Alice Barr - Reporter

Alice has been a proud member of the CBS 2 News team since December 2009. Even though her first taste of Iowa life came in the dead of winter, she quickly started to feel at home.

Alice grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, just outside Washington, DC. When talking to friends and family from home, she describes the people here as "Iowa Nice," a whole new level of friendly people!

Alice first moved to the Midwest to attend the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. After graduation, she spent three years as a reporter and anchor at WIFR in Rockford, IL.

Alice is excited to learn more about Eastern Iowa and can't wait to tell all your stories.

E-mail Alice: abarr@kgan.com

Brian Scott - Reporter / Photojournalist

Brian Scott joined the CBS 2/FOX 28 team in July of 2010 as a Reporter and Photojournalist.

Before coming to eastern Iowa, Brian was a reporter/photojournalist at KIMT in Mason City, IA from 2008-2010.  He covered the floods of 2008,the tragic events in Parkersburg, and the on going economic struggles. In the spring of 2010, he was honored by the Iowa Broadcast News Association as the first recipient of the Overall Excellence in Reporting award for his work in North Iowa.

Brian grew up in Lakeville, Minnesota, but is no stranger to Iowa. His grandparents and extended family live in the Des Moines area.   He graduated Cum Laude from St. Cloud State University in 2008.  While working for the University's TV station, UTVS, Brian earned several awards including 3 Society of Professional Journalist Awards.  He also helped the station earn 2 regional Emmy Awards and a national College Emmy Award for Best College Newscast.

In his spare time Brian enjoys playing guitar, cheering on his Minnesota teams (go Wild, Vikes, Twins, and even the T-Wolves!), the occasional game of poker, and spending time with friends and family.Brian looks forward to telling your stories Eastern Iowa!

E-mail Brian: bdscott@kgan.com

David Scanlon - Reporter

David Scanlon joined the CBS 2/Fox 28 news team as a Photojournalist in
November of 2009. Though his skill at capturing images brought him into news, his 
passion for storytelling motivated him to become a Reporter/Photojournalist in
March of 2011. 

David grew up in Evergreen Park, Illinois, just outside of Chicago, but considers
himself Iowan at heart. He moved to Iowa in 1995, first living in Johnston and 
then LeClaire, where his family calls home. 

David graduated from the School of Journalism & Mass Communication at the
University of Iowa in 2008 and is proud to be a Hawkeye. 

In his free time, David enjoys the great outdoors, sports (though he admits basketball
isn't his specialty), traveling, and photography. David feels privileged to share the
stories of Eastern Iowa!

Jack Miller - Anchor

Jack Miller is an award winning news anchor who joined CBS 2 and Fox 28 in June of 2008. Jack has reported and anchored across the country for more than 25 years.

In 2011, Jack and Tiffany O'Donnell were named Iowa's best anchor team, receiving the Iowa Broadcast News Association's award for Overall Excellence in Anchoring. In 2010, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awarded Jack a regional Emmy for "Sky High," his investigation of airfares in the Midwest. In 1999, Jack received another regional Emmy for his live coverage of a police chase through downtown Sacramento, Calif. Also that year, he was honored by the Radio-Television News Directors Association for coverage of breaking news in California. He covered President Obama's campaign in 2008, the Super Bowl in 2005, the Unabomber trial in 1998, President Clinton's campaign in 1996 and the Hormel meatpacking strike in Minnesota in 1986.

Jack began his TV news career in Sioux Falls, S. D., as a reporter. His first anchor job was in Mankato, Minn., where he was the only person in the news and weather departments on the weekend. He shot video, reported stories, wrote, produced and anchored the news and weather segments. He later held anchor positions in Rochester, Minn., Charleston, W.V., Sacramento and Jacksonville, Fla.

From 1989 to 1993, Jack worked in the corporate communications field. He helped to guide Northwest Airlines through a tumultuous period of financial challenges and industry consolidation. As manager of media relations, he was a company spokesman who formed the airline's messages about its own leveraged buyout, expansion of routes, labor contracts and crisis communications.

Jack is originally from Minneapolis and graduated from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism.

E-mail Jack: jdmiller@kgan.com

Jared Aarons - Sports Director

Jared Aarons comes to CBS 2 by the way of Butte, Montana., where he cut his teeth for nearly two years, first working as a sports reporter, and then as a news anchor for KXLF.

Jared grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, and found his passion for sports at an early age, going to all types of sporting events at Arizona State University, and elsewhere around the Valley of the Sun. And while he knew early on that he had an insatiable love for sports, Jared also knew he was better at talking about sports then he was at playing them. So he embarked on a career in broadcasting.

Jared began as a sports reporter at ASU in 1998, working for KASC radio, and for Sun Devil TV's award winning sports program, "Devils on the Deuce." During college Jared also held internships with KNBC in Los Angeles, KTVK in Phoenix, and with the Arizona Diamondbacks during their World Series Championship season.

Now in Eastern Iowa, Jared can't wait to bring his love for sports, and his talent for storytelling to CBS 2. As he puts it, "Sports are about more than just scores and highlights. You have to find the story behind each game, fan, and player. That's what makes it fun."

In his spare time, Jared enjoys golf, baseball, movies, and spending time with his dog, Vashti.

E-mail Jared: jaarons@kgan.com

Josh Scheinblum - Reporter

Josh Scheinblum has been a CBS 2 News Reporter since 2011. Scheinblum is the primary morning show reporter for CBS 2 This Morning and FOX News at Seven AM.
At CBS 2, Scheinblum has covered stories including the 2011 Floods of Dubuque County, the 2012 presidential race and President Obama's visit to Peosta, IA.

Prior to joining KGAN/KFXA, Scheinblum interned for two consecutive summers at The CBS Evening News with Katie Couric at their Washington, DC bureau (2009-10).
There Scheinblum was a member of the Investigative Unit team where he covered Capitol Hill and worked on the Emmy award winning series, Rape in America; Justice Denied.
At CBS News Scheinblum also filmed, conducted interviews, wrote scripts for stories on the CBSNews.com web-show Washington Unplugged.

Scheinblum is a New England native and grew up in West Hartford, Conn. He graduated from Gettysburg College (Gettysburg, PA) with a B.A. in Political Science.

Scheinblum lives in Iowa City.

E-mail Josh: jpscheinblum@kgan.com

Justin Roberts - Weather

Justin Roberts is an Emmy Award-Winning broadcaster and has called CBS2 and Broadcast Park home since April 2, 2002 (started his first day at 2pm) and has been an on-air forecaster since July 2007.

He was born and raised in Iowa, growing up in Northeast Iowa in the small town of Fayette. He began his broadcasting career in radio at the heritage call letters KOEL in Oelwein and from there moved to the 'Big City' of Cedar Rapids and WMT AM & FM.

Having anchored Severe Weather coverage on radio for the last five years, he bought some ties, learned how to apply makeup, and made the move to TV Weather, where you can join him every morning on CBS 2 This morning and on the CBS 2 News at Noon. Since the move to television, the highlights of his career include nine hours of continuous wall-to-wall coverage of the devastating EF5 tornado that tore through Parkersburg and around-the-clock coverage of the historic Floods of '08 that took him from the forecast center to the anchor desk non-stop for 5 days on little to no sleep and no shower.

When he's not in the Forecast Center, you can find Justin catching a round of golf, at a Kernels or Roughriders game, or spending time with family and friends.
He's an avid Iowa Hawkeye and St. Louis Cardinals fan, a 4th degree Knight of Columbus, and occasionally fills in at the organ at St. Jude's Catholic church in Cedar Rapids and Welsch Congregational Church in Iowa City.
Justin is excited to be forecasting the weather for his hometown and the area he knows so well.

Kelly O Connell - Anchor

Kelly O'Connell joined the CBS 2 team in August of 2009 as the weekend anchor and reporter.

Kelly is happy to be back in the Midwest, back where she belongs! Before coming to Eastern Iowa, Kelly worked at WRBL in Columbus, Georgia. While in Georgia, Kelly reported, produced and anchored multiple newscasts.

Kelly grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota and went to the University of Minnesota, where she graduated with majors in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish. Although she cheers for the golden gophers, any Big Ten team holds a special place in her heart; she is a big sports fan!

When she is not working, Kelly enjoys running, spending time with family and friends, and being outdoors.

E-mail Kelly: kmoconnell@kgan.com

Mitch Fick - Sports Reporter

As a native Cedar Rapidian (and proud member of the Xavier High School Class of 2005), Mitch couldn't be happier to begin his professional TV career in his hometown!

Mitch graduated from Iowa in May 2010 with degrees in Journalism and Sport Studies. He stayed busy during his college years as the  creative director for Daily Iowan TV Sports, the play-by play voice for KMRY's Xavier Saints football broadcasts, and as a play-by-play man for Iowa wrestling and baseball through the Big Ten Network's "Student U" program.

Mitch was the leading scorer for the Holy Family Middle School boys' soccer team as a 14-year-old, an accomplishment which still stands as his greatest athletic achievement.

He's also a die-hard Vikings fan and was once the Midwest's premiere Tarvaris Jackson apologist.

E-mail Mitch: mcfick@kgan.com

Sadie Hughes - Anchor

Sadie Hughes joined the CBS2/FOX28 news team in June of 2011. She is a weekend anchor and a weekday reporter. Sadie is originally from Broomfield, Colorado. She received degrees in business marketing and broadcast journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Since moving to the Midwest, Sadie has come to feel at home in the Hawkeye State.

Sadie comes to Cedar Rapids with a diverse background in broadcast. She started her career as an anchor/reporter/editor/producer at Denver's 850 KOA Radio. She then served as both a morning and evening anchor in St. George, Utah. Sadie also has experience behind the scenes. She spent time producing at CBS4 in Denver, Colorado before making her on-air return.

Sadie is a 2009 NATAS Heartland Chapter Emmy nominee for her work as a host on the Emmy award-winning CU Science Update. Sadie has also served as a host for the Space Class program sponsored by NASA and Lockheed Martin.

When she isn't at work, Sadie loves to hit the gym and spend time with her standard poodle, Macy and her cat, Lucy. Sadie also likes introducing friends and family to Cedar Rapids.

Sadie enjoys telling the stories of Eastern Iowans. If you have something to share you can contact her on her Facebook page, Sadie Hughes KGAN

E-mail Sadie: sbhughes@kgan.com

Gabe Erickson - Anchor / Reporter

Gabe Erickson joined the CBS 2 and FOX 28 news team in July 2011 as an anchor and reporter.  He also serves as a fill-in weatherman.

Gabe graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a degree in journalism.  A Golden Gopher at heart, he loves the passion Hawks fans exude.  He comes to the corridor from La Crosse, Wisconsin where he anchored and reported on a variety of issues, including the battle in Wisconsin to maintain collective bargaining for labor unions.
He is an award-winning journalist, taking home the Wisconsin Associated Press award for best Hard News story.

When Gabe is not at work, we enjoys spending time with his son Carter, working out and getting involved in the community. He is active with Cornerstone Church in Marion, Willis Dady Emergency Shelter and is looking for more opportunities to meet Eastern Iowans!

E-mail Gabe : gjerickson@kgan.com

Heather Gilchrist - Sports Reporter / Weekend Sports Anchor

Heather Gilchrist joined the KGAN/KFXA sports department in October 2010 as Weekend Sports Anchor/Weekday Sports Reporter. She comes to Eastern Iowa from sister station WEAR in Pensacola, Florida, where she worked her way up from part-time editor into the sports department, where she focused on high school and college sports.

Heather grew up in Alabama, where she developed a love of sports from a young age. Heather graduated from Auburn University with a double major in Political Science and Communications. During her senior year at Auburn, she landed her first sports gig as a runner with CBS Sports, then worked college and NFL games throughout the southeast for the next year.

Heather is now excited to be reporting in Eastern Iowa, a part of the country where people's passion for sports is well known. When shes not working, she enjoys hitting the batting cage, or watching a game with her dog Kahlua.

E-mail Heather: hgilchrist@kgan.com

Kelsey Minor - Reporter

Kelsey Minor joined the CBS 2/FOX 28 team in October 2010 as a Reporter.  Kelsey is no stranger to Eastern Iowa; growing up in the Midwest, he would visit close relatives who still reside in Waterloo and Iowa City.

 Before coming to Eastern Iowa, Kelsey made stops working for television stations in Jackson, Mississippi and Boise, Idaho, where Kelsey was apart of an Emmy winning morning show team. He attended Columbia College in Chicago where he graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Television Journalism. While there, he also worked as a reporter and anchor for the college student run television station and worked as an intern at two Chicago television stations.  He was a part of an investigative journalism class that won the John Fischetti Scholarship award.   Kelsey also studied Theater and worked his way through college by acting in Chicagos theater scene.  He also interned at two Chicago television stations.

Kelsey is involved in the National Association of Black Journalist and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

E-mail Kelsey: kdminor@kgan.com

Tiffany O Donnell - Anchor

Tiffany O'Donnell is an award-winning journalist who came home to CBS 2/Fox 28 in January 2001.  You see her Monday through Friday on the CBS 2 News at 5, 6 & 10 and the Fox News at 9.

In 2010, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences honored Tiffany with an Emmy nomination for Best On-Air Talent, competing against veteran Minneapolis broadcaster, Don Shelby.   The show she anchors, Fox News at Nine, was also honored by the Academy for Best Newscast.

Tiffany began her broadcasting career at WHO-TV in Des Moines, Iowa as a morning weather and news anchor for the first weekend morning newscast in Central Iowa. From there she held posts ranging from weekend producer/anchor to special assignment investigative reporter, to co-anchor of the 5pm daily newscast, "Live at Five."

For the last 15 year years, O'Donnell has established a reputation as one of Eastern Iowa's most trusted newscasters. She's led breaking news coverage, including the 9/11 attacks, presidential caucus and election coverage, and has traveled across the country to interview newsmakers and celebrities. Her one-on-one reports include interviews with leaders ranging from former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich to Presidential hopefuls John McCain and John Kerry. 

O'Donnell has won awards from the Iowa Broadcast News Association including honors for a Live Town Hall Meeting she hosted in the days following the 9/11 attacks, and Best Documentary from the Iowa Associated Press for "Life's Final Moments," following a woman's last days living with breast cancer.

In addition to her responsibilities at the anchor desk, Tiffany is extremely active in the community, having served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Iowa Children's Museum, Secretary of the Board at Kids First Legal Office, and two-term Board member of the Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa Chapter.

She is also proud of her role as Co-Chair for Sight & Sound 2009.  This bi-annual event is the major fundraiser for the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and Orchestra Iowa.  The event raised more than $180,000, a record for the event.

Tiffany grew up in Bettendorf, Iowa and is a graduate of DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana where she double-majored in Communications and French. She and her husband, Michael, have two daughters.

E-mail Tiffany: todonnell@kgan.com

Tim Seymour - Anchor

Tim Seymour helps wake up Eastern Iowa on CBS 2 This Morning and FOX News at 7AM. He's co-anchor and executive producer of the Emmy-award winning morning newscast. Tim tries to make the mornings informative and FUN...with original segments like Seymour of Iowa, and Creature Feature.

But Tim also has a serious side.

He's an award-winning reporter and anchor who was live on the air soon after a tornado devastated Parkersburg, and as the Cedar River crested during the flood of 2008.

Tim frequently visits students in Eastern Iowa schools. He's a member of the Board of Directors of the Alzheimer's Association of East Central Iowa. He also serves on the public relations committee at St. Joseph Catholic School.

Tim has been with KGAN/KFXA since August 2007. He's a native of Ohio. Tim and his wife live in Cedar Rapids with their son and two daughters.

E-mail Tim: mseymour@kgan.com