Katie Mills Giorgio

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 …

America’s national bird is beloved here in Eastern Iowa, where thousands of the majestic raptors winter along the Mississippi River …

A local non-profit organization started a decade ago by three friends to encourage those with cancer has since grown to …

LADORA – Right off Highway 6 sits a towering historic bank building. Once the Ladora Savings Bank, and listed on …

Downtown Lansing, on the Mississippi River in Allamakee County, was designated a National Historic District in September. The area, from …

CEDAR RAPIDS – When it comes to commercial storage – just like residential real estate – location is one of …