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 Feb. 22, 2023 6:00 am1098d ago
Soon, you’ll be able to get your grilled cheese fix at two new locations without going to downtown Iowa City.
Restaurants Feb. 22, 2023 5:30 am1098d ago
The restaurant, previously in the Rapid Foods cloud kitchen at 4444 First Ave. NE, is moving up the street to 5001 First Ave. SE, Suite 104 — the short-lived home of La Chamba.
Restaurants Feb. 18, 2023 6:00 am1102d ago
See our thoughts on what’s hot and what’s not during this week’s Restaurant Week in Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty and Solon.
People & Places Feb. 18, 2023 6:00 am1102d ago
Patients say small gestures can have an out-sized impact when going through cancer treatment -- even if they’re from complete strangers.
Restaurants Feb. 16, 2023 4:00 pm1103d ago
In a Sunday social media post, owners Jessica and Tony LaFayette said they will close in 60 days — by April 13.
Restaurants Feb. 15, 2023 10:02 am1104d ago
RoyceAnn Porter’s new Iowa City restaurant will open at the South District Market in March.
Community Feb. 14, 2023 4:38 pm1105d ago
The Cedar Rapids nonprofit was chosen as one of 5 organizations across the country to receive a total of $150,000.
Restaurants Apr. 27, 2023 1:25 pm1033d ago
From gyros and Japanese pancakes to dessert crepes and three-course meals, we tried the specials that caught our attention on this year’s menu for Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week.
People & Places Feb. 12, 2023 6:15 am1108d ago
See what’s hopping in downtown Iowa City with several new public art installations, including one from Australia.
News Feb. 12, 2023 6:00 am1108d ago
After a rare heart disease diagnosis, Iowa City coach Danny Arroyo has had to pivot between doing what he lives for and staying alive.
Health Care and Medicine Feb. 12, 2023 5:00 am1108d ago
After dire predictions about a “tripledemic” of RSV, COVID-19, influenza and other respiratory viruses, hospitals in Cedar Rapids and elsewhere are faring better than predicted.
Theater Feb. 11, 2023 12:01 pm1108d ago
As Orchestra Iowa celebrates 100 years of excellence, a new documentary film takes a look back at its perseverance through floods, a derecho, and pandemic as the legacy institution positions itself for the next century.
Restaurants Feb. 9, 2023 6:00 am1111d ago
See the full menus for all 21 restaurants here.
Restaurants Feb. 8, 2023 5:45 am1112d ago
With a cozy renovated interior featuring a new patio, fireplace, ambient lighting and games, the restaurant will feature a menu of burgers, chicken wraps, salads and pastas, plus breakfast on weekends. Diners can wash it all down with a full cocktail menu, 10 beers on tap or 25-ounce Bloody Marys, on weekends.
Restaurants Feb. 7, 2023 9:22 am1112d ago
See what new dough you can try on National Pizza Day.

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