Courtney Crowder is an Iowa Columnist and Senior Writer at the Des Moines Register. She focuses on culture and society, telling human stories with an investigative eye and a narrative touch, particularly in the context of Iowa and Des Moines. Courtney's work has been featured in various publications, including The Hawk Eye, Ames Tribune, and Yahoo News.
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Courtney Crowder's coverage predominantly revolves around event coverage, with a specific focus on local stories in Iowa and Des Moines. Her articles often center on human interest stories, community events, and local figures.
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By: Courtney Crowder
Des Moines Register This story was updated to add a video.
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Before the internet made everyone with Wi-Fi an antiques dealer, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz searched for treasures in the only way they knew how ― by knocking on farm doors.
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Des Moines Register When “American Pickers” returns Wednesday for its 26th season, the show will honor founding cast member, Frank Fritz, who died last week.
Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz were childhood pals who became reality TV stars. They fell out, but in the end shared a last journey at each other's side.
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Fans of Frank Fritz of "American Pickers" will get a chance to bid their beloved picker a public goodbye. Here are initial details:
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For almost a decade, Iowans have come to The Des Moines Storytellers Project stage to be understood — and to understand themselves, too.
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Des Moines Register With Election night just underway, Rita Hart was feeling “nauseously optimistic.”
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Des Moines Register Framed flush with the wall, flanked by plants and a bench, the bright ceramic mosaic was the welcoming centerpiece of
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When friends announced new additions. When despite true joy for their growing households, my own disappointment and heartache throbbed like an open wound. A guttural longing rising. Why not me?
By: Courtney Crowder
Des Moines Register Job: Iowa Columnist and senior writer Years at the Register : Almost a decade.
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