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.

Writing about confluence of agriculture and environment from the heart of the big ag beast here in Iowa

Where you'll discover great food finds and the best restaurant experiences in Des Moines.

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.

Stories from along the thoroughfare and down the side streets, too

How to be a more informed news consumer and understand why journalists do what they do

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

...Iowa, small towns, and saddle shoes

A tale of two homesteads, one among the Amish, the other in Connemara, Ireland. A serialization of a new book of non-fiction.

Linking readers and professional writers who care about Iowa.

If Iowa had a group chat, this would be it. Hosted by Julie Gammack, this Substack blends independent journalism, lively opinion, and unexpected voices from across the state. Think potluck, but with more insight and fewer Crock-Pots.