Benign Inspiration

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

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

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

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!

Reporting from the Midwest/midlife/meno beat.

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.

Where Fact and Fiction Merge Into One. Smart Thinking, Creativity, and Celebrating Being Bold, Ferocious, and Brave. An Independent Press in a Red State.

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

On the hunt to find out: What the hell happened to Iowa?

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.

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.

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

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.

Consistently ahead of the curve political commentary and analysis

Reflections on change and transformation.

Where writing and life meet—stories, reflections, and prompts to help you live more deeply and write more truly.

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

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.

...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.

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

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.

How we write is how we live. And how we live is how we write. A dose of creative writing for the soul.

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.