
Madeleine Charis King
Newsletter Product ManagerExpertise: Capturing and writing about Iowa news and life for IPR's digital audience
Education: Iowa State University
Favorite Iowa Destination: Decorah
Experience:
- Launched, manages, and writes IPR's award-winning newsletter portfolio, which includes the flagship Daily Digest newsletter, Garden Variety, All Access, Political Sense and Chatter
- Started The Sunny Side, a bit of good news every day included in the Daily Digest newsletter — and the Sunny Side Project.
- Is a multi-talented photographer supporting IPR's news and music teams, and has captured and covered local stories for a national audience and national touring acts for a local audience
My Latest Photos and Stories
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Artists from near and far flocked to Washington Park in Dubuque last week for the competition, in which they had four days to create the best snow sculpture. But with all of the city's snow melted by the dates for the festival, how did they pull it off?
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RAGBRAI organizers revealed the route for the 52nd annual ride across Iowa Saturday night. Week-long riders will traverse 406 miles and climb around 10,500 feet in 2025.
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Des Moines-based filmmaker Kristian Day has released several major projects this year. We caught up with him to talk about his latest, which follows a Kansas City Chiefs superfan's secret life as a serial bank robber.
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2024 was marked by a string of natural disasters, the Caitlin Clark effect and many newsworthy moments — and moments of resilience — along the way.
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It's the season of the Euphorbia pulcherrima — the poinsettia, as it's more commonly known — which is a beloved holiday plant.
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Reproductive rights were on the ballot in several states this election. Here's how it played out in the Midwest and how the results could impact Iowans seeking abortion care.
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In the mayoral race at Des Moines’ Blank Park Zoo, voters turned out for a young, sharp candidate with lots of charisma.
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The annual fundraising event in Des Moines' Sherman Hill neighborhood features the area's historic homes going all-out for Halloween in support of the DMARC food pantry.
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In its 5th season, Studio 13’s ‘Drag Race’-inspired Star Search puts performers to the ultimate testDrag queens at the Iowa City gay bar Studio 13 started the competition to give drag artists a chance to experiment, grow and gain recognition. Now, past contestants are going head-to-head in “Star Search: All Stars.”
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Operating on nearly 900 acres in Decorah, the Seed Savers Exchange preserves plant varieties by saving and sharing seeds — and their stories. Since 2000, local musicians have lent their talents to support the mission.