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
People & Places Jan. 29, 2023 1:56 pm1d ago
A former Cedar Rapids meteorologist and Eastern Iowa broadcast journalist have turned an 1894 church into their dream retirement home and a vacation rental.
Restaurants Jan. 26, 2023 5:00 am6d ago
Brittany Hannah, who opened the restaurant in 2018, has moved the business to counter service with a new, fast-casual environment and business hours that will feature staple breakfast and lunch fare all day, with an emphasis on simplicity and fresh, scratch-made dishes.
Restaurants Jan. 26, 2023 1:20 am5d ago
Dash has expanded to the former Witt’s End in Uptown Marion.
Restaurants Jan. 27, 2023 6:10 pm3d ago
Less than two years after opening its first location in downtown Iowa City, The KETO Kitchen is moving to Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Jan. 25, 2023 10:17 am5d ago
A winner of season 5 of Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship and a 17-time sous chef on Iron Chef is planning a brand new restaurant in north Coralville.
Restaurants Jan. 25, 2023 5:00 am6d ago
From Cedar Rapids Facebook foodie groups to national news outlets, Culver’s is making a splash with its decision this month to switch soda fountains from Pepsi to Coca-Cola products.
Community Jan. 23, 2023 4:20 pm7d ago
No matter which team you support, there’s a soup for you at the Domestic Violence Intervention Program’s 26th annual fundraiser.
People & Places Jan. 22, 2023 9:04 am8d ago
See how a few little furballs turned a wedding photographer into a de facto expert in hamster modeling.
Restaurants Jan. 19, 2023 6:00 am13d ago
More Flavors Hoagies is working to become more visible from it’s corner shop in SE Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Jan. 17, 2023 6:00 am14d ago
4 Hermanos Mexican Food opened on Dec. 19 at 1725 Boyson Rd. The expansive menu features a wide variety of burritos, fries, nachos, quesadillas, enchiladas, salads, tacos and roll tacos (commonly known as taquitos.)
Restaurants Jan. 17, 2023 5:45 am14d ago
The ground-level space at 211 E. Ninth St., Suite 135, previously was home to La Vecina Restaurante, a modern upscale Mexican restaurant.
People & Places Jan. 14, 2023 6:15 am18d ago
See how she helps others find love and how she found her fit at one of the only agencies offering this service in Iowa.
News Jan. 13, 2023 5:00 am18d ago
Soon, Daniel Reed hopes to restart a program that combines mentorship, mechanical education and community service into a chance to build a bicycle.
Food & Drink Jan. 12, 2023 6:00 am20d ago
Looking to drink less this month? You’re not alone. These tips from local bartenders can help turn any drink into a non-alcoholic version that doesn’t make you miss the booze.
Restaurants Jan. 10, 2023 5:30 am21d ago
After 7 months in its current cloud kitchen, the restaurant will be moving again.