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.
Presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann met a raucous crowd at Hamburg Inn No. 2 in Iowa City on Thursday. Police were called in to keep the peace.
Sperling's BestPlaces ranks Iowa City No. 1. best place to start over in 2012.
Zach Wahls' speech before the Iowa Legislature in defense of gay marriage was the most viewed political video on YouTube in 2011, according to Google.
Fellow University of Iowa professors say Stephen Bloom's piece is an example of "bad journalism."
Romney acknowledged he once supported a woman's right to an abortion, but now considers himself pro-life. Opponents attack him as a flip-flopper. Iowans weigh in.
While some 1,700 people turned out and showed their delight and displeasure in person during the Fox News debate in Sioux City, Patch attended watch parties around the state in hotels and living rooms to see how Iowans were reacting.
Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich have a slight lead, but are virtually tied with President Obama in a new poll released on Thursday.
A University of Iowa professor has riled the state with his account of Iowa. If his eye on Iowa is flawed, so has been the response.
Donald Trump backs out of the Dec. 27 NewsMax debate, in which only Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich agreed to participate. Trump says Republicans are upset he is still considering running for President as an independent.
Many are watching for the first real showdown between Gingrich and Romney.
Rick Perry prepares to barnstorm Iowa.
Longfellow Elementary parents expressed frustration about crowded classrooms, while district officials say they are working to better count students in the special education program, many of whom aren't currently counted in classrooms.
Iowa Citian Zach Wahls talks about how his life has changed since he became a public figure and what other young people can do to fight for equality and speak out against intolerance.
The latest DNC commercial blasts Mitt v. Mitt. Democrats clearly have their sites set on Romney, but why are they getting involved so early?
Police say the man choked a 29-year-veteran police officer and fled the scene. Police arrested the man at his residence on Tuesday after receiving a tip from Iowa City CrimeStoppers.
Old Navy retailer is selling University of Iowa T-shirts that botches a key date in the school's history.
Himie Voxman led the University of Iowa in Iowa City for 26 years.
Some supporters say they will write in Paul if he does not get the nomination.
Arcane law restricts creativity and needs to change, chef says.
Annual holiday event whisks people back to a simpler time.
