Elijah Decious

As the number of people living unsheltered continues to set records in Linn County, a chronically homeless population in need of different housing interventions is becoming more visible.

Which new foods did the Iowa State Fair impale with a stick this year? And which ones did they plunge into the fryer? See our top picks from the wild and wonderful selections.

After being diagnosed with “failure to thrive” as an infant, Abigail Adams went on to be a successful triathlete, model and actress. Now, the woman with Down Syndrome is touring the country, telling others with disabilities how they can find success, too.

With a wide range of traditional and modern beer styles paired with an elevated menu and loads of activities, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy yourself at Field Day Brewing Company in North Liberty.

This year’s celebration on Friday, Sept. 15, includes international beers, wines and spirits curated by Doug Alberhasky from John’s Grocery in Iowa City.

As the fair opens today, CEO Jeremy Parsons speaks about his goals for the state institution and how he hopes to preserve the place where “nothing compares” for the next generation.

BurgerFiend’s owners are taking another slice at their former pizza brand.

In addition to zero-proof liquor substitutes that deliver the same bite as whiskey or gin, Unimpaired’s other locations have a full menu of handcrafted pizzas and high-quality salads.

As food insecurity increases, sustainable access to local produce is becoming more critical to meet the needs of families.

Owner Danise Patsel says she was “blindsided” by the eviction notice.

Guatemex Restaurant Elenita, a new restaurant near downtown Cedar Rapids, combines two cuisines into one.

The new cheeseburger sliders and cocktail bar comes from Ryne “Ryno” Bly, the former chef and managing partner at Crosby’s in NewBo who started with the Nanke group three years ago at Midtown Station.

Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh continues to expand east in Iowa with one of its first locations outside the Des Moines metro.

Dr. Vincent Reid credits much of who he is today to a small lab in New York City, where he and other minorities were able to thrive through a rare oasis in a scientific world largely not built for them.

The new coffee menu teased online reveals a full choice of espresso-based drinks, drip coffee, frozen coffee beverages and signature options.