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Join Us for Today’s Office Lounge Call!
At noon (Central Time), we’re hosting what we jokingly call our Office Lounge Call—a casual, lively Zoom gathering where readers and writers come together. If you're a paid subscriber, you're invited to join us as a small token of our appreciation for your support.
The Iowa Writers’ Collaborative members who will be joining us today include newcomers:
, , and . Also appearing: (who has a new novel being released this fall), , , , , , , , and . will be our host.It should be lively.
If you are not a paid subscriber yet but want to support independent storytelling? Subscribe:
Why Support the Iowa Writers’ Collaborative?
Yes, big names like
, , and Nicholas Kristof have brought their audiences to Substack, and some are earning more now than in their traditional media careers. But our mission is different.We Are Iowa
We tell the stories of a small state in a changing world. Rural towns are shrinking. More people shop on Amazon or the Dollar Store than at their local variety shop on the town square. Schools, newspapers, and churches are closing throughout the state. Yet, Iowa remains a place worth appreciating, celebrating, understanding, and, in some cases, saving.
We are not dependent on advertising—we are dependent on you.
Our commitment is to facts, not advertisers and fleeting metrics. We bring you voices like:
- a top meteorologist who left Iowa television after receiving death threats for speaking the truth about climate change.
- , an Iowa explorer who navigated the Northwest Passage and chronicled the melting ice reshaping our world.
These stories matter and are foundational to why this collaboration of writers was created. Traditional newspapers have been cutting staff and commentary, creating a huge chasm. If you believe in the power of independent, local journalism and storytelling, we want you to add us to your list of endeavors with supporting: join us today.
The Iowa Writers’ Collaborative members who will be joining us today include newcomers:
, , and . Also appearing: (who has a new novel being released this fall), , , , , , , , and . will be our host.It should be lively.
We are not chasing metrics (views for advertisers) but facts.
Save the Date: A Special Celebration on May 21st.
Mark your calendar! On Wednesday, May 21, we’re throwing a party to celebrate our paid subscribers at the Harkin Institute for Public Policy from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Our December holiday gathering was postponed due to an ice storm, but we’re bringing the festivities back—bigger and better.
The Iowa Writers’ Collaborative Roster
If you can, pick five to support by becoming a paid subscriber.
So sorry to miss the Office Lounge today. I’m traveling and couldn’t find a good place to Zoom in the Denver airport. Going to the Hawkeyes Women’s BB game Sunday to see Caitlin Clark’s jersey retired. I’ll post pics and see you next week in the Lounge!! Cheers!