Media & Press Archive


Alan Koslow delivering a public health lecture, contemporaneous newspaper coverage from Des Moines, 2005
Alan Koslow — newspaper-documented public health and community education work.

Over several decades, Alan Koslow has been covered by local, regional, and national media for work in medicine, public policy, education, humanitarian response, and community service.

This page serves as a curated index of representative media coverage. A comprehensive internal archive is maintained for reference and documentation.

Representative Media Coverage

DatePublicationHeadline / TopicDescriptionCategoryLink
July 28, 2004NBC NewsUnified by fear of BushNBC News story referencing Alan Koslow in coverage related to the 2004 Democratic National Convention.Political Analysis / Media CommentaryRead the story
2024The Independent (UK)Former Democrat reveals he registered Republican to vote against Trump in IowaInterview and analysis featuring Alan Koslow discussing the Iowa caucus and U.S. presidential politics.Political Analysis / Media CommentaryWatch the Story
November 16,2013The Des Moines RegisterIowans’ surgical skills headed to PhilippinesDes Moines Register article covering Alan Koslow’s surgical work and humanitarian efforts in the PhilippinesHumanitarian Medicine / Global HealthRead the Story
February 3, 1972Buffalo Evening NewsPolice Ride-Along (Pilot 100)Coverage documenting participation in a police ride-along program focused on community engagement, public safety education, and firsthand exposure to law-enforcement operations.Community ServiceArchived print coverage (internal reference)
August 26, 1998Des Moines RegisterSchool Board Debate / Candidate CoverageReporting on a 1998 school board debate highlighting positions on education policy, governance, and local school system priorities.EducationArchived print coverage (internal reference)
October 27, 1998Des Moines RegisterEarly Childhood Care Task ForceCoverage of work on an early childhood task force addressing child development, education readiness, and public policy recommendations for early learning.Public Policy & LegislationArchived print coverage (internal reference)
November 17, 2003Des Moines RegisterPresidential Forum Organized by Koslow; Photo with John KerryReporting on the organization and moderation of a public presidential candidate forum focused on civic engagement and voter education.Public Policy & LegislationArchived print coverage (internal reference)
October 12, 2008Des Moines RegisterUnfit Kids Will Go Into Unfit LegislatorsOpinion and commentary examining the long-term societal and policy consequences of inadequate youth fitness and public health investment.Public Policy & LegislationArchived print coverage (internal reference)
2020Storied GiftsA Man of IntrigueAn Interview with Alan Koslow: Medicine, Policy, and Public EngagementCommunity / ProfileRead the Story
August 6, 1997Des Moines RegisterCare DelayedInvestigative reporting on delays in patient care and systemic healthcare access problems, with Koslow cited for policy and clinical implications.Health PolicyArchived print coverage (internal reference)
January 16, 2001Des Moines RegisterMiddle East Pains DoctorArticle quoting Koslow as a Middle East expert analyzing political instability and regional conflict dynamics, not faith-based commentary.International / PoliticsArchived print coverage (internal reference)
January, 2002Des Moines RegisterWar Is About PoliticsCoverage of Middle East conflict framed as geopolitical rather than religious, with Koslow quoted as a subject-matter expert.International / PoliticsArchived print coverage (internal reference)
May 3, 2007Des Moines RegisterCandidate Interviews — District 60 ElectionInterview-based election coverage featuring candidates for Iowa House District 60, organized and contextualized by Koslow.Civic / PoliticsArchived print coverage (internal reference)
September 14, 2009Des Moines RegisterDragon Con Heinlein Blood DriveFeature on the Dragon Con Heinlein “Pay It Forward” blood drive, highlighting Koslow’s leadership and large-scale public health impact.Public HealthArchived print coverage (internal reference)

Additional archived coverage, including full-page newspaper articles and contemporaneous reporting, is available upon request.