Iowa politics with Laura Belin

Focus on what matters. Git 'er done.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Experience the radical act of growing real food in America's Cornbelt

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

Essays and explorations on the creative life in the Midwest.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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