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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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Thursday, December 12, 2019

Chew on This: Marco's Grilled Cheese opens brick-and-mortar in Iowa City, Rawlicious ...
Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Friday, December 06, 2019

Iowa City plans Restaurant Week, Foodie Festival to pair with Cedar Rapids ...
Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Wednesday, December 04, 2019

Chew on This: Vivian's Soul Food is moving, Need Pizza starts delivery, The Bakery ...
Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Wednesday, December 04, 2019

You don't have to leave town to explore nature: That's one lesson from upcoming ...
Alison Gowans
Community
Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Thank you for letting journalists into your lives
Alison Gowans
News
Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Cut your own tree: Where to find Christmas tree farms in Eastern Iowa
Alison Gowans
Life
Monday, November 25, 2019

Beyond Bethlehem: Elaborate Nativity scene on display at National Czech & Slovak ...
Alison Gowans
Arts & Culture
Thursday, November 21, 2019

Chew on This: Fix! coffee opens in Iowa City
Alison Gowans
Arts & Culture
Thursday, November 21, 2019

Food Factory opens in downtown Cedar Rapids, serving breakfast and diner food
Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Thursday, November 21, 2019

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City area
Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Monday, November 18, 2019

Luchadores in Iowa exhibit intends to wrestle past differences, misconceptions
Alison Gowans
Thursday, November 14, 2019

Smash Juice Bar & Eatery in North Liberty opens with smoothies, waffle bar and more
Alison Gowans
Thursday, November 14, 2019

Chew on This: Daylight Donuts returns to I.C., Uptown Snug adds coffee shop
Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Transgender representation is central for Ellie Desautels, star of "Orange Julius," ...
Alison Gowans
Hoopla
Monday, November 11, 2019

Amana siblings collect hundreds of blankets for homeless, Willis Dady
Alison Gowans
Community
Friday, November 08, 2019

Navy vets, twin sisters from Cedar Rapids experience 'awesome' honor
Alison Gowans
Thursday, November 07, 2019

Classic Italian cuisine, with a twist at Bari Italian in Kingston Village
Alison Gowans
Thursday, November 07, 2019

Chew on This: Taboo Nightclub & Lounge planned for Cedar Rapids, Della Viti open in NewBo, Happy ...
Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Tuesday, November 05, 2019

Incumbents Roesler, Eyestone keep Iowa City school board seats, and newcomers Williams, Eastham ...
Alison Gowans
Molly Duffy
Education
Monday, November 04, 2019

Couple creates nonprofit for wildlife sanctuary on 100 acres near Amana
Alison Gowans
Life
Friday, November 01, 2019

Embracing the joy of reducing and reusing
Alison Gowans
Staff Columnist
Thursday, October 31, 2019

Can Cyclone and Hawkeye drinkers co-exist peacefully? A new 'House Divided Brewery' opens in Ely
Alison Gowans
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