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 Jul. 2, 2025 7:15 am166d ago
Ian’s Pizza, a small Wisconsin chain known for its creative pies in Madison and Milwaukee, quietly opened over the weekend after a private launch party on June 24.
Restaurants Jul. 2, 2025 6:30 am166d ago
B-Bop’s, the 1950s themed burger chain with drive-thru windows for the driver’s or passenger’s side of the vehicle, quietly opened last week.
Restaurants Jul. 2, 2025 8:36 am166d ago
The Crazy Greek in Fairfax and Linn County is bringing back old family recipes for the first time in years.
Restaurants Jul. 2, 2025 11:23 am166d ago
A small town restaurant has earned international recognition as one of the best pizzerias in America.
News Jun. 30, 2025 8:21 am168d ago
Individual donors in Cedar Rapids have stepped up to fill the gap left by corporate sponsors, helping the nonprofit buck national trends.
People & Places Jun. 27, 2025 7:52 am171d ago
At 89, the name synonymous with jazz for thousands of Iowa listeners spanning multiple generations aired his last “Gentle Jazz” show on KCCK.
Restaurants Jun. 26, 2025 5:45 am172d ago
Uptown Marion has announced its 11th “Eat. Drink. & Be Marion: Food & Pub Craw Fundraiser.”
People & Places Jun. 26, 2025 9:24 am172d ago
Every other Saturday throughout the summer, a city within a city pops up to bring downtown Cedar Rapids to life.
Restaurants Jun. 25, 2025 10:34 am173d ago
What started as Anh’s Bread Therapy in NewBo City Market last year has reopened as Anh’s Bread Therapy and Tea House in the Czech Village. Now, bakery customers can linger a little longer with full tea service and steep in the culture that shapes a way of life for millions.
Restaurants Jun. 25, 2025 5:45 am173d ago
When Hazzard County announced plans to open a second location in Iowa City, another Ped Mall staple was displaced.
Restaurants Jun. 25, 2025 1:06 pm173d ago
Soon, diners will be able to order the popular restaurant’s burgers, Alfalfa’s Deli throwback sandwich and more at its much anticipated second location — revealed this week to The Gazette.
Local Government Jun. 23, 2025 7:52 am175d ago
One year ago, J’nae Peterman started charting a new way forward for Cedar Rapids and Linn County. Now, the route to help end homelessness has been outlined with five pillars.
People & Places Jun. 20, 2025 8:58 am178d ago
The 1906 Benton County Courthouse clock has been restored to original, historically accurate condition after a painstaking project. Here’s how it was brought back to life.
Restaurants Jun. 19, 2025 10:22 am179d ago
The hot dog restaurant, known for its eye-catching red and yellow building complete with a propeller plane on the roof, is on the market in the Taylor neighborhood.
Restaurants Jun. 18, 2025 6:30 am180d ago
A second specialty market has opened in downtown Cedar Rapids.

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