Job: Sports reporter, mainly covering Iowa women’s basketball.
Years at the Register: 9.
I grew up in: Maryville, Tennessee.
I live in: North Liberty.
I graduated from: University of Tennessee.
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Family: 1 child.
Email: msouthard@gannett.com
Dargan Southard
Why journalism? I liked sports. I liked writing.
I like my beat because: The fan interest of Iowa women’s basketball is unmatched.
Some of the major stories I’ve covered recently: Everything Caitlin Clark.
Some stories I’m working on next: The Iowa football season and women’s basketball seasons will deliver plenty of content.
When I’m not working, I like to: Watch baseball.
My favorite Iowa haunt: Being within 4½ hours of six MLB stadiums.
Fun fact about me: I was born with two toes stuck together.
Dargan Southard is a sports trending reporter and covers Iowa athletics for the Des Moines Register and HawkCentral.com. Email him at msouthard@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter at @Dargan_Southard.
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