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 Apr. 18, 2023 6:15 am1042d ago
The Cedar Rapids-based restaurant will soon open its fourth location, ahead of another Marion location still in the works.
Community Apr. 18, 2023 6:00 am1042d ago
As the federal public health emergency ends, the Eastern Iowa Health Center is shifting gears by launching a multilingual ad campaign to reach underserved populations in need of COVID-19 vaccinations and updated booster shots.
Restaurants Apr. 18, 2023 9:38 am1042d ago
Webb’s menu includes fried rice, fried fish, spring rolls, tacos, quesadillas and more. A variety of vegetarian options also are available.
People & Places Apr. 17, 2023 10:38 am1043d ago
Mike Bisek, a Cedar Rapids man who survived over a month in Nazi-occupied France, is the last living member of the Sorgenfrei Crew crash.
Pets & Animals Apr. 14, 2023 6:00 am1046d ago
A grandfather and his grandson played a role in the modernization of Cedar Rapids animal control operations over the course of more than 60 years.
Restaurants Apr. 12, 2023 6:15 am1048d ago
The Keto Kitchen’s move from Iowa City to Cedar Rapids is helping it position its menu and programming to bring life-changing eating to more people.
Restaurants Apr. 11, 2023 6:15 am1049d ago
The popular restaurateur is making some big moves as one restaurant closes and another rebrands in NewBo City Market.
Restaurants Apr. 12, 2023 1:30 pm1048d ago
The burger and tap house, based in Dubuque, is expanding yet again, adding a Coralville location.
People & Places Apr. 8, 2023 6:30 am1052d ago
Lyla is part sheep dog and part poodle, but all about therapy
Restaurants Apr. 6, 2023 6:30 am1054d ago
With a whole new menu and a drive-thru, the bakery that gained traction in NewBo City Market has become a bona fide cafe with its new location in Collins Community Credit Union.
Restaurants Apr. 6, 2023 5:45 am1055d ago
From April 7 to 23, Baltimore-based Bottoms Up Bagels (BUB) will bring its New Jersey-style boiled bagels, spreads, lox and breakfast sandwiches to Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Apr. 5, 2023 6:15 am1055d ago
Soon, a new franchise will be opening five locations across Iowa for falafel, gyros and Middle Eastern fare.
Restaurants Apr. 5, 2023 6:00 am1055d ago
A recent note on the Korean bap (cooked rice) shop’s social media page said they plan to move into NewBo in June.
Art Apr. 3, 2023 5:00 am1058d ago
A new interactive piece of public art being installed in downtown Cedar Rapids will honor longtime musicians in the orchestra and let passersby tap into their musical side, too.
People & Places Apr. 1, 2023 6:00 am1059d ago
Ever since she started playing the violin nine years ago, seventh-grader Mira Gibbons hasn’t stopped. In fact, she’s just getting started.

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