Elijah Decious

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.

The restaurant from Andres Torres, owner of Villa’s Patio in Cedar Rapids and Marion, offered several novelties in the crowded Mexican food scene, including a Sinaloa focus from the Pacific coast, Mexican-inspired sushi and steak options.

The Marion site previously was home to Bistro 3 Nineteen.

The Coralville location will close on Dec. 31 after almost nine years in business at Coral Ridge Mall.

The shop, previously managed by Cedar Rapids pop singer Alisabeth Von Presley, reopened Dec. 2, revealing a new, cozy aesthetic — a sharp departure from its previously pink, flamboyant decor.

In a world that has become increasingly disconnected in real life, Wyzr Friends hopes to decrease social isolation among those in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond.

Raging Ryno’s, opened near Coe College in Cedar Rapids, exhibits its managing partner’s personality in a way few restaurants do.

Whether you’re serving buffet style, having a potluck or transporting food, there are a few simple rules to keep yourself safe from E. Coli, salmonella and more.

A new restaurant has opened in the brick building previously home to Fong’s Pizza in the New Bohemia neighborhood.

Only a year after it opened, Dash’s third attempt to expand will close on Christmas Eve.

State coalition brings new focus amid anti-LGBTQ legislation

Despite earning the crowning jewel on Chef Mon Sayasit’s prestigious awards, there’s no rarefied air around him. With a reach far beyond his own kitchen, Iowa’s Chef of the Year for 2023 manages remarkable influence with humble groundings.