Kaiden Yu: Global Kid, Local Lens | Des Moines News

Meet Kaiden Yu, a 23-year-old photojournalism intern at the Des Moines Register with a globe-trotting background thanks to his military parents. Just three years into his career, he’s already capturing everything from local zoo events to critical environmental issues. A jazz piano player by night and rock climber by adrenaline, Kaiden’s passion for journalism stems from his belief in its power to connect people and reflect life’s diversity. Set to graduate from George Washington University in 2027, he’s already tackling big stories — like volunteer water testing for nitrates in Iowa — proving he’s not just chasing the pretty shot, but the meaningful one. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/09e5f406dc7ce713