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 Jan. 17, 2023 6:00 am1134d ago
4 Hermanos Mexican Food opened on Dec. 19 at 1725 Boyson Rd. The expansive menu features a wide variety of burritos, fries, nachos, quesadillas, enchiladas, salads, tacos and roll tacos (commonly known as taquitos.)
Restaurants Jan. 17, 2023 5:45 am1134d ago
The ground-level space at 211 E. Ninth St., Suite 135, previously was home to La Vecina Restaurante, a modern upscale Mexican restaurant.
People & Places Jan. 14, 2023 6:15 am1137d ago
See how she helps others find love and how she found her fit at one of the only agencies offering this service in Iowa.
News Jan. 13, 2023 5:00 am1138d ago
Soon, Daniel Reed hopes to restart a program that combines mentorship, mechanical education and community service into a chance to build a bicycle.
Food & Drink Jan. 12, 2023 6:00 am1139d ago
Looking to drink less this month? You’re not alone. These tips from local bartenders can help turn any drink into a non-alcoholic version that doesn’t make you miss the booze.
Restaurants Jan. 10, 2023 5:30 am1141d ago
After 7 months in its current cloud kitchen, the restaurant will be moving again.
Restaurants Jan. 9, 2023 4:40 pm1141d ago
In a new statement, an attorney for Hamburg Inn No. 2’s owner said the Iowa City restaurant will close for the month of January, under new management, to undergo repairs.
People & Places Jan. 7, 2023 6:15 am1144d ago
The 30 homeless people who died in 2022 may not have been seen or heard often in life as they lived on the streets. But here, they were seen and heard by the living who knew them.
Restaurants Jan. 3, 2023 2:11 pm1147d ago
By this time next year, one restaurateur hopes to have 3 or 4 locations in Iowa City or Coralville.
Restaurants Dec. 30, 2022 7:11 pm1151d ago
Great Harvest Bread Company’s second location, The Cafe at Westdale, is preparing to open soon.
Restaurants Dec. 30, 2022 7:08 pm1151d 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 pm1151d ago
After less than two years in business, The Brass Fountain is closing in Solon.
Restaurants Dec. 30, 2022 3:43 pm1151d 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 am754d 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 am1153d 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.

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