My Life, in Color

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

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

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

Linking readers and professional writers who care about Iowa.

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

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

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

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

...Iowa, small towns, and saddle shoes

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

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

News, opinions and ideas from the Quad-Cities, where the river runs east to west

Connect with the Latino communities in Iowa.