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 Feb. 7, 2024 9:16 am598d ago
The restaurant plans to add breakfast to the menu with its reopening.
Restaurants Feb. 7, 2024 9:31 am598d ago
In addition to Mexican food, which has saturated the Cedar Rapids market with more than 30 options, the restaurant offered a unique specialty in Central American cuisine at a modest price.
News Feb. 5, 2024 7:46 am600d ago
This year’s winter “Point in Time” count Jan. 24 yielded mixed results in Linn and Johnson counties that showed perhaps the start of changing trends for both.
People & Places Feb. 3, 2024 6:00 am602d ago
With meet-ups at a different restaurant each week, the Winter Supper Club in Cedar Rapids is more than just a place to eat.
Restaurants Feb. 1, 2024 7:51 am604d ago
One Mexican restaurant is standing out from the crowd by turning the tables — telling the people who love their food to make it themselves in a new workshop.
Restaurants Feb. 1, 2024 7:49 am604d ago
Paul McDermott, a chef at Wildwood BBQ & Saloon in Iowa City, earned the Media’s Choice award, designated by media professionals invited to the event.
Restaurants Jan. 31, 2024 6:15 am605d ago
The new event, set for May 3 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., will let attendees explore a variety of culinary persuasions from food trucks and vendors on the Second Avenue Bridge in downtown Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Jan. 31, 2024 5:45 am605d ago
The new bar will feature a dance floor, wooden walls, a shiplap bar, and other rustic elements “that transport guests to the charm of an old-time saloon with a pop of color,” the owners said.
People & Places Jan. 27, 2024 5:45 am609d ago
Since 1994, the student-run non-profit has raised $34 million. Here’s how you can continue the momentum.
News Jan. 31, 2024 10:41 am605d ago
With 13 apartments, this building will have an impact on a growing, chronically homeless population in Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Jan. 25, 2024 8:05 am611d ago
Oak Hill Tavern, at the corner of Eighth Avenue SE and Fifth Street SE, brings a varied menu and a few novel plates to the Oak Hill Jackson neighborhood.
Food & Drink Jan. 24, 2024 6:15 am612d ago
Applicants must be 25 years old and be able to demonstrate at least one time when they’ve solved a problem with pizza and beer. Job perks include pizza and beer.
Food & Drink Jan. 24, 2024 8:07 am612d ago
Zach Bott is the creator of Fireside Winery — one of Iowa’s most popular wineries — and is known for a diverse range at both of his wineries, primarily using northern climate grapes grown on their properties.
People & Places Jan. 22, 2024 12:19 pm614d ago
Known on campus as “Mr. Coe College,” George T. Henry recorded the lives of thousands who passed through the campus in the 67 years he chronicled Coe’s history.
Local Government Jan. 22, 2024 7:57 am614d ago
Mayor Steve Dodson speaks to growth happening in Cedar Rapids’ northern neighbor, and how the city hopes to manage it sustainably.