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.
Iowa City School District canceled schools today due to winter storm Saturn. Regina is on a two-hour delay.
Marion residents could pay a little more for sanitary sewer services.
A 45-year-old man died in the crash this afternoon. The road is closed so seek an alternate route if you plan to travel on Mt. Vernon Road SE near the 2400 block.
Kelly Mulford's generous donation to United Way of East Central Iowa caught the attention of Dateline NBC.
The number of gun permits issued in Linn County increased by 45 percent from January to February .
Terry Branstad selected Wagner to serve on the board, which works with rates and services for utilities in Iowa. The Iowa Legislature will need to approve his nomination.
The field has been set for the boys' high school basketball tournament, and it includes Urbandale for the first time since 2009.
Riverside Casino CEO offers a $30 million indoor water park with bowling center and event space if voters reject casino.
The drought of 2012 was devastating for some apple orchards in the Midwest, so many orchards are looking wearily ahead to 2013.
Deteriorating road conditions has prompted a tow ban for Linn County.
Campaign finance reports were released today, and they show big money, high stakes for the election on whether Linn County should have a casino.
Campaign finance reports were released today, and they show big money, high stakes for the election on whether Linn County should have a casino.
Campaign finance reports were released today, and they show big money, high stakes for the election on whether Linn County should have a casino.
Organizers of FRY fest, the annual tribute to Hayden Fry, who was the Iowa Hawkeyes' legendary football coach, announced a lineup the brings in wrestling and cycling.
Jared Knight, president of the Government of the Student Body, said students who made racist and threatening comments on Twitter are a "disgrace to our student body."
Online registration for preschool through Linn-Mar begins at noon on Friday, March 1.
United Faculty has OKed a two-year contract that pays professors 2 percent more in the first year and 2.2. percent more in the second year.
A 20-year-old man was injured at the intersection of Wayne Avenue and Arthur Street around noon on Wednesday.
Lady Antebellum is performing on June 1, on the heels of the release of their fourth latest album Golden. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on March 8.
1 in 10 sidewalk ramps in Marion comply with the Americans with Disability Act. It will cost an estimated $2.9 million to bring the worst offending sidewalk ramps into ADA compliance.
