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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, September 29, 2020

Iowa City not canceling trick-or-treating but urges safety for pandemic Halloween

Alison Gowans
News
SLIDESHOW  
Friday, September 25, 2020

Gov. Reynolds orders another week of bar closures in Johnson, Story counties

Alison Gowans
Business
Thursday, September 24, 2020

Chew on This: Red Frog returns to Czech Village, 30 hop owners opening new ...

Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Thursday, September 24, 2020

New York Gyro owner says Marion has welcomed new restaurant

Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Thursday, September 17, 2020

Chew on This: Greyhound Deli reopens in library; Red Clover Deli opens next to ...

Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Saturday, September 12, 2020

People turn tree debris and stumps from derecho into art

Alison Gowans
Home & Garden
Thursday, September 10, 2020

Friends open BIT Brewery in Central City

Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Thursday, September 10, 2020

Socially distant festivals: Get your BrewNost, Oktoberfest packages to go this year

Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Thursday, September 10, 2020

Amid uncertainty, Iowa restaurants and bars struggle to hold on

Alison Gowans
Business
Tuesday, September 08, 2020

Matthew 25's volunteer week focuses on derecho repairs

Alison Gowans
Community
Friday, September 04, 2020

When trees are more than just trees to us

Alison Gowans
Staff Columnist
Friday, September 04, 2020

Iowa DHS detours from usual duties to help after derecho

Alison Gowans
Government
Thursday, September 03, 2020

'Chef Eddie G. Locavore' cooking show filming in Eastern Iowa next week

Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Thursday, September 03, 2020

Chew on This: Lindale Mall Maid-Rite closes after 40 years; Smoke'n BBQ Pitts plans ...

Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Thursday, September 03, 2020

Willie Ray's Q Shack has served thousands of free meals since the Iowa derecho

Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Wednesday, September 02, 2020

Shuttered bars, taverns eligible for $10,000 one-time grant through IEDA

Alison Gowans
John Steppe
Business
Tuesday, September 01, 2020

Vigil stands in solidarity with immigrants at Cedar Rapids ICE check-in

Alison Gowans
Community
Monday, August 31, 2020

Did your food spoil after the derecho? You may qualify for food assistance if you live in Linn ...

Alison Gowans
News
Friday, August 28, 2020

Cedar Rapids woman determined to keep feeding her neighbors after derecho

Alison Gowans
Life
Thursday, August 27, 2020

Derecho another blow to restaurants in Cedar Rapids, Marion after earlier coronavirus shutdowns

Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Thursday, August 27, 2020

Chew on This: Brewed Awakenings in Cedar Rapids will not reopen

Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Immigrants driven from apartments in Iowa derecho ask: What comes next?

Alison Gowans
Community
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