Todd von Kampen
Todd von Kampen, 45, was a newspaper reporter and editorial writer for 25 years, most recently at the Omaha World-Herald from 1999 to 2009. A specialist in public affairs, local and regional history, music and religion, his work also has appeared in the Des Moines Register; the Keith County News in his hometown of Ogallala, Neb.; the Scottsbluff (Neb.) Star-Herald; and the North Platte (Neb.) Telegraph. He graduated with high distinction from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1986, majoring in news-editorial and music and minoring in political science.
Todd, a resident of Omaha since 1997, wrote about his 1998 conversion from The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod to the Catholic Church in Tim Drake's There We Stood, Here We Stand: 11 Lutherans Rediscover Their Catholic Roots (1stBooks Library) and the second edition of Marcus Grodi's Journeys Home (Coming Home Resources). He was a guest on EWTN's The Journey Home, hosted by Mr. Grodi, in April 2001. Todd and his wife, Joan, have four children.
Latest Articles
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Whiteclay Still Vexes Lakota 10 Years After Riot
Whiteclay, Neb., remains an enabler of Oglala Sioux alcoholism 10 years after the deaths of two Lakota men on its outskirts and a subsequent riot.
May 18, 2009
- Todd von Kampen
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Pine, Quinto et al Ace New Star Trek Movie
Star Trek fans always debate whether new chapters are faithful to the Federation universe. Following are 10 reasons why J.J. Abrams' new film passes the test.
May 11, 2009
- Todd von Kampen
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