Zack Kucharski

As we put together Iowa Ideas each year, we strive to find Iowans who have gone beyond. Those who have achieved unlikely successes, pushed boundaries or redefined what it means to be an Iowan. What’s fun about the exercise is there’s no shortage of people... See more

CHICAGO — The challenge of surviving 761 days in a cramped annex apartment takes on new meaning when you see it. kAm%96 365C@@>D 92G6 =:EE=6 AC:G24J 2?5 >2?J C@@>D 925 2 5F2= AFCA@D6 — @?6 2 :=J C@@>] %96 2C62 H96C6 E96 36DE\C625 5:2CJ :? E96 ... See more

CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar Rapids Police Chief David Dostal will be retiring soon, ending a career of about 34 years with the department. The news was included in a City Council agenda released late Friday. Council members are expected to vote on an agreement a... See more

Iowa native Steve Quinn says there’s no place like home. As Quinn — who has served as company manager for “Wicked” for more than 20 years — and the cast of “Wicked” prepare for a three-week run of shows in Des Moines starting Wednesday, he said he’s truly... See more

I was disheartened to read in last week’s Gazette that our community leaders may lack the vision to protect the historic Western Life building. Its limestone facade and significant architectural details reflect the grandeur of the Classical Revival style.... See more