Bekah Sandy

Word smith. Journalist. Social media whiz. Communications junkie. Cat lady. Lover of fine cheese. 
But mostly happy you're here. 



Writing is what makes my heart beat and my spirit soar. It's as simple as that.
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Bekah Sandy

13th September 2016

Teen dirties hands, lands in spotlight

The engine sputtered and spit, and for one promising moment, it even grumbled and growled before fading into a wheezing noise that marked its death. Sitting atop the tractor, a soot-covered...
13th September 2016

Rapper finds fame not to his liking

David "GuTTa Mann" Rhone just wanted to be discovered.But not like this.His first hip-hop release attracted the attention of U.S. Marshals rather than the intended music producers.On Wednesday, the 23-year-old...
13th September 2016

Survivor of male-on-male sexual abuse fights predatory instincts

The scream died on his lips.While pleas formed in his mind, the boy's fear prevented him from producing the appeals that would have alerted the adults in the nearby...
13th September 2016

Street Brawl: "This is where my son's blood spilled" (Part 1)

Clinton West caressed the concrete."This is where my son's blood spilled," he said. "Just because I don't see it don't mean I don't feel it, and it don't feel right."Tears...
13th September 2016

Semper Fi: Marine couple promises to remain always faithful in face of Alzheimer's

Some days her eyes are blank, and the light of recognition is faded and dim.But mention one word, and they snap to life with ferocious pride.“Oh yes,” she says, her...
13th September 2016

Third time's a charm

When Henry Mahlman said, "I do," he meant it with all his heart —all three times.He can remember the words just fine. After all, there are only two of them....
13th September 2016

Teenager delivers baby alone in jail cell

Blood covered Terra Keil's hands, and her cries echoed against the jail cell walls.But the Dubuque County Jail inmate said she took little notice of her own tears;...
The Telegraph Herald • 1st January 2009

Through Trevor's eyes

A long-term look at a child losing his vision...
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