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Chenue Her gives voice to the voiceless
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Happy May, folks. The heat of the sun bearing down on my skin has me feeling refreshed and awake. I love spring and summer and every activity that comes…
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The Artist's Work
Finding power in the process of reworking
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What I'm Reading
Transracial adoption, Iowa water quality, and the effects of "Midwest Nice"
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Welcome to the Family
Camp Hertko Hollow continues to change lives
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Creative Events: May
May in the Midwest means beautiful weather and art everywhere
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My Personal Renaissance of Poetry
A Des Moines poetry festival transformed how I feel about the genre
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Creative Community: Mary Mathis
On freelancing, creating opportunities for yourself, and thinking about community in new ways.
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A newsletter that explores how to live a sustainable, fulfilling creative life in the Midwest.
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