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.
Supervisors Linda Langston, Brent Oleson and Ben Rogers and Sheriff Brian Gardner were among those sworn in on Wednesday by Judge Patrick Grady.
The accident occurred on Wednesday morning on Center Point Road just north of Blairs Ferry Road. Charles Slaughter, 63, of Hiawatha suffered serious injuries.
For the new year, the first meteor shower of 2013 in the skies of Cedar Falls.
Entertainment, storms, meteors and tragedy were the most read stories on Marion Patch. Take a look.
Marion wrestling, basketball, bowling, no school and more.
Dates and times for Linn-Mar wrestling, basketball, orchestra, bowling, PTO schedules and more.
Marion will be picking up Christmas trees on the curbside, and trash collection has been pushed back.
Florida vs. Louisville tonight in the Sugar Bowl. Alabama vs. Notre Dame for the BCS Title, Fiesta Bowl, Johnny Football and the Aggies, and more games in January. There's a handful of connections from around Iowa.
Craig Wander, Lumir Dostal and Perry Walton were included as notable deaths in 2012.
For the new year, the first meteor shower of 2013 in the skies of Iowa City.
Marion's David Parry, a former Linn-Mar star, had a clutch performance filling in on the defensive line for the Stanford Cardinals, as they took on the Wisconsin Badgers in the 99th "Granddaddy Of Them All."
For the new year, the first meteor shower of 2013 in the skies of Cedar Falls.
For the new year, the first meteor shower of 2013 in the skies of Marion.
Iowa State Cyclones played the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes on Sunday in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
The discussion has been bountiful - as it should be - in debating the important issues in post-Newtown America.
The game was over on Sunday, but there was some important business remaining for Cyclone basketball player Anna Prins before she left the court at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.
Story County issued 104 gun permits in December, which is by far the most in months.
Nicholas Dighton, of Marion, lost control of his vehicle, veered into a ditch and struck a snowmobile driven by a 12-year-old Will Mefferd, Cedar Rapids. Mefferd was taken to the hospital.
Choosing the appropriate sparkling wine for New Year's Eve can make you dizzy before the first sip. Here's a handy guide to the intoxicating world of bubbles on a budget.
Choosing the appropriate sparkling wine for New Year's Eve can make you dizzy before the first sip. Here's a handy guide to the intoxicating world of bubbles on a budget.