In late June, a few hours ahead of his reading at Prairie Lights Books, I met Lee Cole over coffee in Iowa City. He was in town—back in town, really—to promote his new novel, Fulfillment, which tells the story of a dysfunctional family in which each member desperately wants something they can’t quite have. It’s… The post Lee Cole: What Happens When You Get What You Want? first appeared on Iowa Source.| Iowa Source
Hinterland did not just grow this year—it exploded. The festival grounds in St. Charles, Iowa, tripled in size, stretching over 1 million square feet and 250 acres, with more of everything: water stations, shade, camping, parking, and creature comforts. But the real headline at the August 1–3 event was . . . well, the headliners.… The post Hinterland 2025: Artists Groove on Audience’s “Iowa Nice” Vibe first appeared on Iowa Source.| Iowa Source