Elijah Decious

After traveling to more than 70 countries, two couples haven’t seen the entire world. But they’ve gotten pretty close.

With multiple concepts over 37,000 square feet for dining, drinking, recreation and relaxation, Cedar Rapids newest opening is a pretty big dill.

Since becoming a local affiliate of the country singer-songwriter and actress’ Imagination Library in 2018, the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation has distributed more than 360,000 books to almost 12,000 children -- an average of about 30 books per child adding up to about 60,000 books each year in Cedar Rapids.

With over 20 years experience, this expert is one of only 78 in the country to hold two prestigious titles from the American Cheese Society. See how he spreads his knowledge to the masses.

From Birria Tacos to Birria King, an early player in the birria wars in Cedar Rapids has found a new domain.

It’s out with Hardee’s and in with Starbucks as the Seattle-based coffee giant plans yet another location along one of Cedar Rapids’ main thoroughfares.

If you’ve missed their signature Cuban sandwich, keep an eye out for their new location coming soon.

See what inspired people to drive 600 miles for free food from this Coralville-based national chain.

With exclusive new styles of lager and unique international fusions, there’s plenty to explore in the brewery’s growing empire.

The future home of Lubben Wines will include a 6,000-square-foot event center, a wine tasting bar and production facility.

See what they’ll be serving and how to get tickets.

About a year after fashion activist Andre Wright transformed a dry cleaning building into a house of fashion, the Wright House of Fashion has helped students land partnerships with national record labels and retailers showcasing some of the first projects from its students.

The new managers of Honey Creek Resort in Moravia have a vision to turn the resort on one of Iowa’s largest recreational lakes into a year-round destination.

A set of 10 acrylic paintings by artist, guitarist and recently published novelist Sam Weis explores the definition of art and the role of abstract interpretation by inviting the observer to draw their own conclusions.

There were 10 stories hungry readers couldn’t get enough of as restaurants opened and closed through the year.