116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

Elijah Decious
The first time I learned how to ask good questions was at age 5, when I learned Santa Claus was not real. “Whose lap have I been sitting on all these years?!” was the first question I asked, according to my mother.
I’m a features reporter for The Gazette, which means I have the opportunity to get to know folks on a more personal level, show people the best parts of life and demonstrate how daily news affects members of the community. In addition to covering restaurants and food news, I serve on The Gazette’s Fact Checker team and have a particular passion for human interest pieces as well as stories focusing on marginalized communities.
Sometimes, taking a moment to listen to others and reflect on what they say — even those who might not think they have much of a story to tell — really puts things in perspective.
When I’m not reporting, I like to travel, go bird watching, search for new items to add to my Peanuts collection and keep my cat from scaring away the cardinals on my balcony.
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Latest Articles by Elijah Decious
Restaurants Oct. 2, 2025 6:15 am2d ago
Shop a wide selection of apples and pumpkins grown organically on-site for eating, baking or decorating.
Restaurants Oct. 2, 2025 5:30 am2d ago
A new restaurant has closed only about a year after it opened.
Restaurants Oct. 1, 2025 6:30 am3d ago
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is suing the franchisee of five of its Iowa restaurants, two of which are located in the Corridor.
Restaurants Oct. 1, 2025 9:07 am3d ago
The centerpiece of the evening features the auction of 14 pairs of 1960s go-go boots decorated by local artists to complement the night’s groovy theme.
Restaurants Sep. 29, 2025 10:35 am5d ago
This year, patrons of Market After Moonlight had the chance to choose from one of three curated menus produced by multiple vendors.
Food & Drink Sep. 29, 2025 7:34 am5d ago
In 2010, there were fewer than 50 craft distilleries across the country. Today, Cedar Ridge is leading the way among more than 2,200.
Arts & Entertainment Sep. 29, 2025 9:27 am5d ago
The FOX show, known for its intense culinary challenges at the mercy of passionate and excitable British chef Gordon Ramsay, debuted season 24 on Sept. 25 with a familiar face for many Cedar Rapids diners.
Things To Do Sep. 26, 2025 5:15 am8d ago
Relatively few organizations make it to 100 years. But soon, the “originators of basketball style” will demonstrate to Iowa why they’re still going strong.
Restaurants Sep. 25, 2025 6:30 am9d ago
A spirited new event is generating a different type of buzz as Halloween approaches.
Restaurants Sep. 25, 2025 5:30 am9d ago
The Iowa Restaurant Association has named nine Corridor women to its annual “40 Women to Watch” list honoring those who have made an impact on Iowa’s restaurant and hospitality industry.
Restaurants Sep. 24, 2025 9:31 am10d ago
The Smiley’s Soup & Sandwiches menu doesn’t look much like it did when it started in a food truck four years ago, but its latest iteration at NewBo City Market continues the mission it started.
Restaurants Sep. 24, 2025 5:00 am10d ago
Crisp & Green, a fast-casual salad restaurant, is planning its first location at Iowa River Landing in early 2026.
Music Sep. 19, 2025 4:17 pm15d ago
The three-year agreement, announced Thursday, provides the largest musician pay increase in its history of more than 100 years.
People & Places Sep. 18, 2025 6:00 am16d ago
Two storytelling events in Cedar Rapids — one returning and one new — hope that the power of storytelling from locals and nationally recognized narrators will show us that we’re more alike than we are different.
Restaurants Sep. 18, 2025 5:00 am16d ago
This year's festival features an exclusive Iowa City BrewFest sampling event, the Bier Hall for general admission, the family-focused SodaFest with the Iowa Children's Museum, live entertainment and over 140 craft brews from more than 40 vendors.