Elijah Decious

Two years ago, Louisiana school librarian Amanda Jones spoke against book banning. A few days later, the backlash started. Today, there’s still no end of it in sight. Hear her story at the Iowa City Book Festival on Oct. 19.

With elements of social media, recipe books and educational tools, the website is converging a community around its love of food while fight hunger — both for website users and those struggling with food insecurity.

The bakery and cafe, which opened last November, was the first venture by young pastry chef Kaylee Pline.

The new “All American Food” restaurant opened in early October at the Coral Ridge Mall, according to a social media post from the shopping center.

After a summer of judging restaurants nominated by the public, 40 contestants have been whittled down to five finalists to showcase the best of Iowa’s hand-breaded delicacy.

With an Emmy-winning Saturday Night Live writer, accomplished cupcake entrepreneur-turned-mentor and the first Iowa woman to climb Mount Everest, this year’s free virtual conference promises to spark inspiration, hope and humanity through three keynote speakers.

Matthew Lamb, a young Iowa City native, is landing bigger and bigger roles as he matures into a blossoming acting career. His latest show reached 11.5 million viewers in its September debut.

Pelican’s SnoBalls has a new address in the NewBo district.

Three years after it closed, the 15-year breakfast favorite in Cedar Rapids is back.

An established Hiawatha bakery is moving down the road to Cedar Rapids.

The Iowa City Kitty Walk’s tour on Sept. 21 drew a crowd of about 75 people as feline fanatics met cats at home stops over a milelong route through the Northside neighborhood.

Nearly 30 years after President Bill Clinton, Czech President Václav Havel and Slovak President Michal Kovac visited the museum for a dedication in 1995, their modern counterparts returned Friday to dedicate the only Prague-style astronomical clock in the United States.

The new event will offer a wide selection of apples and pumpkins, give a glimpse into the orchard’s history and offer guided tours with family-friendly activities throughout the day.

Happy Joe’s has closed its Hiawatha location with no notice to employees.

Now, coffee shop customers can get The Eat Shop’s bestselling pastries — cinnamon rolls, pecan rolls, kolaches, cookies, dessert bars and more — without going to Solon.