Along the Mississippi

Musings and observations on sports, gardening, travel — and anything else I care to write about.

How to be a more informed news consumer and understand why journalists do what they do

Reflections on change and transformation.

Consistently ahead of the curve political commentary and analysis

This opinion column examines news, events and experiences through a humanitarian and social justice lens, names the culprits and applauds the defenders of truth, democracy and human rights.

Where you'll discover great food finds and the best restaurant experiences in Des Moines.

...Iowa, small towns, and saddle shoes

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

Linking readers and professional writers who care about Iowa.

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.

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.

My personal Substack

Where you get in-depth coverage and exclusive reporting about Iowa politics

Stories about gaps in mental healthcare, social justice, crime, and more

My personal Substack

Join me on my travels in Iowa outdoors.

Exclusive reporting on naval special warfare and the U.S. intelligence community.

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.

On Iowa sports, life on the Upper Mississippi and other subjects.

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

These are short discussions of various aspects of American politics in particular and the nature of politics and political affairs generally.

Chicago, Illinois and national politics with a dash of humor, music and sports

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

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

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

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

Essays in defiance of certainty.

Connect with the Latino communities in Iowa.

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

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

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.

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

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

A newspaper column providing a weekly dose of humor.

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

A newsletter on writing and the writing life.

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

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

Uncensored columns from an exiled newspaper man.

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.

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

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.

“Power concedes nothing without a demand,” Frederick Douglass said in 1857. “It never did and it never will.”

Written from a journalist in a red state, this newsletter is personal, political, sometimes funny and always raises hell.

Diverse people voice their opinions for the Iowa Writers Collaborative

science, society, stories

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

Romen is an LA-based comedy writer who has been accused of "relying on writing the "f" word ala a junior high schooler who struggles with words"