Veteran Iowa reporter and editor Brandon Hurley named editor of the Ames Tribune
Brandon Hurley, a veteran Iowa reporter and editor, has been named editor of the Ames Tribune.
Hurley, who grew up in Ames and lives in Boone, said he is excited about the opportunity to lead coverage of a city he knows so well.
"I am beyond ecstatic and honored to serve as editor of my hometown newspaper," Hurley said. "I began delivering the Ames Tribune in fourth grade, visiting homes in the Maxwell Avenue area for many years. To be able to serve the news to a community I know well and love is a privilege."
Hurley, a 2011 University of Iowa journalism graduate, most recently was managing editor of The Jefferson Herald, where he worked since 2016. Previously, he served as assistant sports editor at the Carroll Times Herald, sports editor for the Guthrie Times Vedette and the Boone News Republican and staff writer at the Dickinson County News.
In his career, he has covered city and county government, education, sports, crime and natural disasters. He has shot still photos and video and produced a sports podcast. He’s the winner of 50 awards from the Iowa Newspaper Association.
"Ames has grown immensely since my childhood days, and I'm excited to bring the news to our readers," Hurley said. "My experience in various communities throughout our wonderful state will only enhance the Tribune's coverage moving forward. We are committed to providing the truth."
Hurley will oversee the staff and production of the Tribune, its website and six affiliated weekly publications: the Boone News-Republican, Dallas County News, Nevada Journal, Perry Chief, Story City Herald and Tri-County Times.
In addition, he will supervise the staff of the Iowa City Press-Citizen. The Tribune and its associated weeklies, the Press-Citizen and the Des Moines Register are owned by Gannett Co. and are part of the USA TODAY Network.
“I’m pleased to appoint an experienced, respected Iowa journalist to lead the Ames Tribune staff,” said Carol Hunter, the Register’s executive editor. “Brandon has focused his career on providing trustworthy, comprehensive coverage of his local community and will lead the staff in doing the same for Ames and Story County.”
Hurley is the father of Caiden, 13, a seventh-grader at Boone Middle School. He and his son like to bike and camp together. He's a founding member of the McHose Park Disc Golf Restoration Project in Boone. He most recently made his acting debut at the Boone Community Theatre as Sam in "Wait Until Dark."
He's also the co-author of two books, "Rapture," chronicling the life of Nick Nurse, an Iowa native and head coach of the NBA champion Toronto Raptors, and "Freedom in the Huddle," which examines coaching psychology and the connection between Nurse and College Football Hall of Fame coach Darrell Mudra.
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