Terri Queck-Matzie lives in Greenfield, Iowa, where she has turned her Midwest work ethic and nearly 20 years experience in print and radio journalism into a successful freelance career. She specializes in accurate reporting and well-written copy produced on deadline. Her skill with a camera enhances her work, and helps her provide the visual elements needed to complete a story or marketing project.
Terri grew up on the family farm and has spent her life in the midst of crop and livestock production, making her a natural for ag markets. She also possesses a close affinity to the arts, enabling her to look deep inside the people and inspirations of the genre.
But perhaps Terri’s strongest strength is her ability to relate to and work with people from all walks of life – helping both clients and sources effectively communicate their message.
Writing
Terri has a wealth of experience in ag and community journalism. Her work has been published in several major magazines and encompasses feature articles, investigative journalism, product and production method profiles, white papers, web content, press releases, ad copy, and business and media communication.
Clients Include: The Iowan Magazine, Drovers CattleNetwork, Wallaces Farmer, Beef Producer, Successful Farming, Nichols Farms, Feed-Lot Magazine, BEEF Magazine, National Sheep Improvement Program, Sheep Industry News, Iowa Farm Bureau, Sugar Producer, Potato Grower, Progressive Dairyman, Boy’s Life, CUP Lab & Technology Center, Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers, ag producer groups and livestock breed associations, and ad agencies.
Copy editing and proofreading services available.
Graphic Design
Terri can create original designs or customize products to coordinate with existing marketing materials. Promotional fliers, brochures, print and web ads, newsletters are all tailored to suit your business or organizations needs.
Clients Include: Political Candidates, ad agencies, W&G Marketing Co., CUP Lab™ & Technology Center, Nichols Farms, AgriCareers Inc.®, Warren Cultural Center, Main Street Greenfield, Midwest Partnership Economic Development Corporation, Feldhacker Construction, Farmers Electric Cooperative, NSIP, Sheep Industry News, Roswell Wool, Adair County Tourism.
Photography
Terri’s photography has been published in major magazines as well as featured in exhibits and retail establishments.
Published Photography:
The Iowan, Drovers Journal, Iowa Farm Bureau, Nichols Farms, as well as accompanying photos for articles in other publications.
Photo Print Sales:
ED & EVA’s, Greenfield, Iowa
Colors Floral & Home Decorating, Greenfield, Iowa
On Display:
Hotel Greenfield, Greenfield, Iowa
Stock photos are available.
Combine Services in a Coordinated Marketing Plan
All designed and exectuted to enhance your marketing strategy.
Terri can also produce informational content or advertising in radio format.
More about Terri:
Experience at the News Desk
News Anchor and Reporter, KSIB Radio
FM 101.3 AM 1520
Creston, Iowa
2010 – 2014
Serving Southwest Iowa Since 1946 with Community, Local Government and Agriculture news.
Terri remains a frequent guest on KSIB’s Radio Ranch with Chad Rieck.
Managing Editor/Reporter, Adair County Free Press
Greenfield, Iowa
1998-2006
Legendary award-winning weekly serving Greenfield and Adair County.
Special Recognition
Iowa Broadcast News Association News Contest Awards:
2013 – First Place – Features
“Call Denny – Creston’s Citizen of the Year”
–Second Place – Farm & Ag Business
–Second Place – Series
2012 – Second Place- Public Affairs
International Regional Magazine Association Awards:
2010 – Bronze – Culture Feature
“Riding the Waves” – The Iowan Magazine, July/Aug 2009
Main Street Iowa Awards:
2010 – Best Business Assistance – “Starting Your Business in Greenfield” brochure
Iowa Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest Awards:
2004 – Best News Feature – Second Place
–Coverage of Agriculture – Third Place
2003 – Coverage of Agriculture – First Place
–Master Columnist – First Place
2002 – Coverage of Local Government – Second Place
–Best News Feature – Second Place
Other info
Education:
Dana College, Blair, Nebraska
Iowa Community Newspaper Institute, Greeley School of Journalism, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Bridgewater-Fontanelle High School, Fontanelle, Iowa
Community Projects:
Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame – annual induction copy and public relations
History of Adair County – Sesquicentennial Edition – editor, copy editor, and primary contributor
Adair County Historical Society Annual Heritage Tractor Ride – event organizer and public relations
Associations:
Warren Cultural Center
Iowa Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame
Adair County Historical Society
Fontanelle Enterprise Club
Greenfield Chamber/Main Street & Development
Dana College Alumni & Friends
Wallace Centers of Iowa
Adair County Cattlemen
Adair County Farm Bureau
Iowa Broadcast News Association
Adair County Tourism Council
“Terri has an exceptionally keen sense of her audience and she understands how to appeal to their interests.”
–Maynard Hogberg