My Life, in Color

Musings and observations on sports, gardening, travel — and anything else I care to write about.

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

Connect with the Latino communities in Iowa.

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

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

Viewpoint on current issues in media

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

The Amish, sustainability, and the wider rural environment.

Linking readers and writers who care about Iowa.

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!