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Alison Gowans

The Gazette
I'm a features reporter at The Gazette, focused on telling human-centered stories about our community. I also edit Explore, The Gazette's Eastern Iowa-focused travel magazine. When I'm not at work, you can often find me trying good food at the many great restaurants in the Corridor, working in my garden or pampering my cats.
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Saturday, April 20, 2019

In Iowa: From fire to flood, we're in it all together
Alison Gowans
Life
Thursday, April 18, 2019

Be Kind, Rewind: New Cedar Rapids bar is a tribute to the 1980s
Alison Gowans
Saturday, April 13, 2019

The explosion that rocked Cedar Rapids: 100 year anniversary of Douglas Starch Works ...
Alison Gowans
Friday, April 12, 2019

Holocaust survivor speaks out for her family
Alison Gowans
Community
Tuesday, April 02, 2019

After 10,000 hours volunteering at UnityPoint, Cedar Rapids woman not slowing down
Alison Gowans
Life
Thursday, March 28, 2019

French flavors: Macarons are center of baker's home business in Cedar Rapids
Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Saturday, March 23, 2019

Feed Iowa First seeks to grow after founder Sonia Kendrick Stover's death
Alison Gowans
Business
Saturday, March 23, 2019

PuppyCow Goat Rescue in Riverside saves injured, special needs animals
Alison Gowans
Friday, March 22, 2019

Helping the homeless find hope: Willis Dady case manager starts with respect
Alison Gowans
Community
Thursday, March 21, 2019

Indian, Iowan and beyond: Paradise Bar & Grill aims for global cuisine with South ...
Alison Gowans
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Mandarin Spice restaurant planned for downtown Cedar Rapids
Alison Gowans
Business
Sunday, March 17, 2019

'Kiss me, I'm Irish': Couple weds on St. Patrick's Day parade float ...
Alison Gowans
Life
Monday, March 11, 2019

'You are a hero': Cedar Rapids WWII veteran honored by French government ...
Alison Gowans
Community
Saturday, March 09, 2019

Little acts of Kindness: Kid-led group in Linn County nominated for Volunteer Award
Alison Gowans
Thursday, March 07, 2019

Game on! Moco Game Room & Hot Dog Bar opens in Irish District

Alison Gowans
Monday, March 04, 2019

Girl Scout earns Gold Award advocating end to tampon tax
Alison Gowans
Community
Sunday, March 03, 2019

Iowa roots growing from hurricane's havoc
Alison Gowans
News
Saturday, March 02, 2019

C.R. museum exhibit marks 30 years since 1989's Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia
Alison Gowans
Thursday, February 28, 2019

Cheer up! Glyn Mawr Winery opens tasting room in Mount Vernon
Alison Gowans
Monday, February 25, 2019

Forum focuses on solutions for achievement gap
Alison Gowans
News
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Sunday, February 24, 2019

Now's the time to cultivate a growing season
Alison Gowans
Home & Garden
Saturday, February 23, 2019

Uncovering secrets: hospital, art museum team up to research hidden artifacts in African art
Alison Gowans
Arts & Culture
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