Kyle Munson's Main Street

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Larry was a man of Main Street and caretaker of community
Larry Larson was a small-town grocer, Army veteran, and local politician who nourished a sense of community spirit along with the dinner tables of…
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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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Des Moines, here's your chance to become a live storytelling capital
The Iowa Storytellers Project transforms what had been an end into a fresh beginning.
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My visits to the 'world’s largest kitchen' and 'world’s largest neighborhood bar'
Without leaving Des Moines, and thanks to the examples of two friends, I was reminded of the subtle power of those striving to bring us together.
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An Empire state of mind returns to Fourth Street in downtown Des Moines
From Kane in the early 20th century to Bruno in the 21st, the dreams of a saloon keeper endure.
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A restaurateur pivots from palate to palette and launches his art career
Steve Logsdon of Lucca is used to filling tables, but now his artistic menu features hues as well as flavors.
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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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