I know half of our country doesn’t care. Their hero is a disruptor who makes America great. When he fails he blames someone else who those devout followers crucify. But damn. Trump has 99.4% of his presidency remaining. I fear what our country will look like when he’s done.
Thank you @iowapbs.bsky.social for sharing the story of our Iowa journalism students and the work they’ve done to keep community journalism alive in the Solon, Mount Vernon & Lisbon communities. It has been great to witness the impact they’ve had. youtu.be/HhJqY-lsbik?...
Always great when Iowa football legend Quinn Early visits class to talk Frank Kinney Holbrook, Hayden Fry & more. Today we learned Quinn once bungee-jumped out of a helicopter into the Grand Canyon as a double for Will Smith!!
His advice: “Always follow your dreams and never take no for an answer.”
Such mixed emotions about Kyle Tucker's start. On one hand, love to see any Cub have such success. On the other hand, along with the joy from each bomb comes this misery knowing the Cubs won't pay him. Tough to emotionally invest knowing the frustration that awaits.
HUGE thanks to two of my favorite sportswriters & people, Sean Gregory from Time Magazine and @brett-taylor.bsky.social from @bleachernation.bsky.social, for joining my Iowa sportswriting class today to share their insights on sports media, writing, interviewing & creating content sports fans love.
Mike Sweeney adding to the Ichiro mythology
There are few things more Midwest than a college campus full of kids wearing shorts during a brief 45-degree mid-winter thaw.
BEYOND PROUD of @thedailyiowan.bsky.social crew which tonight won IOWA NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR & BEST SPORTS SECTION at the Iowa Newspaper Awards!
Among the many winners, Iowa SJMC student Joel Kellar won best sports story & best sports feature photo for his work at the Solon Economist!
BEAMING! 👏👏
What a story. About humanity. About loving one another. Yes, it’s sad. But at the same time it will lift your spirits. Make you smile. Laugh. And feel. This one will stick with me for a long time. Masterful work by Sam and his editors.
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A great interviewer with a subject Iowa fans will love. Richard catches up with Lisa Bluder …