Elijah Decious

The recent Clear Creek Amana High School graduate, 18, made it look easy as she belted Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing” in front of the judges at the 64th Annual Bill Riley Talent Search Competition. But the path to finding her voice hasn’t always been a chain of successes over the last several years.

The annual celebration, first held to celebrate Hayden Fry’s legendary coaching career at the University of Iowa, packs a full day of events on Friday, Aug. 30 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

After 20 years, the Salsa Guy opens a brick-and-mortar with old favorites, new signatures

Luter’s new menu takes inspiration from Cork and Fork, a former favorite in the neighborhood. One sandwich on toasted rye is named after the former restaurant.

Open for lunch and dinner, CityWalk’s tentative menu includes rib-eye steaks, trout, pastas, wraps and sandwiches. They hope to eventually offer brunch on weekends, as well.

The restaurant’s new opening was announced on social media over the weekend with menus featuring “build your own” options for macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches.

Bo Mac’s, 219 16th Ave. SE, announced its closure on Aug. 22 — just three days before closing on Sunday, Aug. 25.

Ten years ago, it was struggling with no cash and mounting debt. Today, the center that provides care for disadvantaged Iowans has transformed into a suite of services across its campus. And it’s not stopping there.

The team brought home their fourth national title since 2015 this month. But they’re doing more than winning.

Uncertainties with construction east of the Bridge of Lions on 16th Avenue, combined with unusually wet weather, have postponed the annual Dinner on the Bridge to 2025.

Fancy’s Pizza has been offering elusive pop-ups every weekend next to the True Value hardware store. But each Sunday, there’s only one way to catch one of the 70 pies: be one of the first customers to place an order on Instagram.

Upon reopening, the renovated location will offer enhanced digital service for mobile order customers with a second-make line, simplifying online order pickup and streamlining overall operations.

Staff at Edith Lucille’s Bait Shack & Wing Depot — next door neighbors of Lighthouse Inn — launched the fundraiser with a goal of $30,000 for owner Steve McAtee.

New Iowa State Fair dishes and beverages were elected as the best by popular choice.

This year’s free, open container event, set for 6:30 to 11 p.m. Aug. 24, will offer more than 100 vendors, special lighted attractions, games, artwork and more.