Articles by
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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Monday, June 17, 2019

Cirque of Cedar Rapids raises money for Alzheimer's Association
Alison Gowans
Life
Friday, June 14, 2019

Chew on This: MELK Diner & Cereal Bar closes
Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Friday, June 07, 2019

50 years of Pride: Iowa City Pride Festival marks major anniversary of LGBTQ activism
Alison Gowans
Thursday, June 06, 2019

Chew on This: Dash Coffee planning downtown C.R. location

Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
VIDEO  
Thursday, May 30, 2019

Tastes of home in a food truck: Comfort Food 154 relies on scratch cooking, classic ...
Alison Gowans
Thursday, May 23, 2019

Specially trained dogs help find - and save - ornate box turtles
Alison Gowans
Thursday, May 23, 2019

Everything you need to know about Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers' Market

Alison Gowans
Community
Thursday, May 23, 2019

Grandfather inspires owner of The Local Craft Ale House
Alison Gowans
Tuesday, May 21, 2019

At Old MacDonald's Farm, children can dig into farming at new garden beds
Alison Gowans
Life
Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Chew on this: Boston Fish is saved, Louie's Scoreboard is not, and more restaurant ...
Alison Gowans
Business
Monday, May 20, 2019

Century after Douglas Starch Works disaster, memories live on
Alison Gowans
Community
Saturday, May 18, 2019

New Pioneer Co-op remakes portions of Iowa City, Coralville stores, services
Alison Gowans
Business
Saturday, May 18, 2019

Column: Seedlings grow so much more than a garden
Alison Gowans
Staff Columnist
Thursday, May 16, 2019

Tap N' Tacos in Coralville focuses on California-style Mexican cuisine
Alison Gowans
Thursday, May 16, 2019

Chew on this: Two new cafes opening in Czech Village, Short's coming to Marion, Sparti's closing ...
Alison Gowans
Hoopla
Monday, May 13, 2019

Taking on invasive garlic mustard weed
Alison Gowans
Home & Garden
Saturday, May 11, 2019

Amana Heritage Society plans expansions at Communal Kitchen Museum
Alison Gowans
Life
Saturday, May 11, 2019

For Mother's Day, being a foster parent is the greatest gift for this Cedar Rapids family
Alison Gowans
News
Thursday, May 09, 2019

Edison Pub & Eatery features light bulb decor, hearty meals
Alison Gowans
Wednesday, May 08, 2019

Chew on this: New coffee kiosk, a bike-friendly bar, thespian-inspired ice cream and Iowa's Best ...
Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Monday, May 06, 2019

Farmers market season returns
Alison Gowans
Life
Saturday, May 04, 2019

A home for misfit animals: Iowa Farm Sanctuary takes in injured, sick goats, cows, pigs
Alison Gowans
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