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Recommended by Tej Dhawan

I write about people living close to the land who believe in community and the public good. Teacher, writer, wife, mom and gramma. Proud Iowa First Lady, candidate and USAID Advisor. A world traveler but an Iowan by birth and choice.

Art Cullen’s Notebook

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

Deep Midwest: Politics and Culture

By Robert Leonard

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

As an immigrant who studied in Marion County, I have an affinity to the stories Bob tells of the region and its people. I want to believe, and Bob's writing supports my hypothesis, that the good people of Marion County and the Midwest still exist albeit in fewer numbers and with suppressed voices. I follow him for he finds and gives voice to those neighbors and everyday Iowans. I invite you to do the same

- Tej Dhawan

Dispatches from the Heartland

By Suzanna de Baca

Reflections on change and transformation.

24-hour Dorman - Todd Dorman

Julie Gammack and Guests

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.

Startup Iowa's Hot List

By Diana Wright

Meet the startups raising capital in Iowa + beyond

Ag Startup Engine

The premier seed program for agricultural innovators. Posts will include thoughts and insights from the Ag Startup Engine team on new ag technology, venture capital industry, fund operations, and how we think about investing in ag-tech startups.

Iowa Startup Collective

By Diana Wright

A bimonthly roundup of entrepreneurship from the lens of Iowa writers and creatives, each writing under their own pen on Substack.

The Seven Times produced by Nik Heftman

We produce inspiring stories about Black entrepreneurs. We also write pieces on art, travel, and our experiences as a mission-driven film production company. Paid subscribers receive courses on storytelling, entrepreneurship and creativity.

Iowa Writers Collaborative Roundup

By Julie Gammack

Linking readers and professional writers who care about Iowa.