LOCAL ADVERTISING RATE INFORMATION As of May 1, 2005   GENERAL DISPLAY ADVERTISING: Flat Rate (per column inch) $3.75 Repeat Advertising with No Copy Changes (per column inch) $3.25 Camera Ready Ad Copy (per column inch) $3.25 We have a minimum charge of $15.00 (four column inches) for Display Advertising. Special location of ad possible, but not guaranteed.   CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: Reader Ads Per Word 15¢ We have a $4.00 minimum charge for classifieds. Display Advertising (per column inch) $4.50 Repeat Advertising with No Copy Changes $4.00   INSERT RATES: Minimum charge $160.00 Four Page Tab $220.00 Eight Page Tab $240.00 Ten Page Tab $250.00 Twelve Page Tab $260.00 Fourteen Page Tab $270.00 Sixteen Page Tab $280.00 Eighteen Page Tab $290.00 Twenty Page Tab $300.00 Tabloid page size considered 9 7/8" x 11 7/8'. Inserts designed with different page size calculated by square inch. Inserts printed on heavy weight stock may be rated higher, depending on postage charge. Inserts larger than 11" x 12" will be assessed a folding charge.   MECHANICAL ATTRIBUTES OF OUR NEWSPAPER: Column size - 1 7/8" - PASS Depth of Columns - 21 1/4" Number of columns to page - 6 Full Page Ad Size - 11.2 x 21 1/4   CLOSING DATE: All advertising copy must be in the possession of the Messenger no later than 5 p.m. on Monday week of publication. If you require proof before printing, copy must be received by Noon on Monday. All proofs will be handled in person or by Fax.   PAYMENT: In advance for accounts that have not been established through credit history, or by prior arrangements.   CIRCULATION: 2300 total circulation. Circulation mostly in Ottawa County. Official city and county newspaper. Official publication for the cities: Minneapolis, Bennington, Culver, Delphos and Tescott in Ottawa County. Chief Occupations: Farming, Stock Raising, Light Manufacturing, Independent Businesses