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Becca Habegger
Reporter

In May of 2010, I found myself completing the state sandwich: I lived from eye-twinkle to teens in Minnesota, spent my college years at the University of Missouri and then got a reporting job with KWWL here in eastern Iowa.

As one of two reporters in our Tri-States newsroom, I cover news in the Dubuque area and enjoy living along the lovely Mississippi River.

I grew up in Apple Valley, MN, where my high school TV program "The Flash" inspired me to seriously consider pursuing a career in journalism. That led me to the University of Missouri School of Journalism (Columbia, MO), where I worked at KOMU TV, mid-Missouri's NBC affiliate, as a reporter, producer and Web editor.

From my first day in Dubuque, I've enjoyed the people and places of eastern Iowa. (I made it a point to see the Field of Dreams as soon as possible!)

I love exploring Dubuque on my hybrid bicycle, frequenting fantastic local coffee shops and daydreaming along the Mississippi River at the Port of Dubuque. I'm also an avid baker and piano-player.

Fun Facts:

• I love traveling through eastern Iowa, whether on stories or in my free time. Two of my favorite stretches of road are US Hwy 52 near Guttenberg, for its breath-taking views of the river, & US Hwy 52 from Dubuque to Bellevue, for its rolling hills and vibrant green landscape.
• I was a music theatre major for one year at Illinois Wesleyan University before deciding that theatre wasn't the path for me! After taking a year off to travel, work and re-chart my course, I transferred to Mizzou (go Tigers!). I still belt show tunes, although now it's usually in my car or kitchen!

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