A Substack about community for people who want to be better neighbors. Life in my small, rural, Iowa town is idyllic--and also really hard. I imagine the same can be said about wherever you live. Come join the conversation!
Nicole Baart is the author of eleven novels, the cofounder of a nonprofit, and a mother of five. She lives in Iowa with her family.
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If you are a person who often finds themself saying, "remember when?" and also "How were the 80s FORTY years ago?" then the Midsection is the place for you Join me for a stroll down memory lane, some GenX musings, and even a bit of fiction.
A unique perspective on public affairs built on commentary, historical perspective, and subject matter that is deeply researched.