Jerry Barnett is retired after working as the editorial cartoonist for The Indianapolis News for 22 years. Jerry's work has entertained readers with his insightful commentary on local, state and national politics. He has freelanced for more than eight national magazines and comic book publications like, "Car-Toons." Jerry Barnett is from Booneville, Indiana and was a student at John Herron School of Art in 1958 through '61. He now resides in Indianapolis with his wife Jo Nell. Employment highlights: 1987 - Society of Professional Jounalist's Best editorial cartoon 1986 - Society of Professional Jounalist's Best editorial cartoon 1985 - Syndicated by Heritage Features Syndicate 1985 - First place winner of the National Small Business Dragonslayers Cartoon Contest 1969 - Named Editorial Cartoonist for The Indianapolis News 1962 - Staff artist for The Indianapolis Star 1958 - Apprentice cartoonist for Charles Kuhn, creator of the King Features Syndicate cartoon strip, "Grandma," then in over 400 papers.