Local Editor, Cedar Falls
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I'm a born and raised resident of this town.
After graduating from Cedar Falls High School, I studied journalism and international studies at the University of Iowa and spent some time as a reporting intern at The Gazette in Cedar Rapids. After a brief stint in Minneapolis, I took off for the Peace Corps.
Two years as a community health education volunteer in Swaziland, a tiny country in Southern Africa, broadened my horizons and my perspective. But I missed home - the green summers, vibrant fall leaves and the promise of spring after a long winter. (Not so much the winter itself.)
I missed the people of this place, family and friends and neighbors. It was time to come home, and what better way to reintegrate into my community than through Patch? So here I am, wondering what the next few years will bring.
Beliefs
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.
Politics
The current acerbic political climate disheartens me. At this point I'm less concerned with parties and labels than with intent and ideas. If someone can convince me they have the country's best interests at heart and of the merit of their policies, they'll probably have my vote. I'm a registered Independent.
Religion
I believe in God. I'm still working out the details of what that belief entails and probably will be for the rest of my life.
"The American Way of Eating" details how journalist Tracie McMillan delved into the heart of America's food production industries in order to get a firsthand account of how our food is harvested, sold and prepared.
The following information was provided by the Cedar Falls Police. It does not indicate a conviction.
The following information was provided by the Cedar Falls Police. It does not indicate a conviction.
There is a 12 mile trail or 26 mile road ride option. The ride begins and ends at Europa Cycle, 4302 University Ave. All proceeds go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
“Phun with Physics” is senior Vaibhav Srikaran’s monthly class at the Johnston Library, aimed at breaking down basic concepts in physics, such as flight, buoyancy, towers and bridges, and simple machines for children in grades three through five.
Johnston wants to help Governor Terry Branstad take Iowa from being the ninth healthiest state in the nation to being THE healthiest state in the nation.
A full week of activities will lead up to the University of Northern Iowa Homecoming football game against Southern Illinois.
The following information was provided by the Cedar Falls Police. It does not indicate a conviction.
Rogers, a Republican who represents Cedar Falls at the Iowa statehouse, announced his candidacy Tuesday for Iowa's first Congressional district, a seat being vacated by Rep. Bruce Braley.
Rogers, a Republican who represents Cedar Falls at the Iowa statehouse, announced his candidacy Tuesday for Iowa's first Congressional district, a seat being vacated by Rep. Bruce Braley.
Many of the National Guard troops stationed at Camp Dodge in Johnston are expected to be furloughed today.
Many of the National Guard troops stationed at Camp Dodge in Johnston are expected to be furloughed today.
Many of the National Guard troops stationed at Camp Dodge in Johnston are expected to be furloughed today.
Many of the National Guard troops stationed at Camp Dodge in Johnston are expected to be furloughed today.
Many of the National Guard troops stationed at Camp Dodge in Johnston are expected to be furloughed today.
Many of the National Guard troops stationed at Camp Dodge in Johnston are expected to be furloughed today.
Many of the National Guard troops stationed at Camp Dodge in Johnston are expected to be furloughed today.
Many of the National Guard troops stationed at Camp Dodge in Johnston are expected to be furloughed today.
Many of the National Guard troops stationed at Camp Dodge in Johnston are expected to be furloughed today.
The following information was provided by the Cedar Falls Police. It does not indicate a conviction.
