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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.
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Ames Police Blotter March 25 to March 29.
Spring weather is finally here. Add your photos.
Healthiest Ames is currently meeting with members of the community to establish a healthy action plan for the city.
Iowa State Men's Basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg announces he will stay until 2023 after leading the Cyclones to, two NCAA Basketball Tournaments.
A Randall man was arrested on a stalking charge in Ames recently.
A 23-year-old Ames man injured an officer when he resisted an arrest, reports said.
Dallas Moore wants to share his passion and hopes you can help him out by raising the $2,000 he needs to print his first book.
Some critics say the corporations are funding these seminars in order to influence the outcome of cases in which they, or companies like them, are involved.
Plus, the Urbandale Citigroup office received drugs in the mail, Waukee students chose to spend their spring break learning, and an Iowa City woman facing drug charges once told police the cocaine found in her house was baking soda used for toothpaste.
Winter weather has pushed back the opening of Story County Conservation campgrounds to April 5.
The last day of school has been set back due to weather cancellations.
Basketball players aren't the only ones working hard during the NCAA Tournament. The Iowa State University Pep band went along for the trip.
A 28-year-old Ames man bit his brother and threatened to stab him during a fight over the weekend according to reports.
Plus Daniel Tosh, Brunnier in Bloom and Cross Products.
Ames City Council discussed Campustown building height restrictions Tuesday.
Are you searching for an apartment in Ames? Check out these sites to find your next home.
Spring is here (hopefully) and with that comes severe weather. Are your prepared?
Ever wonder where April Fool's Day came from? Here's a few guesses.
