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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 city law says property owners must remove graffiti or face fines.
If you haven't bought tickets to upcoming Cyclone football games against UNI and University of Iowa, it's too late.
A judge will not allow the Story County Sheriff to release emails about FirstNet, a wireless network system for first responders. The Sheriff has said a conflict of interest exists between people creating the network and wireless carriers.
Ankeny City Council approved the development of a senior living community in northwest Ankeny despite objections from neighbors.
More seniors might have to shovel their own sidewalks if a proposed changes to the snow removal program are approved.
Police will step up enforcement of alcohol violations as Iowa State University students begin the fall semester.
A Des Moines man is accused of drawing funds from an Ames business using fraudulent checks.
Ames Police Blotter Aug. 17 and Aug. 18
The title winning team of last year is split between the district's high schools, what will that mean for Ankeny's football program?
Willie Scott's suspension was lifted allowing him to play the Aug. 31 season opener against UNI.
An appeals court ruled that a former employee failed to prove he was fired in retaliation but was able to prove he was mistreated, reports say.
Chad Brown, of Ankeny, and former Polk County Republican Co-Chair, said he became an independent because of hateful language and other dysfunction.
Parents association said Peebles has the best vision for the district.
Chad Brown, of Ankeny, and former Polk County Republican Chairman, said he became an independent because of hateful language and other dysfunction.
Posts you might have missed (and who could blame you) on Craigslist.
Some posts you might have missed (and who could blame you) on Craigslist.
The third full moon of the season rises tonight.
Congressman Steve King's visits to early primary states have some speculating that he will make a bid for president.
About half the states in America are considering laws requiring genetically modified foods be labeled. Ruth MacDonald said the labels are unnecessary.
