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Kathy A. Bolten

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Senior Staff Writer, Business Record

Des Moines

Beats

Biography

Reporter at the Des Moines Register since 1980. Have covered a variety of beats including business, real estate development, city government, K-12 education, higher education and public safety. Was an editor for nearly 12 years overseeing our local news, courts, education and public safety coverage. Returned to reporting three years ago and now cover higher education-related issues. Am part of the Des Moines Register's investigative team.

Final Covers

Politics, Elections Economy, Health Science,Information Disorder

Doesn’t Cover

Journalist Type

Writer

Seniority Positions

Senior,Staff

Industries

Financial Services

Medium Formats

Content

Total articles 3355

Available on paid plans
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Downtown Des Moines lofts sold for $2.95 million
By Kathy A. Bolten Verified, Michael Crumb Verified
Apr. 16, 2025
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Q1 office market reports show office consolidation keeping vacancy rates stable or higher
By Kathy A. Bolten Verified, Michael Crumb Verified
Apr. 16, 2025
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New sports complex in Waukee opening
By Kathy A. Bolten Verified, Michael Crumb Verified
Apr. 16, 2025

As seen in

Wusa-TV (Washington, Dc),Business Record,Wltx-TV (Columbia, Sc),Des Moines Register,Kfmb-TV (San Diego, Ca),Newsbreak,Iowa City Press-Citizen,Kbmt-TV (Beaumont, Tx),USa Today,Argus Leader,Tallahassee Democrat

Company Info

Business Record

Des Moines, , United States

+1 515-288-3336

Founded: 1983