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 | Mar 23, 2026Tempe mulls temporary name replacement for César Chávez Day
The Tempe City Council will consider temporarily renaming its March 31 César Chávez Day holiday to Day of Recognition for Women Farmworkers, a change proposed by a city-labor coalition.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Mar 20, 2026Arizona 2020 election audit records subpoenaed as part of criminal investigation
A federal grand jury subpoena released Friday shows the FBI requested all records and electronic media from the controversial 2021 Cyber Ninjas audit of Arizona's 2020 presidential election as part of a criminal investigation.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Mar 20, 2026Phoenix Council to vote on barring immigration agents from city property without approval
The Phoenix City Council is set to vote next week on a new framework to monitor and limit federal immigration enforcement activities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2026Arizona appeals federal takeover of prison health care system
Arizona filed a notice Thursday to formally appeal a federal judge's order to place the state's prison health care system under outside control.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2026Man sentenced to life in prison for 2023 fatal Glendale shooting
A 25-year-old man was sentenced to natural life in prison Friday for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend and wounding two others during a 2023 domestic violence incident at a Glendale apartment, prosecutors said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2026Regional airline announces new route from northern Arizona to Las Vegas
Contour Airlines will begin nonstop service between Page, Arizona and Las Vegas this summer, cutting travel time between the two cities from about 4.5 hours by car to just over an hour by air.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Mar 20, 2026SR 51 closure, I-17 detours planned for weekend road work
A major commuter route through central Phoenix will shut down for most of the weekend as part of ongoing pavement improvements.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2026Harrison Ford to deliver ASU commencement address in May
Actor Harrison Ford will address Arizona State University's class of 2026 at the spring undergraduate commencement ceremony May 11 at Mountain America Stadium.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2026Terrible’s to anchor new San Tan Valley retail development
A new retail development is planned for one of the Phoenix metro area's fastest-growing corridors, expected to bring restaurants and shops to a quickly growing area.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Mar 19, 2026Luke Days air show brings road closures to Glendale this weekend
Major road closures will be in effect around Luke Air Force Base in Glendale this weekend during the Luke Days air show.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2026Arizona trooper discovers 447 pounds of cocaine in traffic stop
An Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper seized approximately 447 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 near Kingman last week, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2026Phoenix moves to rename holiday as Farmworkers Day, strip Chávez name from plaza and streets
Phoenix City Council will vote next week on renaming a city holiday honoring César Chávez and removing his name from city buildings and street signs following reports of sexual abuse by the late labor leader.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2026Arizona leaders react swiftly to César Chávez sexual abuse allegations
Hours after the allegations against César Chávez came to light, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the state holiday honoring the civil rights icon was canceled.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2026Sky Harbor airport launches donation drive for unpaid federal workers
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport opened a donation center to support federal employees working without pay as the partial government shutdown continues.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Mar 18, 2026The Henry set to open 3rd Valley restaurant at Scottsdale 101 shopping plaza
The Henry plans to open its third Valley location on March 18 in the Scottsdale 101 shopping plaza.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2026Arizona cancels Cesar Chavez Day amid newly surfaced allegations
Arizona will not recognize Cesar Chavez Day this year following abuse allegations against the late labor leader, Gov. Katie Hobbs' office confirmed Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 20262 kids hospitalized after Phoenix crash
A child is in critical condition after a multi-vehicle crash in north Phoenix, fire officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2026Chandler Center for the Arts to close for 4-month renovation
Chandler Center for the Arts will close all three of its theaters this summer for a major renovation addressing aging infrastructure and patron accessibility, officials announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Mar 17, 2026Maricopa County board appoints water advocate to fill state House vacancy
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Cody Reim, a small business owner and water-rights advocate, to fill the vacant Arizona House seat in Legislative District 3.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2026Chain-reaction crash near Lake Pleasant kills Phoenix man, critically injures teen passenger
A 54-year-old Phoenix man died, and a teenage girl suffered life-threatening injuries Monday after a dump truck rear-ended their SUV on State Route 74 near Lake Pleasant.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 17, 2026SRP, Invenergy strike deal for new solar farm to address Phoenix area’s surging power demand
Salt River Project and Chicago-based Invenergy announced a $209 million solar and battery storage facility in Pinal County.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 16, 2026AZ Rattlers player faces animal cruelty charge after dog left in hot car for hours, police say
A player for the Arizona Rattlers, the Valley’s indoor professional football team, was cited for animal cruelty after police said he left his dog in a parked car.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 16, 2026Sen. Mark Kelly demands Pete Hegseth clarify ‘no quarter’ remark, reaffirm commitment to law of war
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly demanded clarification Monday from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his public declaration that “no quarter” would be given to U.S. enemies in the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 16, 2026Sky Harbor expands facial recognition to speed up customs processing
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection are rolling out a new facial recognition system designed to reduce wait times for passengers returning from international destinations.