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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…
Apr 18 • 
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We'll miss Jay Byers, who befriended all of central Iowa
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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…
Jun 15, 2024 • 
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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.
Mar 29, 2024 • 
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Laughter, groans, and 'amen': Liz Cheney leads a cathartic bipartisan revival in Des Moines.
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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.
Jan 6 • 
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1 small book on how to stay inspired and surprise even ourselves with our work
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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.
Feb 26, 2024 • 
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The Val Air roars back to life as its own main attraction
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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
Dec 13, 2024 • 
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What 1 horrible story from New York says about why we start spreading the news
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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.
Dec 30, 2023 • 
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Happy New Year to the entire Iowa Writers' Collaborative family
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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, 2024 • 
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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.
May 9 • 
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Warren Buffett’s greatest investment: Clear communication
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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?
Apr 29 • 
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An improbable musical on the virtue of laziness has its world premiere in Iowa
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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…
Mar 2 • 
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Why Substack strives to 'encourage a better kind of culture,' according to its co-founder
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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…
Dec 26, 2024 • 
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