Iowa politics with Laura Belin

My personal Substack

The nexus between extreme weather events and climate change - we will be connecting the dots between the two and why it matters to you.

What's happening in Siouxland? The perspective of a tech-savvy, Sioux City, Iowa-based news anchor prioritizing self care, mental health and a social life.

Culture, cars and sailing from a Detroit Free Press contributing columnist who writes about stuff people may not realize is fascinating.

Exploring history you never learned in school — but wish you had

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

Hey there! We are Jason and Emma Walsmith - we call ourselves racontourists - and yes we made that word up, a beautiful mish mash of two words we are very fond of. We will write about music, travel, people, places and things.

Uncensored columns from an exiled newspaper man

Stories and Sounds from a Life In Jazz and Journalism

You want to get an entry-level job in journalism but you don't know where to start. We're here to help.

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!

A weekly newsletter about how right-wing extremism has exploited the weaknesses in American journalism, and what we can do about it.

Stories (and questions) about Midwestern lives, including my own.

My personal Substack

This column consists of Letters to the Editor of the Iowa Writers' Collaborative.

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

Exploring Iowa, the "Land Between Two Rivers," through history, road trips, and more. Posts appear about every 10 days.

Almost daily, Violet the Dog and I take a walk at the Cedar Bluffs Natural Area above Cedar Creek in Mahaska County, Iowa, and these are my observations, photos, and Merlin bird logs.

Join me on my travels in Iowa outdoors.

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

Women's sports stories from Iowa - a place where new generations of female athletes carry on a century of success.

The 2024 Republican invisible primary and beyond, from the perspective of a political scientist

Essays and explorations on the creative life in the Midwest.

A new spot for my reporting and commentary on the right-wing politics, conspiracy theories, and unfettered corporate influences that are changing Iowa for the worse. Prairie Fell is a play on the name of the state flower, the wild prairie rose.

Born in Saigon, Vietnam. Nearly lifelong Iowan writing about people, places, and things.

Connect with the Latino communities in Iowa.

Column of news and observations from the Waterloo-Cedar Falls and greater Cedar Valley area.

I write about the importance of simply showing up.

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

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

opinions on topics

Diverse people voice their opinions for the Iowa Writers Collaborative

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

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

It's about personal contact with nature, especially birds, native plants, and other wildlife in rural Iowa and farther afield. Whenever I can, I try to give nature a helping hand.

Consistently ahead of the curve political commentary and analysis

Consider this a warning: I write about whatever inspires me. It's random, I know.

A smorgasbord of eclectic essays written from a Mississippi River bluff in SE Iowa.

Reflections on change and transformation.

A place to make meaning through writing, meditation and miracles. Discover how the thoughts you think, the stories you tell, and the way you look at life determine the world you live in.

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 tale of two homesteads, one among the Amish, the other in Connemara, Ireland. A serialization of a new book of non-fiction.

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.

Professional political analysts discuss Iowa politics with refreshing, in-depth conversations with Iowa Writers' Collaborative members.

Linking readers and professional writers who care about Iowa.