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 State student Riley Nicolay and his girlfriend Deidre Sechi, who lost her hair during chemotherapy treatments for cancer, are inspiring many through a heartwarming picture.
Dave Loebsack, a Democrat from Iowa City, is among three congressman who will file a resolution opposing the International Olympic Committee decision to drop wrestling.
Dave Loebsack, a Democrat from Iowa City, is among three congressman who will file a resolution opposing the International Olympic Committee decision to drop wrestling.
It's almost that time of year again. Get out your wallets and get ready to snack on some of your favorite sweet treats, courtesy of the Girl Scouts of America.
President Obama is scheduled to deliver the annual State of the Union address tonight.
President Obama is scheduled to deliver the annual State of the Union address tonight.
Police seeking information about man in a van reported to have been following a child to school.
Plans to drop wrestling from Olympic competition in 2020 could be felt here in Marion.
Our Lady's Immaculate Heart and St. Luke's will have several masses on Wednesday.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church will have several masses on Wednesday.
The old animal shelter complex, which was leveled by the 2008 flood, that served Cedar Rapids and Marion is scheduled to be demolished between Feb. 13 and March 8.
Some are working on President's Day, some aren't. Some operations are open, and some are closed. Patch has the run down.
If you see Brendon Martin, 14, notify your local law enforcement officials.
Delbert Ray Miller, 76, of Marion, passed away on Jan. 30.
University of Northern Iowa students and alums reminisce on the UNI Facebook page.
Father Ken Glaser, director of campus ministry at UNI's St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center, discussed the Pope's announcement he would resign.
Firefighters responded to a fire in the science lab at Marion High School on Sunday.
The principal of Cedar Rapids Xavier, a Catholic school that draws students from around the area, discussed how they are addressing Pope Benedict XVI's announcement that he plans to retire.
Officials are investigating the cause of a fire inside Marion High on Sunday.
William Ruud was selected this week to be the new president of University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. Ruud is currently the president of Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania.
