David Iversen
David Iversen is a Phoenix-based journalist and digital content editor. He’s a veteran reporter who has covered everything from local politics to national investigations, writing for FOX, The New York Times, Business Insider, and other outlets. David’s previous work is in DuPont-winning podcasts, Emmy-nominated documentaries on Apple, Starz, CNN and Paramount+. Before his documentary work, he was an investigative journalist for ABC.
When he’s not chasing a story, David enjoys hiking, photography and chasing his young daughter around playgrounds.
Expertise
- News gathering & writing
- Broadcast
- Documentary video & photography
- Simpsons trivia
Education
- Columbia University – Master’s in Journalism
- St. Cloud State University – Bachelor’s in Rhetorical Science
Achievements & Awards
- Father to a super cool baby girl
- DuPont Award, The Line
- Emmy Nomination, The Line
- Edward R. Murrow Award
Social Media Profiles
- X: @daviivers
- BlueSky: @daviivers
- Instagram: @welivethere_
- Threads: @welivethere_
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 29, 2026Arizona mail-in ballot ID rules fuel dispute between Justin Heap and ACLU
The Maricopa County recorder wants an apology after the ACLU alleged a poll worker failed to explain that showing ID is optional when dropping off a mail-in ballot.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 29, 2026Arizona to get $5.9 million in General Motors settlement over drivers’ data
Attorney General Kris Mayes said drivers were enrolled in tracking without their knowledge. The $220 million multistate agreement requires GM to get permission before collecting or sharing driving and location data.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Oct 29, 2026Honeywell Aerospace plans $500 million Tempe factory, touts 600 new jobs
Set to open in late 2028, the plant will manufacture aircraft parts and bring precision machining work in-house as suppliers struggle to meet demand.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 29, 2026Mayor Kate Gallego urges Phoenix families who lost SNAP to get free city help
The free program offers one-on-one help with applications, renewals and work requirements as the number of Arizona households receiving food aid has plummeted.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 28, 2026Outside spending surges in Arizona’s final week as GOP groups pile into Feely, Ciscomani races
Outside groups spent $17.6 million last week alone, with Republican-aligned PACs pouring money into races featuring Jay Feely, Juan Ciscomani and Eli Crane ahead of Election Day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 28, 2026Calvin Harris to headline final night of 2027 Coors Light Birds Nest
The Grammy-winning DJ joins a lineup featuring Riley Green, Jason Aldean, Snoop Dogg and T-Pain. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 28, 2026Stuck in traffic on Phoenix’s Mini-Stack? ADOT wants your input on fixes
More lanes, new ramps and collector-distributor roads are among the options under study. Public meetings are scheduled for Nov. 5 and 9.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 28, 2026License plate cameras lead to arrest in deadly west Phoenix hit-and-run
Police say two drivers struck a 64-year-old man near 32nd Avenue and Indian School Road and left the scene. Investigators used license plate reader cameras to help identify one suspect.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 27, 2026New Arizona poll shows GOP closing in, but Democrats still lead every statewide race
A new Arizona poll shows Republicans narrowing the gap a week before Election Day, but Gov. Katie Hobbs still leads Andy Biggs by 12 points.
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ARIZONA CRIME NEWS | Oct 27, 2026Gunman who shot Phoenix officer Tyler Moldovan gets life, 50 years minimum
Essa Williams was sentenced to life in prison, with at least 50 years before possible release, for shooting Phoenix police Officer Tyler Moldovan eight times in 2021.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 27, 2026Former Cottonwood teacher pleads guilty in sex crimes case involving hidden camera
A former Cottonwood teacher who secretly recorded students pleaded guilty to 15 sex crimes and agreed to a 50-year prison sentence.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 27, 2026Ex-Prescott teacher pleads guilty in child exploitation case
Former Prescott High School teacher Scott Miller pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor and faces 10 to 24 years in prison.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 26, 2026IQ score of 53 could spare Phoenix mother from death penalty in daughter’s killing
Sophia Simmons scored 53 on an initial screening, prompting further review. An Arizona appeals court rejected prosecutors’ bid to speed up their expert’s examination.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Oct 26, 2026Former World Series champ Cody Ross puts Scottsdale home on the market for $14M
The former Diamondback's DC Ranch property features a putting green, golf simulator and a negative-edge pool overlooking the golf course.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 26, 2026Outside groups pour millions into Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District in final weeks
Groups backing Republican Rep. Eli Crane have outspent those backing Democratic challenger Jonathan Nez by more than 2-to-1, with nearly $5 million flooding the race in the past two weeks alone.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2026SARMS Pharm owner heads to prison, Phoenix company ordered closed
Federal prosecutors say the business made at least $3.5 million selling unapproved, steroid-like drugs smuggled from China. It must also forfeit $1.8 million.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 23, 2026Justin Heap to reinstate ballot access for 25 citizens after mediation with Arizona officials
The voters' ballot access being restored came after a judge told the county recorder and state officials Friday to sit down together and fix the issue.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 23, 2026Phoenix weekend travel hits roadblocks as five freeways face construction
Closures on Loops 101, 202 and 303 and SR 51 will affect drivers across the Valley, while overnight SR 347 lane restrictions could slow travel between Maricopa and Chandler.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2026Vacant motel burns in north Phoenix, forcing nearby evacuations
Firefighters evacuated two occupied buildings as flames tore through a nearby vacant building early Friday. Crews brought the second-alarm fire under control in about 30 minutes.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 22, 2026Tornado warning issued near Show Low as watch in effect for other parts of eastern Arizona
The warning is in effect until 5:15 p.m. for areas near Show Low, including Shumway, Pinedale, Linden, Red Top Mountain, Fool Hollow Lake and Schoens Lake.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 21, 2026Valley storm brought threat of destructive baseball-sized hail
Storms are most likely north and east of the Valley Wednesday evening, with heavier overnight rain and flood watches continuing through Thursday.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 21, 2026Significant damage, minor injuries reported in Overgaard after Wednesday’s storms
Emergency crews are assessing damage and assisting residents after a day of powerful storms that prompted tornado warnings across northern Arizona.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Oct 21, 2026Terry Black’s buys Old Town Scottsdale property for $11.2 million for barbecue joint
The Texas barbecue brand purchased nine parcels at Brown Avenue and Main Street. An opening date for its first Arizona restaurant has not been announced.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 20, 2026Gov. Katie Hobbs says she and her family recently received an execution threat
The threat came days after white-powder-filled letters targeted Arizona Democrats. Hobbs also took on Prop 144 and her polling lead over Andy Biggs.