Congratulations to Woodward Writing Workshop Participants
Nine Iowa newspapers employees recently completed the Woodward Writing Workshop.
This program is designed to provide participants with multiple contacts with a professional coach to build interviewing, writing and story development skills. Following a one-day kick off, participants have one-on-one conferences with a writing coach over the course of four weeks to hone their skills.
The following individuals participated in 2025:
- Kimra Hines, Bloomfield Democrat
- Rachel Riley, Cresco Times Plain Dealer
- Blake West, Harlan Publishing
- Grace Olson, Iowa City Daily Iowan
- Evan Watson, Iowa City Daily Iowan
- Erik Anderson, Iowa State Daily
- Henry Annen, Iowa State Daily
- Kegan Arduser, Monticello Express
- Jeff Synder, Mount Ayr Record-News
Thank you to our coaches for giving their time and expertise to this program:
- Emily Wood, Des Moines Business Publications
- Allie Hinga, Dubuque Telegraph Herald
- Emily Hawk, Cedar Rapids Gazette
- Lyle Muller, Grinnell College
- Kyle Ocker, Ottumwa Courier
We are grateful for the financial support from Bob and Tom Woodward and the Woodward Communications Foundation to make this program possible!
For more information: Woodward Writing Workshop