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
News Apr. 14, 2025 7:38 am246d ago
New laws and anticipation of more changes are driving LGBTQ Iowans to update birth certificates, do estate planning and finalize adoptions for their children.
People & Places Apr. 11, 2025 8:27 am249d ago
Cedar Valley Working Families, a new group in Hiawatha, is working to rebuild community and use its power to help local families in uncertain times.
Restaurants Apr. 9, 2025 11:51 am251d ago
Munchi Mochi’s rice flour-based alternative to the traditional doughnut are among the first in the Corridor.
Restaurants Apr. 8, 2025 7:59 am252d ago
The Marion smoothie shop and supplement store on Blairs Ferry Road will soon have a second location at 201 S. Clinton St., next to Raising Cane’s at the Old Capitol Town Center.
Restaurants Apr. 8, 2025 5:45 am252d ago
Gathered & Grown: A Feast of Five Seasons will offer an exclusive farm-to-table dining experience celebrating two milestones this year: the 20th anniversary of the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market and the 10th anniversary of Market After Dark.
People & Places Apr. 9, 2025 2:30 pm251d ago
Until the 1980s, Rodi Glass’s memories were discussed only during Sunday dinners or with the few survivors her family knew. But soon, Cedar Rapids can hear her recount the harrowing story of how she escaped Nazi arrests and internment camps three times.
Restaurants Apr. 3, 2025 6:15 pm257d ago
On April 12, two students will star in a “sham wedding,” not meant to unite them in marriage, but demonstrate the rich culture of African weddings. The event in Iowa City will be hosted by students from Coe College, Cornell College, Kirkwood Community College, the University of Iowa and Iowa State University.
Restaurants Apr. 3, 2025 6:00 am257d ago
Crumbl is taking another bite out of the Corridor.
Arts & Entertainment Apr. 3, 2025 1:40 pm257d 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 pm210d 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 am193d 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 pm259d 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 am264d 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 am264d 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 am265d ago
A new dinner is making sure restaurant reservations aren’t just for those with means.

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