Kate Kealey

she/her• Growth/development reporter @DMRegister• past @SLTimes• interned with @iowacapdispatch and @carrollspaper• @iowastatedaily

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A new building for Moulton students as Des Moines heads back to school https://t.co/QfuYCPJoaj

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Photos: Sec. Ag candidate Chris Jones at Political Soapbox at Iowa State Fair https://t.co/WTfeIepGGp

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Democratic candidate for state treasurer pledges to strengthen IPERS https://t.co/t5gDerXNJx

[Mike Trautmann @DMRPoliticsCzar]

An Iowa family rejected for an ESA over their immigration status raises new questions about who should be eligible for school choice benefits in the state. https://t.co/Hmzob4Ikty via @svhernandez

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Pre-made cocktail brand to bring jobs to Adel with new canning plant https://t.co/0uX2Qmxftt

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Des Moines running club faces steep fees, police threat for using park https://t.co/nQ1XaUNouI

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Middlebrook Town Center expands downtown Cumming, adds company HQ https://t.co/dzDwTE2yMw

[Nick El Hajj @nick_el_hajj]

Mitchellville's last remaining official since recent upheaval has resigned, as the fractured and divided city moves to limit the mayor's powers.
https://t.co/kQLZ78YD76

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After tough period, Ingersoll Wine & Spirits hopes to mark 40th year https://t.co/a6kmayFZG0

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Two Ruan Center apartment conversion gets go-ahead from Des Moines https://t.co/CUk1d1AJN6

[Kate Kealey @Kkealey17]

When Monika Owczarski looks at the Des Moines Central Place Industrial Park, she sees the former home of her urban garden.

Since the city of Des Moines ended her lease and sold part of the land, the lack of redevelopment led to it becoming “an encampment for unhoused people.”

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Once an urban garden, this Des Moines site is now a disputed eyesore https://t.co/KcdfMPrN7f

[Kate Kealey @Kkealey17]

The city of Des Moines looks to buy another 3 properties in Highland Park as part of a historic rehabilitation of the century-old strip.

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City of Des Moines eyes buying 3 historic Highland Park properties https://t.co/aW5s0gqJ5p

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City of Des Moines eyes buying 3 historic Highland Park properties https://t.co/aW5s0gqJ5p

[Drew Realty @drewrealtyusa]

Woodmont in NE Des Moines by @HubbellRealty is pushing forward! Another great article by @Kkealey17 from @DMRegister We need the housing! https://t.co/6ZSEN8LKyw

[Drew Realty @drewrealtyusa]

Check out the new article from @Kkealey17 at @DMRegister regarding the Des Moines metro’s multifamily boom! Love the growth. We need the housing! https://t.co/yQAdPjM7xi

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Covered bridge of Madison County among 6 most endangered Iowa sites https://t.co/h88s2SUNUv

[Kate Kealey @Kkealey17]

Local entrepreneur Sukhvir Kaur wants to turn an empty auto shop, north of the Beaverdale neighborhood, into a handmade ice cream parlor.

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Vacant Des Moines auto shop could become an ice cream parlor https://t.co/w2mC1V4bW7

[Kate Kealey @Kkealey17]

The Drake neighborhood could see nearly 170 new apartments come to the area this year.

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Long-planned buildings slated to bring apartments to Dogtown in 2026 https://t.co/ziOYR6fPk7

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Iowa sheriff's deputy helps rescue bald eagle likely hit by a car https://t.co/4u5Fd6MJiJ

[Des Moines Police @DMPolice]

I-235, westbound, Downtown Exits:

DMPD is responding to reports of multiple crashes; one involving several cars. @DSMFireDept is responding for one reported injury.

Please stay alert for first responders, pass with care, and expect temporary traffic delays.