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
People & Places Mar. 4, 2024 10:02 am721d ago
See inside this former county jail available to rent for a getaway. No bail necessary for admission.
Restaurants Feb. 29, 2024 7:43 am725d ago
Yummy Banh Mi is bringing the classic Vietnamese sandwich, coffee and boba tea in the first shop of its kind in the Cedar Rapids metro.
Restaurants Feb. 28, 2024 8:57 am726d ago
The closure comes 10 years after Outback shuttered its Coralville location 2014.
News Feb. 28, 2024 5:00 am726d ago
A ribbon cutting Tuesday marked the anticipated reopening of not just a new building, but a new vision for the African American Museum of Iowa as it expands its statewide presence.
Restaurants Feb. 27, 2024 3:45 pm727d 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 pm727d 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 am730d 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 am731d 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 am732d 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 am732d ago
The legacy of a nostalgic storefront in the Czech Village has come to an end.
Restaurants Feb. 21, 2024 5:30 am733d 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 pm734d 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 am735d 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 am737d 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 am739d ago
With a rich pork broth, see the ramen options that are making Hokkaido Ramen House a fast-growing national chain for authentic Japanese.

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