Thomas Barton
About Thomas Barton
Thomas Barton is a Senior Reporter at The Telegraph Herald, specializing in coverage of Dubuque City Hall, crime, and courts in the tri-state area. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Iowa State University and has extensive experience in various reporting roles across multiple publications.
Work at Woodward Communications
Thomas Barton has been serving as a Senior Reporter at The Telegraph Herald, a publication under Woodward Communications, Inc., since 2019. In this role, he covers Dubuque City Hall and reports on crime and courts in the tri-state area. His reporting aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the news, focusing on the meaning and implications of events.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Barton studied at Iowa State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from 2002 to 2007. His education provided him with a solid foundation in journalism, equipping him with the skills necessary for a successful reporting career. He has developed expertise in covering local government and legal issues.
Background
Before joining The Telegraph Herald in 2014, Thomas Barton worked at the Des Moines Register as a reporter from 2007 to 2010. He also gained experience as a reporter at The State Newspaper from 2018 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he interned at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in 2004, which contributed to his professional development in journalism.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Thomas Barton has focused on connecting readers to important events and issues through his writing. His reporting style emphasizes taking readers behind the headlines to explore the context and complexity of the news. His commitment to journalism has been evident in his various roles across different publications.