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
‘Building of distinction’: New book explores KU’s Spooner Hall
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
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
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
In the world of music composition, trash-talking just doesn’t work.
Documentary to feature former Baker professor
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
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
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.
Mentoring mastery: KU program makes music education affordable for children in tough economic times
Music Mentors, a KU student program, provides free music lessons to Lawrence children. In its 10th year, service is growing as more parents learn about it and economic conditions make it more difficult to pay for lessons.
Room to work: Artists balance function, style in studios
Applebee’s has nothing on Dave Van Hee’s art studio space.
Sword play: Success of KU production of ‘Macbeth’ draws heavily on fight scenes
Alex Salamat plops down on a seat in the Crafton-Preyer Theatre, sweat beading on his bald head.
