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 Mar. 26, 2024 10:48 am630d ago
Following the rapid expansion of Raising Cane’s, Dave’s Hot Chicken is turning its attention to Iowa as one of its last remaining frontiers of expansion.
People & Places Mar. 25, 2024 8:47 am631d ago
A new exhibit at the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art showcases the impact New York City pop artist Keith Haring had on children and adults alike at his visit to Horn Elementary School in 1989, just 9 months before his death. See the little-known mural, his letters to students and more.
Restaurants Mar. 21, 2024 8:52 am635d ago
From macaroons to artisan bread, see what you can eat at this former sausage factory.
Restaurants Mar. 20, 2024 6:15 am637d ago
If you were screaming for ice cream during Eastern Iowa’s unusually warm winter this season, your wishes have been granted.
Food & Drink Apr. 21, 2025 1:00 pm239d ago
Iowa has a food culture of its own, and it’s been right under our noses all along.
Restaurants Mar. 14, 2024 2:07 pm642d ago
The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered Lu’s Deli to pay back tens of thousands of dollars in wages and damages after finding that its management pooled tips improperly for years.
Restaurants Mar. 14, 2024 12:36 pm642d ago
K.C. Cakes, opened at the market in November and repositioned to a larger spot in February, is growing about as fast as the cakes rise in the oven.
Restaurants Mar. 13, 2024 7:49 am643d ago
A new Mexican restaurant is replacing one that went out of business a few months ago.
Community Mar. 13, 2024 8:04 am643d ago
This week, high school students from across Eastern Iowa will compete in a round leading up to the international level for student science and engineering projects.
Restaurants Mar. 13, 2024 8:13 am643d ago
Bidding at the “short notice auction” from Backes Auctioneers for pizza equipment, bar equipment, a self-contained walk-in cooler, tables and chairs starts Tues., March 12.
Things To Do Mar. 12, 2024 1:18 pm644d ago
Oscar Mayer’s iconic, 27-foot-long vehicle will be available for photos and free wiener whistles as it makes stops in Dyersville and Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Mar. 11, 2024 3:08 pm645d ago
After opening a new distribution center in Iowa City and taproom in Cedar Rapids last year, one of Iowa’s largest craft breweries is set to head west with wide scale distribution and its first taproom outside of Iowa.
People & Places Mar. 9, 2024 6:00 am648d ago
Unlike many survivors, Schwartz’s story starts with her mother’s memories about how parents, grandparents, siblings and cousins were exterminated. But her mother’s personal experience -- never recounted aloud to her -- affected her all the same.
Restaurants Mar. 8, 2024 5:49 pm648d ago
See what caught my attention at one of Iowa City’s premiere annual food gatherings, and which ones won the hearts of the judges.
Restaurants Mar. 7, 2024 5:30 am650d ago
This month, four local charities are partnering with five Jersey Mike’s Subs locations across the Corridor for the 14th annual Month of Giving campaign. During the month, customers can round up their total to the nearest dollar or donate a little extra to support each cause.

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