Eyerly, Frank R. 1903-1997.

Frank Rinehart Eyerly was born 3 June 1903 to Josiah and Celia (Grandrath) Eyerly in Newton, Iowa. He attended the University of Iowa from 1923 to 1927. He joined the staff of the Des Moines Register and Tribune in 1927 and moved through the ranks of reporter, copy editor, telegraph editor, news editor, and assistant managing editor. In 1946 he became managing editor.

During his tenure as managing editor, Register and Tribune staff members were awarded eight Pulitzer Prizes as well as dozens of other awards for distinguished jounalism. Eyerly retired from his position as managing editor in 1969.

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