Kyle Werner
@kylewerner.bsky.social
@ISU_GSJC ‘26 // @SimpsonCollege ‘24 // Education Reporter @amesvoice // Previously @DMRegister
Starting in early February, I embarked on a months-long story involving something near and dear to my heart: historic homes.
"It’s about people’s stories," one interviewee told me. "They’re associated with places."
Today, it's on the front page of the e-edition of the Des Moines Register.
"It’s about people’s stories," one interviewee told me. "They’re associated with places."
Today, it's on the front page of the e-edition of the Des Moines Register.
April 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Starting in early February, I embarked on a months-long story involving something near and dear to my heart: historic homes.
"It’s about people’s stories," one interviewee told me. "They’re associated with places."
Today, it's on the front page of the e-edition of the Des Moines Register.
"It’s about people’s stories," one interviewee told me. "They’re associated with places."
Today, it's on the front page of the e-edition of the Des Moines Register.
Over the past month, I learned about Ed's life story and how it led him to where he is today: Thailand.
He believes he is one of the first, if not the first, to marry under Thailand's new gay marriage law.
"The rest is history," he said. "I want to go make some more history."
He believes he is one of the first, if not the first, to marry under Thailand's new gay marriage law.
"The rest is history," he said. "I want to go make some more history."
Former Iowan may be one of the first Americans to wed under Thailand's new gay marriage law
Edward Hill, originally from small-town Iowa, believes he is among the first Americans to wed under Thailand's recently passed same-sex marriage law.
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March 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Over the past month, I learned about Ed's life story and how it led him to where he is today: Thailand.
He believes he is one of the first, if not the first, to marry under Thailand's new gay marriage law.
"The rest is history," he said. "I want to go make some more history."
He believes he is one of the first, if not the first, to marry under Thailand's new gay marriage law.
"The rest is history," he said. "I want to go make some more history."
"I knew that I wanted to work outdoors for a really long time," Brian Gibbs told the Register in a phone interview Sunday. "That was instilled by my father taking me to state parks and national parks, and my mom taking me outdoors a lot as a kid."
By me, for The Des Moines Register.
By me, for The Des Moines Register.
'I'm not sure what's next': National Park ranger in Iowa among thousands fired Friday
In a now viral post, recently-fired National Parks Service ranger Brian Gibbs from Iowa, detailed his firing and what it means for his family.
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February 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
"I knew that I wanted to work outdoors for a really long time," Brian Gibbs told the Register in a phone interview Sunday. "That was instilled by my father taking me to state parks and national parks, and my mom taking me outdoors a lot as a kid."
By me, for The Des Moines Register.
By me, for The Des Moines Register.
Hundreds gathered on the Iowa Capitol's steps Saturday in opposition to mass deportations vowed by Trump.
"I am here for my family. I am here for my husband, my parents, my friends, my community, my people.”
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"I am here for my family. I am here for my husband, my parents, my friends, my community, my people.”
By me for the Des Moines Register
Hundreds gather on Iowa Capitol's steps for rally in opposition to mass deportations
Hundreds gathered on the steps of the Iowa State Capitol on Saturday in opposition to President Donald Trump's plan for mass deportations.
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January 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Hundreds gathered on the Iowa Capitol's steps Saturday in opposition to mass deportations vowed by Trump.
"I am here for my family. I am here for my husband, my parents, my friends, my community, my people.”
By me for the Des Moines Register
"I am here for my family. I am here for my husband, my parents, my friends, my community, my people.”
By me for the Des Moines Register
Elizabeth Marburger talked to me about the hurt, the heartache and the pain of losing her husband, Dan Marburger, after he lost his life saving students’ lives. I am grateful and thankful Elizabeth let me help tell her story a year after the unthinkable happened.
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'I live it every day,' wife of slain Principal Dan Marburger says of Perry school shooting
For Elizabeth Marburger, Jan. 4, 2024, is not just the anniversary of the Perry High School shooting — it's the last day her husband was home.
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January 14, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Elizabeth Marburger talked to me about the hurt, the heartache and the pain of losing her husband, Dan Marburger, after he lost his life saving students’ lives. I am grateful and thankful Elizabeth let me help tell her story a year after the unthinkable happened.
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On the anniversary of the Perry school shooting, I went to Perry to attend a service of hope and healing, where attendees found comfort in gathering together.
“This community is no stranger to heartache.”
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“This community is no stranger to heartache.”
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'We heal together': Perry community gathers on first anniversary of Iowa school shooting
The Perry community gathered on the first anniversary of the school shooting to find hope and healing together.
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January 7, 2025 at 11:16 PM
On the anniversary of the Perry school shooting, I went to Perry to attend a service of hope and healing, where attendees found comfort in gathering together.
“This community is no stranger to heartache.”
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“This community is no stranger to heartache.”
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Twenty-two homicides were recorded in the Des Moines metro in 2024.
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The Des Moines metro saw 22 homicides in 2024
The large majority — 17 — were committed in Des Moines, which is higher than in 2023.
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January 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Twenty-two homicides were recorded in the Des Moines metro in 2024.
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The first anniversary of the Perry shooting is on Saturday, and they seek a return to normalcy.
"I think we are moving forward, we support each other. We have to, you know, what else can we do?"
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"I think we are moving forward, we support each other. We have to, you know, what else can we do?"
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'It's been a struggle': A year after the Perry school shooting, community seeks normalcy
On Jan. 4, 2024, Perry experienced a tragic school shooting. Now, a year later, they're embracing the new normal and coming together.
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January 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The first anniversary of the Perry shooting is on Saturday, and they seek a return to normalcy.
"I think we are moving forward, we support each other. We have to, you know, what else can we do?"
By me for the Des Moines Register.
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"I think we are moving forward, we support each other. We have to, you know, what else can we do?"
By me for the Des Moines Register.
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The Mormon Church released a rendering for what will be Iowa’s first Mormon temple.
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Get an early look at Iowa's first planned Mormon temple
A white temple with a soaring steeple is planned for metro Des Moines. Where do the Mormons plan to build it?
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December 23, 2024 at 11:15 PM
The Mormon Church released a rendering for what will be Iowa’s first Mormon temple.
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It wasn’t the icy weather that canceled the Satanic Temple of Iowa’s holiday celebration at the Iowa State Capitol— the request was denied for “includ(ing) elements harmful to minors” by the Iowa DAS.
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Satanic holiday celebration at the State Capitol allegedly 'forcibly canceled' by state
The Satanic Temple of Iowa was supposed to have a holiday event at the Iowa State Capitol on Saturday, but the event request was denied by Iowa DAS.
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December 14, 2024 at 8:02 PM
It wasn’t the icy weather that canceled the Satanic Temple of Iowa’s holiday celebration at the Iowa State Capitol— the request was denied for “includ(ing) elements harmful to minors” by the Iowa DAS.
By me for the Des Moines Register.
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By me for the Des Moines Register.
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Jenee Ihde was a lifelong teacher, teaching in the Bondurant-Farrar Community School District as a kindergartener teacher for 35 years and, upon retirement, came back to the school to sub. By me for the Des Moines Register
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'A dedicated school teacher': Jenee Ihde worked in Bondurant for 51 years before her death
Jenee Ihde, who worked for Bondurant-Farrar schools for 51 years, died Nov. 15. She is remembered by generations of students.
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December 6, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Jenee Ihde was a lifelong teacher, teaching in the Bondurant-Farrar Community School District as a kindergartener teacher for 35 years and, upon retirement, came back to the school to sub. By me for the Des Moines Register
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