Art Cullen’s Notebook

Stories and Sounds from a Life In Jazz and Journalism

Narratives from a Meskwaki on modern day America in the Midwest.

A Substack about community for people who want to be better neighbors. Life in my small, rural, Iowa town is idyllic--and also really hard. I imagine the same can be said about wherever you live. Come join the conversation!

I write about places and people (including myself) that I want to learn more about, and that make the Quad Cities, Eastern Iowa, and/or the Midwest their home. Proud member of the Iowa Writers' Collaborative.

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

My personal Substack

This column consists of Letters to the Editor of the Iowa Writers' Collaborative.

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

My personal Substack

Exploring the Hawkeye (Cyclone!) State through history, road trips, and more. Posts appear about every 10 days.

Join me on my travels in Iowa outdoors.

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

With 25-plus years of restaurant reviewing and food writing, I'm taking a close, weekly look at Des Moines food and dining.

The thoughts, ideas, pulses, and opinions of a long-time indie Midwest publisher, since 1991.

Women's sports stories from Iowa - a place where new generations of female athletes carry on a century of success.

Building community among rural progressives

Essays and explorations on the creative life and those of us living it in the Midwest.

Born in Saigon, Vietnam. Nearly lifelong Iowan writing about people, places, and things.

Connect with the Latino communities in Iowa.

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

I write about the importance of simply showing up.

First generation Mexican-American Midwestern musings.

opinions on topics

Diverse people voice their opinions for the Iowa Writers Collaborative

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

Highlighting Black triumph from the West Coast to the Midwest - and beyond. Posting multimedia stories about small Black-owned businesses.

Consistently ahead of the curve political commentary and analysis

Consider this a warning: I write about whatever inspires me. It's random, I know.

Reflections on change and transformation.

We can make the world new every day.

Viewpoint on current issues in media

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

Black Iowa News is an independent news platform designed to highlight Black perspectives, showcase the Black community and amplify the voices of Black Iowans — online and in print.

...Iowa, small towns, and saddle shoes

The Amish, sustainability, and the wider rural environment.

Iowa's Politics, People, Economy and Culture

I like to write about current affairs in politics and religion and how they affect our lives. It can be controversial, but always enjoyable, and sometimes humorous. Join me!

News and information about the Okoboji Writers' Retreat, September 19, 20, and 21.

What an Iowa political reporter is reading and writing

Linking readers and writers who care about Iowa.

The politics and culture of Iowa, the midwest, and beyond.

News and musings about American Indian history and the land back movement, about fighting the illiberals worldwide and about me.

Notes on life after academe with exclusive interviews, essays, and craft resources.

The former WSJ editor's independent newsletter featuring conversations with—and essays by—writers, thinkers, and doers around the globe.

Commentary from a historical materialist perspective, with satire. Plus some book and movie reviews just for fun.

I dive into the the economics of growing food, give you the dirt on the politics of agriculture and occasionally share a funny tale from our ranch, Whippoorwill Creek Farm.

The case for education opportunity, innovation and a new Education Renaissance.

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!

Class politics for rednecks and hippies. Based in the Upper Ohio Valley. Written by dive bartender @heyjohnrussell

Written from a journalist in a red state, this newsletter is personal, political, sometimes funny and always raises hell.