Kyra Howard named Editor of City-County Observer

Kyra Howard Named Editor Of The City-County Observer.

Kyra Howard is a senior psychology major at Franklin College with a long history in journalism. She has been reporting and writing for The City County Observer since November.

“We are delighted to have Kyra become our editor,” said Ron Cosby, owner, and publisher of The City-County Observer.

“She has a superb work ethic and the judgment of someone twice her age. She also possesses the journalist’s most important virtue—an unquenchable thirst to know the truth. She will be a great fit for our paper and our community.”

Howard began her journalism career in high school, where she covered controversies over what students could and should be allowed to discuss.

At Franklin College, she has worked for the student newspaper, The Franklin, and TheStatehouseFile.com, the award-winning news website powered by Franklin College journalism students. TheStatehouseFile.com has been a longtime news-gathering partner of The City-County Observer.

During her time with TheStatehouseFile.com, Howard covered everything from the Indiana State Fair to the demonstrations surrounding the passage of Indiana’s new abortion laws. In addition to writing and reporting, she also is an experienced photographer.

“I have always been drawn to journalism because it gives people a voice and shows that their stories matter,” Howard said. “That’s one of the things that makes me happy about becoming the editor of The City-County Observer. I know this paper believes the same things—that people and their stories matter. That’s why everyone in its pages gets treated fairly.”

Howard assumed her role on Feb. 22, 2023.  Cosby will remain as publisher of The City-County Observer and continue to set its tone and direction.

“Bringing Kyra on will be like adding rocket fuel to a plane that’s already flying high,” said Cosby. 

Howard said she’s excited to do the work.

“I thrive on challenges,” she said. “And this will be a great one.”