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. 29, 2022 6:00 am1153d 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 am1152d ago
Other than the name, the restaurant remains a relative mystery from all details publicly available.
People & Places Dec. 23, 2022 2:18 pm1158d 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 am1158d 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 am1160d ago
A smoking new menu awaits diners at the restaurant situated on the Finkbine Golf Course.
Food & Drink Dec. 21, 2022 5:30 am1161d 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 am1162d ago
Now you can get your fix for jollof, cassava and more at two new locations.
People & Places Dec. 20, 2022 11:13 am1161d 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 pm1162d 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.
Food & Drink Dec. 15, 2022 8:06 am1167d ago
See how Mark Farmer raised money for his favorite mission and how you can buy the coffee he roasts year round.
Restaurants Dec. 15, 2022 5:30 am1167d ago
The Taco Depot is planning its fourth location in Marion.
Restaurants Dec. 14, 2022 2:31 pm1167d ago
The owners cited the economy as the reason, after more than 5 years in business.
Restaurants Dec. 14, 2022 6:00 am1168d ago
Iowa River Power Company restaurant opened in 1977. It’s unclear when Flannigan’s opened, but owners David and Danise Petsel purchased both restaurants in December 2002.
Restaurants Dec. 14, 2022 5:30 am1168d ago
The Iowa barbecue chain is planning to move into the former Old Chicago location at 75 Second Street. It’s unclear when Old Chicago closed; its social media was active until February.
Restaurants Dec. 13, 2022 6:00 am1169d ago
After nearly 10 years in business, the owners of the burger and breakfast restaurants cited a downturn in the economy in their decision to close.

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