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
Religion & Belief Jun. 25, 2022 5:10 pm
One transgender Cedar Rapids teen has grown closer to his faith in God, despite what many Christians may say.
Restaurants Jun. 22, 2022 1:21 pm
The breakfast and lunch spot will close June 30, after 7 years in business.
Restaurants Jun. 22, 2022 9:05 am
A new cafe off the beaten path for most restaurants and coffee shops has opened in a fast-developing area.
Restaurants Jun. 22, 2022 9:05 am
Jam Investments, based in Altoona, owns 14 other Popeyes in Iowa, including the closest one to Iowa City, at 750 Coral Ridge Ave. in Coralville.
Restaurants Jun. 22, 2022 9:06 am
The longtime Cedar Rapids staple will soon open a second location in Marion.
Restaurants Jun. 22, 2022 9:06 am
The space was previously occupied by Anvil Meat Market & Deli, which closed in September.
Restaurants Jun. 22, 2022 9:06 am
BurgerFiend opened at 2020 16th Ave. SW in May, returning to its original location after several years while maintaining its other Center Point Road NE location. Its Center Point Road location has since closed and is now Breakfast Barn and Lunch House.
Jun. 19, 2022 6:00 am
For the first time since 2003, the only African American Museum in Iowa will get a major facelift as it pivots for a stronger statewide presence.
People & Places Jun. 17, 2022 8:59 am
In the 36 years between the first ‘Top Gun’ movie in 1986 and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ now in theaters, one Marion man has identified Iowa’s 40 ace pilots and collected 365 models of the planes they flew.
Restaurants Jun. 22, 2022 9:07 am
In addition to an extensive martini menu, it offers hot and cold tapas, flatbreads and weekend brunch service.
Restaurants Jun. 22, 2022 9:07 am
Where else can you get tacos after midnight?
Restaurants Jun. 22, 2022 9:08 am
Oasis Street Food, known for its preservative-free hummus, first expanded to store shelves with one Costco in Iowa. Now, Oasis is present in three Iowa Costcos and Nebraska Costcos.
Restaurants Jun. 22, 2022 9:09 am
Craving Chicago-style Italian beef? Check out this new small business in NewBo City Market.
Community Jun. 13, 2022 6:00 am
With increased demand and funding cuts, the nonprofit’s I Believe camaign is more critical than ever this year to keep services going for the homeless, poor, victims of domestic violence and violent crime.
Religion & Belief Jun. 13, 2022 3:26 pm
After 109 years, the Wesley Center at the University of Iowa has ended its affiliation with the United Methodist Church, citing its commitment to LGBTQ students.