Assistant editor and sports editor at the Times Citizen. He grew up on a farm in Alden and has worked at the Times Citizen since 2002. Opinions are his own. Follow him on Twitter @Twinkieites.
Justin
Mount Vernon's body language cried out for mercy, and the Mustangs finally received it when Jenny Wibholm's kill touched the floor, ending Monday's 3A Regional Final. Read moreA loud cheer for the student section
All sports editors - I think - would agree with me when I say that it takes a good working relationship with a coach to adequately cover an athletic program. Read moreA baseball lifer goes out on his own terms
Marcos Vila has scored over 50 goals during his only high school season, while produced plenty of eye-popping numbers that have made those outside of Hardin County take notice of the Iowa Falls-Alden boys soccer program. Read moreTeam Chemistry key to IF-A soccer team's success
Born and raised in Michigan, graduate of the University of Iowa. She’s a reporter (mostly sports, with some news and features thrown in) for the Times Citizen. Follow her on Twitter @mvanwingen.
Marissa
I think I have finally found what social media is really for. Read moreVanWingen: The true purpose of social media
Making travel plans in the Midwest between the months of November-March can be dicey at best. But, that doesn’t mean most of us haven’t tried it at least once. Especially when we have family out of state. Read moreVanWingen: Snow-magedon wins again
Who knew that growing up could change so much… Read moreWingin' It: Don't forget the reason for the trip
It’s weird… I’ve had this goal since I was in kindergarten and now that it is possible, I’m absolutely terrified. And I can’t believe it has taken me this long to follow that dream. Read moreBig step towards a longtime dream