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We'll miss Jay Byers, who befriended all of central Iowa
The president of Simpson College and former CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership taught us to face the future with optimism, persistence, and…
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The formula for Substack success from the example of Heather Cox Richardson
The "Letters from an American" author stopped in Iowa to share her thoughts about U.S. politics but also how she sustains one of the most popular daily…
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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.
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1 small book on how to stay inspired and surprise even ourselves with our work
My New Year's reading recommendation: Jeff Tweedy's songwriting book is a guide to the broader creative process for nearly anybody.
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The Val Air roars back to life as its own main attraction
A festive open house bodes well for the historic ballroom's future.
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What 1 horrible story from New York says about why we start spreading the news
Dwelling on why several grim seconds on a sidewalk have driven so many headlines
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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.
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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.
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Warren Buffett’s greatest investment: Clear communication
Dollar by dollar, he built a fortune. Word by word, he cemented his legacy.
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An improbable musical on the virtue of laziness has its world premiere in Iowa
After careers in ice cream and telecommunications, why wouldn't Fred Gratzon also try his hand at ... musical theater?
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Why Substack strives to 'encourage a better kind of culture,' according to its co-founder
Hamish McKenzie of Substack sat down with members of the Iowa Writers' Collaborative for a deep dive on what makes his publishing platform tick (and…
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Lifelong creativity: ‘A Complete Unknown’ and Bob Dylan’s ‘other things’
As a movie, how does it feel? Pretty great. But "A Complete Unknown" also evokes thoughts of what it means to stay creative long after the first flush…
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