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
- Research
- The 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
- Misc. Fellowships, grants & scholarships
Social Media Profiles
- X: @daviivers
- BlueSky: @daviivers
- Instagram: @welivethere_
- Threads: @welivethere_
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | May 20, 2026Maricopa Recorder warns election workers could face felony charges over drop boxes
Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap's attorney warned election workers could face felony charges for collecting ballots from unauthorized drop boxes, escalating his feud with the Board of Supervisors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2026Phoenix council unanimously approves budget boosting housing, public safety
Phoenix budget for FY 2026-27 invests in affordable housing, childcare, homelessness aid and public safety while cutting the property tax rate.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | May 19, 2026In Corporation Commission debate, GOP incumbents unite on data center costs
At the Corporation Commission debate, GOP incumbents Kevin Thompson and Nick Myers agreed data center owners, not Arizona residents, should pay costs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2026New poll ranks Surprise, Yuma as among most affordable U.S. cities to buy a home
Surprise and Yuma rank among the most affordable U.S. cities to buy a home, with nine Arizona cities landing in the top 50 of a new affordability study.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2026Scottsdale Police to roll out AI system for non-emergency calls later this year
Scottsdale Police will roll out an AI dispatch system to handle non-emergency calls, with keywords like "gun" and "help" triggering a live dispatcher.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2026Maricopa County approves tentative $4.1 billion budget, cuts property tax rate for sixth straight year
Maricopa County's new $4.1B budget cuts property taxes for a sixth straight year, boosts public safety funding, and prepares for economic uncertainty.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2026Phoenix Police stop rifle-wielding bank robber with ‘grappler’ during I-17 getaway
An armed bank robber held up a Phoenix Chase Bank Thursday before being caught on I-17 after a police pursuit, the FBI said. No one was injured.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2026Arizona drivers can now carry digital copies of vehicle registration and title
Arizona drivers can now add their vehicle registration and title to the state's digital wallet app, which also has alerts for renewals and license expirations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 20264 with Arizona ties named to TIME100 Philanthropy list
The Parsons and immigrant rights leader Greisa Martínez Rosas are among 100 honorees on TIME100's list of the most influential people in philanthropy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2026Mother arrested in death of 17-month-old in Flagstaff hotel
A Flagstaff mom is jailed on homicide charges after her 17-month-old infant was found dead in a hotel room. Two other kids were unharmed.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | May 18, 2026New poll: Andy Biggs has big lead in GOP primary for Arizona governor but trails Katie Hobbs
New polling shows Rep. Andy Biggs way ahead in the GOP primary for Arizona governor but trailing Gov. Katie Hobbs in a potential general election matchup.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2026Tempe voters to decide November sales tax hike for public safety, transit and preschool
Tempe voters will decide in November on a 0.5% sales tax for public safety, transportation and early childhood care and preschool.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | May 15, 2026Weekend construction work impacts major intersections, tunnels around Phoenix
Phoenix drivers should plan ahead as weekend construction brings major closures, lane restrictions and detours across Valley freeways.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 2026Phoenix police arrest man in April homicide on murder and felony narcotics possession
Police arrested a 26-year-old man in a north Phoenix homicide a month after the fatal shooting. He also faces a narcotics charge.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | May 14, 2026Mexicali woman sentenced to 11 years in Arizona human smuggling case
A Mexicali woman was sentenced to 11 years in an Arizona human smuggling case tied to moving and robbing migrants crossing the border.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 2026Arizona Medicaid fraud brings prison sentence for nurse practitioner
Rita Anago was sentenced to 3.5 years in an Arizona Medicaid fraud case as prosecutors reported 41 convictions in the wider crackdown.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 2026Surveillance video shows roof collapse crush vehicles at Phoenix shopping center
Emergency crews responded to a roof collapse at a shopping center near Cave Creek and Greenway roads, where debris damaged vehicles.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | May 14, 2026Woman cleared of involvement in theft of $4,000 cognac bottle from Tempe restaurant
One of the two people arrested for allegedly stealing a $4,000 bottle of cognac from a Tempe restaurant was not involved in the incident, authorities said,
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | May 13, 2026Democratic candidates for Arizona schools chief pitch competing visions in primary debate
Two Democrats running for Arizona superintendent of public instruction faced off in a debate ahead of the July 21 primary. Here's a recap.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2026Maricopa County confirms 15th measles case of 2026, identifies new Queen Creek exposure sites
Maricopa County confirms 15th measles case of 2026 as new exposure sites are flagged in Queen Creek and Mesa amid ongoing East Valley outbreak.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | May 13, 20263-year, $192M Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway interchange project kicks off this weekend
The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin a $192 million project this weekend to expand the freeway interchange connecting Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway and Interstate 10 in the West Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2026‘Crisis of confidence’: Pima County board refers Sheriff Nanos to AG over perjury allegations
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to refer perjury allegations against Sheriff Chris Nanos to the Arizona Attorney General's Office.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2026Salvation Army expanding Phoenix family shelter to house up to 216 people
The Salvation Army broke ground on a third wing of its Phoenix family shelter, an $8 million project that will house up to 216 people at a time.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2026Chandler man faces 10 felony counts in county’s first AI sexual child abuse image prosecution
William Powderly is the first person in Maricopa County charged under Arizona's new law targeting AI-generated child sexual abuse material.