I grew up in Washington State and then eventually found my way back to Iowa City for grad school.

When I say that I went to grad school in Iowa City, people often assume that I went to the famed writers' workshop MFA program at the University of Iowa. I didn't. I got a master's in journalism.

A farm bill in Washington State is a jobs bill.

The lakes in Washington State give us tons of crawfish.

But if you're looking to be spooked by really tall trees then you've got to go to Washington State.

He's from our neighborhood, he was born in Ames, grew up in Ames, went to Iowa State, and he's a wonderful poet. After working a long time in insurance, he's finally being honored and appreciated as a poet.