Virginia Barreda

des moines, iowa, united states

Publications:

Is this you?

Claim your profile to connect with sources, showcase your work, and earn extra income just by writing great stories.

About

City government and Polk County reporter for the Des Moines Register in Des Moines, Iowa, with a demonstrated history of working in the newspaper industry. Skilled in storytelling, communication and editing. Strong media and communication professional with a Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Journalism from Loyola University Chicago.

Featured Articles

Rob Barron, first Latino on Des Moines City Council, sworn into office

Rob Barron, first Latino on Des Moines City Council, sworn into office Virginia Barreda Rob Barron was sworn into city office ahead of the first meeting of the year, making him the first Latino representative to serve on the Des Moines City Council. Dozen... See more

desmoinesregister.com•Virginia Barreda•Jan 13, 2026

Des Moines City Council, mayor will consider pay raises every two years

Des Moines City Council, mayor will consider pay raises every two years Virginia Barreda Des Moines City Council members will more frequently vote on pay raises, a move city officials hope will attract and keep more qualified elected leaders. City Council... See more

desmoinesregister.com•Virginia Barreda•Dec 29, 2025

Des Moines City Council to weigh how to use its franchise fee for DART

Des Moines City Council to weigh how to use its franchise fee for DART Virginia Barreda Des Moines is exploring a plan to implement a portion of its approved fee increase on gas and electric bills aimed at helping the central Iowa bus system to lower the ... See more

desmoinesregister.com•Virginia Barreda•Dec 22, 2025

Des Moines names Jonathan Lund fire chief to replace John TeKippe

Des Moines names local fire marshal as its next fire chief Virginia Barreda Jonathan Lund, a 17-year veteran of the Des Moines Fire Department, will become the agency's next fire chief. Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders and Mayor Connie Boesen announc... See more

desmoinesregister.com•Virginia Barreda•Dec 18, 2025

Measles case reported in unvaccinated Polk County infant

Measles case reported in Polk County infant Virginia Barreda One measles case has been confirmed in Polk County, according to a news release from the Polk County Health Department on Thursday, Dec. 18. The case was confirmed in an unvaccinated infant who ... See more

desmoinesregister.com•Virginia Barreda•Dec 18, 2025

Bylined Articles

HARO Queries

Portfolio

Is this you?

Claim your profile to connect with sources, showcase your work, and earn extra income just by writing great stories.

Claim your profile

Social Media

Pitching Guidelines

Keep it short (under 200 words)
Include credentials and links
Use subject lines with query title

Pitching Guidelines

Quick Stats

Followers

348

Articles54

Last Article16 hours ago

Stats

Education

Bachelors, Journalism at Loyola University ChicagoGraduated: 2018

Education

Virginia Barreda

Is this you?

About

Featured Articles

Rob Barron, first Latino on Des Moines City Council, sworn into office

Des Moines City Council, mayor will consider pay raises every two years

Des Moines City Council to weigh how to use its franchise fee for DART

Des Moines names Jonathan Lund fire chief to replace John TeKippe

Measles case reported in unvaccinated Polk County infant

Is this you?

Social Media

Education

Connect with journalists.

Connect with journalists.

Featured Articles

Rob Barron, first Latino on Des Moines City Council, sworn into office

Des Moines City Council, mayor will consider pay raises every two years

Des Moines City Council to weigh how to use its franchise fee for DART

Des Moines names Jonathan Lund fire chief to replace John TeKippe

Measles case reported in unvaccinated Polk County infant

Social Media

Education