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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 Feb. 27, 2024 3:45 pm578d ago
On the heels of a new distribution center and Cedar Rapids taproom opening, Big Grove Brewery is climbing to new heights thanks to a new THC drink partnership.
Restaurants Feb. 27, 2024 3:46 pm578d ago
See when and where you can get the popular menu from the former Iowa River Power restaurant.
People & Places Feb. 24, 2024 6:00 am581d ago
After decades as a folk artist, a Czech descendant and Cedar Rapids “Living Iowa Treasure” display’s her life’s work in various mediums at the National Czech and Slovak Museum & Library.
Health & Wellness Feb. 23, 2024 5:00 am582d ago
No Foot Too Small, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of pregnancy loss and infant mortality, has launched its sixth annual fundraising campaign to honor families affected while bringing them joy in remembering those who they’ve lost.
Restaurants Feb. 22, 2024 10:24 am583d ago
The Webster, a seasonal fine-dining restaurant in the Northside neighborhood, has made USA TODAY’s list of best restaurants in the country.
Restaurants Feb. 22, 2024 10:02 am583d ago
The legacy of a nostalgic storefront in the Czech Village has come to an end.
Restaurants Feb. 21, 2024 5:30 am584d ago
Owner Daniel Velasquez, who started the business in April 2022 after managing multiple Chipotle locations, served the Navajo tradition with a combination of Chicano and Indigenous Yaqui influences from the southwestern United States.
Restaurants Feb. 20, 2024 12:21 pm585d ago
If you need to optimize your time or spending, check out these nine things that made the best impression on us. Then, try them for yourself through Feb. 25.
Small Business News Feb. 19, 2024 9:53 am586d ago
Ahead of plans for the launch of a huge undertaking, The Gazette caught up with NewBo City Market’s executive director, Julie Parisi, to look back at the last decade as the organization prepares for the next one.
People & Places Feb. 17, 2024 6:00 am588d ago
The Laughter Club in Iowa City manages to get the benefits of laughter without relying on comedy. Here’s how.
Restaurants Feb. 15, 2024 6:45 am590d ago
With a rich pork broth, see the ramen options that are making Hokkaido Ramen House a fast-growing national chain for authentic Japanese.
Restaurants Feb. 14, 2024 6:15 am591d ago
Tickets, now on sale at iowacraftbrewfestival.com, start at $45. Each ticket includes unlimited samples, a commemorative tasting glass, and access to festival grounds with shade tents, vendors, yard games and a variety of food trucks.
Restaurants Feb. 14, 2024 8:13 am591d ago
Tease your appetite with a peek at the specials for 10-day restaurant weeks in Linn and Johnson counties starting this week.
Curious Iowa Feb. 12, 2024 7:36 am593d ago
THC drinks have been popping up at more and more restaurants and stores. Here’s how they became legal and how they’re different from recreational products sold across Iowa’s borders.
Restaurants Feb. 8, 2024 6:00 am597d ago
The new restaurant from a former Iron Chef cast member is finally living up to its tagline: All Day.