Alison Gowans

The juice and smoothie shop has officially opened its doors in downtown Iowa City. The original location in NewBo City …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Those who join Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist often say they feel like they’ve discovered something new in …

  CEDAR RAPIDS — It’s official: Just over three years after opening, Indian Creek Nature Center is one of a …

  CEDAR RAPIDS — When Paulette Clark wanted to become a hair dresser, she faced a challenge; the local cosmetology …

As we hover here on the cusp between summer and fall, with days that are hot and sunny and nights …

Estela’s Fresh Mex An Iowa City fast-casual Mexican eatery is expanding into Coralville. Estela’s Fresh Mex announced on Facebook it …

  CEDAR RAPIDS — Tom Schmitt has a name for his sourdough starter: ‘The Beast.’ The Beast is the fermented …

IOWA CITY – Kurt Friese dedicated much of his life to promoting local food and bringing people together over shared …

IOWA CITY – A 36-year-old man is in custody on charges he sexually assaulted and sexually abused a young girl …

  CEDAR RAPIDS — On Sept. 6, the long bridge that spans the Cedar River between Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village …

CEDAR RAPIDS – In a dense patch of prairie at Indian Creek Nature Center one recent summer morning, Cornell College …

MOUNT VERNON — Kit Kirby’s interest in farming started with her passion for food. A graduate of Kirkwood Community College’s …

Java Creek Cafe A coffee shop that has been in business for 15 years is moving. Tina Bent has been …

  SOLON — With a gentle thrum, a red kite catches the wind and flutters aloft over the water of …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Sub and Pat Drahos don’t have grass in their backyard. Instead, they have rows and rows of …