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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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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Pick your own Christmas trees at these Eastern Iowa farms

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Life
Monday, November 23, 2020

Cedar Rapids doctor traces family back to 20 Mayflower passengers

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Life
Monday, November 16, 2020

History Center explores Iowa's Civil Rights history as a mix of milestones and ...

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Life
Thursday, November 12, 2020

Cedar Rapids woman turns love of decorating cookies into business: Emi's Treats ...

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Food & Drink
Thursday, November 05, 2020

As COVID-19 cases rise, local restaurants try to extend patio season with fire pits, ...

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Food & Drink
Friday, October 30, 2020

Don't wait to deck the halls. I'm ready now

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Staff Columnist
Friday, October 30, 2020

Cedar Falls boy turns his 'I've Pet That Dog' effort into book

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Books
Thursday, October 29, 2020

Chew on This: Eastern Iowa restaurant wins Best Breaded Tenderloin title

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Food & Drink
Thursday, October 29, 2020

Using Grubhub or Doordash to get food delivered? That's trouble for some local ...

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Business
Monday, October 26, 2020

Iowa City Farmers Market season will be extended into December

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Community
Thursday, October 22, 2020

Chew on This: Feedwell Kitchen open in Cedar Rapids, Your Pie pizza open in Marion

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Food & Drink
Thursday, October 22, 2020

Cedar Rapids Hi Tea cafe offers bubble tea and rolled ice cream

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Arts & Culture
Friday, October 16, 2020

To honor the trees lost in the derecho, Prairiewoods is holding a memorial service

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Life
Thursday, October 15, 2020

Alisabeth Von Presley finding new focus at Stillwater Coffee in Hiawatha

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Food & Drink
Thursday, October 15, 2020

Two ice cream shops opening in Marion: Scoopski's and Frydae

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Food & Drink
Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Grant will help University of Iowa museums and libraries spread art and programming even in ...

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Community
Friday, October 09, 2020

Fall color is peaking in Eastern Iowa soon, here are some ideas of where to soak it in

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Community
Thursday, October 08, 2020

Persis Biryani Indian Grill brings Indian food to Cedar Rapids

Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Thursday, October 08, 2020

Chew on This: Eastern Iowa restaurants garner Iowa Restaurant Association awards

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Food & Drink
Wednesday, October 07, 2020

After derecho and fire, looking for home: Displaced Cedar Rapids family not alone in search for ...

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Government
Wednesday, October 07, 2020

Art meets agriculture in program that invites artists to live on Iowa farms

Alison Gowans
Agriculture
Saturday, October 03, 2020

Volunteers like Anna Tuuri, 15, have kept Derecho Resource Center going

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Community
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