Paralympic swimmer stared down death, now hopes to compete in Rio
By Michelle R. Martinelli COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — U.S. Army Sgt. Elizabeth Marks, 25, suffered bilateral hip injuries during a tour in Iraq, endured four surgeries in 18 months and almost died from respiratory distress in a British hospital. She said swimming saved what she cherishes most — her military career. It also saved her […]
U.S. Olympic Museum: a virtual reality
By Aishwarya Kumar Lakshminarayanapuram COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Usain Bolt will be in the starting blocks, ready to sprint 27 mph toward yet another Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter heats. And so will you – if you visit the U.S. Olympic Museum set to open in 2018. Virtual reality that will let visitors race […]
Sanders on the upswing: What now?
By Morgan Gilbard DES MOINES — Underdog Bernie Sanders fought Democratic Party royalty Hillary Clinton to a draw in Iowa on Monday night. Whoever noses ahead in the final count, the results highlighted a hard lesson that Clinton should have learned in 2008: Never underestimate the new kid on the block, even if he’s a […]
Dead last: What does it mean for Republicans?
By Alison Martin DES MOINES, Iowa – The caucuses ended. Results came in. Winners claimed victory. Now five other candidates must decide where to put their meager chips – or whether they should cash out. Let’s take a look. Former Florida governor Jeb Bush outspent everyone – Republican or Democrat – in this race. The […]
In Iowa, Cruz wins big, Trump nips Rubio; Sanders and Clinton in virtual tie
By Max Greenwood DES MOINES – Texas senator Ted Cruz delivered an unexpected blow to Donald Trump in Iowa’s Republican caucuses on Monday night, sweeping to victory as Florida senator Marco Rubio made it a three-man race. On the Democratic side, the race between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders remained close. With 95 percent of […]
Voter Turnout Exceeds Expectations in Ankeny
By Caroline Kenny ANKENY, Iowa — At the Briarwood Golf Club caucus location in Ankeny, 237 caucus goers arrived, far exceeding the expectations of the caucus chairman. Precinct leader Daniel Denamore spoke with Medill Reports about the turnout. Turnout in Ankeny is Greater than Expected from Medill Reports on Vimeo.
Contending with gender: pondering President Hillary Clinton
By Enrica Nicoli Aldini DES MOINES, Iowa – It easy to find Iowa women who believe gender should not be the deciding factor in choosing a presidential candidate. Harder to find are women who doubt that electing the country’s first female president would shape the future of the country. “Personally, I feel like gender is […]
Clinton more than doubles Sanders total in an Iowa precinct
By Emiliana Molina ANKENY, Iowa — Hillary Clinton leads the votes for the Democratic party in Briarwood Golf Course in Ankeny, Iowa. Cheers for Bernie Sander’s were heard louder than the cheers for Clinton, but the numbers showed a different outcome. [vimeo 153858822 w=500 h=270] Clinton more than doubles Sanders in votes from Medill Reports […]
Iowa caucus: ‘It’s getting hot in here’
By Enrica Nicoli Aldini UPDATE: ANKENY, Iowa — Things are heating up as Iowans begin discussing their picks for the Democratic nominee. The Bernie caucusgoer: Christian Pinneke, 20 Medill Reports: “Who are you caucusing for?” “I’m for Bernie. I’m a pretty strong believer in what he’s trying to accomplish.” MR: “How are you feeling?” “It’s […]
Better than expected turnout at Ankeny Caucus location
By Kristen Vake. ANKENY, Iowa —It’s caucus night in Iowa and Kristen Vake is live at the Briarwood golf course in Ankeny where caucusing is about to begin for the democratic party. Over 200 people are packed into the small venue and ready to battle it out for their chosen candidate.