Arnold Garson: Second Thoughts

Narratives from a Meskwaki on modern day America in the Midwest.

Stories from the front lines of Iowa's mental healthcare crisis and beyond

Weekly writing tips, tricks, and advice from bestselling author, Nicole Baart. With over 15 years of industry experience and 11 traditionally published books, Nicole has much to share about craft, productivity, the writing industry, and inspiration.

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!

Stories (and questions) about Midwestern lives, including my own.

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

My personal Substack

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.

My personal Substack

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

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

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

Essays and explorations on the creative life in the Midwest.

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

Connect with the Latino communities in Iowa.

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

I write about the importance of simply showing up.

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.

opinions on topics

Diverse people voice their opinions for the Iowa Writers Collaborative

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

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

Highlighting Black triumph from the West Coast to the Midwest - and beyond. Posting multimedia stories about small Black-owned businesses.

Consider this a warning: I write about whatever inspires me. It's random, I know.

Reflections on change and transformation.

A place to make meaning through writing, meditation and miracles. Discover how the thoughts you think, the stories you tell, and the way you look at life determine the world you live in.

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

...Iowa, small towns, and saddle shoes

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

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.

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

Linking readers and professional writers who care about Iowa.

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

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

A newspaper column providing a weekly dose of humor.

I dive into the the economics of growing food, give you the dirt on the politics of agriculture and occasionally share a funny tale from our ranch, Whippoorwill Creek Farm.

Consistently ahead of the curve political analysis, commentary and strategy.

Julie is a veteran print and radio commentator who believes YOU bring a lot to the table—like a potluck. Independent, local features and commentary will be served from a variety of perspectives. You will be armed with lots of stuff to talk about.