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 9, 2026Donald Trump plans Oct. 14 rally in Bullhead City as Arizona votes early
The rally will take place at the Bullhead International Airport, with doors opening at 9:30 a.m., the program starting at 11:30 a.m. and Trump speaking at 1 p.m.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Oct 9, 2026Vandals target border wall contractor Fisher Industries’ Tempe office
Police found broken windows and graffiti at the company’s office. Fisher won a nearly $1.5 billion federal contract to build 19 miles of double border wall in southern Arizona.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Oct 9, 2026Lochiel protest moves to tree in Mexico after border agents clear U.S. cottonwoods
Protesters continue opposing border wall construction after at least 20 arrests and the removal of a 150-year-old cottonwood in southern Arizona’s San Rafael Valley.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 9, 2026Detours, Devils and dirndls: How to navigate Tempe closures this weekend
Streets near Tempe Town Lake close Friday at 4 p.m. for Four Peaks Oktoberfest, and Saturday's ASU-Hawaii game brings more closures and bus detours.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2026Woman dies after fire pit incident in Prescott Valley, police investigation continues
Relatives identified the woman as Tammy Dodson and said she died Oct. 4. Police have not confirmed her identity or announced whether anyone may face charges.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 9, 2026Phoenix freeway closures: How to steer clear of roadwork this weekend
Construction will shut down stretches of Loops 101 and 202 and northbound SR 51, while overnight lane restrictions could slow SR 347 traffic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 8, 2026Apache Junction police seek public’s help after woman kidnapped at gunpoint
Pedro Torres, 32, faces eight felony charges. Detectives are asking about other possible victims and sharing photos of a Jeep linked to him.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Oct 8, 2026Arizona TikTok lawsuit alleges app hooks kids, hides risks from families
Attorney General Kris Mayes says company records show about 543,000 Arizona minors used the platform monthly. The state wants TikTok to send out consumer refunds and pay penalties.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Oct 8, 2026Sen. Ruben Gallego says ASU should have fired hockey coach after workout injured player
The Marine Corps veteran criticized Greg Powers over reports that players were denied water during military-style training. He also predicted Democratic midterm wins and warned of potential election interference.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 8, 2026Man arrested in Phoenix double-murder investigation
Charles Hendrix, 56, and Jerry Braggs, 64, were killed near 16th and McKinley streets. Jail records list Taishawn Bailey's bond at $2 million.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 7, 2026‘Really hypocritical’: Jay Feely hits Amish Shah on data centers but agrees on water policy
During their Arizona congressional debate, Feely challenged the Colorado River cuts, while Shah pledged to prioritize water.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Oct 7, 2026WATCH: Jay Feely, Amish Shah debate differing visions for Arizona 1st Congressional District
The candidates for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District meet Wednesday at 6 p.m., offering different approaches to water concerns, taxes and border security.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2026Congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia reports sexual assault
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed an ongoing investigation. Arizona’s U.S. senators expressed support for the congressional candidate.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2026Arizona tax preparer convicted of filing false returns for clients
Darlene Musgrove inflated clients’ refunds with false deductions, costing the federal government about $127,166, prosecutors said.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 6, 2026Andy Biggs shares debate stage with No Labels candidate as Gov Katie Hobbs sits out
Andy Biggs targeted absent Gov. Katie Hobbs while No Labels nominee Teri Hourihan attacked Biggs over water, Colorado City and Epstein claims.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 2026ASU hockey trainer reassigned weeks after Matthew Mayich incident, university gives no reason
ASU reassigned hockey trainer Amanda Doyle without explaining the decision as an independent review examines the workout in which Matthew Mayich collapsed.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 6, 2026WATCH: Andy Biggs, third-party candidates debate tonight as Governor Hobbs sits out
The governor debate comes amid negative ads and a large spending gap, with voters set to elect Arizona's first lieutenant governor on the same ticket.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 6, 2026Maricopa County supervisor calls for inquiry into recorder’s claim of Phoenix mail facility closure
Maricopa County is set to send 1.9 million ballots Wednesday. Voters are urged to return ballots by mail by Oct. 27 to meet the Election Day deadline.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 5, 2026Greg Stanton, Zudhi Jasser trade blame on affordability in 4th Congressional District debate
Stanton blamed Trump's tariffs and the Iran war for rising prices, while Jasser faulted Democratic leadership and proposed suspending federal gas tax.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 5, 2026Interstate 10 near Buckeye reopens after crash caused 5-hour closure
Interstate 10 near Buckeye reopens after crash caused five-hour closure.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 5, 2026Lieutenant governor candidates debate role of Arizona’s newest office
Sine Kerr and Angela Harrolle Mohan discussed succession and split on data centers as they seek a state office created by voters but never held before.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 5, 2026President Donald Trump calls Maricopa County ‘dishonest’ after vendor mails ballots early
County officials say the 3,126 Maricopa County ballots remain valid and can be returned as usual despite being mailed six days ahead of schedule.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2026Arizona Attorney General investigator indicted in shooting death of Mesa mother of 7
Dulance Morin faces a negligent homicide charge in the death of his neighbor, 32-year-old Maria Lewis, who was shot during an early-morning walk in February.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2026Arizona appeals court tosses killer’s sentence over AI-generated video of victim
Gabriel Horcasitas will be resentenced after an appeals court found an AI-generated victim video made his hearing unfair. His conviction still stands.