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 Apr. 3, 2025 6:00 am177d ago
Crumbl is taking another bite out of the Corridor.
Arts & Entertainment Apr. 3, 2025 1:40 pm176d ago
In its last year of production under The Englert Theatre, Iowa City's music festival mainstay offers throwbacks to the past and a glimse into the future.
Restaurants May. 20, 2025 12:05 pm129d ago
While Cliff’s Dive Bar & Grill in downtown Cedar Rapids opened in 2021 with a hammed-up dive bar theme, The Bar will serve as an actual
Restaurants Jun. 6, 2025 11:41 am112d ago
A new lager is in production to support the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation — from beer can shelves to book shelves.
People & Places Apr. 1, 2025 1:53 pm178d ago
Boshra Saifi, a seventh grader at McKinley middle school and 14 Under 14 honoree, has become fluent in English quickly. But it’s not her academic skills that have endeared her to students and teachers alike.
Restaurants Mar. 27, 2025 6:15 am184d ago
Willis Dady Homeless Services is celebrating 10 years of putting the “fun” in fundraising with its annual Hops for Housing event.
Restaurants Mar. 27, 2025 5:30 am184d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — A new specialty market is bringing new horizons of food and specialty imports to Cedar Rapids. Afghan …
Restaurants Mar. 26, 2025 9:16 am185d ago
A new dinner is making sure restaurant reservations aren’t just for those with means.
Restaurants Mar. 26, 2025 9:18 am185d ago
A temporary closure has become permanent for a former mainstay in Italian dining.
Restaurants Mar. 26, 2025 9:15 am185d ago
A new food truck is bringing fresh Greek food to Linn County for the first time in many years.
Restaurants Mar. 25, 2025 5:09 pm185d ago
Lacayo, a concept featuring cuisine across South America, Central America, Spain and Portugal, will be open through April 11.
Restaurants Mar. 25, 2025 11:32 am185d ago
Coffee Emporium, purchased by North Liberty resident entrepreneur Alex Nelson in July 2024, will have a new name starting March 29: Midnight Coffee. Here’s what’s new.
Pets & Animals Mar. 24, 2025 8:08 am187d ago
AniMeals, whose routes through Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and Marion have long been dubbed “Meals on Wheels for pets,” is now joining forces with Horizons Family Services -- the local provider of Meals on Wheels for humans for 65 years.
People & Places Mar. 20, 2025 8:36 am191d ago
The Wright House of Fashion, launched in 2022, opened up shop at the former Varsity Cleaners to build an ecosystem for underserved youth in the creative trades. Now, it has launched Iowa’s first graphic design apprenticeship available to the general public.
Restaurants Mar. 20, 2025 6:15 am191d ago
Munchi Mochi, an anime themed café with mochi doughnuts and boba tea, held its grand opening on March 12.