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 Dec. 30, 2022 7:11 pm1082d ago
Great Harvest Bread Company’s second location, The Cafe at Westdale, is preparing to open soon.
Restaurants Dec. 30, 2022 7:08 pm1082d ago
A hibachi and sushi spot has opened its first dining room in Cedar Rapids after about a year in business as a food truck.
Restaurants Dec. 30, 2022 7:06 pm1082d ago
After less than two years in business, The Brass Fountain is closing in Solon.
Restaurants Dec. 30, 2022 3:43 pm1083d ago
Iowa City’s iconic Hamburg Inn No. 2 is set to close indefinitely Jan. 8 in part due to strained communications between local management and the owner.
News Jan. 31, 2024 10:47 am686d ago
After 9 months, the city of Cedar Rapids razed a homeless encampment near the Cedar River. Here’s their process for clearing homeless camps and why they say it’s necessary.
News Dec. 29, 2022 6:00 am1084d ago
New artificial intelligence technology makes it possible for bystanders to get information they need and for the Iowa City Downtown District to get the word out.
Restaurants Dec. 29, 2022 6:00 am1084d ago
There were 10 stories hungry readers couldn’t get enough of as restaurants opened and closed through the year.
Restaurants Dec. 29, 2022 10:01 am1084d ago
Other than the name, the restaurant remains a relative mystery from all details publicly available.
People & Places Dec. 23, 2022 2:18 pm1090d ago
Soon, Denny Hodge plans to fly the airplane that took a little longer than expected to assemble.
People & Places Dec. 23, 2022 10:49 am1090d 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 am1091d ago
A smoking new menu awaits diners at the restaurant situated on the Finkbine Golf Course.
Food & Drink Dec. 21, 2022 5:30 am1092d 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 am1093d ago
Now you can get your fix for jollof, cassava and more at two new locations.
People & Places Dec. 20, 2022 11:13 am1093d 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 pm1094d 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.

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