Tag Archives: Writing

Writing In Public In Iowa

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Paul Deaton

My first letter to the editor of a newspaper appeared in the Quad-City Times on Dec. 30, 1974. I had just returned to my home town from Europe after college graduation. I did not like the culture I experienced in … Continue reading →

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New Format, New Era For Blog For Iowa

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Paul Deaton

We hope readers enjoy the new Blog for Iowa format, which went live July 13. We joined the broader WordPress Community for ease of administration, use, and platform stability. While we join millions of WordPress bloggers we hope our Iowa … Continue reading →

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Friends and Bloggers – 2016

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Paul Deaton

A goal of a writer should be to provide unique insight into contemporary society informed by life events. If what’s written is not so informed, then why bother? At the rate internet memes are cranked out and distributed in conventional … Continue reading →

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Friday In Iowa: Writing In Public

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Paul Deaton

“I’ve been reading the paper lately,” said Kevin Samek to the Solon City Council on Aug. 6 during the citizens speak agenda item. “I’m a little concerned about the north sewer trunk.” Samek had been reading my newspaper articles about … Continue reading →

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