Local 5/WOI
Parker currently works as a show producer at Local 5/WOI in Des Moines. He started as the Midday producer, producing the 45 minute Midday newscast at 11 a.m.
He was later moved to take over the morning show, Good Morning Iowa, which airs from 5-7 am on channel 5, as well as an additional 7-9 am exclusively on WOI’s streaming app, WeAreIowa+.
You can find an assortment of clips from shows Parker has produced here.
Travel + Leisure
During his senior year at Drake, Parker had the opportunity to work as an editorial apprentice at Travel + Leisure, a brand of People Inc., formerly Dotdash Meredith.
At T+L, Parker did an assortment of tasks, from first-round edits of stories, to fact-checking stories, to writing sidebars and small pieces that were published across multiple issues of T+L. Check out his T+L published works below.
Drake Political Review
Parker was a writer, editor, and eventually served as Editor-in-Chief of the Drake Political Review magazine. DPR is a nonpartisan political journal that covers political stories from Iowa all the way to global. DPR commits itself to honest, non-biased political coverage from an angle that matters to college students.
Below you’ll find a PDF of the fall 2024 issue and spring 2025 issue, and other snippets of stories Parker has published in previous magazines.
KCCI
During the summer of 2024, Parker worked as a digital media intern at KCCI-TV in Des Moines. KCCI is owned by Hearst and affiliated with CBS.
In his role, he mainly helped maintain the website, clipping news stories from the broadcast to upload, and writing digital exclusives. Check out a couple of those digital pieces here.
Times-Delphic
Parker was a staff writer and served as the News Editor of the Times-Delphic, Drake’s student-run newspaper. He has published an assortment of stories that can be found here.
All Published Content
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Young conservative voters split on Ron DeSantis as the Republican presidential nominee
The 2024 presidential election is ramping up, and all eyes are on the Republican Party as 12 candidates have officially thrown their hats into the ring to be the face of the party and challenge President Joe Biden for a spot in the Oval Office. A notable front runner is Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who…
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Students and alumni possibly affected by third party data breach
In June, Drake University was alerted that its students and staff may have been affected by a data breach involving two of its service providers. The National Student Clearinghouse and the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association discovered a vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer software that was confirmed to have been breached by an unknown party.…
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Iowa Lawmakers Take Aim at the LGBTQ+ Community
In the 2000s, Iowa was seen as a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community in the Midwest, but recent legislation looks to change that. Over 30 bills targeting the LGBTQ+ community were introduced this year between both the Iowa Senate and House. All the bills were sponsored by members of the Republican Party, who control…
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Drake Relays: boost or flop for local businesses?
Drake Relays brings thousands of people from all over to the Drake Stadium to watch and cheer on their favorite athletes. Among the many festivities sponsored by Drake University for locals and Relays-goers to enjoy, the surrounding Drake Neighborhood also provides an array of dining and entertainment options for everyone to enjoy. With the anticipated…
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Alarming rise in methamphetamine usage connected to rise in poverty
Note from Parker: The headline for this article was chosen by my editor at the time against my wishes. I strongly believe this headline is misleading as you will soon read. I left it as it is in this post because that is what was originally published and still published as. While I am proud…
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Students talk about ways they manage the stress of classes
Spring break is only a couple of weeks away, meaning that summer is quickly approaching. Between midterms, Relays and the anticipation of warmer weather, students at Drake University have felt a wide range of emotions. “So far this semester has been pretty easy for me,” said Jacob Lish, a senior studying environmental science and sustainability.…
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Drake students study abroad over January Term
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
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Drake University Marching Band marches to their own beat
Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.
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Drake students discuss the future of marijuana legalization in Iowa
Every business has a unique potential waiting to be tapped. Recognizing the keys to unlock this growth can set an enterprise on the path to unprecedented success.
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Drake Theatre students share thoughts on program
The magic that emerges from effective collaboration is undeniable. When diverse minds converge with a shared purpose, the results can be transformative.