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.
Lance Mack, an Abraham Lincoln impersonator from Marion, made an appearance to Barack Obama's speech in Cedar Rapids.
Kevin Jones, the Marion pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, spoke about his effort to approach the old ideas of church in a new way.
Shannon Cardinal, 43, a Mayville High School teacher accused of having sex with a 17-year-old Marion boy, allegedly had her 2-year-old present in the home during one of the encounters.
Was it optimism or prophetic when President Barack Obama declared a victory during a historic visit to University of Iowa with the First Lady and the Bidens the day after the Democratic National Convention
Cyclists from eastern Iowa toured farms, restaurants and breweries on a bike ride through Johnson County.
James Holmes, the man accused of shooting and killing a dozen people in a Colorado movie theater last month, was denied admission to the University of Iowa in 2011.
Millions of dollars in roads projects are underway or being considered around Marion. Take a look at their status.
Alabama vs. Notre Dame for the BCS Title, Fiesta Bowl, Orange Bowl, Johnny Football and the Aggies, and more games in December and January. There's a handful of connections from around Iowa, including two Waukee grads on the Cyclones roster.
Alabama vs. Notre Dame for the BCS Title, Fiesta Bowl, Orange Bowl, Johnny Football and the Aggies, and more games in December and January. There's a handful of connections from around Iowa, including a Linn-Mar grad in the Rose Bowl.
Police received a report that a man attempted to coax a 17-year-old girl to his car and then chased her down 12th Avenue SE on Wednesday morning.
Alabama vs. Notre Dame for the BCS Title, Fiesta Bowl, Orange Bowl, Johnny Football and the Aggies, and more games in December and January. There's a handful of connections from around Iowa, including three Ankeny grads.
Alabama vs. Notre Dame for the BCS Title, Fiesta Bowl, Orange Bowl, Johnny Football and the Aggies, and more games in December and January. There's a handful of connections from around Iowa, including a Linn-Mar grad in the Rose Bowl.
Blake Oren Robinson, of Coralville, was arrested for "criminal mischief with the cheese" in a Hy-Vee bathroom.
Kelly Mulford, of Marion, won a share of a $241 million jackpot and is actually doing what many say they would if they won the lottery. Helping others.
Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.
Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.
Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.
Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.
Randi Shannon, who was the official Republican candidate on the ballot for Iowa Senate District 34, thanked her fellow Ron Paul supporters in announcing she's left the race to become a senator with the "original government."
Marion resident and Linn-Mar High School student Matt Shankles made tremendous efforts to address bullying in his school, after being a victim of bullying.
