# Straight Arrow CEO ends news operations

> Straight Arrow’s CEO announces closure after 10 years of journalism.
- Title: Straight Arrow CEO ends news operations · Straight Arrow
- Summary: Straight Arrow’s CEO announces closure after 10 years of journalism. Straight Arrow’s CEO Joe Ricketts ends the news outlet’s operations after 10 years…
- Keywords: straight arrow, joe ricketts, ceo, news operations, journalism, subscribers
- Source: Straight Arrow — https://san.com/cc/an-update-from-straight-arrows-ceo
- Published: 2026-11-06T19:57:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: straight arrow, joe ricketts, ceo, news operations, journalism, subscribers, news, politics, world
## Straight Arrow’s mission
Joe Ricketts started Straight Arrow to separate facts from opinion and give readers information to make their own minds.
## CEO announces closure
Ricketts says Straight Arrow will cease operations after 10 years of journalism with integrity and trust.
## Gratitude to readers
Ricketts thanks subscribers and readers for their time and trust over Straight Arrow’s 10-year run.
## What happens next
Paying subscribers get refunds; Straight Arrow content remains accessible for a limited time.
## Key takeaway

Straight Arrow’s CEO Joe Ricketts ends the news outlet’s operations after 10 years, thanking subscribers and readers for their trust.