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.
Patch will be along for the 40th anniversary of RAGBRAI. The ride across Iowa starts in Sioux Center and hits Cherokee, Lake View, Webster City, Marshalltown, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa and ends in Clinton.
They are confident, Republicans will win two of the four Iowa congressional races, including Steve King.
Cedar Rapids police department puts on the academy. The academy is limited to 20 people.
Cousins Elizabeth Collins, 8, and Lyric Cook-Morrissey, 10, are still missing, but family and friends aren't giving up hope.
Sorry kids, the end of summer is around the corner. Find out about registration deadlines as well.
Cousins went missing on Friday afternoon.
City officials will consider a redevelopment plan that includes renovating the old Broom Factory site into townhomes.
Morris is apparently a big fan of Casey's pizza. The non-profit Hope for the Warriors helped make the connection possible.
Taylor Morris continues his recovery outside Washington D.C.
Also, check out photos from a kids talent search in Ankeny.
The West Des Moines Dowling standout at tight end will join the Iowa Hawkeyes, he announced on his Twitter feed.
The state fire marshal has issued a ban prohibiting open burns in Johnson County, upon request of local fire departments.
The state fire marshal has issued a ban prohibiting open burns in Johnson County, upon request of local fire departments.
Russell Wasendorf Sr. and Peregrine Financial Group are being investigated by regulators for a missing $220 million.
Price Lab supporters have filed a motion seeking a re-hearing of the case, which was dismissed last month.
"Stiff competition" helped drive up the costs for a new business school dean. The cost for that search was more than Iowa State paid to find a new president, Steven Leath.
University of Iowa provided details of its expenses during the search for a new dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Among other top stories, a Waukee daycare has reopened after it closed in a stir when its host church tried to create an ethics code for staffers. It is reopening separate from the church.
President Barack Obama will make a campaign stop at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday.
President Barack Obama is expected to stop in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday. It would be his fourth trip to Iowa this year.
