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 moment to appreciate the beauty of our planet Earth for Earth Day 2013. Watch some of our favorite videos of the planet, or upload and share your favorite images and video with your neighbors. And, here's some ideas to do around Johnston.
The delegation from Peja, Kosovo, is composed of Peja Mayor Ali Berisha, Peja Director of Health and Social Welfare Xhafer Dema, Peja Director of Culture, Youth & Sport Shpresa Gjonbalaj, and Peja Director of Urban Planning Violeta Ukaj.
The first ever Marion Marathon is in the books. Take a look at the winners and photos.
Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of our planet Earth for Earth Day 2013. Watch some of our favorite videos of the planet, or upload and share your favorite images and video with your neighbors. And, here's some ideas to do around Marion.
The Lyrids can be unpredictable – often in great ways. Can you find a spot to watch in Marion?
Arrests do not indicate convictions.
Also, police arrested a Waukee man on a Dallas County warrant for failing to appear in court. Arrests do not indicate convictions.
Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of our planet Earth for Earth Day 2013. Watch some of our favorite videos of the planet, or upload and share your favorite images and video with your neighbors. And, here's some ideas to do around Waukee.
Iowa Sen. Dennis Guth, R-Klemme, is standing by comments that homosexuality poses a health risk to he and his family. Meanwhile, some are calling for Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad to denounce them.
Hilltop Tire in Johnston is giving away from wiper blades for those that "like" them on Facebook.
The graffiti is on the trail tunnel that goes under Interstate 80/35 and along the trail that runs through Johnston. The graffiti is often tagged with the signature “IDLE," police say.
On Thursday of this week, the cities of Johnston, Iowa and Peja, Kosovo will become “twin” cities. And like so many twins, the city of Peja and the city of Johnston are similar in many ways, and yet different in others.
As weird as ever, Iowa never disappoints.
Also, people from around Iowa who participated in or attended the Boston Marathon, shared their stories with Patch. “You can't be afraid to do the things you love."
Here are some pictures of some of Iowa's most expensive properties to help when you dream.
Across Patch's network of 900 sites, people felt the effect of the bombing at the Boston Marathon.
Across Patch's network of 900 sites, people felt the effect of the bombing at the Boston Marathon.
Across Patch's network of 900 sites, people felt the effect of the bombing at the Boston Marathon.
Across Patch's network of 900 sites, people felt the effect of the bombing at the Boston Marathon.
Across Patch's network of 900 sites, people felt the effect of the bombing at the Boston Marathon.