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Reporter/ Anchor @KMOV | Edward R. Murrow Recipient | @LindenwoodU | Chaminade STL | Eagle Scout | Got a story idea? 3149345529 david.amelotti @FirstAlert4 .com

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2 years
I want you to meet Isabella Raye Amelotti!!! My wife and I welcomed our beautiful daughter on February 3rd, 2023 (2/3/23). We are so in love with her. Mom and baby are doing well. We are enjoying cuddles, feedings, and cleaning a few blowout diapers. @KMOV
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@NFLSTROUD That value seems under the estimated $500,000 some project that ball to be worth. I would have gone for season tickets for life. Maybe I’m unreasonable.
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@CaitlinClark22 You refuse to stop giving us reasons to like you. I think I'm going all in on Rory so he can get this career grand slam wrapped up.
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Lucas Kunce enlists the help of St. Louis native, Jon Hamm, for the democrat’s new campaign video. @KMOV
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Mayor @PeteButtigieg thanks the crowd for their continued support. At least a 90 second standing ovation follows. He is now shaking hands with supporters. @KHQA
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@THR @rickygervais Tom Hanks' face says a lot.
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ICYMI: My live report on Mayor @PeteButtigieg 's campaign stop in Fort Madison, Iowa Sunday night. He spoke to a standing room only crowd as hundreds of supporters poured into the YMCA gym. @KHQA #WorkingForYou @PeteForAmerica
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@ClubProGuy This is a moronic take. Dude is keeping the foot down to close out The Players. Make a shot under pressure, you get to fist pump.
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@michael_schlact That bat flip was appropriate.
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@greggrunberg I just don't get how someone can think it's okay to behave this way. Kudos to the employees for staying calm.
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5 years
Happening Now: @PeteButtigieg takes stage in Fort Madison, IA. @KHQA
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@CaddieNetwork If they qualify, by all means let them play. But LIV doesn’t offer those players the opportunity to maintain their world ranking. I guess the Monday qualifier will be busy?
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I’m home! I’m excited to accept an Anchor/Reporter position at @KMOV in St. Louis! I’m thrilled to join this talented newsroom committed to excellence. I look forward to continuing my growth as a broadcast journalist, working alongside some of our industry’s best. 1/3
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Here’s the feels. The KMOX broadcast synced with the video of Albert’s 700. Awesome. #STLCards
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4 years
@HotlineJosh Josh, be better than this tweet. Every local news outlet in eastern Iowa is busting their asses off 24/7 to inform. The governor and VP were in this area within 24 hours of the storm and it took until yesterday to see resources arrive. That's the problem.
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Just now: @DrSamPage says he is in contact with @CoriBush to work with @POTUS and @WhiteHouse to get a federal state of emergency declaration in place for St. Louis. @KMOV @STLCounty
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3 years
The new trailer for The Batman is incredible. Robert Pattinson is going to surpass expectations. #TheBatman #Chiefs #ChiefsKingdom #AFCChampionshipGame
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EXCLUSIVE: A #CedarRapids woman's call for help on Facebook is answered by an unlikely hero on Sunday. She hoped for extra assistance cleaning up her sister-in-law's yard after Monday's #derecho . She just didn't think @RobSandIA would show up with a chainsaw. @iowasnewsnow
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So happy to see Yadi get that single. No matter what, end it with a clutch hit. #STLCards
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2 years
The board member in question is Jessica Clark, also known as Jessica Laurent. She has her own radio show on the weekends and promotes herself as a, “Confident Conservative.” @KMOV
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2 years
New tonight - A @rockwoodschools board member is now facing calls to resign. This fallout comes after she was caught on camera making offensive comments, that now have the school district's attention. @MOEducation @KMOV
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@TalkinBaseball_ Only works in St. Louis.
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@TevinWooten There are thousands of people displaced by the derecho. So I think however they try to explain it, works for now since national outlets have done a trash job of alerting the country of what’s happening here. Sarcasm over a technicality seems insensitive right now.
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@SWCozyCoffee A lot of people will say The Mandalorian and that's fair the story and character development is awesome. Andor is film-grade Star Wars. It's a great Star Wars story. Obi-Wan had me the most excited and looked the cheapest one out of the four.
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New tonight - A @rockwoodschools board member is now facing calls to resign. This fallout comes after she was caught on camera making offensive comments, that now have the school district's attention. @MOEducation @KMOV
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David Amelotti
2 years
Baby Bella is officially one week old! Mandy and I have had so much fun loving on this girl. We’re so thankful to be her parents. Not sure if her eyes are closed to avoid the photo, or I’m making her watch the golf tournament with me. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
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2 years
Have you ever drank a Ski? Someone generously dropped off a care package of Excel soda to the @KMOV newsroom. I was able to get my hands on the last bottle of Ski, a beloved product out of Breese, IL.
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@ShannonSharpe Fun story, I just can't relate to buying a 250K car...or making $350K...or feeling like Batman...
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@VanHicklestein I thought the “Yadi Effect,” was his ability to frame a pitch, not take the ump out for happy hour. A little salty in the booth
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@SWCozyCoffee It's probably the weakest. Wish they would have started the movie where Kenobi finds the clone army, and then build it around who is Sifo Dyas.
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It’s been a career goal to anchor the Sunday evening newscasts in my hometown, St. Louis. My family never missed it growing up. I’m shifting to continue reporting and anchoring our 4PM, M-F. Thank you for watching & your support. I’ll see you tonight on First Alert 4 at 10:30!
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Volunteers like Josh are spending this 9/11 cleaning the headstones of our fallen heroes at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. @KMOV
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5 years
HAPPENING NOW: Gym approaches full capacity at Fort Madison, IA YMCA to hear Presidential Candidate @PeteButtigieg speak. @KHQA
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@hinsonashley The President of the United States does not decide the price of gas. It's the price of crude oil. That's based on supply and demand.
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6 months
How strong were the storms through South County? Strong enough to rotate this traffic signal 90 degrees. This signal is for eastbound traffic towards 270 on Tesson Ferry Road. It’s now facing south down Mattis. @StLouisTraffic is on scene. @MoDOT_StLouis @KMOV
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And then @QueenWillRock @adamlambert came on @CBS and my night was made. #JamesCorden
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A new @Amtrak line is on track for Iowa City. That's if key funding doesn't get derailed. I spoke with @SecretaryPete one-on-one about @POTUS ' #AmericanJobsPlan and what role Eastern Iowa plays. The plan could fuel projects like this new rail line. @iowasnewsnow @CityOfIowaCity
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4 years
My last day. I’m overwhelmed by the kindness you have shown me the past week and the last six years. I will have to devote the next week to responding to everyone. Thank you for your trust in me and our team at @KHQA I’ll see you tonight at 5, 6, and 10!
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@MLBNetwork Hear me out...removing the ghost runner in extras.
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2 years
@MichaelBreed Gallery should still be allowed to enjoy beer. A player wearing shorts wouldn’t stop me from attending an event or watching on TV. Really has no impact other than their comfort. Music is fine for pro-am, but if I can hear the player/caddy talk, I wouldn’t want that drowned out.
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This is really exciting. @katiejwoo has established herself as one of the top wordsmiths/voices in baseball and we have her in St. Louis. You know this from her work on @TheAthletic . Glad to have her part of the @KMOV team!
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Merry Christmas from my family to yours! Thankful to have so much time with loved ones this year. Very excited to celebrate the holidays next year with Baby A!
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JUST IN: Statement from @PROMOMissouri regarding Chef Rob Connoley's decision to close Bulrush because of MO politics. @KMOV Robert Fischer tells me "The hate-fueled politics of the Missouri General Assembly and the unelected Attorney General have far reaching consequences."
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“Whether you are called a contractor or not, you deserve worker protection.” Words met with loud applause in Fort Madison, IA. @KHQA @PeteButtigieg @PeteForAmerica
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David Amelotti
1 year
I don’t know if I’ll feel a greater joy than when I get Bella up to start the day and the first thing she does as I lean over the side of the crib is smile and laugh because she knows it’s me. Our big girl is now 9 months old and she likes to eat eggs and the mess they make.
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2 years
New this morning: We are learning Herman Police Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith was the officer shot and killed last night. I can’t even imagine the pain his family and other loved ones feel this morning.
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Hermann Police Department Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith
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I'm excited to share day one at @iowasnewsnow is in the books! I look forward to the opportunity to gain the trust of my new community. A bonus, I get to work again with @NStewCBS2 ! That said, I will anchor my first newscast this Saturday night. See you at 6, 9, and 10!
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We are three months way from the April 8th Total Solar Eclipse! Below is a map showing where the #pathoftotality crosses Missouri and Illinois. Jackson, Missouri is right in the middle. If you're there, you will have more than 4 minutes of total darkness. @KMOV
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2 years
@SLAMKicks @jaytatum0 The St. Louis and Barbershop pairs are killer!
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2 years
One month! Already?! I can’t believe we’ve gotten to love on Bella for a whole month. That smile gives me an indescribable joy each time it appears.
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3 years
I'm glad we have Twitter to tell each other Facebook and Instagram are down.
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2 years
“What do you mean you have to go to work today?” I’ve loved my time at home the past few weeks with Mandy and Bella. A stressful start with an early arrival but Bella is healthy, gaining weight, and already lifting her head. This girl is strong!
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Love this. A @SLU_Billikens product scoring for the @stlCITYsc squad. That SLU soccer program is one ingredient why St. Louis is considered the soccer capital of the nation. @MLS
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5 years
JUST NOW: @GovPritzker name drops Quincy specifically for the two parties held last month. Not the best feeling when it's for reckless behavior that violated his executive orders... @KHQA
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@PhilMickelson @padraig_h Padraig: “That was a five figure check that night.” Phil: “Oh well.”
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1 year
@Yankees Nope. But nice try.
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1 year
Happy Wednesday! Bella and I are about to go for a morning walk. We love a morning breeze. Soaking it up before the colder mornings return.
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Before and after. 2014 on my first day. 2020 on my last day. I’m thankful that 22-year-old was wise enough to say yes to KHQA. It worked out, extremely well. Excited to share with you an update on my next opportunity!
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Waino did it!!! #200 ! #STLCards
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2 years
“How does it feel to make history?”John Payne, with Legal Missouri 2022, shouts to a crowd the erupts with cheers. Supporters of Amendment 3, legalizing recreational adult-use marijuana, are claiming victory in Ballpark Village. @KMOV
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3 years
Happening right now: Willie Ray loading his smokers to head south to Louisiana. @iowasnewsnow
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Our baby girl is TWO months old! I can’t describe the joy she gives me. She’s doubled in size and has a new array of sounds. Some clothes fit better than others…
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When a former President has 20,000 people turn to you and shout, “Fake news,” it’s unsettling. We were invited to cover this event.
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4 years
@whitesox @Ackerman1120 White Sox fans should be happy. LaRussa is one of the better strategic minds. He likes the numbers. He constantly experiments. And he knows how to manage big talent. He won in Oakland, in STL, and I guess he wants to try again in Chicago with talent.
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Robin Smith spent more than four decades on air at @KMOV . She’s a proud @LindenwoodU alumna. She spoke to the College of Arts and Humanities to celebrate 75 years of @KCLCRadio , this morning. I was fortunate to join her for a Q&A session afterwards.
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Police say this tragedy could have been worse. According to STLMPD, the suspect 19 y/o Orlando Harris, had a dozen 30 round magazines. @KMOV
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3 years
Happening now: Lance Lynn and the @whitesox are sneaking in a game of bags at @fodmoviesite . #MLBatFieldofDreams
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3 years
The Chiefs can’t generate offense and can’t get any luck. It’s so hard to watch/hear this team struggle. The game is still on because even losing by 24, @mitchholthus is exceptional.
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@LindseyGrahamSC Did you not witness what happened last year, as an angry mob threatened your safety at the capitol, and tell the country, "All I can say is count me out, enough is enough." And, that Biden was the President?
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3 years
@Cartier At first glance, I thought this was AOC.
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Two years down, here’s to many more ahead! I am so thankful to be part of the @KMOV team!
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2 years
New baseball season, new work schedule! Thankful to be the new co-anchor beside @SamanthaP_Jones for @KMOV News at 4! I’ve been back home in STL for almost a year, and excited for this new opportunity!
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@StefanCaray @Cardinals @ChrisCaray @Buck @BallySportsMW This is great! St. Louis is fortunate to have Chip. It’s been a tough season. He’s been a bright spot.
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Sanders says the future of the country is based on the expansion of the “Trade Union Moment,” and “Do away with right-to-work.” @KHQA
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2 years
Happening now: A crowd well over 1,000 people are gathering in Poelker Park in downtown St. Louis to protest the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe versus Wade. @KMOV
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@KristianHarloff Feels like The Mandalorian is the "Iron Man" of the Star Wars Streaming Universe.
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"He is consistent, authentic, and loyal...that's why the Bowling Green community appreciates him." Tonight on KHQA News at 5, we honor BGHS AD Matt Chance as our latest Hometown Heroes recipient. @KHQA @ChrisDuerr
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We have a line of a few hundred people who say they support and or want to learn more about @PeteButtigieg tonight in Fort Madison. @KHQA
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Tostadas, sour beer, & a beautiful sunset to close out four years of marriage! The four year gift is traditionally an appliance. I prefer Isabella. We’re both proud of her standing up for what she wants…mainly her farm puzzle. Happy Anniversary, Mandy - I love you more. time.
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What are the odds? Middle school coach reflects having NBA’s Jayson Tatum and NHL’s Matt Tkachuk in same class @KMOV @CCPBasketball @CCPAthletics @WeAreChaminade
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@PGATOUR @maxhoma23 @thegenesisinv I don't understand how anyone could not root for Max. Great game, funny, and a class act. He's a top tier talent that can win majors.
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It's hard to miss the construction of the @AmericasCenter Next Gen project in downtown St. Louis. These renderings from @explorestlouis showcase the $240 million project. $210 mm from STL City & County $30 mm from the Rams settlement. Completion is set for early 2024. @KMOV
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Happy Easter to you. I hope you had as wonderful of a day with the people you love as I did. Today was also my first birthday as a Dad. The greatest gift is getting to share this life with Mandy and Bella. I’m so thankful for our families who constantly spoil us with love.
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@NYTNational Let’s try this again. Twelve days after a derecho storm, national media outlets including ourselves, recognize we ignored many Iowans who are still in need of aid. Here’s how people can help this community continue its recovery.
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I have listened to @DannyMacTV ’s call of Goldschmidt’s grand slam three times. You can hear his smile. His timing is flawless. Love it.
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@DavidFreese @RickyH49 @Cardinals It's wild to think it's been ten years since you mashed the greatest homerun I've ever witnessed. Glad you'll be honored at the ballpark tonight. Enjoy!
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A new look with the same commitment to accuracy, fairness, and passion for our community. I can't wait to see what's ahead in our station's next chapter! Tune into 4 at 10PM w/ @SamanthaP_Jones @CoryStarkKMOV & @SteveTempleton for the debut of First Alert 4! @KMOV
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2 years
@RexHoggardGC I really like the idea of Tiger and Fred taking Tom under their wing. I assume he constantly picks their brain.
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2 years
No longer with a blue check mark, but hopefully forever verified in your hearts.
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6 years
@ColinCowherd @bakermayfield This back and forth makes my holiday bright. Fan of you both.
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4 years
Thank you, Tri-States! I will see you soon.
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3 years
I can’t stop thinking about Donald Parham Jr. No need to speculate on his injury. Praying he’s okay. That’s the danger/unpredictability of football. He wasn’t touched, but landed at the right angle for something awful to happen. #ChiefsVsChargers #nfl
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The solution to bad contracts, giving up better talent, and lazy play is firing the franchise’s only head coach to bring home a Stanley Cup? Chief not only made the Blues better but was incredibly generous supporting our community. #stlblues
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I want you to know my last day at @iowasnewsnow is this Friday. I am thankful for these past two years in Iowa. I’ve worked hard to earn the trust of the Hawkeye state. I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside some of the most passionate people about this region & their craft.
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They do it right at CITYPARK!
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5 years
And now foreign policy discussion with @PeteButtigieg “You can’t fight a 21st century issue with a 17th century solution like a wall or alligators.” @KHQA
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