Showing Up

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

Adventures in travel, food and fun. And Iowa sports, of course.

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

opinions on topics

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

Current events, rural living/consumer issues, women's challenges, Iowa life

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.

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.

A view from rural America: immigration, agriculture, environment, politics

Iowa's Politics, People, Economy and Culture

What an Iowa political reporter is reading and writing

Linking readers and writers who care about Iowa.

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.

Food and Recipes

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!