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 Aug. 1, 2024 5:45 am502d ago
The Bar Room, opened July 19, serves up luxe cocktails like The Drunken Monkey and a salted caramel espresso martini, alongside a full wine list.
Restaurants Jul. 31, 2024 8:56 am503d ago
Now in a new location, the business that has passed through several owners since the 1980s has a chance to offer a new experience in sweets. Marion Chocolate Shop’s new kitchen is crafting an improved recipe that uses fewer ingredients and preservatives.
Arts & Entertainment Jul. 29, 2024 8:13 am505d ago
About 127 years after it was stolen by the British in a massacre, the Benin Bronzes have been returned to the Benin royal family in modern-day Nigeria.
People & Places Jul. 29, 2024 8:17 am505d ago
Cricket, with some similarities to baseball, is taking off locally thanks to a new youth league started by members of the local Indian-American community.
Restaurants Jul. 25, 2024 4:15 am510d ago
See our thoughts on the top 11 new foods this year before you head out to the Iowa State Fair from Aug. 8 to 18 in Des Moines.
Food & Drink Jul. 24, 2024 6:15 am510d ago
Long John Silver’s is making a comeback in Cedar Rapids after a fire damaged the city’s only remaining location.
Food & Drink Jul. 24, 2024 4:30 am511d ago
With steady demand and projected funding changes in the next fiscal year, Meals on Wheels is holding a second fundraiser to help feed older adults in need.
Things To Do Jul. 22, 2024 5:30 am512d ago
Hungry? Need a drink after the game? Looking for something to do during the Iowa high school state baseball tournament from July 22 to 26? Here’s a guide to some things to eat, drink and do in and around downtown Cedar Rapids.
Local Government Jul. 22, 2024 7:37 am512d ago
After guiding the district through its most formative years, Brooke Prouty is ready to help cities across Iowa with the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
People & Places Jul. 22, 2024 9:35 am512d ago
After losing his wife and stepson to addiction, a Cedar Rapids app developer wants to make mental wellness a matter of empowerment.
People & Places Jul. 22, 2024 11:59 am512d ago
This traveling Iowa blogger isn’t running for office. But the foodie and small town tourist is pressing the flesh with restaurant owners and locals in every county as he seeks his favorite pork tenderloin.
Restaurants Jul. 18, 2024 4:30 am517d ago
Two Cedar Rapids entrepreneurs are going in together on their first restaurant with three distinct concepts spread over two floors.
Restaurants Jul. 17, 2024 6:15 am517d ago
The shop, owned by Ben and Katy Davis, celebrated its grand reopening on July 11 at 1060 Seventh Ave.
Restaurants Jul. 17, 2024 5:45 am517d ago
BurgerFiend is moving to live under the roof of another sister restaurant.
Restaurants Jul. 16, 2024 8:41 pm518d ago
The closure comes two years after it opened in May 2022.

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