Editorial Policy

At Living in Boone County (https://livinginboonecounty.com/), our goal is to provide accurate, timely, and relevant news and updates about Boone County, Indiana. As an independent, community-focused platform, we are committed to maintaining high editorial standards and journalistic integrity in everything we publish.

Editorial Independence

Although this website was originally launched as the official site of Boone County, it now operates as an independent news and information source.

  • We are not affiliated with, owned by, or operated by Boone County government or any other governmental agency.
  • Editorial decisions are made independently by our editorial team without influence from government officials, political groups, advertisers, or sponsors.

Accuracy and Fairness

Our editorial team strives to ensure that all content is:

  • Accurate and fact-checked before publication
  • Balanced and fair, presenting multiple viewpoints when relevant
  • Clear and accessible, avoiding unnecessary jargon
  • Updated regularly to reflect new developments and corrections if needed

If an error is identified, we promptly issue corrections or clarifications to maintain the trust of our readers.

Content Coverage

We focus on a wide range of topics relevant to Boone County residents, including:

  • Local government updates and civic initiatives
  • Community events, festivals, and cultural news
  • Public safety and emergency alerts
  • Education, schools, and youth programs
  • Business developments and economic growth

All editorial content is produced with the community’s interests in mind and aims to highlight the people, places, and progress that define Boone County.

Ethics and Transparency

We follow standard journalistic ethics, which include:

  • Separating news content from opinion pieces
  • Disclosing sponsorships, advertising, or partnerships if they influence content
  • Respecting privacy and avoiding conflicts of interest
  • Attributing information to credible sources whenever applicable

Sponsored or promotional content, if published, will be clearly labeled to distinguish it from editorial content.

Community Engagement

We encourage readers to share feedback, submit news tips, or suggest story ideas. While we welcome diverse opinions, we reserve the right to edit or decline submissions that do not meet our editorial standards.