Katie Mills Giorgio

Wilson’s Orchard has been known for its apples for decades. But soon local apple enthusiasts will be seeing some changes …

Baking in the Sires’ household in Robins is a way to show love to others – and to make a …

EDITOR’S NOTE: This piece was written just hours before the devastating storm blew through Cedar Rapids on Monday. The photos …

In manufacturing, they are referred to as metals warehouses – giant structures that stock vast amounts of giant sheets of …

Mary Anning made one of the most fascinating discoveries of her life – a discovery that changed science as we …

Anna Blanchette, owner of SugarMe in Marion, wants to make hair removal a less painful experience. ‘I could talk about …

For years, Patricia Prijatel has been spending her summers in a tiny, peaceful cabin on a picturesque mountainside in southern …

The spring growing season brought with it plenty of uncertainty, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. But those who work at …

Angelia Buhr is the kind of business owner who is following her dreams despite the challenges that life throws her …

Rachel Maker, 27, of Cedar Rapids, has prepared her whole life for keeping her hands busy during this pandemic. A …

For the past 13 years, Carey Schillig has been working in the beauty industry, cutting and styling hair and working …

Angela Olson had an unexpectedly busy spring. As the principal at Xavier High School, the spring typically is a busy …

Cindy Shadrick believes that every voice deserves to be heard. For the past 10 years, she’s been helping make that …

Some of Genie Maybanks’ fondest memories revolve around food. As a child growing up in Des Moines, she made homemade …

Like many other retailers, local consignment stores and resale shops are navigating the process of reopening their doors to customers. …