Today, May 12th, 2022, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to recognize Davenport's Sarah Watson.
Thank you, Mdm. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sarah Watson.
Sarah is a University of Iowa graduate where she was editor of the student-run newspaper, The Daily Iowan. Sarah took her talents to the Quad-City Times following graduation where she reports on politics and elections.
During Sarah’s time at the Quad-City Times, she has reported on pertinent veterans issues and the full breakdown of legislation introduced at the local, state, and federal levels.
Sarah’s commitment to journalism has not gone unnoticed. Recently Sarah was awarded the Jay P. Wagner Prize for Young Journalists by the Iowa Newspaper Association. This award is dedicated to the late Jay P. Wagner, an Iowa newspaper reporter, and editor who had a passion for encouraging young reporters to report on local communities. This award is awarded to journalists 30 years old or younger who display a deep passion and love for Iowa and its people.
I can think of no person more deserving of this award than Sarah. Her drive to inform the community on issues and topics in their government is unmatched and I am proud to have journalists like her reporting on issues in my district.
Thank you Mdm. Speaker, I yield back my time.
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