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I grew up in Waterloo/Cedar Falls Iowa and studied journalism at Iowa State here in Ames.
I worked for daily newspapers as a reporter for the Fort Dodge Messenger and the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier before moving to South Carolina in 2006.
I was a staff writer for the Charleston Post & Courier in Charleston, SC until June 2011, when I took a job with Patch and returned to Iowa.
Richard Mikel previous the Deputy Chief for Administration in Downers Grove, Ill., and deputy fire chief for Naperville, Ill. has a public meet and greet starting at 4 p.m.
Ames Public Library released its books lists for Battle of the Books a trivia contest for 5th and 6th graders. Participate or just find some ideas for summer youth reading.
ISU's Solar Car Team finished second in the qualifying race for the American Solar Challenge.
Iowa State University Track Team member Collin Fett charged in alleged bike theft.
Story County will be under a burn ban starting at 8 a.m. Friday the 13th
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Rep. Steve King voted to repeal Obama's Affordable Health Care Act Wednesday. 4th District Opponent Christie Vilsack calls his vote irresponsible.
Christie Vilsack's campaign announced Wednesday she will participate in a series of debates against Congressman Steve King. King said they were supposed to release the list of debates together.
Vilsack announced that she will participate in a series of debates against Congressman Steve King. One will be held right here in Ames.
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King who recently said jobless Americans weren't contributing enough to the economy announced Wednesday that he broke a campaign fundraising record.
City of Ames announced that the three candidates' meet-and-greets will begin Monday.
Vilsack said King is demonizing people who are looking for work instead of working on their behalf.
Ames Public Library released its books lists for Battle of the Books a trivia contest for 5th and 6th graders. Participate or just find some ideas for summer youth reading.
Want to know how many days you have left until school begins?
Solum plans to build a laboratory here in Ames creating 25 full-time jobs and 40 additional part-time positions. The Ames Economic Development Commission announced that Solum will hold a job fair at Iowa State University next week.
Billy Langham of the Veterans & Military Families for Obama Steering committee thinks Obama is the best choice for the economy.
Ames Cupcake Emporium announced the winner of its Third Annual Cupcake Eating Contest held July 4th.
Police Blotter July 7 to July 9
