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.
If lawmakers don't strike a deal, an automatic budget cut would begin that would trim $85 billion from the budget between March and September.
Is UNI on the bubble?
Iowa State Cyclones are firmly on the bubble of making the field of 64 for March Madness, and have a big game versus Kansas tonight at Hilton Coliseum.
Cedar Falls is expected to see up to three inches of snow over Tuesday and Wednesday.
Collins Road Theatres have showtimes for several Oscar nominees and winners. Argo, Lincoln, Life of Pi, Silver Linings Playbook, Les Misérables and Django Unchained all came in with big wins.
Cinemarks in Ames still has showtimes for a couple of the nominees. Argo, Lincoln, Life of Pi, Silver Linings Playbook, Les Misérables and Django Unchained all came in with big wins.
Sam Fathallah is a local student from Marion and filmmaker, who has an ever growing resume.
Also, Girl Scout cookies replaced hotdogs in an Urbandale eating competition.
Authorities are seeking the public's help in finding Brandon Havill, of Cedar Rapids.
Police are asking for the public's help locating David Bryant of Cedar Rapids.
Local businesses and community members raise money for mentoring through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County. Bowl for Kids Sake 2013 is on Saturday and Sunday.
Remember when Ali Farokhmanesh and the Northern Iowa Panthers were household names after upsetting the Kansas Jayhawks? Many still remember that game.
Supporters and opponents of a new casino in Linn County are at odds over claims in an new campaign ad.
This is pretty entertaining version of the Harlem Shake by Linn-Mar students.
Mathis said she supports Medicaid expansion over continuing IowaCare because it costs less and offers more.
Leah Rodenberg, of Marion, is on the Linn County Gaming Association, which would hold the license for the casino if it is approved and built. She said Linn County deserves a casino.
The credit union is receiving reports of robocalls about debit card security.
Marion leaders feel it's not their place to take a position.
The $18,591 or 25 percent annual raise received preliminary approval by a 4-1 vote of the Linn County Board of Supervisors. Once formally approved the raise would take effect on July 1.
Marion has a new option for financial services, banking and loans. There is a ribbon cutting today for the UI Credit Union.
