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.
University of Iowa officials are considering establishing a gay fraternity as part of its Greek Life offerings. This would continue UI's progressive attitude towards gays on campus.
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New polls rank Herman Cain at or near the top of the GOP presidential field.
Arrests raise questions about Occupy Wall Street efforts around Iowa. Ames may be next.
The 1980s rock band Survivor will perform at UI on Friday, Oct. 21.
Planning for an Occupy ISU event on Thursday is being done on Facebook. ISU police said protesters should be fine so long as they don't impede traffic.
City attorney advised police and city staff that protestors have right to assemble.
An Iowa City occupation protest is planned to begin Friday at College Green Park. More than 100 people showed up for a planning meeting on Wednesday to develop the plans. The goal is to sustain the occupation for an indefinite period of time.
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A local grassroots effort is planned for tonight to show support to the Wall Street protest in New York City.
A pregnant woman became infected and suffered a miscarriage, according to the state health department.
In Des Moines on Tuesday, GOP presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann touted her social issues credentials to religious leaders. Evangelical support was key to Huckabee's run in 2008.
Rick Perry and Mitt Romney are still one-two in the market.
GOP presidential hopeful draws 400 at campaign event in Des Moines.
Iowa DNR specialists reject one recent Iowa City mountain lion sighting, but another remains a possibility.
GOP hopeful Ron Paul spoke in Dubuque on Tuesday. It was his second visit to Iowa in as many weeks.
An unexpected November election for the Iowa Senate could threaten gay marriage and collective bargaining rights.
Businesswoman Cindy Golding gets the nomination to run for the Nov. 8 special election for District 18.
Rick Perry will be the keynote speaker of Johnson County Republicans annual barbecue in October.
Former TV anchorwoman and former U.S. attorney join two others seeking Senate District 18 seat. Democrat Swati Dandekar resigned to accept an appointment to the Iowa Utilities Board.
Community college tuition increased nearly 6 percent last year.
