David Hoffmann's childhood shaped his family's philanthropy By David McCumber Jul 3, 2026 Jul 3, 2026 0 × The Chairman of the Board of Lee Enterprises received the prestigious Horatio Alger Award. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save “To whom much is given, much is expected.” kAms2G:5 w@77>2?? BF@E6D E92E =:?6 7C@> {F<6 `aicg :? E96 q:3=6 2D 2 DF44:?4E 6IA=2?2E:@? 7@C 9:D 72>:=J’D A9:=2?E9C@AJ 2?5 E96:C 5C:G6 E@ 96=A @E96CD] k^AmkAmu@C w@77>2?? 2?5 9:D H:76 y6CC:[ :E DE2CE65 H:E9 49:=5C6?] k^AmkAm“x 8C6H FA 2D 2 A@@C <:5[ D@ x <?@H E92E 49:=5C6? 42?’E 4@?EC@= >F49 @7 H92E 92AA6?D[ E96:C =@E :? =:76[” w@77>2?? D2JD] “%96? 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David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers The Lee Enterprises chairman explains why he believes community newspapers remain essential — and why he's investing millions to help ensure t…
David Hoffmann talks about his upbringing and his success The Chairman of the Board of Lee Enterprises received the prestigious Horatio Alger Award.
