Iowa politics with Laura Belin

Digging into Congress and Washington

Consider this a warning: I pretty much write about whatever inspires me that day.

...Iowa, small towns, and saddle shoes

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

Current events, rural living/consumer issues, women's challenges, Iowa life

In this space, I’ll write about the people, places, and learnings that have helped to shape me and my journey here in Iowa.

Adventures in travel, food and fun. And Iowa sports, of course.

Consistently ahead of the curve political commentary and analysis

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

Life and being Black in Iowa.

It's about getting personal with nature. I share photos and stories about birds, native plants, and other wildlife on my rural Iowa home ground and farther afield. Whenever I can, I like to give nature a helping hand.

I write about the importance of simply showing up.

Born in Saigon, Vietnam. Lifelong Iowan writing about people, food, & culture.

The Amish, sustainability, and the wider rural environment.

Join me on my travels in Iowa outdoors.

Covering politics and elections in Georgia and across the country

Linking readers and writers who care about Iowa.

We can make the world new every day.

Diverse people voice their opinions for the Iowa Writers Collaborative

Iowa's Politics, People, Economy and Culture

I dive into the the economics of growing food, give you the dirt on the politics of agriculture and occasionally share a funny tale from our ranch, Whippoorwill Creek Farm.

Reflections on change and transformation.

My personal Substack

The Iowa Potluck features commentary, stories and interviews with notable leaders. Feel free to join our growing tribe, where you'll find a smart, engaged community of readers.

Viewpoint on current issues in media

opinions on topics

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