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Alison Gowans

The Gazette
Features reporter for the Cedar Rapids Gazette and Hoopla.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Bourbon Creek Smokehouse latest venture by Butcher Block, Riley's group
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Friday, December 07, 2018

Mitski, Jenny Lewis headline Mission Creek 2019
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Arts & Culture
Saturday, December 01, 2018

Here's to the helpers shining a light in the dark

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Life
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Brewers across Iowa, nation team up to raise money for Camp Fire victims
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Business
Monday, November 19, 2018

Cedar Rapids man aims to give kids 'One Less Obstacle'
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Community
Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Los Arcos owners want customers to feel like family
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Food & Drink
Saturday, November 10, 2018

A family legacy
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Community
Saturday, November 10, 2018

'Hard, but worth it' Young Iowa City gymnast competes in national event
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Wednesday, November 07, 2018

Tea on tap: Wild Culture Kombucha Taproom and Lounge opens in Iowa City
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Tuesday, November 06, 2018

Wahls captures lead in Senate race, other Democrats also see early advances
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Government
Saturday, November 03, 2018

Author Profile: Alexander McCall Smith
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Arts & Culture
Friday, November 02, 2018

In Iowa: Stark reminders to never forget
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Community
Friday, November 02, 2018

A little bit of magic
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Sports
Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Cedar Rapids restaurant Gianna's Italian Beef honors owner's daughter
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Food & Drink
Saturday, October 27, 2018

The Art of Flowers: Carolyne Roehm will speak about her career in fashion, design and gardening
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VIDEO  
Saturday, October 27, 2018

Smitty's Shoe Repair in Marion closing after decades of careful cobbling
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Thursday, October 25, 2018

Bo Mac's brings old building back to life
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Sunday, October 21, 2018

A call to action: World War II documentary with Cedar Rapids ties to have local showing
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Community
Saturday, October 20, 2018

Author Arthur Geisert and his children's book: Pumpkin Island
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Books
Friday, October 19, 2018

Cedar Rapids girls among new Boy Scouts of America members nationwide
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Community
Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Wood smoke, spice rubs and smiles Veteran opens Smoke'n BBQ Pitts in NewBo City Market
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Food & Drink
Sunday, October 14, 2018

Kirkwood educator: Alt-right defies uneducated stereotype
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People & Places
Holiday Light Finder

Browse and upload great light displays from all across Iowa

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Engelbert Humperdinck at the Paramount Jan 27

The Gazette brings Engelbert to Cedar Rapids. He has sales of over 140 million records, including 64 gold albums and 35 platinum.

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Winning Numbers

By Marc Morehouse. Relive the glory of the Kirk Ferentz era with Marc's coverage of all 143 wins leading up to Kirk Ferentz becoming Iowa's winningest coach.

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