Elijah Decious

Former Gazette columnist Shirley Ruedy’s new book, “Finally a Manual on How to Handle Cancer,” addresses cancer on an emotional level.

See why these artists and free spirits parade with costumes, puppets and giant heads through Iowa City every quarter.

In a world full of bars for normies, The Roxxy stands out with its new Iowa City location, where you can let your freak flag fly.

The new standalone concept is slated to open Sept. 1.

While there are no peppers, there are plenty of pickles at Peter Piper’s, a new shop that opened July 1 in NewBo City Market.

As Taste of Heritage Garden celebrates its 25th anniversary, the event will pay special tribute to the late Betty Kelly, who organized the efforts for the annual event at Plum Grove.

Three months after Belle’s Basix was sold, Basix has reopened with a new vision for Cedar Rapids’ only LGBTQ bar.

The International Jugglers’ Association is coming back for a second time to Cedar Rapids for its 75th annual festival, where performers have one goal in mind: spreading joy.

Try a cuisine with Chicano influences new to the area.

A group of seven farm workers and their families at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm are among the first group approved for Uniting for Ukraine, giving them up two years of temporary protection in the United States.

The expansion of a Feed Iowa First program helps immigrants to Iowa find an accessible entry to becoming full time farmers.

Sample local martinis for charity this August.

Earl’s Grill and Chill has opened just in time for the the heat of summer in Marion.

Double Tap Beercade has introduced a new arcade for drinking, at 121 E. College St., along the Ped Mall.

The Stuffed Olive offers over 100 martini options for every taste with a full tapas menu in a chic new dining room off Iowa City’s Ped Mall.