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 Dec. 23, 2022 10:49 am1009d ago
Now in their second year, Amy and Greg Stewart have given away gift bags to nearly 400 children — just to keep the magic of Santa alive.
Restaurants Dec. 22, 2022 6:00 am1011d ago
A smoking new menu awaits diners at the restaurant situated on the Finkbine Golf Course.
Food & Drink Dec. 21, 2022 5:30 am1012d ago
The church is offering a free meal by reservation on Saturday, Dec. 24, from noon to 2 p.m. Reservations are available in allotted time slots at noon, 12:30, 1 and 1:30 p.m.
Restaurants Dec. 20, 2022 6:00 am1013d ago
Now you can get your fix for jollof, cassava and more at two new locations.
People & Places Dec. 20, 2022 11:13 am1012d ago
A substantial capital investment shows how local and global supply chains are working together for sustainability.
Health Care and Medicine Dec. 19, 2022 4:17 pm1013d ago
An increase in COVID-19, RSV and influenza cases with high levels of community transmission have prompted hospitals to require masks for visitors again.
Food & Drink Dec. 15, 2022 8:06 am1017d ago
See how Mark Farmer raised money for his favorite mission and how you can buy the coffee he roasts year round.
Restaurants Dec. 15, 2022 5:30 am1018d ago
The Taco Depot is planning its fourth location in Marion.
Restaurants Dec. 14, 2022 2:31 pm1018d ago
The owners cited the economy as the reason, after more than 5 years in business.
Restaurants Dec. 14, 2022 6:00 am1019d ago
Iowa River Power Company restaurant opened in 1977. It’s unclear when Flannigan’s opened, but owners David and Danise Petsel purchased both restaurants in December 2002.
Restaurants Dec. 14, 2022 5:30 am1019d ago
The Iowa barbecue chain is planning to move into the former Old Chicago location at 75 Second Street. It’s unclear when Old Chicago closed; its social media was active until February.
Restaurants Dec. 13, 2022 6:00 am1020d ago
After nearly 10 years in business, the owners of the burger and breakfast restaurants cited a downturn in the economy in their decision to close.
Restaurants Dec. 13, 2022 5:30 am1020d ago
Siegal said the owners of the building may close at some point to revamp the building and increase occupancy after a sluggish start in filling all of its 19 kitchens.
People & Places Dec. 19, 2022 10:03 am1013d ago
The up and coming Wright House of Fashion is transforming a former dry cleaners building into a supportive environment where youth and young adults can learn the tools of the fashion trade.
Economy Dec. 9, 2022 4:45 pm1023d ago
Dr. Peter Orazem, economics professor at Iowa State University, speaks on the momentum behind high-profile strikes this year, trends with organized labor and what’s on the horizon for unions.