Josh Christensen
Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter
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I was born in Ramsey, Minnesota, which is a northwest suburb of the Twin Cities. Growing up, the news was always on from 5-6 p.m. and I always thought it would be cool to become a sportscaster.
Before joining KCRG in 2012, I started my career at Lakeland Public Television up in Bemidji, Minnesota. I started out as an intern, working the teleprompter, audio and cameras. A month before I graduated college, I became a full-time news/sports reporter for the station's bureau in Brainerd. I held the position for almost a year and a half before being promoted to Sports Director.
I attended Bemidji State University and have two degrees, one in Mass Communications and the other in Political Science. Before that, I attended Anoka-Ramsey Community College and received an Associate of Arts degree.
In my spare time, I love to fish, hunt and watch movies. I also love spending time with my three dogs: Archie, Jack and Dixie.
If you have any story ideas, don't hesitate to give me a call or send me an e-mail.
Kirkwood advances to North Plains A District Championship Series starting Friday.
Iowa City West state champion Aurora Roghair qualified in three events in the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, which will be held in June.
Former Iowa tight end Shaun Beyer is ready to earn a roster spot with the Denver Broncos.
Mount Mercy rallied to win the Heart of America Conference Tournament and earn a spot in the NAIA Tournament.
The Kernels open their season on Tuesday after not playing a game for more than 600 days.
In this week's Sunday Night Spotlight, former NFL scout Dan Shonka recaps the local players who were drafted this past week.
Lisbon native Austin Krob has been a key piece to TCU's success during the college baseball season as the team's No. 2 starter.
Cedar Rapids Jefferson graduate Willie Guy helped Des Moines Area Community College win its first NJCAA national championship in program history on Saturday.
Iowa opened its series against Northwestern with a dominating 15-4 win on Sunday.
Coe senior goalkeeper Kacey Baker played the final game of her soccer career on Saturday. This past summer, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
The Iowa baseball team fell short against Maryland 8-6 in the series finale on Saturday.
The No. 20 Coe baseball team swept a doubleheader against the University of Dubuque on Saturday.
Iowa City West extended its winning streak to five games after topping rival Iowa City High 3-1.
Former Iowa basketball player Tyler Cook has found a new home with the Detroit Pistons and made his first career start in the NBA on Monday.
Xavier improved its record to 4-0 after shutting out Marion on Saturday, 4-0. The Saints haven't given up a goal so far this season.
Iowa City Regina dominated No. 2 Solon on Saturday, led by Alec Wick's hat trick.
High school athletes will soon have an 8-day period of rest during the summer after a recent decision by the two high school associations.
Al Gruwell is recovering from a heart attack he suffered on Sunday as he was getting ready to umpire a baseball tournament in Marion.
Solon native Cam Miller has been the backup quarterback at North Dakota State during his freshman season, but he's been getting more playing time in the past three games.
Former Iowa State defensive back Deon Broomfield is back in Ames, this time as the new safeties coach.
Mount Mercy will host the NAIA Cross Country Championships on Friday for the second time in the last four years.
Cornell football head coach Dan Pifer still hasn't coached his first football game for the Rams, despite being hired more than a year and a half ago.
Cedar Rapids native and Maryland head coach Brenda Frese got interested in coaching while playing for her high school head coach Paul James at Cedar Rapids Washington.
UCLA guard Tyger Campbell was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, and helped lead the Bruins from the First Four to the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament.
The Voice of the Hawkeyes Gary Dolphin and longtime analyst Bobby Hansen have done many basketball broadcasts from Kinnick Stadium during the 2020-21 season, including the NCAA Tournament.
Iowa closed out the regular season with an 83-75 win over Nebraska, led by freshman Caitlin Clark's 35 points.
Northern Iowa tops Illinois State 20-10 to improve its record to 2-1 overall.
Monticello is headed back to the state tournament after defeating Solon in the substate championship on Monday.
Monticello kept its undefeated season alive defeating Central DeWitt in the Class 3A - Substate 4 semi-finals on Thursday.
Nate Sanderons, once a rival head coach, has joined the staff of the North Linn girls basketball team.
Former teammates of Roy Marble react to Luka Garza breaking the all-time scoring record on Sunday.
Eastern Iowa came away with a pair of state champion in the boys' state swimming meet on Saturday.
Linn-Mar finished with seven champions in the Class 3A - District 7 tournament on Saturday.
West Delaware had seven champions and claimed the team title in the Class 2A - District 7 tournament in Solon on Saturday.
Monticello claims the River Valley Conference title after beating West Branch on Friday, 49-30.
Pete Moe, the son of former Iowa Hawkeye Jeff Moe, is adjusting each day after he and his family moved to Iowa City from Indianapolis back in December.
Northern Iowa opens its 2020-21 football season next Friday versus South Dakota State.
Independence crowned eight champions and won the team title on Saturday while hosting a Class 2A sectional.
On Wednesday, the NCAA Division III winter championships were canceled for the second consecutive year due to lack of participating schools.
Iowa dominated Illinois on Sunday with a 36-6 victory to improve to 3-0 on the season.
Cedar Rapids native Joey Gase will compete in the Daytona 500 and several other Cup races after joining Rick Ware Racing in January.
Two bowlers, Lucas Dolphin of Cedar Rapids Kennedy and Justin Trcka of Cedar Rapids Xavier battled each other for a 300 game.
The Kernels opened up bids on Wednesday to repair damage from the August derecho.
Former Cleveland Browns All-Pro safety Thom Darden talks about the Browns recent playoff win and his time in the NFL in this week's Sunday Night Spotlight.
Iowa City West extended its winning streak to five games after beating Marion on Saturday, 60-26.
Solon added a girls wrestling program this year and is set to compete in the state tournament on Friday and Saturday.
On Saturday, both the Iowa men's and women's swimming teams competed in what was more than likely their final home meet, ever.
Lisbon crowned 10 champions in the Ed Hadenfeldt Invitational in Solon on Saturday.
Iowa dominated Nebraska in its season opener on Friday, 31-6.
Cedar Rapids Xavier ended Solon's seven-game winning streak on Monday.