Iowa politics with Laura Belin

A catalog of stories and songs following the musical endeavors of Midwestern singer-songwriter, Chip Albright.

The only government worthy of support is the government that works for everyone. Focus on what matters. Git 'er done.

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

Essays in defiance of certainty.

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.

Where writing and life meet—stories, reflections, and prompts to help you live more deeply and write more truly.

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

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

Detailed political and/or my musings

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

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

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

Uncensored columns from an exiled newspaper man.

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

Journalism and News | Who, What, Why, Where, When and How

Covering politics and elections in Georgia and across the country

Lyle Muller Doesn't Have a Fancy Column Title is from eastern Iowa and deals with how policies and trends affect everyday life.

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

Consistently ahead of the curve political commentary and analysis

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.

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

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

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

Dave Levinthal is a Washington, D.C.-based investigative journalist.

Digging into Congress and Washington

My personal Substack

Original news reporting, analysis and features by award-winning journalist Phoebe Wall Howard. Topics range from auto industry and politics to sailing and spotlight profiles with a Detroit perspective.

My interests are diverse: history, politics, current events, music, life experiences. I write about things that interest me, things I know about... often reflecting my (primarily) rural perspective.

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

Reflections on change and transformation.

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.

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

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

Understanding U.S. political parties, who they nominate, how, and why, by Seth Masket

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

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!

Independent, data-driven analysis of politics, public opinion, and elections. A place for thinking smarter with data.

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

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

Consistently ahead of the curve political analysis, commentary and strategy.

Linking readers and professional writers who care about Iowa.

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

Exploring history you never learned in school — but should have

...Iowa, small towns, and saddle shoes

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.

Stories and Sounds from a Life In Jazz and Journalism

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

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