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Frequently Asked Questions

As a visitor to newspressnow.com you are free to enjoy 15 pieces of premium online content each month at no charge. Once you exceed 15 free stories, you will be asked to become a digital subscriber. Below is a list of frequently asked questions to help you decide which subscription package is right for you. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at 816-271-8600 or email subscribe@newspressnow.com with any questions.

1. What types of digital subscription packages are available and what is included?
2. I am a home delivery subscriber of the News-Press. Do I get free digital access?
3. Can I get a digital subscription to the newspressnow.com website only?
4. What types of content will I have access to if I do not become a subscriber?
5. How are digital subscriptions billed?
6. Are there any subscription discounts?
7. Can I still access newspressnow.com stories through Facebook, Twitter and search engines?
8. Why do I only get 15 stories free each month?
9. How do I keep track of how many stories of premium content I’ve read?
10. What if I go back to read a story that I have already read? Will this count toward my monthly limit?
11. Can I still comment on stories?
12. How do I become a subscriber?
13. Does my digital subscription cover everyone in my household?
14. I am affiliated with the Newspapers in Education program. Do I get a digital subscription discount?
15. If I put my print subscription on hold during my vacation, will it affect my digital subscription?
16. I have signed up for news alerts and email newsletters. Will these be affected by digital subscriptions?

1. What types of digital subscription packages are available and what is included?

   There are three different packages to choose from. All packages include UNLIMITED DIGITAL ACCESS to the newspressnow.com website from any computer or device:

   7-Day Combo: Includes 7-Day home delivery of the St. Joseph News-Press and UNLIMITED DIGITAL ACCESS to the newspressnow.com website from any computer or device plus access to the St. Joseph News-Press E-edition, tablet app on iPad, Nook and Kindle, and the newspressnow.com smartphone app on iPhone, Android and Blackberry.

   Weekend and Sunday Combos: Include Friday, Saturday, Sunday home delivery of the St. Joseph News-Press (or just Sunday) and UNLIMITED DIGITAL ACCESS to the newspressnow.com website from any computer or device plus access to the St. Joseph News-Press E-edition, tablet app on iPad, Nook and Kindle, and the newspressnow.com smartphone app on iPhone, Android and Blackberry.

   Web Only: Includes UNLIMITED DIGITAL ACCESS to the newspressnow.com website from any computer or device plus access to the St. Joseph News-Press E-edition, tablet app on iPad, Nook and Kindle, and the newspressnow.com smartphone app on iPhone, Android and Blackberry.

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2. I am a home delivery subscriber of the News-Press. Do I get free digital access?

   7-Day home delivery subscribers receive UNLIMITED DIGITAL ACCESS as part of their subscription. To link your print subscription to your unlimited digital access contact 816-271-8600, email subscribe@newspressnow.com or click here to get started.

   Weekend-only print subscribers do not currently receive unlimited digital access as part of their subscription. It is easy and affordable to upgrade to the Weekend Combo package. Contact 816-271-8600 or email subscribe@newspressnow.com to upgrade.

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3. Can I get a digital subscription to the newspressnow.com website only?

   Yes. We offer a Web Only package that includes unlimited digital access to the newspressnow.com website from any computer or device plus access to the St. Joseph News-Press E-edition, tablet app on iPad, Nook and Kindle, and the newspressnow.com smartphone app on iPhone, Android and Blackberry.

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4. What types of content will I have access to if I do not become a subscriber?

   As a visitor you will enjoy unlimited access to our home page, section fronts, classifieds, obituaries, weather, breaking and national news in addition to 10 stories per month. Subscribers receive all unlimited digital access including multimedia, blogs, video, slideshows, in-depth reports, full local coverage and much more.

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5. How are digital subscriptions billed?

   There are many payment options for your digital subscription including automatic funds transfer, e-statements and online bill, invoice and pay by mail. You also can elect to pay your entire annual subscription at one time rather than monthly and receive a discount of 2 months free. Contact Circulation to find the plan that’s right for you at 816-271-8600 or email subscribe@newspressnow.com

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6. Are there any subscription discounts?

   Yes. We offer 2 months free when you elect to make a one-time annual payment rather than monthly billing. All digital/combo packages are eligible for this discount.

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7. Can I still access newspressnow.com stories through Facebook, Twitter and search engines?

   Yes. When you visit newspressnow.com via a link from Facebook, Twitter, blogs, search engines and social media, the story that you access will count towards your monthly story limit only if it is premium local content. National, international and breaking news does not count toward your monthly limit.

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8. Why do I only get 15 stories free each month?

   We have begun asking our newspressnow.com visitors to become subscribers. This will allow us to continue investing in the quality journalism that you’ve come to depend on. In addition to 15 stories per month, visitors have free access to our home page, section fronts, breaking news, weather, classifieds and obituaries. Digital subscribers receive UNLIMITED ACCESS to our trusted and award-winning journalism including all local stories, video and slideshows, blogs, podcasts, in-depth features, news alerts, apps and much more. If you are a regular reader we hope you will consider becoming a digital subscriber.

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9. How do I keep track of how many stories of premium content I’ve read?

   There is no need to keep track. When you are approaching your monthly limit alerts will begin to appear on your screen. The alerts will display the number of free stories you have remaining. Once you have met the 10-story limit you will be prompted to subscribe or link your 7-Day print subscription to free access.

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10. What if I go back to read a story that I have already read? Will this count toward my monthly limit?

    No. If you view a story that you already have read it will not count toward your limit.

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11. Can I still comment on stories?

    Absolutely. User-generated content such as your comments do not count toward your monthly limit.

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12. How do I become a subscriber?

    Becoming a digital subscriber is quick and easy. You can call, email, click or come by. Subscribing online is the fastest way to start your subscription.

    Call: 816-271-8600 / Email: subscribe@newspressnow.com

    In person: 825 Edmond St., St. Joseph, MO 64501

    Or Click here to subscribe online.

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13. Does my digital subscription cover everyone in my household?

    Currently your digital subscription will cover up to 3 members of your household. Email subscribe@newspressnow.com or call 816-271-8600 for more information on this feature.

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14. I am affiliated with the Newspapers in Education program. Do I get a digital subscription discount?

    Yes. Please call 816-271-8600 or email subscribe@newspressnow.com to set up your digital subscription.

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15. If I put my print subscription on hold during my vacation, will it affect my digital subscription?

    No. You are able to access newspressnow.com from any computer or smartphone anywhere at anytime.

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16. I have signed up for news alerts and email newsletters. Will these be affected by digital subscriptions?

    No. You will still receive the alerts and email newsletters that you have signed up for. However, when you click on links from the alert or email newsletter to premium content on newspressnow.com that story will count toward your monthly limit.

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More questions? Contact us at 816-271-8600 or subscribe@newspressnow.com