Have We Crapped in Our Own Nest? A Look Into Iowa’s Agricultural Practices

Iowa is full of stories, including those of rural life, agriculture, and polluted surface waters – and no one tells them quite like Pulitzer Prize winner Art Cullen. Join us on Zoom for a conversation with this Iowan on his new book “Marty, We Crapped in Our Own Nest: Notes from the Edge of the World” at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 14th ​

Co-sponsored by LWV UMRR ILO & LWV Metro Des Moines, this book discussion will explore impacts of a changing climate (physically and politically) on the lives of rural Iowans, highlighting stories in Cullen’s diverse hometown of Storm Lake. But, no matter where you live, his vision for a state powered by sustainable agriculture for the health of all its residents is sure to inspire you.   An engaging speaker, Cullen is also the winner of a Pulitzer Prize for his writing in the Storm Lake Times.​

Photo - St. Thomas University

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Art Cullen Bio:
​Art Cullen grew up in rural northwest Iowa, where he is now the editor and co-owner of the Storm Lake Times Pilot. Before returning to run the newspaper, he studied journalism at the University of St. Thomas in the Twin Cities and wrote for the Mason City Globe Gazette. Back at his roots, Cullen has since written multiple books on Storm Lake and won a Pulitzer Prize in 2017 for a series of editorials focusing on the town’s agricultural runoff and surface water pollution. 

Further Links & Resources: 

• Book Review: ‘Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest’ by Art Cullen
  
• Q&A: Author Art Cullen on Rural Iowa and Screaming Louder
  
• How a small-town newspaperman 'raised hell' and became a critical voice for Iowa
  
• Art’s Substack
  

Photo: St. Thomas University

Photo - Storm Lake outlet from Cullen website