Amanda Tugade is an education reporter with a focus on local news in Iowa, specifically in Des Moines. She has written for several publications, including The Clarion-Ledger, Ames Tribune, Iowa City Press-Citizen, and Yahoo Sports UK. Her work has also been featured in The Des Moines Register, Yahoo News, USA TODAY, and other media outlets.
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Amanda's coverage is centered around government and politics, with a local focus on Iowa and Des Moines. She also covers cultural and societal issues within the region. Given this, she would likely be receptive to pitches involving local political events, community initiatives, or human interest stories that impact the people of Iowa.
Pitches related to local governance, political campaigns in Iowa (particularly at a district level), educational developments such as school board elections or relevant social issues affecting the community could be of interest to Amanda.
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Meet the candidates seeking to unseat Democratic Rep. Sean Bagniewski in the House district that represents Des Moines' north and west sides.
By: Amanda Tugade
Des Moines Register Marion police are unable to substantiate the claims of someone throwing a boxcutter at a group of LGBTQ+ students in Linn-Mar High School's homecoming parade last week, according to a news release.
By: Amanda Tugade
Des Moines Register Des Moines' controversial public camping ban has turned the spotlight on Polk County's housing resources, particularly on emergency shelters.
By: Amanda Tugade, José Mendiola
Des Moines' new police chief is Michael McTaggart. City Manager Scott Sanders and Mayor Connie Boesen announced the hire at a news conference Wednesday.
By: Amanda Tugade
Des Moines Register Show Caption Some community leaders involved in selecting Des Moines' next top cop are questioning how the city landed on the final two candidates.
By: F. Amanda Tugade
In Des Moines, Ta-Nehisi Coates shared his views on the coming election while recounting his trip to the West Bank folded in his book "The Message."
By: Amanda Tugade
Bestselling author Ta-Nehisi Coates says he will likely vote for Vice President Kamala Harris even though she and former President Donald Trump both present a "moral and ethical conundrum" over their support for Israel.
By: F. Amanda Tugade
Rep. Mary Madison is running as an incumbent for another term to represent Iowa House District 31 in West Des Moines.
By: F. Amanda Tugade
Twenty Midwest hip-hop artists will gather Saturday at a festival that also aims to raise mental health awareness.
By: F. Amanda Tugade
Deandre Dreamer, organizer and founder of Biggz Big World, said he is wrestling with the violence that took place at an event focused on positivity.
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