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.
Take a look at garage sale listings for this week, and add your own by clicking the "add" button in the upper right corner of the map. See more directions below the map.
Job hunting in Marion and the Des Moines metro or simply curious about who's hiring? Check out a few job openings here.
The 6th annual C.A.R.E. 5K and 10K Run and Walk for Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation Awareness is on Saturday.
These houses aren't free, but looking and dreaming is.
Take a look at the homes in Ames real estate.
Check out this listing in Ankeny real estate.
Iowa's ranking as a bike friendly state is slipping.
An auto parts plant is celebrating opening in Urbandale.
Star gazers get ready to turn your heads skywards to try to catch a glimpse of the Eta Aquarids.
Star gazers get ready to turn your heads skywards to try to catch a glimpse of the Eta Aquarids.
Jeff Hornacek, who is now a Utah Jazz assistant, is a candidate for the next head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory.
The Central Iowa Conference track meet scheduled for today has been moved to Monday due to the expected winter weather conditions.
Star gazers get ready to turn your heads skywards to try to catch a glimpse of the Eta Aquarids.
Medicare database shows how hospitals across Iowa —and nation—compare for care.
Medicare database shows how hospitals across Iowa —and nation—compare for care.
Linn County Sheriff's Office issued 169 gun permits in April.
Patricia "Pat" Felt, age 78, passed away at home, April 27, 2013. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, at the Waukee Christian Church, with burial to follow at Waukee Cemetery.
West Des Moines officials are considering a connector road that wold allow for more development near Jordan Creek Town Center.
