Brianne Sanchez
Contributing Writer

Bio
Brianne Sanchez is a freelance writer based in Des Moines, Iowa. She’s covered creative people for local culture glossies DSM and “ia” and several Dotdash Meredith publications. She received her journalism degree at the University of Missouri-Columbia and loves telling stories about Midwesterners on a mission to cultivate vibrant communities.
Recent Articles
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Sharing Meskwaki Ways Through Dance, Music, Beadwork, Foodways
March 10, 2025
Stephanie BadSoldier Snow is a multifaceted artist, anthropologist and mother building community and cross-cultural exchanges through traditional knowledge and the arts.
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Iowa Poet Explores “What Next?” After a Season of Success
January 22, 2025
Spoken word poet and educator Caleb Rainey commits to ‘staying ready’ in the wake of a breakout year.
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Every Life is a Story: Meet Iowa’s Human “Books”
January 7, 2025
Through CultureALL’s Open Book program, Iowans can “check out” real people who share their personal stories and spark conversation.
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Folk Art Takes Root Among Rural Iowa Willow Weavers
September 6, 2023
From growing their materials to teaching others the craft, Lee Zieke and Lindsay Lee’s artistic practices are creatively interwoven with their lives.