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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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Kevin Hansen, of Boone, has a sideline pass to Super Bowl XLVII.
Ames Community Schools auctioned Willson-Beardshear to the highest bidder Friday.
A community partnership has helped expand after school reading programs.
Another Mexican restaurant in Ames.
Police Blotter Jan. 15 to Jan. 17.
Ames Police watched as a pickup struck a pedestrian in Welch Avenue early Friday. The suspected driver has been charged.
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Jan Bauer of the Story County Democrats left for Washington D.C. Friday and plans to attend the swearing-in ceremony, inaugural ball and other events.
Ames Police continue to seek the public's help in locating a dark SUV seen in the area when the stabbing occurred.
The Eastern Sea performs tonight at the M-Shop with the Kopecky Family Band.
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Iowa State University’s golf facility building caught fire and is believed to be suspicious.
One of the 48 people charged in a large prostitution sting has plead guilty to charges in Polk County.
Ames Community Schools plans to auction the Willson-Beardshear building to the highest bidder Friday.
ISU's former head track coach Steve Lynn, 61, died Wednesday.
The entire community of Ames will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King through the end of the month. Some events take place this week.
Iowa State University's celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King started last week with a carillon concert on central campus.
A list of what's closed and what's open on MLK day.
Police Blotter Jan. 11 to Jan. 15