The Survival of the News

Kathie Obradovich, editor-in-chief for Iowa Capital Dispatch, launched the not-for-profit news operation in January 2020. She leads an experienced staff covering state news and politics and writes a weekly column. More than a dozen Iowa newspapers and news sites are now regularly publishing Iowa Capital Dispatch content. Kathie has more than 30 years of reporting experience in Iowa. She worked for 16 years at the Des Moines Register, most recently as opinion editor and political columnist. She 

has been a regular reporter on Iowa Public Television's "Iowa Press" and a frequent guest on other state, national and international news programs. She's also a lecturer for Iowa State University's Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication. She’s an Iowa State graduate who grew up in Ames.