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This meal service delivers nationwide, but it’s all local
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (1423+ words) Val Kuehner packs a customer's order into an insulated box Monday, March 23, 2026, at Chilled Freezer Meals in Center Point. Lindsy Trotter has grown the business to serve the premade meals through home delivery and shipping nationwide since founding the company…...
Rural, low-income pregnant women need ‘real food’ but can’t easily find it
2+ week, 6+ day ago (686+ words) Americans should eat whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal nutrition advice released by the Trump administration. The federal government's message in its new Dietary Guidelines for Americans,…...
Opinion:Winter comes on little cat feet
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (558+ words) Opinion:Winter comes on little cat feet'thegazette.com The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. It's a bleak, chilly day as I write this, and my cat Luna wants to play fetch. Whenever…...
The former First Avenue Hy-Vee is still empty. Could that change in 2026?
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (545+ words) The Cyclones outscored the Bears 20-to-6 in points off turnovers Jan. 7, 2026 10:29 pm Iowa State's record-breaking point guard Tamin Lipsey famously played quarterback at Ames High School before hanging up his cleats to focus on basketball. But that's not all Lipsey…...
From magic keys to tricycle horns, a lab at this C.R. hospital makes it happen
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (1232+ words) NOTE: There is no digital edition today due to the holiday. View Puzzle Answers Home / Business News / Retail Retail chains, tech companies aim to ease the gift-buying experience " and capture a bigger share of online spending Dec. 1, 2025 12:59 pm NEW YORK…...
Gifts of local flavors can spark memories, add personal touch
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (514+ words) Home / Food & Drink Specialty condiments such as hot sauce, mayo and jam make delicious and economical Christmas presents Nov. 30, 2025 6:00 am A gift doesn't have to be big or pricey to feel thoughtful. Instead of the usual bottle of wine, give…...
CDs, DVDs and VHS are back, thanks to this new Cedar Rapids store.
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (980+ words) Home / Living / People & Places Lindale Mall location sells retro formats in-person as physical media regains popularity Dec. 10, 2025 6:00 am CEDAR RAPIDS " What's old is new again. More than a decade since the last corporate-owned Blockbuster closed and over a year after…...
Holiday gift guide for movie lovers of all ages
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (261+ words) Home / Arts & Entertainment From fans of Wes Anderson and classic films, to "KPop Demon Hunters," there"s something for everyone If you think gifts for movie lovers begin and end with Blu-Rays and cineplex gift cards, think again. There"s…...
Nonfiction gift ideas for everyone on your Christmas shopping list
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (525+ words) Home / Arts & Entertainment / Books Check out these books that make perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your shopping list Nov. 26, 2025 6:00 am Chances are good there's a nonfiction book out there to suit just about anybody on your holiday gift list....
Holiday shopping season crucial for small, local retailers
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1260+ words) Home / Business News / Small Business News Nov. 25, 2025 6:00 am The shelves at the Hose Co. No. 4 fire station no longer hold firefighting equipment. Instead, paper goods and gift items are on display for Scribe Stationer, the stationary store in the New…...