Abigail Kurten is a dayside reporter at KCRG-TV9. With a background in journalism and mass communications, she covers a variety of topics including animals, culture, regional interests, and agriculture, highlighting themes of consumer health and farm management. Abigail's work has been featured in numerous outlets such as KYOU, KTTC NBC 10, and WISN-TV, among others.
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Des Moines, United States (Local)
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Abigail's local coverage in Iowa spans a range of topics, including health and wellbeing, government and politics, and education. She often cites data, reports on government announcements, provides expert commentary, and covers seasonal themes.
For effective outreach to Abigail, consider providing insights from local experts or officials related to ongoing governmental initiatives impacting the community. People with firsthand experience or those who can provide relevant data supporting current issues may also resonate well with her reporting style.
Given that Abigail focuses on local news within Iowa and Waterloo specifically while covering various topics like school safety measures after incidents in schools to traffic safety concerns voiced by law enforcement - pitches should align closely with these specific geographical areas as well as the aforementioned thematic topics she regularly covers.
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BOONE COUNTY, Iowa (KCCI) - An Iowa woman with diabetes said it's a miracle she's alive after a dangerous fall.
By: Abigail Kurten
Des Moines city leaders may use feedback from a new survey to guide decisions on how to address a $12 million budget gap.
By: Abigail Kurten
DES MOINES, Iowa — Before Jalapeño Pete's opens its doors to serve thousands of fairgoers with margaritas, beer and seltzers, the second floor hosts a unique gathering focused on sobriety.
DES MOINES, Iowa — Rain has turned the grass parking lots at the Iowa State Fair into muddy challenges, with some areas becoming unusable and cars getting stuck.
By: Abigail Kurten
A hydroponic farm in the basement of WesleyLife's Meals on Wheels building is growing fresh produce for veterans, older Iowans, and state fair attendees.
By: Abigail Kurten
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair is no stranger to politics.
By: Abigail Kurten
The Urbandale Community Theatre is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special cabaret event to raise funds and ensure its future amid a difficult time for the arts.
By: Abigail Kurten
Ground beef prices have risen 24% since January 2025, prompting President Donald Trump to announce a temporary tariff reduction on imported ground beef to ease costs for American families.
By: Abigail Kurten
Dustin Sharp, owner of Sharp Barbering in Grinnell, held his fifth annual back-to-school event, offering free haircuts, school supplies, toiletries, and shoes to more than 160 children.
Crews are cleaning up the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines after hosting more than 1.2 million attendees, with preparations already beginning for a busy September of events.
