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I was Opinion page editor at the P-C in 2001-2002! The publisher and i went hammer and tongs more than once. Most of the time the managing editor had my back but our days were numbered

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We should get together and compare notes!

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Outstanding discussion between two people who care about quality jornalism.

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This is a fun read! Art is a rare gem. I am so glad Michael found us, and we found him.

I forwarded this to a few folks before reading it and just now discovered you said kind words about me. Thank you.

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Julie, you and the Iowa Writers Collaborative are a blessing to the state of Iowa, and people everywhere who seek out good, honest writing, meaningful journalism, and the poetry that surrounds us all. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 🙏

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Michael, how kind of you to say. You are a wonderful part of this team!

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Another good author, I need to stop reading and tackle my day. Michael, I remember your family members and their advocacy. Art and his family are amazing. I stopped in Storm Lake once to sign up for the online paper. I saw the Pulitzer stashed on a crowded bookshelf. Very unassuming, exactly as they are.

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Loved reading this conversation Michael. Truth for days. I’m wishing you and Art speedy recoveries from my own sick-bay in NY.

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Great interview! Missy & I read you & Cullen from where ever we are. Spot on Keep up the work.

Did you know we owned & ran a small weekly newspaper in Fla. 2010-2020? Pandemic killed it

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Strange quick 2020 demise after coming off best Jan & Feb ever, so no slow decline, but all your ad comments were very similar. Originally from Mason City, knew Mike in high school

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Thanks, and sorry for the death of your weekly.

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