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
Food & Drink Jun. 11, 2022 6:00 am
For the second time in two months, the nonprofit hunger relief organization is searching for a permanent location.
People & Places Jun. 11, 2022 1:20 am
For the next month, $2 will be donated to help affordable housing for every selfie taken on a new public art installation.
People & Places Jun. 10, 2022 11:43 am
After he came to Cedar Rapids from the Congo at age 10, Mugisha Gloire dedicated his life to helping others like him. Now, he's providing the keys to success for immigrants.
Restaurants Jun. 8, 2022 6:00 am
For the first time in recent memory, drag queens served looks and dance moves with dinner in Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Jun. 22, 2022 9:09 am
After 20 years, the wine staple will close.
News Jun. 4, 2022 8:36 pm
See photos from the first Pride parade in Cedar Rapids and what the visible celebration of Pride means to the LGBTQ community.
Election Results Jun. 4, 2022 4:27 pm
Two Republicans and two Democrats bring a range of options to the ballot for Senate District 41.
News Jun. 3, 2022 7:11 pm
See 18 aircraft on display, learn all about aviation through several educational sessions, shop with local vendors and get some grub from local food trucks as live music plays.
Election Results Jun. 4, 2022 4:27 pm
One of the Democratic candidates wants to prioritize child care; the other wants to focus on long- term care facilities and infrastructure.
People & Places Jun. 2, 2022 7:22 pm
See Iowa City’s vibrant marketplace that has fostered new vendors and connected a wide range of diverse communities.
Small Business News Jun. 1, 2022 9:26 am
Two sisters from Africa hope to make African food even more accessible in Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Jun. 22, 2022 9:11 am
The wait is over for Donutland’s return to the Cedar Rapids location it started in over 50 years ago.
People & Places Jun. 1, 2022 9:55 am
The Kiwanis Miracle League at Prospect Meadows in Marion gives kids and young adults with disabilities a league of their own.
News May. 29, 2022 6:00 am
See where Cedar Rapids’ Afghan residents live, where they work, their biggest hopes and their biggest fears since the dust settled.
Things To Do May. 27, 2022 6:00 am
See how you can celebrate this Memorial Day weekend with a variety of ceremonies and events around the Corridor.