Kalen McCain

Reporter for Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, and forbidden lover of the Oxford comma. Formerly at the Southeast Iowa Union
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[Kalen McCain @KalenMccain]

First print-edition centerpiece at the new paper dropped yesterday! But you can read it online here: https://t.co/VJUQ11UgbW

[KTVO Television @KTVOTV]

Check out this cool timelapse of a storm system rolling through southeast Iowa, captured from our Fairfield Skycam on top of the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

[Kalen McCain @KalenMccain]

Late update, but I won the Iowa Newspaper Association's Harrison “Skip” Weber Investigative Reporting Award a few weeks ago, the group's highest honor for investigative journalism. Don't know if I've ever been more proud! https://t.co/iw3046ZA0H

[Caleb McCullough @calebmcculIough]

Today, Iowa lawmakers sang the national anthem in a subcommittee on a bill that would require it to be sung each day in school and require teaching students how to “love, honor and respect” the national anthem.

[Erin Murphy @ErinDMurphy]

Here's a fun feature story on a Washington, Iowa, man who has had presidential candidates sign baseballs. From @brittneyjmiller: https://t.co/GQHXNVFmIy

[Kalen McCain @KalenMccain]

Now that I've finished watching #StarTrek Strange New Worlds, y'all can check out my column about the most important line of dialogue in season 2. (It's the part where Kirk mentions Riverside.) https://t.co/yDJfEjB3iN

[Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate @IowaSOS]

August was HOT, but these updated September voter registration totals are even HOTTER! Take a look at this snapshot of Iowa, broken down by Congressional District. For a more detailed breakdown visit https://t.co/B4YsYL1M9D

[Kalen McCain @KalenMccain]

In November of 2022, roughly 175 animals were rescued from severe neglect on a farm in Washington County. By the start of 2023, all 140 sent to Animal Rescue League of Iowa were killed.
Read all about it here:
https://t.co/0dQegiEwy0

[Tom Beaumont @TomBeaumont]

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds embraces role as a key player in Republican presidential race (from @AP): @hrfingerhut spotlights Reynolds in her dual policy and political moment. https://t.co/8Jmkyijo3g

[ICW Speech & Debate @ICWspeechdebate]

Iowa City West Speech and Debate sends their sincerest condolences to @DCHSMaroons on the passing of Tim Sheaff. Below is a picture of Tim presenting the PF State Title in January, contributing to the community as he always did. With the greatest respect, rest in peace, Tim.

[Kalen McCain @KalenMccain]

Here's to Tim: an incredible speaker, a formidable coach and a remarkably impactful educator. He will be missed by the entire speech and debate community.

[National Speech & Debate Association @speechanddebate]

We are saddened to learn of the passing of longtime NSDA awards emcee Timothy Sheaff. https://t.co/dFUK4bdHKw

[Kalen McCain @KalenMccain]

@DevinWxChase @DevinWxChase I'm a reporter for the Southeast Iowa Union, can i have permission to use your tornado photo with credit in our publication?

[Kalen McCain @KalenMccain]

@balloutjada Hi Jada, I'm a reporter for the Southeast Iowa Union newspaper. I see in your bio that you were an IW commit. My email's in my bio, if I can interest you in an interview sometime today!

[Kalen McCain @KalenMccain]

@maci_kuchta Hi Maci, I'm a reporter for the Southeast Iowa Union newspaper. I'm talking to students about the impact of IW's closure and what it means for them. Would you be free for an interview? email's in my bio!

[Kalen McCain @KalenMccain]

Breaking: @IowaWesleyan will close its doors at the end of this academic year. The school is older than the state of Iowa. if you work/attend here, get in touch! I'm looking for quotes! https://t.co/SiZowCwCvY

[Kalen McCain @KalenMccain]

@ShiftTeamTierre Hi, I'm a reporter for the Southeast Iowa Union, I was wondering if I could get you on the phone today for an interview on the effects of IW's closing on you? DM me if you're free, please!

[Kalen McCain @KalenMccain]

@Camden22396019 @CoachDaniels_IW @zactallent11 Hi Camden, I'm a reporter for the Southeast Iowa Union, I was wondering if I could get you on the phone today for an interview on the effects of IW's closing on you? DM me if you're available!

[Kalen McCain @KalenMccain]

@MalcomWoodson Hey Malcom, I'm a reporter for the Southeast Iowa Union, could I get you on the phone today for a quick interview about the closure's effect on you as a student?

[Southeast Iowa Union Sports @UnionSportsPage]

Some really rough news for the area, not just athletic-wise. Iowa Wesleyan University will be closing at the end of this academic year. Tigers were set to join the American Midwest Conference in the fall of 2023. Really tough news.

[Kalen McCain @KalenMccain]

BREAKING NEWS in #Washington, #Iowa , https://t.co/TqFIc9pbca