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Below is the most updated 2013 version of my montage/reel.
Polar opposites-- Santorum's & Cain's visitsIn November of 2011, Santorum was polling in the single-digits of support while Cain was making headlines. The two visited the area on the same day, and I wrapped it all into one story. (I reported and edited this.)
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Soldier's body returns home
A local soldier died in Afghanistan. When his body returned to the US, his hometown welcomed him home with a heavy heart. (I reported, shot and edited this.)
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Rural Iowa caucus fosters community
This rural caucus location highlighted the grassroots, hyper-local nature of this political Iowa tradition. (I reported, shot and edited this.)
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Tragedy Sparks Extra SafetyOne year after a Fourth of July parade tragedy rocked a small Eastern Iowa community, folks reflect on the healing process and ramped-up safety measures for the upcoming parade. (I reported, shot and edited this.)
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Farmer with cancer gets harvest help
In a classic case of Iowans helping Iowans, a farmer with brain cancer got some much-needed help from friends and family during harvest time. (I reported, shot and edited this.)
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How to Burn a US FlagVeterans venerate hundreds of tattered US flags in a blazing annual tradition. (I reported, shot and edited this.)
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Home Just in TimeAn Eastern Iowa soldier makes it home just in time for the birth of his first child. (I reported, shot and edited this.)
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Anchor SampleFrom a Saturday 10 p.m. KOMU newscast
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Story/Videography: Racing for a Faster CommunityMany communities across the country have launched full-scale campaigns to catch Google's eye, in hopes of becoming a tester community for its high speed fiber network. In order to take this story off the computer screen and into the community, I asked a local high school track star why speed is important to him. (I reported, shot and edited this, as well as posted an expanded Web story with extra content I couldn't fit in my story).
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In-Depth Story: The Role of the Local MayorColumbia's mayor of 15 years is stepping down at the end of his term. I looked at Columbia's form of government and asked, "Why does this city even need a mayor?" This story attempts to answer that question. (I reported, shot and edited this.)
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Videography: The Enchanted VillageThe twinkling lights of Laurie, Missouri have pierced the darkness for 16 holiday seasons. I took a camera and asked the dedicated but few volunteers to tell their own story in their own words.
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Special Report: Septic System Regulation at Vacation DestinationIn the second installment of a two-part series, I looked at the laws regulating one potential contributor to E. coli levels in a popular mid-Missouri lake: septic systems. I found some loopholes in the regulation, but also attempted to shed light on statistics and put fears to rest. (I reported, shot all but file video and edited this.)
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