Substacks recommended by Dave Busiek on Media

Recommended by Dave Busiek on Media

Todd Dorman is an opinion writer for the Cedar Rapids Gazette. He brings passion to his column. I so identify with his perspective - wondering what happened to the Iowa we used to know but seems lost these days.

- Dave Busiek on Media

Let's Talk Politics

By Dennis Goldford

These are short discussions of various aspects of American politics in particular and the nature of politics and political affairs generally.

I've known Dennis more than 30 years. He has great insight into Iowa politics. He literally wrote the book on the Iowa caucuses.

- Dave Busiek on Media

Stray Thoughts

By Randy Evans

Thoughts on government transparency, politics and civic affairs written weekly -- and sometimes, weakly -- by a longtime advocate for government transparency.

Randy is an experienced Iowa journalist, holding top editor posts and now is an expert on transparency in Iowa government. Oh, and he's a terrific writer.

- Dave Busiek on Media

Arnold Garson: Second Thoughts

A unique perspective on public affairs built on commentary, historical perspective, and subject matter that is deeply researched.

Arnold brings a unique perspective on public affairs built on commentary, historical perspective, and subject matter that is deeply researched.

- Dave Busiek on Media

Romen Borsellino

Romen is an LA-based comedy writer who has been accused of "relying on writing the "f" word ala a junior high schooler who struggles with words"

Romen is an Iowa boy raised by two journalists who now writes from his vantage point in Los Angeles.

- Dave Busiek on Media

Dave Price's Perspective

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

Dining Well in DSM by Wini Moranville

By Dining Well in Des Moines

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

Wini is an experienced writer about food and dining out.

- Dave Busiek on Media

View from the Cedar Valley

By Pat Kinney

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

Unfinished Business

By Cheryl Tevis

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

One of my favorites on Substack. Cheryl researches and reports deeply to bring not just opinion, but solid facts to her writing. I learn something new every time I read her. She's an experienced journalist who thinks and writes clearly.

- Dave Busiek on Media

Barry Piatt on Politics: - Behind the Curtains

Consistently ahead of the curve political commentary and analysis

Barry Piatt brings years of experience as a Congressional media relations aide, and writes from his current perspective in Washington, DC.

- Dave Busiek on Media

Dispatches from the Heartland

By Suzanna de Baca

Reflections on change and transformation.

Along the Mississippi

By Ed Tibbetts

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

Ed is an experience journalist in the Quad Cities and a keen observer of Iowa politics. If you want to learn, and want perspective on important events, Ed is required reading.

- Dave Busiek on Media

Iowa Boy Chuck Offenburger

...Iowa, small towns, and saddle shoes

Art Cullen’s Notebook

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

Art Cullen writes with passion, humor and insight into Iowa politics and life in general.

- Dave Busiek on Media

The Iowa Mercury

By Douglas Burns

Fourth-generation Iowa journalist dives deep with unpredictable, well-reported writing on rural America's people, politics and culture.

Doug Burns is an Iowa newspaperman through-and-through, with a deep insight into Iowa politics.

- Dave Busiek on Media

Iowa politics with Laura Belin

Where you get in-depth coverage and exclusive reporting about Iowa politics

Laura is the premier political reporter in Iowa. She dives deep, breaks stories, and explores angles no one else does. Required reading.

- Dave Busiek on Media

Iowa Writers Collaborative Roundup

By Julie Gammack

Linking readers and professional writers who care about Iowa.

Deep Midwest: Politics and Culture

By Robert Leonard

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

Bob Leonard is a passionate observer of life in Iowa, finding people and angles that always move me.

- Dave Busiek on Media

Rekha shouts and whispers

By Rekha Basu

What's right, what's wrong, what's up

A brilliant, passionate, experienced opinion writer who I find punctures through the BS and cuts to the core of today's issues.

- Dave Busiek on Media

Julie Gammack and Guests

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.