International Falls Daily Journal - New website - Comments

Things always change good or

deathbydesign — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:28:41 -0600

Things always change good or bad some do it for thier own convience and well others think they are doing it to help but aren't. Believe me we see it everyday here where I live. Like our schools here went to this desil fuel made from corn that is supposed to help the air we breathe but when it came to get very cold the lines froze and well little kids were stranded and other busses had to go around picking up kids and drivers alike. This is change not for the best here in Fort Wayne Indiana.

I grew up in the Falls and

deathbydesign — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:23:01 -0600

I grew up in the Falls and now live in Indiana and would like to know if anyone is still around from my childhood. I am one of the Carlson boys and my mother is Lynn. send me an e-mail.

I've read about the Ice Box

let1959 — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 16:48:34 -0600

I've read about the Ice Box Days, but what do you mean, "First goes the big thermometer"? Did someone take it down? Please, tell me! Ever since I left the Falls, things sure have changed. I'll be waiting to hear about this...

Icebox Days I heard today

gbmifalls — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 21:35:46 -0600

Icebox Days
I heard today that there is going to be a vote about the name of Icebox Days. The vote is going to be tomorrow, November 22, 2006. They are asking citizens to call the KGHS Radio Station. I understand from the add on the radio, you must call between 9:00am and 10:00am, and the results will be shared during the lunch hour. Please call to vote and let others know so we can have a good idea of the communities opinion.

Unlike most posts, I

trapper32 — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:49:24 -0600

Unlike most posts, I actually like the new lay-out. It's extremely easy to navigate. People tend to shy away from change. The website is no exception. It'll just take a little while for everyone to get comfortable with it. Good job on the new design!

I'm not a fan of the new

Blackbay — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 07:53:38 -0600

I'm not a fan of the new site either. Some people think Ice Box Days depicts the Falls as a "cold place". Well the new Journal site is definitely colder than any winter day I've spent in town. It's very impersonal being basically black and white. I think this site should be welcoming and "homey". To a lot of people that no longer live in town this is their link to what's going on back home. Plus if I was moving to a new town I'd check out the newspaper. The new Journal site doesn't give a person that home town feel I'd look for. Not to mention if I was a sponsor I wouldn't be to happy that to get to the link to my business a person has to scroll over to the far right side of the page. At least that's the way it is on my computer.

I agree with everyone on

falls101 — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:47:15 -0600

I agree with everyone on here... the old site is way better.as an avid reader of the journal on the internet, this webpage is way to clustered, hard to find the things you are looking for. Also, whos bright idea was it to change the name of ICE BOX DAYS and the date?? First goes the big thermometer and now ice box days? I am suprised that ol' smokey wasnt moved somewhere. what a joke that is....

I think the new web site is

jtallon — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 14:18:26 -0600

I think the new web site is very nice from a technical and professional perspective. It's organized well, aesthetically pleasing, and efficient.
The website designers did a nice job.

However, it lacks the unique feel and flavor of the old website. The old one was comfortable, familiar, and had it's own character that made it seem friendly.

The new site is a better representative of the business side of The Daily Journal. The old site was a better representative of the community of International Falls.

I'm not sure how to capture both on one site. It won't be easy.

I have to agree with the

nrse1231 — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 13:58:13 -0600

I have to agree with the others that the old website was not only much easier to navigate, but this new format is much harder to navigate and seems to be lacking in all areas. I would be much happier going back to the old format any day. I moved away from the area almost 14 years ago but my family still lives there as do friends so I love having The Daily Journal online but would prefer the old site again over the new site. Please Change Back!!!!!!!

I love to read the Daily

Sarah96 — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:27:34 -0600

I love to read the Daily JOurnal on the internet. I no longer reside in the area, but my friends and family do and I love to know what is going on in their area. I must agree with the other posted comments that this website seems stale....the old website had better color and different fonts and photos. Will this website evolve?

I love to read the Daily

Emilyjacinda — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 19:22:38 -0600

I love to read the Daily Journal online, as I no longer reside in the Falls. I was sad to see the recent changes made to the website. The page is very stark yet cluttered with a boring font and too much white space. It looks like a page that a student designed in class. Please give us some local pictures to look at! Over all I like the old website alot better, but I will give this one a chance.

Just wondering if in the

CarmenJ — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:48:04 -0600

Just wondering if in the coming days the photos for each month will be included. I think the new format will be great once we learn how to navigate it. I like the registered user part, maybe those of us not in Int'l Falls will be able to connect with someone up there and possibly chat some. Hope everyone stays warm up there!!

New website

webmaster — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:19:05 -0600

Hi readers! Just a note from the webmaster regarding The Daily Journal's new website. We've heard from those of you who don't like or hate our new site. Please bear with us. Change