Katie Mills Giorgio

Gina Ballestrasse-Ernster loves old things. She lives in a house that was built in 1893. She loves antiques. She rescues …

The summer travel season is starting to pick up. And while the Internet seems to be in the business of …

Zach Detterman believes in seeing a project through. Back in November of 2013, Detterman – who is currently a junior …

The Cedar Rapids-based Ceramics Center is paving new roads in Cedar Rapids, not with asphalt but with clay. The non-profit, …

Sag Wagon Deli & Brew, an indoor/outdoor bar and grill, has become a popular hang out for cyclists. Located on …

Editor’s note: This story originally was published in Slovo, a biannual publication of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & …

Acclaimed children’s book author Katherine Hannigan has gone in a new direction with her latest book. Known recently for her …

Chris Bass has always been a fan of springtime, although he’s not one to sit around and watch as the …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Lisa Pfeiffer has always enjoyed the variety of working in the retail world. ‘Whether you work in …

Most of us find trash, not treasure, when we spring clean our closets. When the staff at Granger House starting …

Sarah van Deest grew up going to the Midwest Antique and Art Show each fall and spring. Even as an …

  Dave Johnson has been ‘an addicted photographer’ since high school. ‘I took photos of my fellow athletes and friends …

MARION – Dori Patrick has long had a passion for creating vibrant works of art. A local artist turned entrepreneur, …

STRAWBERRY POINT – Contrary to popular assumption, the Wilder Memorial Museum is not connected with Laura Ingalls Wilder, but with …

MANCHESTER – Diane Blatt has had an appreciation for fashion since she was a young girl. ‘My mom and dad …