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Exploring history you never learned in school — but should have

Thoughts on government transparency, politics and civic affairs written weekly -- and sometimes, weakly -- by a longtime advocate for government transparency.

Thoughts on running and chronic illness

Stories and Sounds from a Life In Jazz and Journalism

Narratives from a Meskwaki on modern day America in the Midwest.

A unique perspective on public affairs built on commentary, historical perspective, and subject matter that is deeply researched.

A Substack about community for people who want to be better neighbors. Life in my small, rural, Iowa town is idyllic--and also really hard. I imagine the same can be said about wherever you live. Come join the conversation!

An award-winning Iowa journalist's observations on politics, current events, family and some random things, too.

Writing about confluence of agriculture and environment from the heart of the big ag beast here in Iowa

Political change is needed in Iowa and across the land. Republicans are dismantling democracy brick by brick, and we provide analysis and commentary.

Stories from along the thoroughfare and down the side streets, too

Consistently ahead of the curve political commentary and analysis

How to be a more informed news consumer and understand why journalists do what they do

News, opinions and ideas from the Quad-Cities, where the river runs east to west

Black Iowa News is an independent news platform designed to highlight Black perspectives, showcase the Black community and amplify the voices of Black Iowans — online and in print.

...Iowa, small towns, and saddle shoes

A view from rural America: immigration, agriculture, environment, politics

Fourth-generation Iowa journalist dives deep with unpredictable, well-reported writing on rural America's people, politics and culture.

Where you get in-depth coverage and exclusive reporting about Iowa politics

Dave Price is joined by professional political analysts discussing Iowa politics through refreshing, in-depth conversations with Iowa Writers' Collaborative members.

Linking readers and professional writers who care about Iowa.

The politics and culture of Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond.

On Iowa sports, life on the Upper Mississippi and other subjects.

The Okoboji Writers' Retreat is a tradition started in 2021. Writers of all skill levels come to experience Lake Okoboji for a 2.5 day retreat. Topics range from getting started, memoir, nonfiction, fiction, playwriting, opinion, and now songwriting.

Learn more about the economics of farming, the dirt on the politics of agriculture and tales from our ranch, Whippoorwill Creek Farm.

If Iowa had a group chat, this would be it. Hosted by Julie Gammack, this Substack blends independent journalism, lively opinion, and unexpected voices from across the state. Think potluck, but with more insight and fewer Crock-Pots.

Written from a journalist in a red state, this newsletter is personal, political, sometimes funny and always raises hell.