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 Sep. 16, 2023 6:00 am823d ago
With a Sept. 28 and March 1 performance, two new acts will bring a spectrum from introspective poetry on universal themes to upbeat jazz fusion.
Restaurants Sep. 14, 2023 8:27 am825d ago
Little Scratch Coffee in Mount Vernon has opened for brews, beans and more.
Restaurants Sep. 14, 2023 5:45 am825d ago
El Viejo 2, part of the
Restaurants Sep. 13, 2023 6:15 am826d ago
Sweet Cheesecake, operating since 2020, will soon open its first storefront.
Restaurants Sep. 13, 2023 5:45 am826d ago
The Bluebird Diner at 330 E. Market St. in Iowa City was named the state’s most “iconic” diner by Reader’s Digest.
Restaurants Sep. 12, 2023 12:41 pm826d ago
Four women in Corridor businesses have been named to the Iowa Restaurant Association’s annual list of 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality.
Community Sep. 11, 2023 1:01 pm827d ago
A new edition of whiskey produced by a veteran-owned spirit company in Swisher is honoring six Medal of Honor recipients who risked life and limb to serve their country and protect their fellow soldiers.
People & Places Sep. 9, 2023 6:00 am830d ago
With 72 barns and a record number of restored round and octagonal barns, see a unique slice of Iowa’s history coming to the forefront Sept. 16 and 17.
Health & Wellness Sep. 8, 2023 6:00 am831d ago
A new resource fair aims to show those in the community they’re not alone.
News Sep. 8, 2023 5:00 am831d ago
Ten years after opening the Ladd Library and its current downtown location, the Cedar Rapids Public Library is building on a vision that’s more than books and reading.
Restaurants Sep. 5, 2023 11:55 am833d ago
Capanna Coffee Roasters’ coffee shop is coming under new ownership as the brand shifts its attention to focus on coffee bean roasting.
Restaurants Sep. 4, 2023 11:03 am835d ago
Looking for the best food in downtown and Northside Iowa City? See what made our list from Taste of Iowa City’s 15th annual event.
People & Places Sep. 2, 2023 6:00 am837d ago
After decades of experience in percussion instruction, performing arts education and theatrical productions, Doug Krejci’s expertise is being sought out not just across the Midwest, but across the country for marching bands, theater, speech competitions and more.
Restaurants Aug. 31, 2023 7:37 am839d ago
See what Hot & Roll, a no-frills spot with U.K. inspired Pakistani food, has on the menu.
Restaurants Aug. 30, 2023 6:15 am840d ago
The new cafe, opened in early August, serves cold-cut and toasted sandwiches, signature macaroni and cheese options, fresh salads, charcuterie boards, cheesecakes, snacks and a variety of seasonal specials like soups for fall.

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