Substacks recommended by Dartanyan L. Brown

Recommended by Dartanyan L. Brown

Fish Sticks

By Rickie Lee Jones

A journal of my far away heart...

Okoboji Writers' & Songwriters' Retreat V News

By Julie Gammack

This post is for speakers and those who are enrolled interested in the 2025 Okoboji Writers' and Songwriters' Retreat.

The Racontourist

By Jason Walsmith

Hey there! I am Jason Walsmith - I am a traveling musician, photographer and storyteller. I write about music, travel, people, places and things.

His music and his writing are beautiful and true

- Dartanyan L. Brown

Shadric’s Substack

By Shadric Smith

Songs and stories from my musical journey.

Webster County's favorite songwriter and my friend

- Dartanyan L. Brown

Listening to the Land

By Larry Stone

Join me on my travels in Iowa outdoors.

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.

I'm no foodie but I get hungry after reading her posts. Highly recommended!

- Dartanyan L. Brown

Art Cullen’s Notebook

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

'Cause he's the best dammit!!

- Dartanyan L. Brown

Iowa politics with Laura Belin

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

Great reporting....Period!

- Dartanyan L. Brown

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.

None better in the world of journalistic storytelling.

- Dartanyan L. Brown

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.