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. 22, 2025 5:30 am54d ago
A Corridor brewery was the only one in Iowa to bring home a win from one of the industry’s most prestigious annual competitions this month.
Restaurants Oct. 23, 2025 1:54 pm53d ago
Retired chef and culinary instructor Phil Carey, a judge in the contest, praised the sports grill’s tenderloin for several qualities, calling it “the star of the show.”
Theater Oct. 20, 2025 7:19 am56d ago
After a year of evolution in programming, The Englert Theatre has announced a shift in leadership.
News Oct. 23, 2025 10:27 am53d ago
The city’s first public statue was installed in 1950 by the Boy Scouts of America in a “Strengthening the Arm of Liberty” campaign that placed about 200 Statue of Liberty replicas around the country. Earlier this year, local labor unions were tasked with strengthening a more literal arm.
Restaurants Oct. 16, 2025 6:30 am60d ago
Starting early next year, Iowa beer brands Backpocket Brewing and Peace Tree Brewing will move in with SingleSpeed Brewing Co. to create a craft beer destination in northeastern Iowa.
Restaurants Oct. 16, 2025 6:00 am60d ago
A new restaurant specializing in fusion of fried chicken flavors is starting to heat up at Coral Ridge Mall.
Restaurants Oct. 23, 2025 10:28 am53d ago
A bakery and Cajun restaurant is moving to downtown Cedar Rapids.
People & Places Oct. 16, 2025 12:26 pm60d ago
A Cedar Rapids company is finally getting credit for its role in something that has revolutionized the world thanks to a new film being released soon.
Restaurants Oct. 15, 2025 7:30 am61d ago
Tuscany Grill, opened in late June, is launching owner Juan Morelo’s first venture into the Corridor dining scene.
Restaurants Oct. 9, 2025 7:31 am67d ago
Jade Luter is moving one current sport’s bar concept, creating a sequel to one cafe and creating a new Mexican restaurant concept with locations in Cedar Rapids and Marion.
Restaurants Oct. 9, 2025 5:15 am67d ago
When one pretzel door closes, another one opens.
Theater Oct. 10, 2025 11:07 am66d ago
The Silhouettes, a shadow dance act led by Cedar Rapids native Lynne Waggoner-Patton, will soon return for the first time since 2012 with the show that has captivated the nation.
People & Places Oct. 8, 2025 7:29 am68d ago
As the cycle of plant life started to wind down this fall, Cedar Rapids nonprofits connected cyclists with nature through the launch of two new rides.
Restaurants Oct. 8, 2025 5:15 am68d ago
A Mexican restaurant near the downtown and MedQuarter areas of Cedar Rapids has closed shortly after it opened.
Transportation Oct. 6, 2025 7:28 am70d ago
By earlier this year, it looked like the end was in sight with hopes to see the first quiet zone formally established this fall. Now, completion of the first phase has been pushed to next year.

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