Katie Mills Giorgio

DECORAH — This is a busy time of year for everyone. For artist Elea Uhl, though, who has literally crafted …

MOUNT VERNON – Diana Crowley is one of those dog owners who gets weepy just talking about her pet. Crowley …

AINSWORTH – Sherrie Hazen-Hansen has always enjoyed traveling and meeting new people. Part of her job years ago at the …

ATKINS – St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Atkins has been a part of the community since 1866. While the first …

CEDAR RAPIDS — Three years after Second Avenue SE was closed at 10th Street SE to make way for the …

MARION – Six years ago, Joseph Williams’ fiancee got him a home-brew kit for Christmas. Williams instantly became hooked on …

Editor’s note: Each week we target a town on a map of Eastern Iowa and go there in search of …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Sandra Dallas is not a quilt novelist. ‘That’s a very specific genre,” she explains. ‘I’m just a …

Editor’s note: Each week we target a town on a map of Eastern Iowa and go there in search of …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Christophe Granger spent years in Los Angeles serving meals to famous people. But seeking a better quality …

Editor’s note: Each week we target a town on a map of Eastern Iowa and go there in search of …

Edan Lepucki has had a pretty wild summer. Her first novel, ‘California,” was released in July. ‘I was really excited …

CEDAR RAPIDS – When consumers purchase furniture, it is typically not on a whim. This is particularly true in tough …

A few years ago, journalist Kerry Weber was sent to California’s San Quentin State Prison to write about its religious …

Editor’s note: Each week we target a town on a map of Eastern Iowa and go there in search of …