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 NEWS | Oct 20, 2026Phoenix Symphony to stop performing after Nov. 1 concert as money runs out
Revenue growth hasn’t kept pace with costs, and donations have fallen short. Leaders say it’s unclear if, or when, performances will resume.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 20, 2026Chiricahua officially becomes nation’s 64th national park, Arizona’s fourth
President Donald Trump signed bipartisan legislation redesignating the southeastern Arizona monument, known for its towering rock spires, as a national park.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 20, 2026Glendale store owner challenges civil asset forfeiture, seeks return of $460,000
Federal agents seized cash, checks and business records from Mario Ayala’s market in February 2025. His attorneys say he was never told how to challenge the seizure.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Oct 19, 2026Arizona congressmen push for copper mining on military lands
Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar and Eli Crane want the Pentagon to identify sites that could support copper production without disrupting military training or readiness.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Oct 19, 2026Time Mission to bring 25-plus themed game rooms to Scottsdale
Arizona’s first Time Mission will open at Sonora Village in late spring or summer 2027, with teams racing to dodge lasers, crack codes and solve puzzles.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 20262 pilots hurt when Marine attack helicopter crash-lands at Lake Havasu boat launch
The AH-1Z, from a California-based training squadron, went down in a state park parking lot Sunday night. Both pilots are in stable condition, and the Marine Corps is investigating.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 16, 2026Adrian Fontes blames politicians spreading election lies for white powder scare at capitol
Two staffers returned to work Friday after tests found the powder was not toxic. Adrian Fontes said the incident would not disrupt preparations for the Nov. 3 election.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 16, 2026Maricopa drivers face overnight lane restrictions on SR 347 this weekend
Northbound traffic will narrow to one lane near Casa Blanca Road from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights for paving. Southbound lanes won’t be affected.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 15, 2026White powder envelope prompts hazmat response at Arizona Secretary of State’s office
Officials did not identify the substance or report whether anyone was hurt. Adrian Fontes said his office remains on high alert ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 2026Arizona gets $28.4M federal grant to help crime victims
The federal grant will fund local nonprofits and public agencies offering counseling, emergency shelter and help navigating the criminal justice system.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 2026Lawsuit says feds failed to keep cattle out of protected Arizona wildlife habitat
The lawsuit says cattle are damaging habitat for three protected species along the Verde River and seeks a halt to grazing until federal agencies complete a fuller review.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Oct 15, 2026Sen. Mark Kelly bill would ban livestreamed military executions
The proposal follows the administration’s reversal of plans to broadcast the execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 15, 2026Arizona’s Latter-day Saints weigh faith, party when voting in governor’s race
Republican nominee Andy Biggs and John Giles, Democrat Katie Hobbs' running mate, are both Latter-day Saints. Some Arizona church members say character, not party, will decide their vote.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 14, 2026Donald Trump touts Arizona copper and chips, revisits stolen election lie at Bullhead City rally
Beyond insulting Gov. Katie Hobbs, President Donald Trump used his nearly 100-minute Bullhead City speech to claim credit for Arizona mines, TSMC and falling rents.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Oct 14, 2026Salad and Go is coming back to Arizona as judge OKs sale of 22 more stores
Salad and Go is returning to its Gilbert roots as its original chef and two partners buy the brand. Plus, see who bought 22 more Arizona stores.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2026Arizona American Airlines passenger who was restrained with duct tape faces federal indictment
Prosecutors say Tucson resident Arthur Layne Lundeen assaulted a fellow passenger and interfered with the crew before the flight was diverted to Baltimore.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2026Arizona sues Tolleson over $15,000 bill for firefighters who quit
The city says the charge recovers training costs, but the attorney general calls it an illegal penalty that keeps firefighters from taking better-paying jobs.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Oct 13, 2026New Arizona poll shows Democrats leading every statewide race
Republican candidates are struggling to consolidate GOP support, while independents help give Gov. Katie Hobbs a commanding lead over Andy Biggs three weeks before Election Day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2026Arizona breweries win 8 medals at national beer competition
Wren House led the state with two golds, while Saddle Mountain’s dill pickle sour earned another. Brewers from Tucson to Kingman also took home medals.
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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.