Brian Wellner

Freelance journalist. Marketing professional. Caregiver. Visited Timbuktu.

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This is what happens when your 3-year-old gets a hold of your reporter’s notebook.

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That gas price is sooo one month ago! In Blue Grass, Iowa.

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Definitely clear blue skies in Iowa. At the Blue Grass Public Safety Bldg talking to primary voters for the Washington Post.

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Here’s a link to my live updates on today’s primary in the Washington Post: https://t.co/DkV4FfnQc6

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I’m covering today’s Iowa primary for the Washington Post. What issues are most important to voters?

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Merry Christmas!

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Trump’s health on voters’ minds as they cast early ballots: "God is telling Trump that anyone can get this." Honored to work on this one with @RMPWolfe, @brianwellner, and @EliseViebeck. https://t.co/dGSlWx7z0T

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League of Women Voters member Sarah Lande of Muscatine celebrates the late Supreme Court justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, just before voting Monday. #Election2020

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About 37,000 absentee requests are being loaded onto a truck outside the Scott County auditor’s office in Davenport, Iowa to be mailed out today. Officials say the number is far surpassing 2016. #Election2020

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Early voting starts in Scott County, Iowa. Voters line up outside county building in Davenport. #Election2020

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I’m with #TheRealLadyA (blues singer Anita White), and you should be too... Blues artist Lady A blasts Lady Antebellum for stealing her name: 'For them to not even reach out... https://t.co/6IDPgRmjeP via @Yahoo

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Rock Island residents do something nice for delivery drivers. #Covid_19 #coronavirus

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Today’s reporter: notebook, smartphone and face mask (and water) #Covid_19

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In Illinois, as of 5 p.m. today, playgrounds are now off limits. #Covid_19 #coronavirus

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Sometimes the comments on #coronavirus news stories don’t disappoint: “I just hit my favorite Italian deli and buy frozen meat, incredible bread and pastries. I pay a little more but no lines. As for toilet paper, I’m 85 and wear Depends, so I just let it go”

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Major shout out to McAlister’s in Moline for giving away free lunches to children today. #coronavirus

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One way to celebrate #StPatricksDay at home #coronavirus

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CHICAGO — Illinois governor orders bars and restaurants to close from March 16 through March 30. https://t.co/5c52J1edia

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Bettendorf, Davenport, North Scott and Pleasant Valley School Districts announced Monday that all schools will close through April 10.  https://t.co/qYDadk5Tjf

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Local stores are closing their restrooms to the public because customers are stealing the toilet paper #coronapocolypse #coronavirus