Elijah Decious

Texas Roadhouse opens this week at a new location just a stone’s throw away.

Shortly after Bari Italian closed earlier this year, a new option for Italian has opened downtown, right across the river.The Fireside Tavern, opened in February, showcases an up-and-coming chef’s talents as new restaurateur Mandy Gaud rapidly expands her portfolio.

The public is encouraged to help thank veterans as they return home the night of April 29 to The Eastern Iowa Airport from the 54th Eastern Iowa Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

With the 1,200-attendee event nearly sold out again this year, Women Lead Change CEO and Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell says there’s a “new energy” around the need to support advancement of women leaders.

A growing, health-oriented café has opened its fourth location this month.

There, 15 food vendors will “circle the wagons” for the public to support Freedom Festival in a tasty way.

Cobble Hill owners Andy and Carrie Schumacher from Cedar Rapids and DeLuxe Bakery owner Jamie Powers from Iowa City will share insights into cooking, baking, sustainability and the vibrant food culture of Iowa

Iowa’s only Pizza World franchise is bringing another first to the state: Voodoo Brewing Company. See inside the new world opened for your taste buds with a match made in heaven.

New laws and anticipation of more changes are driving LGBTQ Iowans to update birth certificates, do estate planning and finalize adoptions for their children.

Cedar Valley Working Families, a new group in Hiawatha, is working to rebuild community and use its power to help local families in uncertain times.

Munchi Mochi’s rice flour-based alternative to the traditional doughnut are among the first in the Corridor.

The Marion smoothie shop and supplement store on Blairs Ferry Road will soon have a second location at 201 S. Clinton St., next to Raising Cane’s at the Old Capitol Town Center.

Gathered & Grown: A Feast of Five Seasons will offer an exclusive farm-to-table dining experience celebrating two milestones this year: the 20th anniversary of the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market and the 10th anniversary of Market After Dark.

Until the 1980s, Rodi Glass’s memories were discussed only during Sunday dinners or with the few survivors her family knew. But soon, Cedar Rapids can hear her recount the harrowing story of how she escaped Nazi arrests and internment camps three times.

On April 12, two students will star in a “sham wedding,” not meant to unite them in marriage, but demonstrate the rich culture of African weddings. The event in Iowa City will be hosted by students from Coe College, Cornell College, Kirkwood Community College, the University of Iowa and Iowa State University.