Colson Thayer Title: Apprentice Colson Thayer is an Apprentice at PEOPLE.He joined PEOPLE in 2024.Colson previously worked as a freelance writer in Des Moines, Iowa. His work has appeared in CITYVIEW Magazine and on Iowa Public Radio. Experience Colson Thayer joined PEOPLE in September 2024. Before joining PEOPLE, Colson worked as a freelance writer for a number of publications in Des Moines, including CITYVIEW Magazine, Little Village Magazine and Iowa Public Radio. He also worked as a communications intern at Des Moines Performing Arts. Colson served as a first-year assistant editor and business & PR director for his campus lifestyle magazine, Drake Mag, at Drake University, Des Moines. About PEOPLE PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.