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

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

Taking you behind the scenes and inside the locker room with the Indiana Pacers and Fever. The latest news, interviews, features, game reports and draft analysis.

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

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

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

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

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.

Spotlighting restorative justice and the human side of the courts. Not true crime, not legal advice. A non-lawyer's observations and aspirations on pursuing effective and equitable justice for all.

...Iowa, small towns, and saddle shoes

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

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.

Linking readers and professional writers who care about Iowa.

A newspaper column providing a weekly dose of humor.

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

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

Navigate nutrition science, public health, and misinformation—with tools to think critically and make informed decisions.

How to thrive and survive in the creator economy with AI.

The Iowa Podcasters' Collaborative is a group of podcasters in Iowa creating content related to news, culture, and more. It's a product of the success of the Iowa Writers' Collaborative.

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