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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.
Michael Nootz, who is accused of threatening to kill three men, including two who were homeless, said he wants to rid the area of a hobo gang called the Freight Train Riders of America.
Ames Main Street businesses hosted a slew of goblins, princesses, cowgirls and monkeys for a midmorning to early afternoon Trick-or-Treat on Wednesday.
Nearly 25 percent of the county's registered voters have already cast a ballot in the Nov. 6 election.
Congressman Steve King's decision to vote against sending billions in relief to Hurricane Katrina victims in 2005 has gotten national attention in light of Storm Sandy
ISU built a gasifier from $1 million Department of Energy grant.
Some voters may have been told to go to the wrong polling place Nov. 6. Here's what you need to know.
Here are some of the most read stories on Ames Patch for the month of October.
Griffin plans a Nov. 29 appearance at Stephens Auditorium.
U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Kiron, will hold rallies in Ames, Fort Dodge and Boone.
Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau; Ames Police sting nets 15 citations and 19 warnings.
Trick-or-Treat Night is Wednesday in Ames.
Patty Judge, the Gov. of Montana and a Mayor from Minnesota will urge Ames residents to vote for Obama early.
Vote early at the Ames Public Library Saturday.
Ames Police Blotter Oct. 24 to Oct. 25.
It is a time to reflect on strides made in breast cancer prevention and chart a course for the future. A column from U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley's wife.
Mitt Romney attracted a large crowd in Ames Friday despite the overcast sky and chilly weather
Romney addressed a shivering crowd of thousands outside Kinzler Construction.
The Cytennial Homecoming weekend is here.
Iowa State University's celebrates its 100th Homecoming with several events including a game against the Baylor Bears Saturday.
