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.
Every year I look forward to watching the summer Olympics because it’s an opportunity for sports that are often overlooked to be in the spotlight.
Over the last week, I’ve tried to step back and think about the South Hardin class of 2021 and put into words what they have meant to every Tiger sports program… and I have found myself out of words.
The end of July is going to be tough for me, and not for what some people might think. It will symbolize me hitting a new tier of my career, in a way.
With no sports to cover in recent months and empty pages, the sports staff has been racking our brains with ideas for content. I saw on social media other writers posting their sports inspirations. We thought it would be cool to ask our area coaches to answer a few questions about their spor…
I have started to realize there are going to be good days and bad days during these trying times.
Holy cow! We not only started a new year this week, but a new decade!
The other day my husband and I were discussing our upcoming trip to Michigan, and it made me realize something I never really thought about before.
Ever since I can remember, I’ve always struggled with my weight.
When did it become regular practice for parents to complain to coaches (or teachers) and take matters into their own hands?
Sometimes I hate the niche that I have found in my writing. Just because... it can be so hard.
My childhood is full of amazing memories.
Instead of a making New Year’s resolutions I decided to do something just a little different, I made a list of things I want to do before I turn 30.