Substacks recommended by Iowa Boy Chuck Offenburger

Recommended by Iowa Boy Chuck Offenburger

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

The Paragraph Stacker

By Daniel P. Finney

Uncensored columns from an exiled newspaper man

I’ve been reading Daniel P. Finney for about 35 years, since I discovered him writing for the Drake U Times-Delphic student newspaper. He’ll run you wrong sometimes, rub you raw others, but he’s consistently been one of Iowa’s best storytellers. I’m proud to have him with us in the Iowa Writers Collaborative.

- Iowa Boy Chuck Offenburger

From Red Earth Drive

By Ray Young Bear

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

Arnold Garson: Second Thoughts

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

J. Dudley's World

By J. Dudley Gilbert

J. Dudley Gilbert is a Golden Doodle, born July 26, 2023.

Letters From Iowans

By Julie Gammack

This column consists of Letters to the Editor of the Iowa Writers' Collaborative.

Dave Price's Perspective

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

Having “Dave Price’s Perspective” regularly available to readers, listeners and viewers of the Iowa Writers Collaborative is a huge boost for us all. He’s one of the most respected political news analysts in Iowa history. Bet we’re all going to be quoting Dave’s observations on a regular basis.

- Iowa Boy Chuck Offenburger

My personal Substack

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

Listening to the Land

By Larry Stone

Join me on my travels in Iowa outdoors.

Wini’s Food Stories

By Wini Moranville

With 25-plus years of restaurant reviewing and food writing, I'm taking a close, weekly look at Des Moines food and dining.

What the hell happened to Iowa?

By Julie

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

The Midwest Creative

By Macey Shofroth

Essays and explorations on the creative life and those of us living it in the Midwest.

Hola Iowa

Connect with the Latino communities in Iowa.

View from the Cedar Valley

By Pat Kinney

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

My Life, in Color

By John Naughton

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

Talking Good

By Teresa Zilk

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

Fern and Joe

By Fern Kupfer and Joe Geha

opinions on topics

Kyle Munson's Main Street

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

Barry Piatt on Politics: - Behind the Curtains

Consistently ahead of the curve political commentary and analysis

Benign Inspiration

By Jody Gifford

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

Dispatches from the Heartland

By Suzanna de Baca

Reflections on change and transformation.

A Whole New World

By Debra Engle

We can make the world new every day.

"Old Judge" Artis’s Newsletter

By Artis Reis

Old Judge Notebook

Dave Busiek on Media

Viewpoint on current issues in media

Along the Mississippi

By Ed Tibbetts

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

Black Iowa News

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.

Mary Swander’s Buggy Land

By swandermary@gmail.com

The Amish, sustainability, and the wider rural environment.

Art Cullen’s Notebook

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

The Iowa Mercury

By Douglas Burns

Iowa's Politics, People, Economy and Culture

Iowa politics with Laura Belin

What an Iowa political reporter is reading and writing

Iowa Writers Collaborative

By Julie Gammack

Linking readers and writers who care about Iowa.

Deep Midwest: Politics and Culture

By Robert Leonard

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

Brecht's Beat

By Tory Brecht

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

In the Dirt

By Beth Hoffman

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.

Inside Baseball — YirsandyBlogs

By Yirsandy Rodríguez

Find stories and analysis columns about Cuban baseball, MLB, and professional and independent leagues.

Garrison Keillor and Friends

This newsletter will include observational humor, gratitude, small doses of advice, memories of heroic persons I knew up close, reminiscence about ordinary life back before Twitter and thoughts about American life and other pleasures.

Julie Gammack's Iowa Potluck

By Julie Gammack's Potluck

Julie unearths stories you'll want to read, and or listen to via podcast. She's in the know, so you'll be in the know. She was into 'reader engagement' before 'reader engagement' was a thing. Join the community!

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.