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
Food & Drink Aug. 1, 2022 6:00 am1154d ago
A new dining site in Geneva Tower, now open to the public, gives a place for senior citizens and those with disabilities to eat an affordable meal and connect with their community.
People & Places Jul. 29, 2022 9:36 pm1156d ago
In the nine years since coach Nate Sanderson built the field in his backyard, players have raised tens of thousands of dollars.
Health Care and Medicine Jul. 28, 2022 4:27 pm1157d ago
For the first time, Mercy employees joined employees at United Fire Group Insurance to encourage patients at Hall-Perrine Cancer Center from the ground floor.
Restaurants Jul. 27, 2022 6:15 am1159d ago
Award recognizes Iowa women for their creativity, leadership and contributions to the industry
Restaurants Jul. 26, 2022 6:00 am1160d ago
The loose-meat sandwich shop offers some exclusive new menu items at its southwest Cedar Rapids location in the lounge of Stadium Bar and Grill.
Restaurants Jul. 26, 2022 5:45 am1160d ago
Construction on the new Ped Mall site is slated for completion by mid-August, said Kris Kass, part owner of the Coralville location and executive assistant to owner Jim Mondanaro.
Things To Do Jul. 26, 2022 10:16 am1159d ago
With nearly 50 machines, there’s no shortage of games to play while guzzling craft beer and eating artisan pizza.
People & Places Jul. 22, 2022 6:00 am1164d ago
A new cafe designed for toddlers gives parents a chance to breathe in an environment that provides peace of mind.
News Jul. 21, 2022 5:16 pm1164d ago
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announced it has taken action to prevent anti-government militia merchandise from being sold at the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market in the future.
Restaurants Jul. 21, 2022 6:00 am1165d ago
See what Up in Smoke has to offer with a look inside the new brick-and-mortar restaurant.
Restaurants Jul. 20, 2022 6:15 am1166d ago
Ohana Poke Shop, at 2931 Seventh Ave., Suite 600 — in between Arby’s and Morning Story — is the city’s first restaurant to offer this type of Hawaiian cuisine.
Restaurants Jul. 20, 2022 6:00 am1166d ago
Bostons opened at 804 Fifth St. SE after Boston Fish Seafood Market and Restaurant was sold to restaurant developer Kory Nanke in 2017.
Restaurants Jul. 19, 2022 6:00 am1167d ago
The restaurant was opened in early March by two couples who hoped their concept — based on cuisine from their native La Piedad and Guerrero regions of Mexico — would stand out from the crowded scene of Mexican restaurants in Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Jul. 19, 2022 6:00 am1167d ago
The restaurant at 2201 16th Ave. SW was Cedar Rapids’ only taste of cuisine from El Salvador, serving savory pupusas filled with beans, cheese and meats.
People & Places Jul. 16, 2022 11:47 am1169d ago
With a paint-by-numbers scheme, the new mural on the former Paul Engle Center repositions the neighborhoods values while garnering ownership and community buy-in.