Nate Birt grew up in Longmont, Colo., and got his start in journalism at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, as a reporter and editor for The South Paw at Niwot High School. He quickly found himself addicted to the excitement of learning something firsthand and the stewardship of presenting news in a way that informs people and gets them talking. Nate received undergraduate degrees in print journalism and political science from the University of Missouri and later graduated with his master's degree in convergence journalism. He has worked for the Boonville (Mo.) Daily News, the Detroit Free Press and the Columbia Missourian.
Nate Birt grew up in Longmont, Colo., and got his start in journalism at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, as a reporter and editor for The South Paw at Niwot High School. He quickly found himself addicted to the excitement of learning something firsthand and the stewardship of presenting news in a way that informs people and gets them talking.
Nate received undergraduate degrees in print journalism and political science from the University of Missouri and later graduated with his master's degree in convergence journalism.
He worked for years at the Columbia Missourian in various capacities — public safety and enterprise reporter, copy editor, news editor — and also worked for a year and a half as a web producer for freep.com, the website of the Detroit Free Press. From August 2009 to September 2010, Nate served as the news and online editor at the Boonville (Mo.) Daily News. He received a first-place award from the Missouri Press Association for a series of articles that documented allegations of clergy abuse. He has performed internships with the Free Press, the Boulder Daily Camera and Adventure Sports Magazine. Nate is a member of Investigative Reporters and Editors.
In his free time, Nate enjoys spending time with his wife and family, discovering new places to eat and relaxing with a good movie, preferably in the horror or documentary genres.
<b>Your Beliefs</b><br>At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.<br><br><b>Politics </b><br>I consider myself a progressive. I've voted for candidates from the Constitution, Republican, Libertarian and Democratic parties. I think people should vote and do so proudly.<br><br><b>Religion</b><br>I am an imperfect person trying to live as a Christian according to the teachings of the Bible. I believe faith is a lifetime pursuit, and I enjoy learning from people whose perspective is completely different from my own. As I grew up, my family frequently visited places of worship, historic sites and museums tied to faiths that weren't familiar to me. The knowledge I gained from those experiences informs my own search for understanding and meaning, and I value having my beliefs challenged.
<b>Local Hot-Button Issues</b><br>Clayton has plenty to offer in the way of information and activity in St. Louis County government, and what happens here can have repercussions throughout the state. As the city approaches its centennial in 2013, officials and residents will be looking for ways to highlight its history, its diverse business and retail districts and its ample green space.
Both Clayton and Richmond Heights have well-respected school districts in which plenty is happening all the time. Parents are engaged in their children's learning. These communities and others such as Maplewood and Brentwood frequently collaborate to host events that bring people together and showcase suburban St. Louis.
I look forward to sharing with a broader audience the issues that residents of these two communities value.
St. Louis voters will decide the rate at which their sewer rates rise this summer. Here's a look at the federal law—and lawsuit—that started it all.
St. Louis voters will decide the rate at which their sewer rates rise this summer. Here's a look at the federal law—and lawsuit—that started it all.
The May 7 incident at Burger King might be related to a similar case in St. Peters, police stated.
Milton "Skip" Ohlsen III said his former attorney got him out of jail and then notified law enforcement, Missouri Lawyers Media reported.
The May 7 incident at Burger King might be related to a similar case in St. Peters, police stated.
Milton "Skip" Ohlsen III said his former attorney got him out of jail and then notified law enforcement, Missouri Lawyers Media reported.
The systems aimed at improving water quality and stormwater management are planned for Bennett and Moorlands avenues, along with Weston Place. Residents interested in learning more can attend an open house this week at The Heights.
Severe weather and its aftermath is the focus of a new guide published by the City of Richmond Heights.
At issue are claims that the company paid kickbacks to access nursing home patients, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.
The three confirmed their intentions this week.
How much money does Richmond Heights expect to spend next year to keep several of its key buildings in shape? Check out our comparison chart.
The journey—as experienced in classic cars—is the subject of a recent article on Autoweek.com.
A Maplewood woman got the homeowner to safety, and firefighters extinguished the blaze, KSDK Newschannel 5 reported.
Patricia Farrell got the homeowner to safety, then called 911, KSDK Newschannel 5 reported.
St. Louis voters will decide the rate at which their sewer rates rise this summer. Here's a look at the federal law—and lawsuit—that started it all.
St. Louis voters will decide the rate at which their sewer rates rise this summer. Here's a look at the federal law—and lawsuit—that started it all.
St. Louis voters will decide the rate at which their sewer rates rise this summer. Here's a look at the federal law—and lawsuit—that started it all.
Micah and I spent some time recently at the Clayton park's inclusion playground. It proved to be good exercise for both of us. You can be the judge as to how it affected my son's hair.
A June 5 vote is planned in St. Louis county and city on Proposition Y, along with eight charter amendments aimed at increasing the efficiency and transparency of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District.
The Clayton Police Department reported the following incidents on its website.
