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
Health & Wellness Apr. 19, 2024 6:00 am526d ago
A 5K race inaugurated last year to raise awareness of Lyme Disease is returning to support a new nonprofit started to support the unique needs of Iowans living with Lyme Disease.
Restaurants Apr. 18, 2024 6:15 am527d ago
With soups, salads, charcuterie boards and tasty treats, The Hangry lady in the NewBo neighborhood offers lunch at the intersection of art and cuisine.
Restaurants Apr. 18, 2024 5:45 am527d ago
The event at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center will feature live music, a silent auction, awareness-raising games and samples from more than 20 local and national breweries and cideries.
Restaurants Apr. 17, 2024 6:15 am528d ago
“We have heard loud and clear from customers that they miss some of their favorites at McDonald’s — the number one request being steak bagels,” said Scott Soifer, operator and owner of locations across Eastern Iowa.
Restaurants Apr. 17, 2024 5:45 am528d ago
Described as “the perfect blend of a sports bar and nightlife” that “fuses athletics and entertainment,” the new concept’s menu includes an eclectic assortment of food for a bar, including Peruvian chicken tacos, Turkish Cigar Rolls and truffle mushroom flatbread.
Restaurants Apr. 16, 2024 8:37 am529d ago
Owners of the longtime Vietnamese staple downtown are hoping to keep the business and its recipes alive with the next owners as they take a step toward retirement.
People & Places Apr. 12, 2024 6:03 pm533d ago
Across the globe, the Rev. Michael Lapsley has facilitated healing from trauma and wounds through storytelling. This month, you can participate in his workshops.
Restaurants Apr. 11, 2024 6:15 am534d ago
Now 50 years in the making, the International Banquet has offered a space for students to express themselves. But in celebrating their differences, they realized that they’re more alike than they thought.
Restaurants Apr. 11, 2024 8:24 am534d ago
Signs on site and a social media presence recently popped up for Acapulco Seafood & Grill.
Restaurants Apr. 10, 2024 1:53 pm535d ago
Starting April 12, the restaurant with counter service for breakfast and lunch will offer table service for dinner from 5 to 9 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins will be accepted.
Restaurants Apr. 10, 2024 5:45 am535d ago
Glazed and Infused at 804 Fifth St. SE., adjacent to the recently-opened Oak Hill Tavern, opened March 31 with more than a dozen traditional and cocktail-themed flavors, a self-serve coffee bar and other beverages of choice.
Iowa Hawkeyes Sports Apr. 7, 2024 7:50 pm537d ago
Win or lose, it was a foregone conclusion before the game even began Sunday: the magic happening in NCAA women’s basketball this year thanks to Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes has launched women’s basketball into a new stratosphere.
People & Places Apr. 8, 2024 3:48 pm537d ago
X Marks the Arts, a collaboration among various venues, the Iowa City Downtown District, University of Iowa and community organizations, hopes to ensure that the district designated by the Iowa’s Department of Cultural Affairs in 2022 is more than a title on paper.
Restaurants Apr. 4, 2024 6:15 am541d ago
Coe College celebrates its 50th year of diversity from around the world through the annual International Banquet, set for April 7.
Restaurants Apr. 4, 2024 8:36 am541d ago
Skinny’s Barbeque owner Cord Kleist uses pork butts coated in mustard, salt and a generous helping of black pepper to grow a Texas-style bark cooked over oak wood. Only recently did he start to add a proprietary blend of seasonings.