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Molly Longman

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Covers:  Politics, music, U.S. news, celebrity profiles, books, world news.
Doesn't Cover: I rarely cover food, fashion, or beauty.
Freelance journalist. Data wrangler. Native Iowan. Words: @NYTimes @Cosmopolitan @theskimm @texasmonthly @TeenVogue @DMRegister

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Molly Longman’s Biography

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I’m Molly—I write about things like Juggalos, human trafficking, refugee resettlement, LSD, and the 2016 presidential election. I've also been known to produce a podcast series or two. I’m a versatile reporter who’s flexible in her subject matter. I specialize in narrative, digital, and feature journalism, as well as research.

I love sharing stories. As a journalist, ordinary people with breath-taking stories let you into their lives every day. I believe it's our responsibility to tell those s…

Molly Longman’s Journalist Portfolio

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Owner's son accused of burning down $1 million Ankeny home

Owner's son accused of burning down $1 million Ankeny home

An 18-year-old Des Moines man has been arrested and charged with starting a fire that caused nearly $1 millio…

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Workshop teaches actors about faux punches and stage stabs

Workshop teaches actors about faux punches and stage stabs

Most successful relationships don't start with one person stabbing the other. But Mike Speck, founder of Carn…

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20 Girls in their 20s Share Their Experiences as Immigrants Since Donald Trump Was Elected

20 Girls in their 20s Share Their Experiences as Immigrants Since Donald Trump Was Elected

Under a Donald Trump presidency, I worry that the freedoms and rights I've been given in the U.S. will be rip…

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Traffic enforcement gears up for Thanksgiving holiday

Traffic enforcement gears up for Thanksgiving holiday

The Iowa Department of Public Safety wants Iowans to be thankful for seat belts this weekend -and be sure to …

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Anti-Trump protesters march to Iowa Capitol

Anti-Trump protesters march to Iowa Capitol

About 250 people gathered on the steps of the Iowa Capitol on Thursday night for a rally protesting the elect…

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Woman accused of 'violently shaking' 5-month-old son

Woman accused of 'violently shaking' 5-month-old son

A Des Moines woman was arrested and charged with four counts of child endangerment Monday after police say sh…

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Articles

'Leave the course greener than you found it': Golf (and life) lessons from my greenskeeper dad

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By Molly Longman Verified
| Golf Digest Verified
My dad always said, “The Rules of Golf are the rules of life.” He learned this early. As a self-described “ornery kid” growing up in the 1950s and 1960s in small-town Iowa, Bob Longman was athletic, even if he was “kind of a little guy.” He quickly learned that golf was a sport he could excel at with practice, no matter how short he was. Wiry and with coke-bottle glasses as a teen, he got a small thrill out of it when people underestimated him. Then, he’d beat them.
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Which Fruits Have the Lowest Glycemic Index?

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By Molly Longman Verified
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Key Takeaways The glycemic index ranks foods by how quickly and how much they raise blood sugar. Most fruits are low on the glycemic index because they contain fiber and fructose. Low-GI fruits include cherries, berries, grapefruit, pears, oranges, apples, peaches, grapes, and blueberries. Glycemic index has limits because it’s based on 50 grams of carbs, not typical serving sizes. People with diabetes don’t need to avoid higher-GI fruits; pair them with protein or healthy fats to blunt spikes.
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The Surprising Reasons Your Head Could Be Tingling

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Key Takeaways Head tingling often feels like zapping, pinching, or crawling sensations and is usually not cause for alarm. Stress, pain, caffeine, poor sleep, and migraine can trigger nerve malfunctions that cause head tingling. Go to the ER if tingling comes with one-sided weakness, paralysis, slurred speech, confusion, or vision changes. Vitamin deficiencies like B12 or iron can cause tingling, so ask your doctor about checking vitamin levels.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

I worked at a small-town newspaper in Iowa. I learned so much, particularly that there's a story everywhere.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I haven't had the pleasure.

How is social media changing news?

With the flick of a finger, we can see 12 different articles from different outlets that are relevant and timely.

Awards

Iowa College Media Association

2015 - Best Feature Award

"The Midwest's Traffick Trap" won first place in the Iowa College Media Association's Best Feature category.

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AEJMC

2015 - Best Feature Award

My article "The Midwest's Traffick Trap" won second place in the AEJMC Best Feature Article Division. The article touched on the prevalence of human trafficking in smaller towns throughout the Midwest.

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