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Terry Rombeck (Features and Special Sections Editor)

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Terry Rombeck got his first newspaper job at age 13 at his small-town paper. He's worked in the media ever since.

Now, he is features and special sections editor for the Journal-World, overseeing content in such areas as the arts, lifestyle topics, religion, garden, food and other topics and overseeing production of special sections such as KU Today and the Progress edition.

"I love getting to know the people who make Lawrence tick," Terry says. "I'm constantly amazed at the number of people here who are doing truly extraordinary things, and I love to tell their stories. Lawrence is a special place because of the people who live here and how they go about their daily lives."

Terry is a native of Belle Plaine, and he graduated of Wichita State University. He's been with the World Company since 2001, serving as a reporter on the Kansas University beat and a features reporter before assuming his current position.

Terry and his wife, Jana, were married in 2007. He enjoys a variety of sports, gardening, following the Royals, singing and playing trumpet.

Recent stories

Season’s greetings: Photographer’s book explores Kansas nature
By Terry Rombeck
November 10, 2009
Mike Blair once nearly was run over by a moose.
American heritage: KU contributes to new Native galleries at Nelson-Atkins
By Terry Rombeck
November 8, 2009
The figure appears to be singing out from behind the glass. Its large eyes peer from across the dimly lit room, spotlights illuminating the tan and black on its clay body. It has starred in shows before — it’s been on the cover of several art magazines, in fact.
‘Building of distinction’: New book explores KU’s Spooner Hall
By Terry Rombeck
November 1, 2009
Even before he walked in, Kansas University architecture professor Barry Newton could tell Spooner Hall was special.
Drawing lesson: October ArtStar blossoms after intensive study in pastels
By Terry Rombeck
October 27, 2009
Ally Koppes has loved drawing for years, but she wasn’t ready to spend all day, every day doing it.
Take five: 2009 Phoenix Awards honor best in Lawrence arts community
By Terry Rombeck
October 25, 2009
They study Greek texts, teach theater, advocate arts education, run an art gallery and design art exhibits. They’re this year’s Phoenix Award winners, and their impacts are felt both in Lawrence and far beyond.
Scores to settle: KU staging first Iron Composer event to give music students taste of innovation on deadline
By Terry Rombeck
October 20, 2009
In the world of music composition, trash-talking just doesn’t work.
Perfect partnership: Troupe spreads love for wheelchair ballroom dancing
By Terry Rombeck
October 18, 2009
The dance music blares through the halls of this office building in Westport.
Documentary to feature former Baker professor
By Terry Rombeck
October 17, 2009
A documentary about a Baker University professor who helped bring electricity to Baldwin City will premiere Friday at The Lodge, 502 Ames St., in Baldwin City.
A brave tale: Lawrence Community Theatre stages ‘Cups,’ where undergarments mark a woman’s life story
By Terry Rombeck
October 13, 2009
Joni Sheram never realized bras could evoke so many emotions. Three years ago, the Colorado playwright penned “Cups,” which tells a woman’s life story through the brassieres she has owned.
Novel idea: Longtime PR worker churns out first book
By Terry Rombeck
October 12, 2009
Score another victory for the scores of people who think, “I’d love to write a novel someday but don’t know how to do it.” Robin Lehman was one of those people. Not anymore.

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JoAnne Fluke, Ottawa, dances with Chris Pruitt, owner of Bella Performing Arts Studio, as part of the Groovability dance troupe.

JoAnne Fluke, Ottawa, dances with Chris Pruitt, owner of Bella Performing Arts Studio, as part of the Groovability dance troupe.

Lorraine Cannistra, Lawrence, dances with Chris Pruitt, owner of Bella Performing Arts Studio, as part of the Groovability dance troupe.

Lorraine Cannistra, Lawrence, dances with Chris Pruitt, owner of Bella Performing Arts Studio, as part of the Groovability dance troupe.

Lorraine Cannistra, Lawrence, dances with Chris Pruitt, owner of Bella Performing Arts Studio, as part of the Groovability dance troupe.

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