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 Jun. 26, 2025 5:45 am93d ago
Uptown Marion has announced its 11th “Eat. Drink. & Be Marion: Food & Pub Craw Fundraiser.”
People & Places Jun. 26, 2025 9:24 am92d ago
Every other Saturday throughout the summer, a city within a city pops up to bring downtown Cedar Rapids to life.
Restaurants Jun. 25, 2025 10:34 am93d ago
What started as Anh’s Bread Therapy in NewBo City Market last year has reopened as Anh’s Bread Therapy and Tea House in the Czech Village. Now, bakery customers can linger a little longer with full tea service and steep in the culture that shapes a way of life for millions.
Restaurants Jun. 25, 2025 5:45 am94d ago
When Hazzard County announced plans to open a second location in Iowa City, another Ped Mall staple was displaced.
Restaurants Jun. 25, 2025 1:06 pm93d ago
Soon, diners will be able to order the popular restaurant’s burgers, Alfalfa’s Deli throwback sandwich and more at its much anticipated second location — revealed this week to The Gazette.
Local Government Jun. 23, 2025 7:52 am96d ago
One year ago, J’nae Peterman started charting a new way forward for Cedar Rapids and Linn County. Now, the route to help end homelessness has been outlined with five pillars.
People & Places Jun. 20, 2025 8:58 am98d ago
The 1906 Benton County Courthouse clock has been restored to original, historically accurate condition after a painstaking project. Here’s how it was brought back to life.
Restaurants Jun. 19, 2025 10:22 am99d ago
The hot dog restaurant, known for its eye-catching red and yellow building complete with a propeller plane on the roof, is on the market in the Taylor neighborhood.
Restaurants Jun. 18, 2025 6:30 am101d ago
A second specialty market has opened in downtown Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Jun. 18, 2025 8:09 am101d ago
With its move to 117 First St. W., White Tree Bakery has more than a bona fide store front — it has a home.
Agriculture Jun. 18, 2025 5:00 am101d ago
This weekend, you’ll be able to shop while you hop from barn to barn across Iowa.
Restaurants Jun. 17, 2025 12:41 pm101d ago
A Texas-style barbecue restaurant has opened in southwest Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Jun. 13, 2025 9:40 am105d ago
A Johnson County coffee shop will soon offer another option for caffeine and sweet treats in the growing city of Tiffin.
Restaurants Jun. 12, 2025 5:30 am107d ago
The restaurant will close at its current location starting June 15, with plans to tentatively reopen after July 4 in Iowa City.
Restaurants Jun. 11, 2025 6:00 am108d ago
The Grand White Rabbit Tea Company, a new mall kiosk concept planning its launch this year in both Cedar Rapids and Fredericksburg, Virginia, plans to open its first Iowa location in late June or early July.