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 Jun. 18, 2025 8:09 am180d ago
With its move to 117 First St. W., White Tree Bakery has more than a bona fide store front — it has a home.
Agriculture Jun. 18, 2025 5:00 am180d ago
This weekend, you’ll be able to shop while you hop from barn to barn across Iowa.
Restaurants Jun. 17, 2025 12:41 pm181d ago
A Texas-style barbecue restaurant has opened in southwest Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Jun. 13, 2025 9:40 am185d ago
A Johnson County coffee shop will soon offer another option for caffeine and sweet treats in the growing city of Tiffin.
Restaurants Jun. 12, 2025 5:30 am186d ago
The restaurant will close at its current location starting June 15, with plans to tentatively reopen after July 4 in Iowa City.
Restaurants Jun. 11, 2025 6:00 am187d ago
The Grand White Rabbit Tea Company, a new mall kiosk concept planning its launch this year in both Cedar Rapids and Fredericksburg, Virginia, plans to open its first Iowa location in late June or early July.
Restaurants Jun. 11, 2025 5:15 am187d ago
The Edison Pub & Eatery has quietly closed in northeast Cedar Rapids to make room for a new restaurant.
People & Places Jun. 10, 2025 8:45 am188d ago
Burmese artist and Cedar Rapids resident Saw Naing Lin documents his life through decades of ethnic cleansing and war in a new exhibit at CSPS Hall.
Restaurants Jun. 6, 2025 10:56 am192d ago
This year’s lineup for the Iowa Craft Brew Festival features several breweries from around the Corridor.
Restaurants Jun. 4, 2025 7:47 am194d ago
The popular “American Saloon” country-themed bar in downtown Cedar Rapids has announced plans for a second location on the Ped Mall at 118 S. Dubuque St.
Restaurants Jun. 4, 2025 6:00 am194d ago
There’s a new option for burgers in Benton County.
News Jun. 4, 2025 8:32 am194d ago
After several years of repairs, the clock will return to the Benton County Courthouse for public viewing ahead of its installation.
Restaurants Jun. 4, 2025 5:15 am194d ago
The HACAP Food Reservoir is hosting its Community Food Drive throughout the summer.
Restaurants Jun. 2, 2025 11:34 am196d ago
Cocktail mixologists from eight Corridor establishments show us how to keep it classy at NewBo City Market’s Cocktail Classic.
News Jun. 2, 2025 7:39 am196d ago
An underdog is being celebrated with a new title more than 25 years after he was created to unite Center Point and Urbana. Here’s how Stormin’ Normin pulled it off.

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