Cedar Falls|News|
Man Dies in Black Hawk County Motorcycle Accident
Authorities said the man was thrown onto the road and struck by another driver when he lost control of his motorcycle.
Alison Gowans, Patch Staff
Alison Gowans, Patch Staff
- Cedar Falls, IA
Local Editor, Cedar Falls
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I'm a born and raised resident of this town.
After graduating from Cedar Falls High School, I studied journalism and international studies at the University of Iowa and spent some time as a reporting intern at The Gazette in Cedar Rapids. After a brief stint in Minneapolis, I took off for the Peace Corps.
Two years as a community health education volunteer in Swaziland, a tiny country in Southern Africa, broadened my horizons and my perspective. But I missed home - the green summers, vibrant fall leaves and the promise of spring after a long winter. (Not so much the winter itself.)
I missed the people of this place, family and friends and neighbors. It was time to come home, and what better way to reintegrate into my community than through Patch? So here I am, wondering what the next few years will bring.
Beliefs
At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable.
Politics
The current acerbic political climate disheartens me. At this point I'm less concerned with parties and labels than with intent and ideas. If someone can convince me they have the country's best interests at heart and of the merit of their policies, they'll probably have my vote. I'm a registered Independent.
Religion
I believe in God. I'm still working out the details of what that belief entails and probably will be for the rest of my life.
Posting Activity
Cedar Falls|News|
Autopsy Confirms Body Found in Des Moines River is Kathlynn Shepard
Kathylnn Shepard, 15, was abducted May 20 after getting off her school bus near Dayton.
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Marion, IA|News|
Drunk Driving and Public Intoxication: Marion Police Blotter
The following information was provided by the police. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Cedar Falls|News|
Here's the Answer to This Week's 'Where in Cedar Falls is This?' Mystery Photo
Did you guess where this week's mystery photo was taken?
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Cedar Falls|News|
Authorities Release Update on Evansdale Investigation
Authorities are still searching for any connection between Michael Klunder and the disappearance of Elizabeth Collins and Lyric Cook-Morrissey.
Alison Gowans, Patch Staff
Cedar Falls|News|
Drunk Driving and Theft Charges: Cedar Falls Police Blotter
The following information was provided by the police. It does not represent a conviction.
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Marion, IA|News|
Woman Arrested Twice in One Day: Marion Police Blotter
The following information was provided by the police. It does not represent a conviction.
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Cedar Falls|News|
Movie Reviews: 'The Purge', 'The Internship', 'Now You See Me' and More
Movie reviews and movie times for theaters in Cedar Falls. Let Patch help you decide what you're going to see this weekend. Movies to choose from include "Star Trek Into Darkness," "The Great Gatsby," "The Hangover III," and "Fast and Furious 6.
Alison Gowans, Patch Staff
Cedar Falls|News|
6 Inspiring Stories to Get You Through the Week
Did you hit the mid-week wall? Well, here's some inspiration to kickstarting the rest of your week.
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Cedar Falls|News|
College Hill Farmers Market Kicks Off
Locally roasted coffee, homemade skirts, hand-dyed wool and fresh picked flowers were just a few of the offerings for sale at the inaugural College Hill Farmers Market Thursday.
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Johnston, IA|News|
Johnston Native, Band Member in Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Gives Iowa Shout-out Onstage
Nora Kirkpatrick, who grew up in Johnston, is an accordion player for popular band Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, who performed in Des Moines June 5.
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Cedar Falls|News|
Cedar Falls Home of the Week: Geothermal Heating and Fireplace for $694,500
This week's featured home: 3006 Waterbury Drive in Cedar Falls.
Alison Gowans, Patch Staff
Marion, IA|News|
Public Intoxication and Assault: Marion Police Blotter
The following information was provided by the police. It does not represent a conviction.
Alison Gowans, Patch Staff
Cedar Falls|News|
Fed Says U.S. Bank Complicit in Wasendorf's $215 Million Theft
The CFTC says U.S. Bank knowingly facilitated Wasendorf’s transfers of millions of dollars of customers’ funds to pay for a private jet, his downtown Cedar Falls restaurant myVerona and his divorce settlement, among other things.
Alison Gowans, Patch Staff
