The Midwest Creative

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

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

My personal Substack

America is a nation of small towns. Still, small town life is often caricatured, mocked, and misunderstood. What is it really like to live where everybody knows your name? And why do I believe small towns are the heartbeat of a better tomorrow?

Featuring places and people (including myself) I want to know more about, and that make the Quad Cities, Eastern Iowa, and/or the Midwest their home. Proud member of the Iowa Writers' Collaborative.

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 the Hawkeye (Cyclone!) State through history, road trips, and more. Posts appear about every 10 days.

Join me on my travels in Iowa outdoors.

My personal Substack

News, insights, and reviews on the Des Moines food and dining scene

Born in Saigon, Vietnam. Lifelong Iowan writing about people, food, & culture.

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.

Consistently ahead of the curve political commentary and analysis

Consider this a warning: I pretty much write about whatever inspires me that day.

Reflections on change and transformation.

We can make the world new every day.

Viewpoint on current issues in media

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

The Amish, sustainability, and the wider rural environment.

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

Iowa's Politics, People, Economy and Culture

What an Iowa political reporter is reading and writing

Linking readers and writers who care about Iowa.

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

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.

The Iowa Potluck features commentary, stories and interviews with notable leaders. Feel free to join our growing tribe, where you'll find a smart, engaged community of readers.

Writing that boldly disregards normal restraints.

essays about literature, culture, and so many feelings.

CRAFT TALK is a weekly newsletter about writing, creativity and productivity from author Jami Attenberg. This is also the home of #1000wordsofsummer, where, once a year, we write 1000 words a day together for two weeks straight. (In 2023 it begins 6/17!)

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

Think more about the culture that surrounds you

Parker Molloy's award-winning newsletter of cultural commentary and media criticism for a time of hyper-connected living.