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
News Jan. 31, 2024 10:46 am754d ago
Following a record unsheltered summer count in 2022, the trend continues upward for winter, too.
Restaurants Feb. 2, 2023 6:00 am1118d ago
Textile TapHaus’ new satellite taproom brings its industrial vibes to Atkins’ main street in Benton County with its fourth location.
Restaurants Feb. 1, 2023 6:00 am1119d ago
Rodina executive chef and owner Samuel Charles was the only Iowa chef named to the short list for this year’s Best Chef award in the Midwest category.
Restaurants Feb. 1, 2023 5:45 am1119d ago
The historic Matyk building, built in 1893 at 1029 Third St. SE in the heart of the NewBo District, was renovated by owners Mike and Lynette Richards, who bought the building in 1999.
Restaurants Jan. 31, 2023 6:00 am1120d ago
The wait is almost over for Tomaso’s move to the corner of First Avenue NE and 27th Street NE in Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Jan. 31, 2023 5:45 am1120d ago
The franchisee will open five Grimaldi’s locations in Iowa, with the first planned to open by the end of 2023.
People & Places Jan. 29, 2023 1:56 pm1121d ago
A former Cedar Rapids meteorologist and Eastern Iowa broadcast journalist have turned an 1894 church into their dream retirement home and a vacation rental.
Restaurants Jan. 26, 2023 5:00 am1125d ago
Brittany Hannah, who opened the restaurant in 2018, has moved the business to counter service with a new, fast-casual environment and business hours that will feature staple breakfast and lunch fare all day, with an emphasis on simplicity and fresh, scratch-made dishes.
Restaurants Jan. 26, 2023 1:20 am1125d ago
Dash has expanded to the former Witt’s End in Uptown Marion.
Restaurants Jan. 27, 2023 6:10 pm1123d ago
Less than two years after opening its first location in downtown Iowa City, The KETO Kitchen is moving to Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Jan. 25, 2023 10:17 am1125d ago
A winner of season 5 of Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship and a 17-time sous chef on Iron Chef is planning a brand new restaurant in north Coralville.
Restaurants Jan. 25, 2023 5:00 am1126d ago
From Cedar Rapids Facebook foodie groups to national news outlets, Culver’s is making a splash with its decision this month to switch soda fountains from Pepsi to Coca-Cola products.
Community Jan. 23, 2023 4:20 pm1127d ago
No matter which team you support, there’s a soup for you at the Domestic Violence Intervention Program’s 26th annual fundraiser.
People & Places Jan. 22, 2023 9:04 am1128d ago
See how a few little furballs turned a wedding photographer into a de facto expert in hamster modeling.
Restaurants Jan. 19, 2023 6:00 am1132d ago
More Flavors Hoagies is working to become more visible from it’s corner shop in SE Cedar Rapids.

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