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 Oct. 18, 2023 5:14 pm710d ago
Following the closure of its original location in downtown Iowa City on Aug. 26, the North Liberty location at 125 E. Zeller St. will close at the end of Saturday.
Agriculture Oct. 17, 2023 3:12 pm711d ago
About 25 years after it closed, Kazimour Farm & Orchard is revitalizing the land with a new purpose.
People & Places Oct. 15, 2023 7:33 pm713d ago
Cedar Rapids veteran Sarah Lamp, who served in the Air Force for 15 years, is featured in a new 2024 calendar that raises funds for veterans across the country.
Restaurants Oct. 13, 2023 10:08 am715d ago
Harry’s Bar & Grill offers comfort food with an attitude from one of the co-founders of Bluebird Diner in Iowa City.
Health Care and Medicine Oct. 13, 2023 6:00 am715d ago
This year, new vaccines for COVID-19 and RSV bring hope to reduce the number of cases of severe illness. But as of Aug. 31, only 1 in 5 Iowans are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Restaurants Oct. 12, 2023 6:15 am716d ago
The Iowa Restaurant Association has named two Cedar Rapids leaders as the 2023 winners of some of the organization’s biggest awards in Iowa.
Restaurants Oct. 11, 2023 8:05 am717d ago
The three-story property also is home to a laundromat and 16 apartments. Since being created as a dance hall by Slezak, who was a dancer, it has served as a hotel, grocery store and saloon. Pagliai’s Pizza opened there in 1957.
Restaurants Oct. 11, 2023 7:53 am717d ago
The Hangry Lady’s own brick-and-mortar spot outside NewBo City Market has opened kitty-corner from Raygun in Cedar Rapids.
News Oct. 10, 2023 9:44 am718d ago
See how you can give many veterans the “welcome home” they never had on Oct. 17.
Business News Oct. 9, 2023 9:42 am719d ago
A new business registry created by CR Pride aims to help visitors and residents alike support businesses where they will be welcomed.
People & Places Oct. 6, 2023 1:48 pm722d ago
Thanks to newfound fame on TikTok, a pack of llamas have brought visitors from across the country to a wildlife preserve south of Cedar Rapids. But as liaisons to an important message, they’re more than pretty faces in costumes.
Health Care and Medicine Oct. 9, 2023 12:02 pm719d ago
As health-care providers recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month, see why this Nebraska woman drives to Cedar Rapids for her breast cancer treatment, the advice she gives to those early in their treatment journey, and tips for those who have not yet been diagnosed.
Restaurants Oct. 3, 2023 12:44 pm725d ago
After a strange pandemic dream, a former teacher’s passion has become a sweet reality.
Restaurants Oct. 3, 2023 7:39 am725d ago
“This is the perfect event to shop and dine in Uptown and see the new streetscape lit up at night,” said Brooke Prouty, Uptown Marion Main Street director.
Restaurants Oct. 3, 2023 7:43 am725d ago
After some ups and downs, fans starving for bites from the iconic diner will have a whole new menu to choose from.