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Kathy A. Bolten

Kathy A. Bolten

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Senior Staff Writer, Business Record

Des Moines

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.

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Politics, Elections Economy, Health Science,Information Disorder

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Total articles 3355

  • NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Downtown Des Moines lofts sold for $2.95 million

    By Kathy A. Bolten Verified, Michael Crumb Verified| Business Record Verified Sote Dooriors I LLC, based in Des Moines, paid  Hubbell Realty Co., operating as the 12th Street Lofts LLC, $2.95 million for property at 121 12th St. in downtown Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. The property includes a 27,858-square-foot, two-story building that was converted into 26 apartment units about six years ago. The property is valued at $3.2 million. The transaction was recorded April 7.

    By Kathy A. Bolten Verified, Michael Crumb Verified · Business Record

    Apr. 16, 2025

  • Q1 office market reports show office consolidation keeping vacancy rates stable or higher

    By Kathy A. Bolten Verified, Michael Crumb Verified| Business Record Verified No new office construction was brought to market in the first quarter of 2025, with vacancy rates remaining high in the central business district as tenants either consolidated locations or moved but did not expand. That has resulted in either stable or higher vacancy rates, reports from commercial brokerage firms showed.

    By Kathy A. Bolten Verified, Michael Crumb Verified · Business Record

    Apr. 16, 2025

  • New sports complex in Waukee opening

    By Kathy A. Bolten Verified, Michael Crumb Verified| Business Record Verified The new Kettlestone Central Sports Complex in Waukee will host its inaugural tournament this weekend. The complex includes two 65,000-square-foot rectangular-shaped buildings with brick exteriors and gable-style roofs. Each building includes six full-size basketball courts that can be converted into eight courts for volleyball. Stadium seating surrounds the sunken courts.

    By Kathy A. Bolten Verified, Michael Crumb Verified · Business Record

    Apr. 16, 2025

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Company Info

Business Record

Des Moines, United States

+1 515-288-3336

Founded: 1983