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
Music Oct. 30, 2023 9:23 am779d ago
Eli Ward is betting his tenacity and skill will set him apart among dozens of talented singers for a shot at $100,000 and a record deal.
People & Places Oct. 27, 2023 6:00 am782d ago
Bertram Road’s “Blue Bridge” in Cedar Rapids has found a new home in Indian Creek Nature Center after an unsuccessful attempt to transport it in April.
Restaurants Oct. 26, 2023 8:03 am783d ago
From bibimbap and kimbap to bulgogi wraps, Oja offers a curation of the essentials from South Korean cuisine.
Restaurants Oct. 25, 2023 8:03 am784d ago
The Bep Teahouse’s menu offers fruit teas, boba milk teas with traditional, chewy tapioca pearls, and other smoothies.
Restaurants Oct. 25, 2023 8:00 am784d ago
The pizzeria with a rare, imported Czech beer closed with a two-day notice over the weekend.
People & Places Oct. 21, 2023 5:30 am788d ago
A new sculpture park along one of Mount Vernon’s trails hopes to add more value to the city’s art scene with plans for future growth.
Restaurants Nov. 7, 2024 1:50 pm404d ago
From the decor to the menu, see what’s new in one of Iowa City’s oldest diners.
Restaurants Oct. 19, 2023 10:45 am790d ago
Cafe Allez, with a bakery and espresso bar inspired by the Tour de France and European travels, will occupy the spot that was previously home to
Restaurants Oct. 19, 2023 3:26 am790d ago
A new breakfast spot has opened in southwest Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Oct. 19, 2023 3:29 am790d ago
A new Mexican restaurant has opened in Coralville’s Iowa River Landing District.
Restaurants Oct. 18, 2023 5:14 pm790d 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 pm791d 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 pm793d 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 am796d 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 am796d 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).

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