Elijah Decious
The Gazette
Fort Dodge, IA, United States
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Scooter’s opens first Coralville location
Scooter’s is expanding yet again, this time into a new Corridor city. → Read More
New food, drink festival debuts in Waterloo
Moe Cason, a Des Moines barbecue pitmaster, will headline the main stage presentation by telling how he got his start in barbecue, and teaching a class on the best way to barbecue. → Read More
M.C. Ginsberg mostly retires as daughter joins jewelry business in Iowa City
After 40 years at the helm, Mark Ginsberg is handing the reins to his daughter, who hopes to infuse even more art into the jewelry establishment known for “objects of art.” → Read More
Review: Top Chef Downtown Iowa City 2023 brings new delights
With 27 restaurants at this year’s Top Chef Iowa City, see the 7 entrees, drinks and desserts that stood out most to us. → Read More
Pinoy Cafe closing at NewBo City Market
After nearly 5 years, the owner said she’s prioritizing her personal life and her family. → Read More
New cafe opening in Mount Vernon
The new space focus on providing beans for home brewers to brew quality coffee at home, complemented by plans to hold coffee education workshops. The new shop will have a walk-up window to serve the brand’s signature espresso bean, Pinhook Premium, and some “cool, experimental” coffees, plus teas, drip coffees and espresso-based drinks. → Read More
Big Grove Brewery awards $32,000 to Iowa nonprofits
Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City has awarded four grants of $8,000 each to organizations focusing on shelter, food insecurity, and more. → Read More
Encore Cafe returns to Marion Public Library for older adults
Three years after it was displaced by the pandemic and a subsequent derecho, Encore Cafe is bringing back good food and fellowship to senior citizens in Marion. → Read More
Pita’z entrepreneur opens new venture in NewBo City Market with Capo Italian Beef
With his third opening, Pita’z owner Eli Harika hopes to break into a new category. → Read More
Shawnniecakes moving to new Cedar Rapids location
The bakery known for its sweet treats inside NewBo City Market will hold a grand opening at its new location inside Collins Community Credit Union, 1800 First Ave. NE → Read More
Longtime bartender brings historic Cedar Rapids theater to life with live music venue
The Ideal Theater & Bar, opened in October after a seven-month renovation, brings to life a historic silent film theater with a new vision for music and entertainment in Cedar Rapids. → Read More
Public health group convenes to combat rising syphilis, gonorrhea rates in Iowa
With a sharp rise in sexually transmitted infections, the Sexual Health Alliance of Linn and Johnson Counties is brainstorming ways to reduce 10-year highs. → Read More
As independent grocery stores close, rural Iowa’s remaining stores pivot
In a state dominated by Hy-Vee, Fareway and big box stores, Iowa’s remaining independent grocery stores are pivoting to survive in the minority. → Read More
Marco’s Grilled Cheese expanding with two more locations in Coralville, Iowa City
Soon, you’ll be able to get your grilled cheese fix at two new locations without going to downtown Iowa City. → Read More
Rio Burritos opening in new location
The restaurant, previously in the Rapid Foods cloud kitchen at 4444 First Ave. NE, is moving up the street to 5001 First Ave. SE, Suite 104 — the short-lived home of La Chamba. → Read More
Elementary school students make Valentine’s Day cards for patients at Hall-Perrine Cancer Center
Patients say small gestures can have an out-sized impact when going through cancer treatment -- even if they’re from complete strangers. → Read More
Matthew 25 receives $15,000 donation in anti-hunger campaign
The Cedar Rapids nonprofit was chosen as one of 5 organizations across the country to receive a total of $150,000. → Read More
Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week 2023
From gyros and Japanese pancakes to dessert crepes and three-course meals, we tried the specials that caught our attention on this year’s menu for Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week. → Read More
For Iowa City martial arts fighter, coaching offers salvation after rare heart diagnosis
After a rare heart disease diagnosis, Iowa City coach Danny Arroyo has had to pivot between doing what he lives for and staying alive. → Read More
News Track: Iowa respiratory illnesses in children decline after December peak
After dire predictions about a “tripledemic” of RSV, COVID-19, influenza and other respiratory viruses, hospitals in Cedar Rapids and elsewhere are faring better than predicted. → Read More