This New Hampshirite migrated west to Olympia, Washington, south to Florida and wound up in the middle in Iowa. I studied journalism and political science at University of Iowa, and have worked professionally as a journalist covering higher education, city government and business. Investigative projects, covering RAGBRAI as an embedded reporter and paddling down the Iowa River for three days to report on its condition are some of my favorite assignments. I have many different interests: spending time with my family, hiking, biking, paddling, cooking, craft beers, writing, college and pro sports. I used to work as a professional chef, I've traveled to 49 of the 50 states, teach a backpacking course at the University of Iowa, and volunteer on the Board of Directors for the Bicyclists of Iowa City.
Some said the Hawk Alert caused people to "freak out" and others were startled as their various communication devices went off late at night. UI called it a "credible" threat.
![[UPDATE] More Details Emerge in Late Night Hawk Alert in Iowa City; Students Say Panic and Disruption was Understandable](https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/740489/2011/11/raw/616c17e5522601188c04d4807e5e839a.jpg)
University of Iowa police advised people to stay in their rooms until further notice, but canceled the warning 45 minutes later after taking the man into custody. An Iowa City police lieutenant says it is related to a domestic violence incident.
![[UPDATE] Police Cancel Hawk Alert After Locating Man "Who May Have a Gun" Near Campus in Iowa City](https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/740489/2011/11/raw/2cab44e57ee1e6c7ea9f1697424fdd69.jpg)
There are several events going on to celebrate Veterans Day in the Iowa City Area
The Marion Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony today.
The family-friendly performance is part of fundraiser for the old theater.
Election night in Marion was much more than the Senate District 18 race.
Multiple news outlets are reporting that a wave of robo-calls urging residents to contact Democrat Liz Mathis about same-sex marriage. Both campaigns are denying involvement.
GOP frontrunners Mitt Romney and Herman Cain didn't attend the Ronald Reagan Dinner in Des Moines, which drew hundreds of likely caucus goers. Several Iowans are calling it a mistake.
Sue Mullins, who's two sons grew up alongside Sgt. Collin Raaz and his two brothers in Iowa City, has been reaching out to tell Collin's story and to help raise money for any uncovered recovery costs.
Iowa City native and Marine Sgt. Collin Raaz lost his legs in combat. Still in the military, he is rehabilitating in San Diego, CA, where he found an unexpected friend: NFL player Nate Kaeding, a University of Iowa and West High alum.
Jay Walljasper to appear at several events on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Still, four out of five Iowans polled in the latest Power Outsider Poll have not endorsed a candidate.
National marriage and union groups reaching out to support candidates.
Iowa City candidates weigh in on TIF, SSMID, 21-only and other downtown Iowa City issues during a Friday forum in the Old Capitol Mall.
Former television anchor Liz Mathis and Cindy Golding go head-to-head in Marion debate. Iowa's political balance of power hangs on the Nov. 8 election.
Pros and cons emerge as candidates weigh in on cycling issues.
This year's high school football brackets are dotted with teams from Iowa Patch towns.
MapQuest has created a guide to Halloween events in all 50 states including Iowa.
The former assistant pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and a second Iowa City man were arrested on Friday.
Leapfrogging states are inching up the beginning of the 2012 Election, but some Iowans don't want to budge even as New Hampshire looks to early December for its primary. Others, though, say Iowa will do what it takes to stay first-in-the-nation.
