Elijah Decious

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.

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

Located in the basement between The Roxxy and The Stuffed Olive, Double Tap began pouring on June 22. It’s open for pizza, beer, cocktails and dozens of new and vintage games until midnight every day.

One transgender Cedar Rapids teen has grown closer to his faith in God, despite what many Christians may say.

The breakfast and lunch spot will close June 30, after 7 years in business.