Isthmus
Book and Periodical PublishingWisconsin, United States51-200 Employees
Isthmus is an independent nonprofit news organization based in Madison, Wisconsin. It publishes a monthly print edition while maintaining a continuous online presence, delivering coverage across news, politics, arts, music, food, sports, and other facets of life in the capital region. The publication emphasizes rigorous journalism, storytelling, and thoughtful design, complemented by a robust local events calendar, and it remains freely accessible to readers. It is a member of the Institute for Nonprofit News and the Association of Alternative Newsmedia. Founded in 1976 as Isthmus Publishing Company, the organization paused publishing during the COVID-19 pandemic and reconstituted as Isthmus Community Media, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) entity. It serves the greater Madison area, distributing about 35,000 copies, and has earned recognition in journalism awards, including Milwaukee Press Club honors in 2024.