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Kathy A. Bolten

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Senior staff writer @BusinessRecord, @DrakeUniversity grad. Bike rider, gardner, golfer, quilter and, most importantly, grandma to two!

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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.

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Too few Pell Grant recipients get diplomas from Iowa colleges, universities

Too few Pell Grant recipients get diplomas from Iowa colleges, universities

I analyzed a lot of data from the U.S. Department of Education before reporting this package. The upshot? Jus…

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Iowa student loan debt poised to rise

Iowa student loan debt poised to rise

Zane Satre expects to have about $27,000 in student loans to repay when he graduates in May from Iowa State U…

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More parents are taking out big loans to help put their kids through college

More parents are taking out big loans to help put their kids through college

Since the Great Recession, enrollment in the federal Parent PLUS loan program by parents of Iowa college stud…

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'Battle-tested' Wintersteen faces big challenges as Iowa State's president. Is she ready?

'Battle-tested' Wintersteen faces big challenges as Iowa State's president. Is she ready?

A career dedicated to Iowa State University has led Wendy Wintersteen to Monday, when she'll become the unive…

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How much will Iowa State's next president be paid? (More than the last one, most likely)

How much will Iowa State's next president be paid? (More than the last one, most likely)

Exactly who will be named Monday as Iowa State University's newest president is anyone's guess. But one thing…

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Simpson College to offer free tuition to low-income Iowa students

Simpson College to offer free tuition to low-income Iowa students

INDIANOLA, Ia. - Simpson College is opening its doors to scores of low- and moderate-income Iowa students wit…

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Meetings planned on potential rail-to-trail compensation claims

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By Kathy A. Bolten 
| Business Record
| Jun 11, 2026 | 3:44 pm | 1 min read time | 161 words | All Latest News, Arts and Culture, Economic Development, Transportation | Lawyers from the St. Louis law firm Lewis Rice will hold educational meetings to explain potential compensation claims of landowners who own property adjacent to the proposed rail-to-trail conversion of an abandoned Norfolk Southern railway corridor. Norfolk Southern Railway Co. plans to abandon the 12.2-mile stretch between Grimes and Des Moines.
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Community Support Advocates announces mental health conversation series  - Business Record

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By Kathy A. Bolten 
| Business Record
| Jun 11, 2026 | 3:42 pm | <1 min read time | 98 words | All Latest News, Health and Wellness | Community Support Advocates has announced a new Open Books community conversation series aimed at increasing understanding and dialogue around mental health support. The events will feature a mix of personal experiences, professional perspectives, and community discussion. Scheduled sessions include, “How Support Actually Works” on June 25, “Inside Youth Mental Health Services” on Sept.
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R&R Realty Group raises over $32,000 for EveryStep

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By Kathy A. Bolten 
| Business Record
| Jun 11, 2026 | 3:41 pm | 1 min read time | 122 words | All Latest News, Nonprofits and Philanthropy | R&R Realty Group announced it raised $32,512 for EveryStep, a nonprofit providing care and support services, through its annual employee giving campaign and company-wide fundraising auction. The effort included contributions from employees and vendor partners, who donated auction items. All funds raised were matched by the R&R Foundation.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was hired as a part-timer at the Des Moines Register and took high school sports scores over the phone.

What's your favorite social network?

Facebook - it lets me connect with the dozens of people with whom I've crossed paths.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

I worked for the East High School (Des Moines) Scroll and was features editor.

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