

May 1, 2026 – 2nd Quarter Deadline
Mailed mid-June

August 1, 2026 – 3rd Quarter (Summer) Deadline
Mailed mid-September

October 1, 2026 – 4th Quarter Deadline
Mailed mid-November

Added Value

• Full-color ads included at no additional cost
• Extended visibility through online access and archived editions

Submission Information

• All advertisements must be submitted electronically and be print-ready
• Submit ad files to: [email protected]

Payment

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