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Sep 2025 30

With pen and purpose, Art Cullen confronts Iowa’s agricultural water crisis

By Sam Cohen | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Sam Cohen

Iowa journalist and author Art Cullen penned a book about the state’s issues with water pollution. He’ll be promoting it at the Iowa City Book Festival in October.

Art Cullen, a journalist, author, editor, co-owner of the Storm Lake Times Pilot, and Pulitzer Prize winner, has written a new book centered around Iowa’s complicated history with water pollution.

Aug 2025 3

5 amazing Iowa authors (+ which of their books we recommend)

By Maura Derr | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Maura Derr

Iowa’s rich literary culture has produced Pulitzer Prize winners and best-selling authors. Here are five Iowa authors and a book from each to read.

a woman sits outside and smiles while reading an iowa author

Mar 2025 15

WATCH: Nikole Hannah-Jones hosts Waterloo Read-In

By Amie Rivers | POLITICS VIDEO, POLITICS, Amie Rivers

Before you head to the Read-In in Waterloo Saturday, or for those of you who can't make it, catch Zach's conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones on the new Cornhole Champions: https://cornholechampions.substack.com/p/nikole-hannah-jones

With pen and purpose, Art Cullen confronts Iowa’s agricultural water crisis

5 amazing Iowa authors (+ which of their books we recommend)

WATCH: Nikole Hannah-Jones hosts Waterloo Read-In

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