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Taking stock of what works (and what's missing) in local news
A new book surveys timely solutions for community journalism in the Big Tech '20s, offering measured optimism without the false hope of easy answers.
Apr 15
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March 2024
Laughter, groans, and 'amen': Liz Cheney leads a cathartic bipartisan revival in Des Moines.
The former congresswoman brought her book tour to an arena crowd that felt hungry for reassurance in a tense presidential election year.
Mar 29
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Laughter, groans, and 'amen': Liz Cheney leads a cathartic bipartisan revival in Des Moines.
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The ballad of Byron's: Solid foundations besides brick
A fundraising concert in Fort Dodge was a showcase for the humanitarian culture of a benevolent rural Deadhead and his beloved Pomeroy bar.
Mar 9
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February 2024
The Val Air roars back to life as its own main attraction
A festive open house bodes well for the historic ballroom's future.
Feb 26
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I'm sharing my 2024 podcast diet. Please dish out your own recommendations.
I spend hours daily grazing the free audio streams as I stroll the streets of Des Moines.
Feb 17
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I BRR because it's there (and to support a sense of community)
An outpouring of support for Perry marked this year's Bike Ride to Rippey. And trails culture remains on the rise in Iowa.
Feb 5
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January 2024
The chill lingers at the start of an election year
We've already endured political extremes and frozen extremities less than a month into 2024.
Jan 20
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Should journalists interview grieving families?
Many times families are eager to talk about their loved one
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Jan 6
December 2023
Happy New Year to the entire Iowa Writers' Collaborative family
Whether you're a writer, reader, or artificial intelligence, thanks for sharing in this journey.
Dec 30, 2023
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20 writers and 150 subscribers toast the holidays (and local journalism) in storied Iowa home
The Iowa Writers' Collaborative waxed poetic and made merry in what had been the governor's mansion.
Dec 9, 2023
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20 writers and 150 subscribers toast the holidays (and local journalism) in storied Iowa home
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My brief chat with ChatGPT 4 on the pitfalls of year-end predictions
Humans aren't alone in appreciating the value of 'critical thinking and considering multiple sources of information.'
Dec 5, 2023
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November 2023
Meet the new director of (arguably) the most creative address in Des Moines
Julia Franklin is an artist, teacher, collector, collaborator and much more. And she just added an executive director role to her resume.
Nov 22, 2023
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