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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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Friday, February 14, 2020

Meet the adoptable dogs (and cats) looking for homes for Valentine's Day

Alison Gowans
Thursday, February 13, 2020

Restaurant Weeks in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids serve up specials, tasting events ...

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Food & Drink
Tuesday, February 11, 2020

What you need to know about Hinterland 2020

Alison Gowans
Life
Friday, February 07, 2020

A Cedar Rapids brewery was targeted by hateful comments for its drag fundraisers. ...

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News
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Monday, February 03, 2020

Bernie Sanders gets big support from Latino caucusgoers in West Liberty

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Government
VIDEO  
Monday, February 03, 2020

Orphaned otters find friendship at Dubuque aquarium

Alison Gowans
Life
Friday, January 31, 2020

Coralville Village Inn closed as parent company declares bankruptcy

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Business
Thursday, January 30, 2020

Yummy Restaurant features Thai ice cream, Japanese ramen, Chinese noodles

Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Thursday, January 30, 2020

Chew on This: Vivian's Soul Food reopens with bigger space and menu

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Food & Drink
Wednesday, January 29, 2020

'Party in the 21st Century' exhibit puts Slovak folk traditions in spotlight ...

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Arts & Culture
Friday, January 24, 2020

Neglected animals, including two sheep from Cricket Hollow, find safe home at ...

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Life
Thursday, January 23, 2020

These heated domes at Cedar Rapids bars make patio season year-round

Alison Gowans
Life
Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Chew on This: Kathy's Pies taking over Kettel House Bakery & Cafe

Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Monday, January 20, 2020

Eight Cedar Rapids area high school students earn 2020 Service Above Self Awards

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Community
Friday, January 17, 2020

Martin Luther King Jr. Day events planned across Cedar Rapids, Iowa City area

Alison Gowans
Life
Friday, January 17, 2020

CANCELED: Women's March in Iowa City postponed because of weather

Alison Gowans
News
Thursday, January 16, 2020

Korean cuisine and karaoke are on the menu at La Wine Bar & Restaurant in Iowa City

Alison Gowans
Thursday, January 16, 2020

Chew on This: Hamburg Inn coming to Coralville - and maybe China?

Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Former Pig and Porter chef leading efforts in St. Luke's renovated kitchens

Alison Gowans
Life
Friday, January 10, 2020

Former Pig and Porter chef now leads Cedar Rapids hospital's dining, cafeteria

Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
Thursday, January 09, 2020

Friends open Mas Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Cedar Rapids

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Wednesday, January 08, 2020

Boston Fish is gone, but Bostons has opened, and The Fish is in the works

Alison Gowans
Food & Drink
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